A Telephonic Conversation between Yuki and Mrs. Grey to provide Homestay Accommodation-IELTS Listening Sample Answer

Oct 5, 2021

IELTS Listening section consists of four sections with two conversations and two monologues. There is a total of forty questions in IELTS Listening. This sample is section one of IELTS Listening where A Telephonic Conversation between Yuki and Mrs. Grey to provide Homestay Accommodation. There are similar topics found in IELTS Listening practice papers. This section contains the following question type:

Answer correctly
No more than one word/ a time
No more than three words/ a number

Topic: A telephonic conversation between Yuki who is a student from Japan and Mrs. Grey in London, England who is going to provide homestay accommodation.

Audio Transcript:

Section 1

You'll hear a telephone conversation between Yuki, a Japanese student in Japan and Mrs. Grey in London, England, who will provide homestay accommodation for Yuki. Look at questions 1 to 5 on the form now.

You see that there is an example which has been done for you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first and repeated.

Mrs.Grey: Hello, the Grey residence.

Yuki: Hello. You are Mrs. Grey?

Mrs.Grey: Yes, who's calling?

Yuki: I am Yuki, Kashima in Tokyo.

Mrs.Grey: Oh, I'm so happy, you called. The homestay officer at the college told me you would call in a day or two.

Now. We shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time. First you have another chance to look at questions 1 to 5. Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5.

Mrs.Grey: Hello, the Grey residence.

Yuki: Hello. You are Mrs. Grey?

Mrs.Grey: Yes, who's calling?

Yuki: I am Yuki, Kashima in Tokyo.

Mrs.Grey: Oh, I'm so happy, you called. The homestay officer at the college told me, you would call in a day or two.

Yuki: Yes. I am very happy to speak with you Mrs. Grey. I hope I am not calling at an Inconvenient time.

Mrs.Grey: No, it's perfect. I've just got back from taking the dogs for a walk and put the kettle on, for a cup of tea. What time is it where you are Yuki?

Yuki: It is 3 o'clock in the morning. Mrs. Grey.

Mrs. Grey: Oh dear! you waited up all this time to call me?

Yuki: It is 7 p.m. in London, I think.

Mrs.Grey: Exactly!

Yuki: My English teacher told me this is a good time to call English people. They have just had their dinner and then watch television or go to the pub.

Mrs.Grey: Ha Ha.Well Fred, that's my husband. He's working a bit late tonight. So we'll go out for dinner when he gets back. Probably in an hour or so. Now you've called, and will have to have Japanese food to celebrate.

Yuki: Oh, you're too kind Mrs. Grey. So, I should go out for a fish and chips. Yes?

Mrs.Grey: So lovely! us eating sushi in London and you eating fish and chips in Tokyo. I don't know what Richard and Ann will have?

Yuki: Richard and Ann?

Mrs.Grey: Oh! How silly of me? Yes. They are our two children. Richard is 17 and Ann is 19, just about your age.

Yuki: Yes. I am just 20, Mrs. Grey.

Look at questions 6 to 10.

Now listen to more of the conversation between Mrs. Grey and Yuki and answer questions 6 to 10.

Mrs.Grey: I know they are both so looking forward to seeing you. They have lots of friends. John's in his last year at high school and Ann has just started University near here.

Yuki: What is Ann studying, Mrs. Grey?

Mrs.Grey: Well, you wouldn't believe this. Japanese language and culture. In fact, that's one reason, we thought it would be nice to have another homestay student from Japan. She can't wait to meet you and nor can Richard. I'm sure. You will all get on famously together. Your room is all ready.

Yuki: Thank you. Mrs. Grey.

Mrs.Grey: Oh Yuki. Have you booked your flight yet?

Yuki: All booked.

Mrs.Grey: Great. When can we expect you? Let me get a pen. We'll all meet you at the airport. Yuki: Thank you so much. I’ll arrive at Heathrow Airport next Wednesday the 15th at 10:30 a.m.

Mrs.Grey: Your flight Yuki?

Yuki: Japan Airlines JA 2674. I will go to the travel agent this morning to pick up my ticket. Then I will confirm the details by email. Lots of luggage Mrs. Grey.

Mrs.Grey: No problem, Yuki. We will write a big sign so you can recognize us. We are sure you will feel at home with us.

Yuki: Thank you very much, Mrs. Grey.

Choose the correct answers A-C and write them next to 1 on your answer sheet.

Mrs Grey ____________

does not have any pets
had just put the kettle on for coffee when the call came
is impressed by Yuki waiting up late to call

Answer: C

Explanation: In this conversation it is evident that I'm so happy, you called. The homestay officer at the college told me you would call in a day or two.

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2-3

Complete the following sentence with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Yuki’s teacher says English people 2 ____________ or go

3 ____________ after dinner.

Answer 2: Watch television

Explanation: In this conversation it is evident that My English teacher told me this is a good time to call English people. They have just had their dinner and then watch television or go to the pub.

Answer 3: to the pub

4-5

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD or A TIME for each answer

About what time does Mrs Grey expect Fred to get back? ____________

Answer: 8 pm

Explanation: In this conversation it is evident that He's working a bit late tonight. So we'll go out for dinner when he gets back. Probably in an hour or so. Now you've called, and will have to have Japanese food to celebrate.

Who is the oldest among Yuki, Richard, and Ann? ____________

Answer: Yuki

Explanation: In this conversation it is evident They are our two children. Richard is 17 and Ann is 19, just about your age. And Yiki is just 20.

Choose the correct answers A-C and write them next to 6 on your answer sheet.

Ann is studying away at university.
Yuki will have his own room at the Grey’s.
Yuki is the Grey family’s first Japanese homestay student.

Answer: B

Explanation: In this conversation it is evident She can't wait to meet you and nor can Richard. I'm sure. You will all get on famously together. Your room is all ready.

7-10

Complete the following notes written by Mrs Grey with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Arrive Heathrow 7 ____________, 15th at 10:30 a.m.

Answer: next Wednesday

Explanation: They arrive at Heathrow Airport next Wednesday the 15th at 10:30 a.m

Japan Airlines flight 8____________

Answer: JA 2674

Explanation: Japan Airlines JA 2674. I will go to the travel agent this morning to pick up my ticket. Then I will confirm the details by email. Lots of luggage Mrs. Grey

Lots of 9 ____________ (so, take station wagon)

Answer: luggage

Explanation: In this conversation it is evident that Japan Airlines JA 2674. I will go to the travel agent this morning to pick up my ticket. Then I will confirm the details by email. Lots of luggage Mrs. Grey

Write 10____________

Answer: a big sign

Explanation: In this conversation it is evident that they will write a big sign so you can recognize us.

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