Cambridge IELTS 12 · Listening · Test 1 · Part 1
Family Excursions — IELTS Listening Answers
All 10 answers for Family Excursions, Cambridge IELTS 12 Listening Test 1 Part 1, with the transcript evidence and an explanation for each.
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Family Excursions answer key at a glance
Questions 1–10. Tap an answer to see the evidence.
What this part tests
This part is tested with Note Completion (Q1–10). Each section below gives the strategy for that question type, the answers, and the sentence that proves them.
Questions 1–10: Note Completion
Strategy: Predict the word class from the note, find the paraphrase of the note's keyword in the transcript, then copy the answer exactly within the word limit.
“And don’t forget to take pictures of the mountains.”
She reminds him to 'take pictures of the mountains', so mountains is the subject for photos.
“Well, there’s also a 40-minute trek round the farm on a horse, if he wants.”
There is 'a 40-minute trek round the farm on a horse', so horse is the animal ridden.
“There are some very beautiful gardens along the side of the lake which also belong to the farm”
There are 'very beautiful gardens along the side of the lake', so garden is the feature, plural accepted.
“And can we get lunch there?”
The question 'can we get lunch there?' confirms lunch is the meal available.
“They’ll give you a map when you get your ticket for the cruise – there’s no extra charge.”
They 'give you a map when you get your ticket for the cruise', so map is provided free.
“It needs someone who’s got a bit more experience.”
The activity needs 'someone who's got a bit more experience', so experience is the requirement.
“It’s called Ratchesons.”
The bike hire place 'is called Ratchesons', so the name is Ratchesons with a capital R.
“And I assume I can rent a helmet from the bike place?”
He asks 'can I rent a helmet from the bike place?', so helmet is the safety item hired.
“It’s a great ride, but you want to be well prepared because it’s very remote – you won’t see any shops round there, or anywhere to stay”
The route is remote, so 'you won't see any shops round there', meaning no shops.
“Then I’m afraid it’s $267”
After weighing the options, she confirms the higher price 'is $267', so 267 is written as the cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the Family Excursions listening section come from?
It is Part 1 of Cambridge IELTS 12 Listening Test 1, and it covers Questions 1–10.
What question types appear in Family Excursions?
The part is tested with Note Completion. Each type is explained on this page, alongside the answers.
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