Pass 1
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🎧 IELTS Listening & Speaking Practice
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Pass 2
English subtitles
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Pass 3
Shadowing
Repeat line by line and imitate pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and intonation.
Pass 4
Dictation
Pick a few key sentences and write what you hear to train form and structure.
Pass 5
Replay without subtitles
Listen again with no text support and notice what is now easier and clearer.
After Training
Share and retell
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📝 IELTS Speaking Dialogue Transcript
Travel Consultant: Good morning. I'm the airport travel consultant at the information desk. How can I help?
Passenger: Hi. We flew in for a small celebration. It's our tenth anniversary and we'd like a picturesque place nearby to relax.
Travel Consultant: Congratulations. For a celebration I'd suggest Harbourview, a picturesque coastal village about 40 kilometres away.
Passenger: That sounds perfect. How would we get there and how long does it take?
Travel Consultant: There are several options. A scenic train runs but it's about 90 minutes, the ferry takes roughly 45 minutes, and a private shuttle is about 60 minutes one-way.
Passenger: Which is easiest to arrange from here?
Travel Consultant: I can book the private shuttle for you. It costs around $60 one-way. Or, if you prefer, I can put you in touch with a local consultant who organises private dinners and tours.
Passenger: That would be great. Do you know if the waterfront restaurant can reserve a table for the celebration?
Travel Consultant: Yes, I can call them. The harbour market is closed on Mondays, but the restaurant usually accepts reservations and can set a small celebration menu.
Passenger: Perfect. Please connect me to the local consultant and book the shuttle for this afternoon if possible.
Travel Consultant: Certainly. I'll arrange it and email you a confirmation. By the way, there's a free walking tour at 10 am, but it's not related to private celebrations.
📝 📚 IELTS Practice Questions
1
Why did the passenger come to the area?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation:
The passenger explicitly says they flew in for a small celebration and it's their tenth anniversary. Options A, B, and D are not mentioned and are unrelated to the stated reason.
2
Which place did the consultant recommend for the celebration?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
The consultant suggests Harbourview, a picturesque coastal village. The other locations are plausible tourist spots but are not mentioned in the conversation.
3
How much did the consultant say the private shuttle costs one-way?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
The consultant states the private shuttle costs around $60 one-way. $45 and $80 are plausible alternative prices, and 'Free' is unlikely; none of these were given in the dialogue.
4
What can be inferred about why the consultant offered to connect the passenger to a local consultant?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
The consultant mentions she can put the passenger in touch with a local consultant who organises private dinners and tours, implying specialised services. There's no mention of the travel consultant leaving early, souvenir purchases, or staff discounts, so A, C, and D are unsupported.
5
In this context, what is the best meaning of the word 'consultant'?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation:
'Consultant' here refers to someone who can advise and arrange services like private dinners and tours. Selling snacks, being a driver, or a family member do not match how the term is used in the dialogue.
6
Which transport option did the consultant describe as taking the shortest time to Harbourview?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
The consultant lists times: scenic train about 90 minutes, ferry roughly 45 minutes, and private shuttle about 60 minutes. Therefore the ferry is the quickest. A walking tour is irrelevant and not offered as a route to Harbourview.
7
What can be inferred about Harbourview from the consultant's description?
Wrong Answer
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation:
The consultant calls Harbourview picturesque and suggests it for a celebration, implying it is scenic and suitable for romantic occasions. The other options contradict the consultant's description; she even mentions restaurants and a market (which is closed on Mondays), so A, C, and D are incorrect.
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