Cambridge IELTS Book 14 Listening Test 4 Answers with Explanation / Cambridge 14 Listening Test 4 Answers with Explanation

Cambridge IELTS Book 14 Listening Test 4

Part - 1

Section 1: Enquiry about booking hotel room for event

Question No.	Answer	Keywords in the Question	What We Hear in the Audio (Answer-Containing Sentence)	Synonyms / Equivalent Expressions	Explanation
1	85	number of people	“That can seat eighty-five, or hold over a hundred if people are standing for a buffet.”	number of people = seating capacity	85 is correct as it is the number Andrew mentions for seating in the Adelphi Room.
2	roses	flowers	“This has a beautiful display of pots of roses at that time of the year.”	flowers = roses, display = pots	Roses is correct because Andrew describes the terrace having pots of roses.
3	trees	natural scenery	“From the terrace you can see the area of trees within the grounds of the hotel...”	trees = natural scenery, area = grounds	Trees is correct as it directly relates to the natural view described.
4	stage	feature in room	“it has the advantage of a stage, which is useful if you have any entertainment.”	feature = advantage, stage = raised platform	Stage is correct because Andrew specifies the Carlton Room has a stage for entertainment.
5	speech	MC's function	“they can easily get people’s attention – many guests are glad to have someone who can make themselves heard above the chatter!”	speech = public speaking, attention = focus	Speech is correct as Andrew mentions the MC making speeches to engage guests.
6	support	MC’s role	“they’re also your support – if anything goes wrong, the MC will deal with it.”	help = support, handle = deal with	Support is correct because Andrew explains the MC provides assistance during the event.
7	cabins	alternative accommodation	“Yes, there are five in the grounds, all self-contained. They each sleep two to four people…”	accommodation = cabins, self-contained = independent	Cabins is correct as it’s mentioned as an option for accommodation in addition to hotel rooms.
8	C	outdoor swimming pool	“Normally you’d be able to use it, but it’ll be closed throughout September for refurbishment.”	pool = swimming pool, closed = unavailable	C is correct because the swimming pool is not available in September.
9	A	gym	“The gym will be available, though, at no extra charge.”	available = open, no extra charge = included	A is correct since the gym is available without any additional charge.
10	B	tennis courts	“There is a small additional payment for those... it’s worth booking in advance...”	additional payment = extra charge, worth booking = reservation advised	B is correct because the tennis courts require an extra charge.

Part-2

Questions 11–16: Excursions – Match information A–H

Question No.	Answer	Keywords in the Question	Quotation from Audio	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions	Explanation
11	G	Dolphin watching	“Unfortunately there aren’t any places left for this afternoon’s trip”	no places left = fully booked	G is correct because the trip is already fully booked for today. Other options don’t match.
12	D	Forest walk	“you’ll be provided with a drink and sandwiches”	food included = drink and sandwiches	D is correct because the excursion includes food. Other options like B or F aren't mentioned.
13	A	Cycle trip	“it’s a 700-metre drop in just 20 kilometres”	downhill = drop	A is correct as the trip is mostly downhill. B is incorrect as it’s not for beginners.
14	E	Local craft tour	“the best thing… it’s completely free”	free = no charge	E is correct since the trip has no cost. Others like D or G are not mentioned.
15	F	Observatory trip	“you can have a dip in the ocean if you want”	dip = swimming	F is correct because swimming is possible after the observatory visit. Others are not accurate.
16	B	Horse riding	“even if you’ve never been on a horse before”	suitable for beginners = never been on a horse	B is correct since beginners are welcome. A or D are not relevant.

Questions 17–18: Musical Favourites – Choose TWO letters (A–E)

Question No.	Answer	Keywords in the Question	Quotation from Audio	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions	Explanation
17	D	Meet the performers	“cast members come down from the stage… you’ll have a chance to chat with them”	meet = chat with, performers = cast members	D is correct because visitors meet the performers.
18	B	Book in advance	“let me know now… no good leaving it until the last minute”	book in advance = don’t leave it until last minute	B is correct because advance booking is clearly advised.

Questions 19–20: Castle Feast – Choose TWO letters (A–E)

Question No.	Answer	Keywords in the Question	Quotation from Audio	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions	Explanation
19	D	Knives and forks are not used	“you eat in the medieval way, using your hands instead of cutlery”	no cutlery = no knives and forks	D is correct because eating is done without modern utensils.
20	A	Dance after the meal	“you can watch the dancers… and join in as well if you want”	join in = dance	A is correct because dancing is part of the entertainment after the meal.

Part - 3

Questions 21–25

Question No.	Answer	Keywords in Question	What We Hear in the Audio	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions	Explanation
21	A	Purpose of children's literature, interesting	"What's fascinating is that the writer isn't necessarily conscious of the message they're conveying."	"Fascinating" = interesting; "writer isn't necessarily conscious" = authors may not realise	Option A is correct as Trevor finds it interesting that authors may not realise the values they're teaching. Options B and C are not mentioned.
22	C	Module about purpose, made him	"Actually, it inspired me to have a go at it myself, just for my own interest."	"Inspired me to have a go" = decide to start writing	Option C is correct as Trevor was inspired to start writing children's stories. Options A and B are not supported by the audio.
23	A	Stephanie, interested, Pictures module	"I've always enjoyed drawing, so that's the field I want to go into when I finish the course."	"Enjoyed drawing" = intends to become an illustrator	Option A is correct as Stephanie intends to become an illustrator. Options B and C are not supported by the audio.
24	B	Trevor and Stephanie, agree, comics	"I think comics can serve a really useful purpose." / "Yes, I suppose you're right."	"Useful purpose" = have the potential for being useful	Option B is correct as both agree that comics can be useful. Options A and C are contradicted by their discussion.
25	B	Books aimed at boys/girls, Trevor was surprised	"I was amazed how many books were targeted at just one sex or the other."	"Targeted at just one sex" = aimed at only boys or only girls	Option B is correct as Trevor was surprised by how few books were aimed at both genders. Options A and C are not mentioned.

Questions 26–30

Question No.	Answer	Keywords in Question	What We Hear in the Audio	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions	Explanation
26	F	Perrault's fairy tales	"They must be important, because no stories of that type had been written before, they were the first."	"First" = started a new genre	Option F is correct as Perrault's tales initiated a new genre.
27	E	The Swiss Family Robinson	"The English name makes it sound as though Robinson is the family's surname, but a more accurate translation would be The Swiss Robinsons, because it's about a Swiss family who are shipwrecked, like Robinson Crusoe in the novel of a century earlier."	"More accurate translation" = original title refers to another book	Option E is correct as the original title refers to Robinson Crusoe.
28	C	The Nutcracker and the Mouse King	"Wasn't that the basis for Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker?"	"Basis for Tchaikovsky's ballet" = inspired a work in a different area of art	Option C is correct as the story inspired a ballet.
29	B	The Lord of the Rings	"I struggled with Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings – they're long books, and I gave up after one."	"Struggled" and "gave up" = hard to read	Option B is correct as the book was hard to read.
30	G	War Horse	"It's about the First World War, isn't it? Hardly what you'd expect for a children's story."	"Hardly what you'd expect" = unlikely topic	Option G is correct as the topic is unlikely for children's literature.

Part - 4

Question No.	Answer (in bold)	Keywords in the Question	Answer Quotation from Audio	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions	Explanation
31	spring	semicircle of large stones round a	"seven half-tonne stones standing in a semicircle around a spring"	semicircle, around	The stones were arranged around a spring, making it the central feature.
32	tools	structures, ... and human remains	"Research on the buildings, tools and the human remains"	buildings, human remains	Tools is clearly stated as one of the research subjects.
33	maps	used in the oil industry to make	"used in the oil industry, for instance, to create maps of the seabed"	create, seabed	The AUVs are used to make maps, which fits the purpose mentioned.
34	heavy	problems: they were expensive and	"very expensive, and so heavy that they had to be launched from a large vessel"	expensive, large vessel	Heavy is a key issue mentioned along with cost, explaining deployment challenges.
35	marble	architectural elements made of	"ferrying prefabricated marble elements"	architectural, elements	The Roman ship was carrying marble, which is the correct material.
36	light	used for short distance communication	"AUVs can share data using light, while acoustic waves are used for long distances"	short distance, communicate	Light is used for short-range underwater communication.
37	cameras	another AUV with better	"with a nearby AUV that carries superior cameras"	better, superior	Cameras are mentioned as being superior in another AUV for close inspection.
38	medical	carrying ... supplies	"carrying medical goods, in wooden or tin receptacles"	supplies, goods	Medical describes the type of supplies (goods) carried.
39	eyes	used for cleaning the	"cleansing liquid for the eyes"	cleaning, cleansing	The medicine was used for cleaning the eyes.
40	wine	carrying containers of olive oil or	"others held wine"	containers, held	Wine is the second liquid cargo besides olive oil.