IELTS Listening: Multiple Choice and Map Labelling 8 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You hear: 'The cycle hire scheme operates at three locations: Station Square, Riverside Park, and the University. Bikes can be returned to any location, but must be checked out from a staffed kiosk. Kiosks close at 8 p.m.' A cyclist wants to return a bike at 9 p.m. What should they know?
- They cannot return a bike after 8 p.m.
- They can return a bike at any location regardless of kiosk hours (Correct answer)
- They must return the bike to Station Square only after 8 p.m.
- Kiosks remain open 24 hours
Correct answer: They can return a bike at any location regardless of kiosk hours
The restriction (kiosk hours) applies to check-out only; bikes can be returned to any location, so a 9 p.m. return is fine.
Question 2: Map task: 'The village has a central green. The post office is on the north side of the green. The pub is on the south side. The church is on the west side, and a car park is on the east side, adjacent to the church garden.' Where is the car park?
- North side of the green, beside the post office
- South side of the green, opposite the post office
- East side of the green, adjacent to the church garden (Correct answer)
- West side of the green, next to the church
Correct answer: East side of the green, adjacent to the church garden
The car park is on the east side of the green, adjacent to the church garden.
Question 3: A student hears in a lecture: 'The placebo effect is strongest when three conditions align: the patient believes the treatment will work, the doctor shows confidence in the treatment, AND the treatment is administered in a formal clinical setting. Without all three, the effect diminishes.' How many conditions are required?
- One — patient belief alone is sufficient
- Two — patient belief and doctor confidence
- Three — patient belief, doctor confidence, and clinical setting (Correct answer)
- Four — an additional unknown condition
Correct answer: Three — patient belief, doctor confidence, and clinical setting
The lecture specifies that all three conditions — patient belief, doctor confidence, and clinical setting — must align.
Question 4: You hear: 'Parking in Zone A is free before 8 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays, a fee applies. At weekends, Zone A is free all day.' A driver arrives at Zone A on a Saturday at noon. What parking fee applies?
- Full weekday rate applies
- Half rate — weekend discount
- Free — weekends are free all day (Correct answer)
- Free — noon is before 6 p.m.
Correct answer: Free — weekends are free all day
Weekends are free all day in Zone A, so no fee applies on Saturday at noon.
Question 5: Map labelling: 'The science park has an L-shaped layout. The main reception is at the corner of the L. The biotech lab is in the longer arm of the L, at the far end. The clean-room facility is in the shorter arm, midway along.' Where is the biotech lab?
- At the corner of the L, beside reception
- In the shorter arm, midway along
- In the longer arm, at the far end (Correct answer)
- Adjacent to the clean-room facility
Correct answer: In the longer arm, at the far end
The biotech lab is in the longer arm of the L-shaped layout, at the far end.
Question 6: You hear: 'Our helpline is staffed Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Outside these hours, you can leave a voicemail or visit our website for self-service options. Emergency support is available 24 hours via a separate number provided in your welcome pack.' When is LIVE staff available?
- 24 hours every day
- Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Correct answer)
- Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Only via the emergency number at all times
Correct answer: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The helpline is staffed Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; other options (voicemail, website, emergency number) cover outside hours.
Question 7: A guide describes a nature trail: 'After the wooden bridge, the path forks. Take the left fork to reach the waterfall viewpoint. The right fork leads to the summit picnic area. Both paths rejoin after 2 kilometres.' A hiker wants to see the waterfall. Which fork should they take?
- The right fork toward the summit
- Either fork — both lead to the waterfall
- The left fork to the waterfall viewpoint (Correct answer)
- Neither — the waterfall is before the bridge
Correct answer: The left fork to the waterfall viewpoint
The guide says the left fork leads to the waterfall viewpoint.
IELTS Listening: Multiple Choice and Map Labelling 8
You hear: 'The cycle hire scheme operates at three locations: Station Square, Riverside Park, and the University.
Bikes can be returned to any location, but must be checked out from a staffed kiosk.
Kiosks close at 8 p.m.' A cyclist wants to return a bike at 9 p.m.
What should they know?