Event Details IELTS Listening Practice Test with Answers

Transcript for Event Details

Woman: Scope, charity office. How can I help you?

Man: Oh, hello. I'm ringing about the dragon boat race that you're asking people to take part in.

Woman: Oh, yes. We still need a few more teams. Are you interested in joining the race?

Man: Yes. We want to enter a team, but we don't know anything about it. Could I ask you for some more information first?

Woman: Of course.

Man: I don't even know when it's being held.

Woman: Is taking place on the second of July?

Man: Is that a Saturday?

Woman: No, it's a Sunday. It's a much more popular day and more people can take part in.

Man: Right. And where's it being held?

Woman: At the Brighton Marina.

Man: Oh, I'm an overseas student. Could you spell that for me?

Woman: Yes. It's Brighton Marina. That's M-A-R-I-N-A. Do you know where it is?

Man: I'm not sure.

Woman: It's a couple of miles past the palace pier.

Man: Oh, yes. I know it.

Woman: You take a right turning off the coast road or you can cycle along the sea fronts.

Man: That's good. What time does the race start?

Woman: Well, the first heats begin at 10am, but you need to register half an hour before that at 9.30. We really recommend that you aim to be there by 9. It's a good idea to arrange a meeting place for your team.

Man: Right. And the race is to help raise money for charity?

Woman: It is. We're asking every team member to try and raise 35 pounds by getting friends and all relatives to sponsor them. Every crew member will receive a free tournament t-shirt if your team manages to raise a thousand pounds or more.

Man: Oh, that's quite good.

Woman: Also, we're holding a raffle. Every crew member who takes part in the race this season will be entered into a free prize draw.

Man: Oh, what's the prize?

Woman: It's pretty good. It's a holiday in Hong Kong.

Man: Sounds great.

Woman: Is there anything else you need to know?

Man: Could you just tell me a little bit more about the teams?

Woman: Well, you need to have a crew of 20 people for your dragon boat and you then need to agree on who's going to be the team captain. That will probably be you.

Man: Fine. I've got a group of 20 people who are interested. Do all the team members have to be a certain age?

Woman: Well, there's no age limit as such, but if you have a team member who's under 18, then they have to get their parents permission to take part.

Man: Yes, that makes sense.

Woman: It isn't dangerous, but we do have boats that turn over in the water and for that reason, we need to insist that everyone wears a life jacket as well. And you can hire life jackets from us when your team arrives.

Man: What do you advise people to wear?

Woman: Well, most people wear a t-shirt, shorts and trainers. I certainly wouldn't recommend that you wear jeans or boots. In fact, it's a very good idea to bring some spare clothes.

Man: Okay.

Woman: It can get quite cold and wet if the weather's bad. And there's quite a bit of hanging around, especially if you qualify for the semi-finals or the final.

Man: I see what you mean.

Woman: Have you got a name for your team?

Man: Oh, not yet.

Woman: No. Well, you need to decide on one and then put it on the entrance form, which I'll send you.

Man: Oh, okay. So, if you'd like to give me your address, I'll be happy to send details first.

Questions for Event Details Listening Test

Question 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER for each answer.

Event Details

Example

Type of event: Dragon Boat Race

Race details

• Day & date: 1_________
• Place: Brighton 2_________
• Registration time: 3_________

Sponsorship

• aim to raise over 4_________pounds (£) as a team and get a free t-shirt
• free Prize Draw for trip to 5_________

Team details

• must have crew of 20 and elect a 6_________
• under 18s need to have 7_________ to enter
• need to hire 8_________
• advised to bring extra 9_________
• must choose a 10_________for the team