IELTS® Listening Practice 19

The correct answer is application because Lucy asks whether the first step is the council application, and Mark confirms the council process is online.

Associated Text:
Do I put my name down with the allotment secretary first, or is the first step the council application?
Mark: Start with the council. And it is online now rather than on paper

The correct answer is 2 because Mark gives the current wait as about two months, after mentioning an older three-month estimate.

Associated Text:
At the moment, about 2 months. That is what they told my neighbour last week.

The correct answer is inspection because Lucy asks about an interview before the lease is signed, and Mark says a council officer arranges an inspection visit.

Associated Text:
Is there an interview before the lease is signed?
Mark: Well, a council officer arranges an inspection visit if a plot becomes available.

The correct answer is weeds because Mark says the part they really stress is keeping weeds under control, since they can spread to other plots.

Associated Text:
Mowing the shared edges gets a quick mention. The part they really stress is keeping weeds under control, because once they spread to other plots

The correct answer is compost because Mark says plot-holders turn the compost heap about once a month and explains the rubbish bins are separate.

Associated Text:
You have to turn the compost heap about once a month. Rubbish bins are collected separately; this is just the heap for garden waste.

The correct answer is watering because Mark says watering is the task that takes the most time in summer, especially during dry weather.

Associated Text:
In summer, watering. There are taps on the site, and in dry weather you need to go regularly

The correct answer is tools because Mark says smaller items may be personal, while the council lends basic tools from the site office.

Associated Text:
Gloves and string you might want yourself; the council lends basic tools from the site office, things like spades, forks and rakes.

The correct answer is seeds because Mark says the spring delivery is a packet of free plant seeds.

Associated Text:
Do you mean compost?
Mark: That was what I expected at first. It's actually a packet of free plant seeds. It won't cover the whole year; it just gets you started.

The correct answer is course because Mark recommends the free beginners' course, which runs in February.

Associated Text:
Then you should do the beginners' course. It's free, and it runs in February.

The correct answer is discount because Mark says there is a saving on seeds at the council garden centre.

Associated Text:
On seeds, yes, at the council garden centre. It doesn't cover plants, unfortunately.