No more than one word and or a number

Questions 1–10
Questions 1–5
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Second-hand Bedroom Furniture for Sale

Bedside tables

Questions 6–10
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer

Answers

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1. cream
2. brass
3. 65 / sixty-five
4. perfect
5. £30 / 30 pounds / thirty pounds
6. deep
7. 1.25 metres / 1.25 m
8. adjustable
9. £50 / 50 pounds / fifty pounds
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Transcript

You will hear a telephone conversation between a woman who is selling some furniture and a man who is making enquiries about it. First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 5.

[20 seconds]

You will see that there is an example that has been done for you. On this occasion only the conversation relating to this will be played first.

WOMAN: Hello, Carolyn speaking.
MAN: Hello. My name is Lincoln Farraday and I’m ringing to see if you still have the bedroom furniture that you advertised for sale?
WOMAN: Yes, there are three items left – two bedside tables and a dressing table.

The woman said she has three items available so three has been written in the space. Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time. Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5.

WOMAN: Hello, Carolyn speaking.
MAN: Hello. My name is Lincoln Farraday and I’m ringing to see if you still have the bedroom furniture that you advertised for sale?
WOMAN: Yes, there are three items left – two bedside tables and a dressing table.
MAN: Oh, good. They’re just the items I’m after. Tell me, what’s the construction of the bedside tables – I mean, what are they made of?
WOMAN: Well, they’re a matching pair and they’re made of wood – but the wood has been painted, it’s not brown anymore, it’s been painted cream.
MAN: I see.
WOMAN: Each table has a shelf and 2 drawers. Oh, and the drawers have square brass handles – quite modern and quite nice really.
MAN: And what about the dimensions?
WOMAN: Well, each table is 50 centimetres wide …
MAN: That’s good, much bigger than that and they wouldn’t fit beside my bed. I live in an apartment where the bedrooms are quite small. What I really need to know is how tall they are – you see my bed’s quite high.
WOMAN: 65 centimetres high and 45 centimetres deep.
MAN: Thanks. Just a couple more questions about the bedside tables, what condition are they in and how much are they?
WOMAN: They’re in perfect condition – there isn’t a mark on them, you know. I had them painted professionally, you see, so the finish is much better than you’d normally expect. As for how much … well, I guess … I think fifteen pounds each would be a fair price, but I’ve decided that I’ll only sell them together, as a pair, so that means the price is thirty pounds all up.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10.
[20 seconds]

Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.

MAN: Now, can you tell me about the dressing table?
WOMAN: Yes, it matches the other tables in colour and style.
MAN: Good – how many drawers does it have?
WOMAN: Five altogether. Um … the bottom two drawers hold more as they’re deep.
MAN: Mmm … and the dimensions – how wide is it? That’s all I need to know – it wouldn’t be more than a metre and a half, would it?
WOMAN: Well, just under actually … it’s … ah, 1.25 metres across.
MAN: Does it have a mirror?
WOMAN: Three.
MAN: Sorry?
WOMAN: It has three mirrors – you know … a central one and a narrower one on each side. And they’re all adjustable.
MAN: I see – and the overall condition of the dressing table?
WOMAN: Well, it has a couple of scratches on the surface but it’s still in good condition so I’m asking fifty pounds.
MAN: Could I call round and have a look later today?
WOMAN: What time were you thinking of?
MAN: In about half an hour …
WOMAN: Oh, yes, that’s fine. By the way, my name is Carolyn Kline – it’s on the gate at the front of the house.
MAN: Kline – is that K-L-I-N-E?
WOMAN: That’s right. And I live at 19 Domain Road.
MAN: Did you say the main road?
WOMAN: No, Domain – D-O-M-A-I-N Road.
MAN: That’s just off Ash Grove, isn’t it?
WOMAN: Yes. See you soon then …
MAN: Yes, in about 30 minutes.

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Yesterday I posted a list of words and numbers. I asked you to decide how they were counted by IELTS. Check the answers below.

You can also find useful links about word count information in IELTS using the links below.

How are words counted – Answers

The answers below show how these words and numbers are counted in IELTS writing and IELTS listening. The reading test uses the same system as the listening test.

1. fair-haired
   1.  This is counted as one word. It is a compound noun but it is connected by a hyphen to make one word.
2. 55%
   1. This is counted as one word in writing and as one number in listening. 
3. 1960’s
   1. This is counted as one word in writing and one number in listening.
4. 21st July
   1. This is counted as two words in writing and in listening is it one number and one word.
5. can’t
   1. This is counted as one word. Although it has a meaning of two words, the words are contracted to make one word.
6. blackboard
   1. This is counted as one word only.
7. 9am
   1. This is counted as one word in writing. In listening, it is counted as one number only. The “am” does not count as a word on its own.
8. up-to-date
   1. This is counted as one word because it is a compound noun joined with hyphens.
9. at school
   1. This is counted as two words.
10. $19.17
    1. This is counted as one word in writing and in listening it is counted as one number. Symbols do not count at all.

Useful Links to Learn more about IELTS

Learn how all words are counted in IELTS

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IELTS Test Information & Tips: over 100 questions answered

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IELTS Listening Test 45

Part 1: Questions 1-6
Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

Cell phone packages

Type of plans: pre-paid, 24-month contract plans

Prepaid plans: without (1)

SIM cards: 15 minutes of (2)

Minimal plan: $12, 40 minutes and without (3)

Social plan: $40, 200 minutes, (4) and 2GB data

(5) plan: 5 numbers, free talking and texting, $70 and 3GB data

Changing plans: at any time, in person and access the (6)

Questions 7-10
Complete the sales form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Sales form

Plan: social plan

Phone number: (7) 047 –

Customer name: (8)

Address: 375, Thompson (9)

Total payment: $42.50

Payment method: (10)

Part 2: Questions 11-17
Label the plan below. Write the correct letter A-I next to questions 11-17.

11. Shoe rack
12. Carpet
13. Bookcase
14. Dress-upcupboard
15. Cubbyholes
16. Climbing walls
17. Chickens

Questions 18-20
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

18. The official ratio of adults to children who are two or older is one adult to children.
19. Parents who are often late may be asked to
20. The quickest waiting time for a place in the Day Care is

Part 3: Questions 21-25
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

21. Students must follow to prevent accidents in the lab.
22. The students have not been using while in the lab.
23. Students cannot eat or drink until is finished and they have washed their hands.
24. Tessa should tie her hair back to avoid danger when she is working with a or chemicals.
25. Students must wear long sleeves and shoes made of in the lab.

Questions 26-28
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

26. Which student is currently using an appropriate notebook?
A Vincent
B Tessa
C Neither

27. The tutor says that writing observations in complete sentences
A is often not a good use of time
B makes them easier to interpret later
C means that others can understand them

28. The students must write dates
A next to each drawing
B next to each written section
C next to each drawing and written section

Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO things must be included in the conclusion to the experiment?
A the questions investigated
B the solutions to the questions
C the students’ own thoughts about the experiment
D the length of time spent on the experiment
E the student’s signature

Part 4: Questions 31-33
Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

If soil is healthy, it is a (31) teeming with life such as worms, fungi and bacteria. If plants are grown in poor soil, they will lack (32) and human health will suffer. Plants are nourished by organic matter, (33) and other essential elements which are broken down by insects and other organisms in a synergistic relationship.

Questions 34-36
Label the diagram below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

(34)
(35)
(36)

Questions 37-40
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Problems:
• Erosion
• (37) from various sources, including chemical fertilisers

(38)
(39)
(40)

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