Got it. Now, regarding your availability, the harvest starts soon. When are you free to begin work?
Glad to hear it. Now, about accommodation—the farm is quite remote. Do you require a space in our onsite (7) campsite , or will you be commuting?
Hello. I’m calling to apply for the summer fruit picking job I saw advertised on your website. fruit picking application ielts listening answers
Study this transcript carefully. Notice how the speakers naturally use —where they change their minds or fix a mistake—which is exactly how IELTS tests your listening accuracy.
The "Fruit Picking Application" is a classic Section 1 IELTS Listening task, typically featuring a conversation between an applicant and a farm owner. This report breaks down the key answers and strategies for the most common version of this test (often titled "Manor Farm" or "Sophie Harries' Application"). 📋 Key Answers: Manor Farm (Ben Miller) Got it
To understand how examiners hide the answers, look at this simulated script excerpt between a Farm Manager (M) and an Applicant (A):
You will often be required to spell out non-standard English names or farm locations. Glad to hear it
The farm provides all the picking baskets and ladders, but they do require all workers to bring their own pair of thick gloves (Answer 9) to protect their hands from thorns. Applicant: Okay, I'll make sure to buy some.
Pay attention to synonyms or related terms like "camping". 8 bicycle / bike
I don’t have a car, so I will be arriving by (8) bicycle . I see on the map there is a cycling trail from the nearest train station.
While exact questions can vary slightly depending on the specific practice book version (such as older Cambridge IELTS editions or regional test variants), the following table represents the standard answer key for the Fruit Picking Application dialogue. Question Number Question Type / Target Information Correct Answer Common Distractors / Pitfalls Surname / Last name spelling JACOBS Confusing 'J' with 'G' or 'A' with 'E' Question 2 Nationality / Country of origin BARBADOS Mentioning a previous country visited Question 3 Date of Birth 21st September Hearing the wrong month or year Question 4 Current Address (Street Name) RIDGE (Street) Misspelling "Ridge" as "Rich" or "Ritch" Question 5 Postcode / Zip Code BO2 9FL Reversing the letters or numbers Question 6 Available Start Date 14th July / July 14 Employer suggests the 10th; applicant corrects it Question 7 Preferred Fruit to Pick Apples Mentioning strawberries or pears first Question 8 Relevant Work Experience Farm (hand) / Farming Working in a shop or restaurant instead Question 9 Health/Medical Conditions None / No Mentioning a past minor injury Question 10 Source of Advertisement Internet / Website Mentioning a newspaper or friend 2. Complete Audio Transcript & Script Analysis