IELTS Cambridge 13 — Listening Test 3

IELTS Check — Listening
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Part 1

Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Moving to Banford City

Example: Linda recommends living in suburb of: Dalton

Accommodation

  • Average rent: £1 a month

Transport

  • Linda travels to work by 2
  • Limited 3 in city centre
  • Trains to London every 4 minutes
  • Poor train service at 5

Advantages of living in Banford

  • New 6 opened recently
  • 7 has excellent reputation
  • Good 8 on Bridge Street

Meet Linda

  • Meet Linda on 9 after 5.30 pm
  • In the 10 opposite the station

Part 2

Questions 11-16

What advantage does the speaker mention for each of the following physical activities? Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 11-16.

  • A. not dependent on season
  • B. enjoyable
  • C. low risk of injury
  • D. fitness level unimportant
  • E. sociable
  • F. fast results
  • G. motivating

Physical activities

11 using a gym

12 running

13 swimming

14 cycling

15 doing yoga

16 training with a personal trainer

Questions 17 and 18

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

17 18 For which TWO reasons does the speaker say people give up going to the gym? (choose 2)
A
B
C
D
E

Questions 19 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

19 20 Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give for setting goals? (choose 2)
A
B
C
D
E

Part 3

Questions 21-24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Project on using natural dyes to colour fabrics

21 What first inspired Jim to choose this project?
A
B
C
22 Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved
A
B
C
23 When doing his experiments, Jim was surprised by
A
B
C
24 What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?
A
B
C

Questions 25-30

What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes? Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 25-30.

  • A. It is expensive.
  • B. The colour is too strong.
  • C. The colour is not long-lasting.
  • D. It is very poisonous.
  • E. It can damage the fabric.
  • F. The colour may be unexpected.
  • G. It is unsuitable for some fabrics.
  • H. It is not generally available.

Natural dyes

25 turmeric

26 beetroot

27 Tyrian purple

28 logwood

29 cochineal

30 metal oxide

Part 4

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The sleepy lizard (tiliqua rugosa)

Description

  • They are common in Western and South Australia.
  • They are brown, but recognisable by their blue 31
  • They are relatively large.
  • Their diet consists mainly of 32
  • Their main predators are large birds and 33

Navigation study

  • One study found that lizards can use the 34 to help them navigate.

Observations in the wild

  • Observations show that these lizards keep the same 35 for several years.

What people want

  • Possible reasons: to improve the survival of their young (but little 36 has been noted between parents and children)
  • to provide 37 for female lizards.

Tracking study

  • A study was carried out using GPS systems attached to the 38 of the lizards.
  • This provided information on the lizards' location and even the number of 39 taken.
  • It appeared that the lizards were trying to avoid one another.
  • This may be in order to reduce chances of 40.