Cambridge 13 IELTS Listening Test 3

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SECTION 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

● 7has excellent reputation

● Good 8 on Bridge Street

Meet Linda

● Meet Linda on 9 after 5.30 pm

● In the 10 opposite the station

SECTION 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

Advantages
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

A B C D E F G None

12 running __

A B C D E F G None

13 swimming

A B C D E F G None

14 cycling __

A B C D E F G None

15 doing yoga

A B C D E F G None

16 training with a personal trainer

A B C D E F G None

Questions 17 and 18

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

For which TWO reasons does the speaker say people give up going to the gym?

A lack of time

B loss of confidence

C too much effort required

D high costs

E feeling less successful than others

Questions 19 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give for setting goals?

A write goals down

B have achievable aims

C set a time limit

D give yourself rewards

E challenge yourself

SECTION 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 textiles displayed in an exhibition

B a book about a botanic garden

C carpets he saw on holiday

None

22 Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved

A using a range of dyes with different fibres.

B applying different dyes to one type of fibre.

C testing one dye and a range of fibres.

None

23 When doing his experiments, Jim was surprised by

A how much natural material was needed to make the dye.

B the fact that dyes were widely available on the internet.

C the time that he had to leave the fabric in the dye.

None

24 What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?

A It caused a slight allergic reaction.

B It was not a permanent dye on cotton.

C It was ineffective when used on nylon.

None

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

Problems

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 __

A B C D E F G H None

26 beetroot __

A B C D E F G H None

27 Tyrian purple __

A B C D E F G H None

28 logwood __

A B C D E F G H None

29 cochineal __

A B C D E F G H None

30 metal oxide __

A B C D E F G H None

SECTION 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

Time’s up

ANSWERS

1 850

2 bike / bicycle

3 parking

4 30 / thirty

5 weekend(s)

6 cinema

7 hospital

8 dentist

9 Thursday

10 café

11 F

12 D

13 A

14 B

15 C

16 G

17&18 B, C

19&20 B, D

21 C

22 A

23 A

24 B

25 C

26 F

27 H

28 D

29 A

30 E

31 tongue(s)

32 plants

33 snakes

34 sky

35 partner(s)

36 contact

37 protection

38 tail(s)

39 steps

40 injury / injuries

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No name

1 month ago

10/40

man

2 months ago

32/40 = 7.5

Basit

6 months ago

26/40=6.5 needed to improve more

DOREMON

6 months ago

39/40 NEED MUCH NEEDS HARD

DYANA

6 months ago

50/40

Dracarys

8 months ago

33/40… 7.5… Need to improve a lot

bhawana

11 months ago

awesome but need more to do

Bexa

11 months ago

Damn 39/40 thats a solid 9