IELTS Cambridge 13 — Listening Test 1

IELTS Check — Listening
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Part 1

Questions 1-10

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

COOKERY CLASSES

Cookery Class Focus Other Information
Example: The Food Studio how to 1 and cook with seasonal products
  • small classes
  • also offers 2 classes
  • clients who return get a 3 discount
Bond's Cookery School food that is 4
  • includes recipes to strengthen your 5
  • they have a free 6 every Thursday
The 7 Centre mainly 8 food
  • located near the 9
  • a special course in skills with a 10 is sometimes available

Part 2

Questions 11-13

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Traffic Changes in Granford

11 Why are changes needed to traffic systems in Granford?
A
B
C
12 In a survey, local residents particularly complained about
A
B
C
13 According to the speaker, one problem with the new regulations will be
A
B
C

Questions 14-20

Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A-I, next to Questions 14-20.

Granford — proposed traffic changes

 

14 New traffic lights

15 Pedestrian crossing

16 Parking allowed

17 New 'No Parking' sign

18 New disabled parking spaces

19 Widened pavement

20 Lorry loading/unloading restrictions

Part 3

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 Why is Jack interested in investigating seed germination?
A
B
C
22 Jack and Emma agree the main advantage of their present experiment is that it can be
A
B
C
23 What do they decide to check with their tutor?
A
B
C
24 They agree that Graves' book on seed germination is disappointing because
A
B
C
25 What does Jack say about the article on seed germination by Lee Hall?
A
B
C

Questions 26-30

Complete the flow-chart below. Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 26-30.

Stages in the experiment

  • A. container
  • B. soil
  • C. weight
  • D. condition
  • E. height
  • F. colour
  • G. types
  • H. depths

26 Select seeds of different

27 Measure and record the

28 Decide on the

29 Use a different

30 After about 3 weeks, record the plant's

Part 4

Questions 31-40

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

Effects of urban environments on animals

Introduction

  • Recent urban developments represent massive environmental changes. It was previously thought that only a few animals were suitable for city life, e.g.
  • the 31 — because of its general adaptability
  • the pigeon — because walls of city buildings are similar to 32
  • In fact, many urban animals are adapting with unusual 33

Recent research

  • Emilie Snell-Rood studied small urbanised mammal specimens from museums in Minnesota.
  • She found the size of their 34 had increased.
  • She suggests this may be due to the need to locate new sources of 35 and to deal with new dangers.
  • Catarina Miranda focused on the 36 of urban and rural blackbirds.
  • She found urban birds were often braver, but were afraid of situations that were 37.
  • Jonathan Atwell studies how animals respond to urban environments.
  • He found that some animals respond to 38 by producing lower levels of hormones.
  • Sarah Partan's team found urban squirrels use their 39 to help them communicate.

Long-term possibilities

  • Species of animals may develop which are unique to cities. However, some changes may not be 40.