Cambridge 20 listening recording test 2
Cambridge IELTS Book 20 Listening Test 2
PART 1 Question 1 – 10
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Help for carers
Local councils can arrange practical support to help those caring for elderly
people at home.
This can give the carer:
- time for other responsibilities
- a 1 ………………
Assessment of mother’s needs
This may include discussion of:
- how much 2 ……………… the caring involves
- what types of tasks are involved, e.g.
– help with dressing
– helping her have a 3 ………………
– shopping
– helping with meals
– dealing with 4 ………………
- any aspects of caring that are especially difficult, e.g.
– loss of 5 ………………
– 6 ……………… her
– preventing a 7 ………………
Types of support that may be offered to carers
- transport costs, e.g. cost of a 8 ………………
- car-related costs, e.g. fuel and 9 ………………
- help with housework
- help to reduce 10 ………………
PART 2 Questions 11-20
Questions 11-16
What is the role of the volunteers in each of the following activities?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-I, next to
Questions 11-16.
Role of volunteers
A providing entertainment
B providing publicity about a council service
C contacting local businesses
D giving advice to visitors
E collecting feedback on events
F selling tickets
G introducing guest speakers at an event
H encouraging cooperation between local organisations
I helping people find their seats
Activities
11 walking around the town centre ………………
12 helping at concerts ………………
13 getting involved with community groups ………………
14 helping with a magazine ………………
15 participating at lunches for retired people ………………
16 helping with the website ………………
Questions 17-20
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
17 Which event requires the largest number of volunteers?
A the music festival
B the science festival
C the book festival
18 What is the most important requirement for volunteers at the festivals?
A interpersonal skills
B personal interest in the event
C flexibility
19 New volunteers will start working in the week beginning
A 2 September.
B 9 September.
C 23 September.
20 What is the next annual event for volunteers?
A a boat trip
B a barbecue
C a party
PART 3 Questions 21-30
Questions 21-25
What is Rosie and Colin’s opinion about each of the following aspects of human geography?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to
Questions 21-25.
Opinions
A The information given about this was too vague.
B This may not be relevant to their course.
C This will involve only a small number of statistics.
D It will be easy to find facts about this.
E The facts about this may not be reliable.
F No useful research has been done on this.
G The information provided about this was interesting.
Aspects of human geography
21 Population ………………
22 Health ………………
23 Economies ………………
24 Culture ………………
25 Poverty ………………
Questions 26-30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
26 Rosie says that in her own city the main problem is
A crime.
B housing.
C unemployment.
27 What recent additions to the outskirts of their cities are both students happy about?
A conference centres
B sports centres
C retail centres
28 The students agree that developing disused industrial sites may
A have unexpected costs.
B damage the urban environment.
C destroy valuable historical buildings.
29 The students will mention Masdar City as an example of an attempt to achieve
A daily collections for waste recycling.
B sustainable energy use.
C free transport for everyone.
30 When discussing the ecotown of Greenhill Abbots, Colin is uncertain about
A what its objectives were.
B why there was opposition to it.
C how much of it has actually been built.
PART 4 Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Developing food trends
- The growth in interest in food fashions started with 31 ……………… of
food being shared on social media. - The UK food industry is constantly developing products which are new or different.
- Influencers on social media become ‘ambassadors’ for a brand.
– Sales of 32 ……………… food brands have grown rapidly this way.
- Supermarkets track demand for ingredients on social media.
– Famous 33 ……………… are influential.
Marketing campaigns
- The avocado:
– 34 ……………… were invited to visit growers in South Africa.
– Advertising focused on its 35 ……………… benefits.
- Oat milk:
– A Swedish brand’s media campaign received publicity by
upsetting competitors.
– Promotion in the USA through 36 ……………… shops reduced the need
for advertising.
– It appealed to consumers who are concerned about
the 37 ………………
- Norwegian skrei:
– has helped strengthen the 38 ……………… of Norwegian seafood.
Ethical concerns
- Quinoa:
– Its success led to an increase in its 39 ……………… .
– Overuse of resources resulted in poor quality 40 ……………….
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