Cambridge 20 listening recording test 1
Cambridge IELTS Book 20 Listening Test 1
PART 1 Question 1 – 10
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Name of | Location | Reason for recommendation | Other comments |
The Junction
| Greyson Street, near the station
| Good for people
| Quite expensive
The 2 ……………… is |
Paloma
| In Bow Street next to the
| 3 ……………… food, | Staff are very friendly
Need to pay £50 deposit
A limited selection of 4 ……………… food on the menu |
The 5 ………………
| At the top of | A famous chef
All the 7 ……………… are very good
Only uses 8 ……………… ingredients | Set lunch costs 9 £ ……………… per person
Portions probably of 10 ……………… Size |
PART 2 Questions 11-20
Questions 11-16
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11 Heather says pottery differs from other art forms because
A it lasts longer in the ground.
B it is practised by more people.
C it can be repaired more easily.
12 Archaeologists sometimes identify the use of ancient pottery from
A the clay it was made with.
B the marks that are on it.
C the basic shape of it.
13 Some people join Heather’s pottery class because they want to
A create an item that looks very old.
B find something that they are good at.
C make something that will outlive them.
14 What does Heather value most about being a potter?
A its calming effect
B its messy nature
C its physical benefits
15 Most of the visitors to Edelman Pottery
A bring friends to join courses.
B have never made a pot before.
C try to learn techniques too quickly.
16 Heather reminds her visitors that they should
A put on their aprons.
B change their clothes.
C take off their jewellery.
Questions 17 and 18
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO things does Heather explain about kilns?
A what their function is
B when they were invented
C ways of keeping them safe
D where to put one in your home
E what some people use instead of one
Questions 19 and 20
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO points does Heather make about a potter’s tools?
A Some are hard to hold.
B Some are worth buying.
C Some are essential items.
D Some have memorable names.
E Some are available for use by participants.
PART 3 Questions 21-30
Questions 21 and 22
Choose Two letters, A-E.
Which TWO things do the students both believe are responsible for the increase in loneliness?
A social media
B smaller nuclear families
C urban design
D longer lifespans
E a mobile workforce
Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO health risks associated with loneliness do the students agree are based on solid evidence?
A a weakened immune system
B dementia
C cancer
D obesity
E cardiovascular disease
Questions 25 and 26
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO opinions do both the students express about the evolutionary theory of loneliness?
A It has little practical relevance.
B It needs further investigation.
C It is misleading.
D It should be more widely accepted.
E It is difficult to understand.
Questions 27-30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Loneliness and mental health
27 When comparing loneliness to depression, the students
A doubt that there will ever be a medical cure for loneliness.
B claim that the link between loneliness and mental health is overstated.
C express frustration that loneliness is not taken more seriously.
28 Why do the students decide to start their presentation with an example from their own experience?
A to explain how difficult loneliness can be
B to highlight a situation that most students will recognise
C to emphasise that feeling lonely is more common for men than women
29 The students agree that talking to strangers is a good strategy for dealing with loneliness because
A it creates a sense of belonging.
B it builds self-confidence.
C it makes people feel more positive.
30 The students find it difficult to understand why solitude is considered to be
A similar to loneliness.
B necessary for mental health.
C an enjoyable experience.
PART 4 Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Reclaiming Urban rivers
Historical background
- Nearly all major cities were built on a river.
- Rivers were traditionally used by city dwellers for transport, fishing and recreation.
- Industrial development and rising populations later led to:
– more sewage from houses being discharged into the river
– pollution from 31 ……………… on the river bank.
- In 1957, the River Thames in London was declared biologically
32 ………………
Recent improvements
- Seals and even a 33 ……………… have been seen in the River Thames.
- Riverside warehouses are converted to restaurants and 34 ………………
- In Los Angeles, there are plans to:
– build a riverside 35 ………………
– display 36 ……………… projects.
- In Paris, 37……………… are created on the sides of the river every summer.
Transport possibilities
- Over 2 billion passengers already travel by 38 ……………… in cities round the world.
- Changes in shopping habits mean the number of deliveries that are made is increasing.
- Instead of road transport, goods could be transported by large freight barges and electric 39 ……………… or, in future, by 40 ……………… .
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