IELTS Listening Test

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

One-day classes at Steynford College

Course	Date	Cost	Notes
Vietnamese food		£59	It provides information on the use of herbs. There are no places at present.
Bread making	20 March	£	There is also an extra charge for ingredients. Participants make white bread, sourdough and
Face massage	23 February	£35	The teacher trained in . Bring a
Candle making		£52	Only ingredients are used. The candles can be used as presents.
Silk painting	18 May	£	Bring an apron or old
DIY for beginners	24 February	£125	Learn how to: use a drill, saw and put up a shelf.

Questions 11 and 12

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO pieces of advice are given about the Marsden Coastal Walk?

A Stop for lunch in an ancient town. B Don’t miss the ruins of a certain building. C Catch a boat to the start of this walk. D Be careful of the steep and rocky paths. E Don’t worry about getting lost.

Questions 13 and 14

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO things are said about the Melby Heritage Walk?

A This walk is mostly downhill. B The paths can get busy during the day. C This is a circular walk. D A tower stands on the site of an older structure. E There are far-reaching views the whole way.

Questions 15–20

Label the map below.

Write the correct letter, A–I, next to Questions 15–20.

Melby Coal Mine

15	Exhibition
16	Baths
17	Tools
18	Vehicles
19	Ponies
20	Education centre

Questions 21 and 22

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO facts in the sessions on food safety were new information for Nadia and Fergus?

A the amount of plastic in the ocean B the number of diseases caused by contaminated food C the amount of food that is wasted D the number of people who are obese E the result of treating animals with antibiotics

Questions 23 and 24

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO features of a project aiming to prevent food fraud impressed Fergus?

A the new technology it used B the publicity it received C the use of multiple tests on food items D the variety of dietary requirements included E the way information was made widely accessible

Questions 25 and 26

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO topics do both students recommend should be included in the course?

A sustainable fishing B targeted nutrition C global differences in consumption D sustainable agriculture E digital technology and food

Questions 27–30

Complete the flow-chart below.

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–F, next to Questions 27–30.

Student project: developing a new food product

Initial aim
27

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Literature review
28

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Product development
29

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Product production
30

A This was challenging but enjoyable.

B This led to some disagreement.

C This was easy to decide on.

D This was helped by the guidelines provided.

E This seemed like an unnecessary stage.

F This involved selecting a new ingredient.

Challenges facing the cruise ship industry

Problems with overtourism

is one of the worst problems.
A tourist is being introduced in some cities to reduce numbers, e.g. Barcelona.
Bruges: action was taken to limit day trips from the nearby port because the city was becoming a ‘theme park’ (e.g. many shops were only stocking and souvenirs).
Dubrovnik: limits the number of tourists by managing the of cruise ship arrivals.

Problems of perception

Cruises are generally associated with the elderly.
There is an assumption about the of cruises.
People think there may be too many .

Solutions

Cruise lines are attracting younger customers by:

becoming more sustainable e.g. using hybrid engines.
having a wide range of activities e.g. boxing, and well-being programmes.
offering a diverse selection of food including options.
providing reliable .
improving marketing on social media with high quality .

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