Cambridge 12 IELTS Academic Listening Test 3 | IELTS Listening Practice Test

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Example

The library re-opened last [[month]].

The library now has

a seating area with magazines
an expanded section for books on 1
a new section on local 2
a community room for meetings (also possible to 3 there)
a new section of books for 4

For younger children

the next Science Club meeting: experiments using things from your 5
Reading Challenge: read six books during the holidays

For adults

this Friday: a local author talks about a novel based on a real 6
IT support is available on Tuesday – no 7 is necessary
free check of blood 8 and cholesterol levels (over 60s only)

Other information

the library shop sells wall-charts, cards and 9
evenings and weekends: free 10 is available

11–12 Which TWO age groups are taking increasing numbers of holidays with BC Travel?

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

A. 16-30 years

B. 31-42 years

C. 43-54 years

D. 55-64 years

E. over 65 years

13–14 Which TWO are the main reasons given for the popularity of activity holidays?

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

A. Clients make new friends.

B. Clients learn a useful skill.

C. Clients learn about a different culture.

D. Clients are excited by the risk involved.

E. Clients find them good value for money.

Questions 15-17

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

15 How does BC Travel plan to expand the painting holidays?

A. by adding to the number of locations

B. by increasing the range of levels

C. by employing more teachers

16 Why are BC Travel’s cooking holidays unusual?

A. They only use organic foods.

B. They have an international focus.

C. They mainly involve vegetarian dishes.

17 What does the speaker say about the photography holidays?

A. Clients receive individual tuition.

B. The tutors are also trained guides.

C. Advice is given on selling photographs.

Questions 18-20

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Location	Main focus	Other comments
Ireland and Italy	general fitness	personally designed programme also reduces 18
Greece	19 control	includes exercise on the beach
Morocco	Mountain biking	wide variety of levels one holiday that is specially designed for 20

Questions 21-26

Complete the flow-chart below

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions.

STAGES IN DOING A TOURISM CASE STUDY

patterns

names

sources

questions

employees

solutions

headings

officials

RESEARCH

Locate and read relevant articles, noting key information and also 21Drop answer here. Identify a problem or need

Select interviewees – these may be site 22Drop answer here, visitors or city 23Drop answer here. Prepare and carry out interviews. If possible, collect statistics.

Check whether 24Drop answer here of interviewees can be used.

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ANALYSIS

Select relevant information and try to identify 25Drop answer here. Decide on the best form of visuals

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WRITING THE CASE STUDY

Give some background before writing the main sections

Do NOT end with 26Drop answer here.

Questions 27-30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

The Horton Castle site

27 Natalie and Dave agree one reason why so few people visit Horton Castle is that

A. the publicity is poor.

B. it is difficult to get to.

C. there is little there of interest.

28 Natalie and Dave agree that the greatest problem with a visitor centre could be

A. covering the investment costs.

B. finding a big enough space for it.

C. dealing with planning restrictions.

29 What does Dave say about conditions in the town of Horton?

A. There is a lot of unemployment.

B. There are few people of working age.

C. There are opportunities for skilled workers.

30 According to Natalie, one way to prevent damage to the castle site would be to

A. insist visitors have a guide.

B. make visitors keep to the paths.

C. limit visitor numbers.

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The effects of environmental change on birds

Mercury (Hg)

Highly toxic

Released into the atmosphere from coal
In water it may be consumed by fish
It has also recently been found to affect birds which feed on 31

Research on effects of mercury on birds

Claire Varian-Ramos is investigating

– the effects on birds’ 32 or mental processes, e.g. memory

– the effects on bird song (usually learned from a bird’s 33)

Findings:

– songs learned by birds exposed to mercury are less 34

– this may have a negative effect on birds’ 35

Lab-based studies

– allow more 36 for the experimenter

Implications for humans

Migrating birds such as 37 containing mercury may be eaten by humans
Mercury also causes problems in learning 38
Mercury in a mother’s body from 39 may affect the unborn child
New regulations for mercury emissions will affect everyone’s energy 40

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