Practice Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 4

Practice Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 4

The Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 4 is a valuable resource for IELTS Listening practice, covering intriguing and diverse topics. This test features “Joanna’s psychology study”, detailing research methods and findings; “Basement of Museum”, exploring its unique features and storage practices; and “Soil to reduce CO2 in atmosphere”, a discussion on innovative approaches to combat climate change.

Each section is designed to test your ability to comprehend detailed information, follow conversations, and understand complex ideas. Answers are included to guide your preparation and improve your performance.

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Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 4 – Section 1

Section 1: Questions 1-7
Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER.

Questions 8-10
Who is each play suitable for?
Write the correct letter A, B or C next to Questions 8-10

A mainly for children
B mainly for adults
C suitable for people of all ages

Plays

8. The Mystery of Muldoon __________
9. Fire and Flood                   __________
10. Silly Sailor                       __________

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Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 4 – Section 2

Section 2: Questions 11-16
What does the speaker say about each of the following collections?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter A-G.

Comments

A was given by one person
B was recently publicized in the media
C includes some items given by members of the public
D includes some items given by the artists
E includes the most popular exhibits in the museum
F is the largest of its kind in the country
G has had some of its contents relocated

Collections

11. 20th-and 21st-century paintings __________
12. 19th-century paintings __________
13. Sculptures __________
14. ‘Around the world’ exhibition __________
15. Coins __________
16. Porcelain and glass __________

Questions 17-20
Label the plan below. Write the correct letter A-H, next to questions 17-20.

Basement of museum

17   restaurant                                   _____________
18   café                                              _____________
19   baby-changing facilities          _____________
20   cloakroom                                 _____________

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Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 4 – Section 3

Section 3: Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO characteristics were shared by the subjects of Joanna’s psychology study?

A They had all won prizes for their music
B They had all made music recordings
C They were all under 27 years old
D They had all toured internationally
E They all played a string instrument

Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO points does Joanna make about her use of telephone interviews?

A It meant rich data could be collected
B It allowed the involvement of top performers
C It led to a stressful atmosphere at times
D It meant interview times had to be limited
E It caused some technical problems

Questions 25 and 26
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO topics did Joanna originally intend to investigate in her research?

A regulations concerning concert dress
B audience reactions to the dress of performers
C changes in performer attitudes to concert dress
D how choice of dress relates to performer roles
E links between musical instrument and dress choice

Questions 27-30
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

27. Joanna concentrated on women performers because

A women are more influenced by fashion
B women’s dress has led to more controversy
C women’s code of dress is less strict than men’s

28. Mike Frost’s article suggests that in popular music, women’s dress is affected by

A their wish to be taken seriously
B their tendency to copy each other
C their reaction to the masculine nature of the music

29. What did Joanna’s subjects say about the audience at a performance?

A The musicians’ choice of clothing is linked to respect for the audience
B The clothing should not distract the audience from the music
C The audience should make the effort to dress appropriately

30. According to the speakers, musicians could learn from sports scientists about

A the importance of clothing for physical freedom
B the part played by clothing in improving performance
C the way clothing may protect against physical injury

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Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 4 – Section 4

Section 4: Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

The use of soil to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere

Rattan Lal:
• Claims that 13% of CO2 in the atmosphere could be absorbed by agricultural soils
• Erosion is more likely in soil that is (31) __________
• Lai found soil in Africa that was very (32) __________
• It was suggested that carbon from soil was entering the atmosphere

Soil and Carbon:
• Plants turn CO2 from the air into carbon based substance such as (33) __________
• Some CO2 moves from the (34) __________ of plants to microbes in soil
• Carbon was lost from the soil when agriculture was invented

Regenerative agriculture:
• uses established practices to make sure soil remains fertile and (35) __________
• e.g. through year-round planting and increasing the (36) __________ of plants that are grown

California study:
• taking place on a big (37) __________ farm
• uses compost made from waste from agriculture and (38) __________

Australia study:
• aims to increase soil carbon by using (39) __________that are always green
Future developments may include:
• reducing the amount of fertilizer used in farming
• giving farmers (40) __________ for carbon storage, as well as their produce

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Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 4 Answers

1. secondary
2. flute
3. cinema
4. concert
5. market
6. Bythwaite
7. actor
8. A
9. B
10. C
11. E
12. D
13. G
14. B
15. C
16. A
17. F
18. H
19. C
20. B

21. B
22. D
23. A
24. B
25. B
26. E
27. C
28. A
29. A
30. C

The use of soil to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere Listening Answers

31. dry
32. hard
33. sugars
34. roots
35. moist/ wet/ damp
36. variety
37. cattle
38. gardens
39. grasses
40. payment/ money

Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 4 Transcript

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