Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3 with Answers
SECTION 1
Questions 1 – 10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Moving to Banford City
Example
Linda recommends living in suburb of: …..Dalton…..
Accommodation
● Average rent: 1 £…………… a month
Transport
● Linda travels to work by 2……………
● Limited 3…………… in city centre
● Trains to London every 4……………. Minutes
● Poor train service at 5……………
Advantages of living in Banford
● New 6…………… opened recently
● 7…………… has excellent reputation
● Good 8…………… on Bridge Street
Meet Linda
● Meet Linda on 9………….. after 5.30 pm
● In the 10…………… opposite the station
SECTION 2
Questions 11 – 16
What advantage does the speaker mention for each of the following physical activities?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 11-16
Advantages
A not dependent on season
B enjoyable
C low risk of injury
D fitness level unimportant
E sociable
F fast results
G motivating
Physical activities
11 using a gym ……………
12 running ……………
13 swimming ……………
14 cycling ……………
15 doing yoga ……………
16 training with a personal trainer ……………
Questions 17 and 18
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
For which TWO reasons does the speaker say people give up going to the gym?
A lack of time
B loss of confidence
C too much effort required
D high costs
E feeling less successful than others
Questions 19 and 20
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give for setting goals?
A write goals down
B have achievable aims
C set a time limit
D give yourself rewards
E challenge yourself
Questions 21 – 24
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Project on using natural dyes to colour fabrics
21 What first inspired Jim to choose this project?
A textiles displayed in an exhibition
B a book about a botanic garden
C carpets he saw on holiday
22 Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved
A using a range of dyes with different fibres.
B applying different dyes to one type of fibre.
C testing one dye and a range of fibres.
23 When doing his experiments, Jim was surprised by
A how much natural material was needed to make the dye.
B the fact that dyes were widely available on the internet.
C the time that he had to leave the fabric in the dye.
24 What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?
A It caused a slight allergic reaction.
B It was not a permanent dye on cotton.
C It was ineffective when used on nylon.
Questions 25 – 30
What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 25-30
Problems
A It is expensive.
B The colour is too strong.
C The colour is not long-lasting.
D It is very poisonous.
E It can damage the fabric.
F The colour may be unexpected.
G It is unsuitable for some fabrics.
H It is not generally available
Natural dyes
25 turmeric ……………
26 beetroot ……………
27 Tyrian purple ……………
28 logwood ……………
29 cochineal ……………
30 metal oxide ……………
SECTION 4
Questions 31 – 40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The sleepy lizard (tiliqua rugosa)
Description
● They are common in Western and South Australia
● They are brown, but recognisable by their blue 31…………….
● They are relatively large
● Their diet consists mainly of 32…………….
● Their main predators are large birds and 33………………
Navigation study
● One study found that lizards can use the 34………………. to help them navigate
Observations in the wild
● Observations show that these lizards keep the same 35……………… for several years
What people want
● Possible reasons:
– to improve the survival of their young
(but little 36……………… has been noted between parents and children)
– to provide 37………………. for female lizards
Tracking study
– A study was carried out using GPS systems attached to the 38……………… of the lizards
– This provided information on the lizards’ location and even the number of 39……………… taken
– It appeared that the lizards were trying to avoid one another
– This may be in order to reduce chances of 40………………..
Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3 Answers
1. 850
2. bike
3. parking
4. 30
5. weekend(s)
6. cinema
7. hospital
8. dentist
9. thursday
10. cafe
11. F
12. D
13. A
14. B
15. C
16. G
17. B
18. C
19. B
20. D
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21. C
22. A
23. A
24. B
25. C
26. F
27. H
28. D
29. A
30. E
31. tongue(s)
32. plants
33. snakes
34. sky
35. partner(s)
36. contact
37. protection
38. tail(s)
39. steps
40. injury/ injuries
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