Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic with answers – Listening Test 3

IELTS 16 TEST 3 PART 1: Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

JUNIOR CYCLE CAMP The course focuses on skills and safety. • Charlie would be placed in Level 5. • First of all, children at this level are taken to practise in a 1 …………… Instructors • Instructors wear 2 …………… shirts. • A 3 …………… is required and training is given. Classes • The size of the classes is limited. • There are quiet times during the morning for a 4 …………… or a game. • Classes are held even if there is 5 …………… What to bring • a change of clothing • a 6 …………… • shoes (not sandals) • Charlie’s 7 …………… Day 1 • Charlie should arrive at 9.20 am on the first day. • Before the class, his 8 …………… will be checked. • He should then go to the 9 …………… to meet his class instructor. Cost • The course costs 10 $ …………… per week.

IELTS 16 TEST 3 PART 2: Questions 11-20

Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters, A–E.

According to Megan, what are the TWO main advantages of working in the agriculture and horticulture sectors?
A    the active lifestyle
B    the above-average salaries
C    the flexible working opportunities
D    the opportunities for overseas travel
E    the chance to be in a natural environment

Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO of the following are likely to be disadvantages for people working outdoors?
A    the increasing risk of accidents
B    being in a very quiet location c difficult weather conditions at times
D    the cost of housing
E    the level of physical fitness required

Questions 15-20
What information does Megan give about each of the foliowing job opportunities?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–H, next to Questions 15-20.

Information A    not a permanent job B    involves leading a team C    experience not essential D    intensive work but also fun E    chance to earn more through overtime F    chance for rapid promotion G    accommodation available H    local travel involved

Job opportunities
15    Fresh food commercial manager
16    Agronomist
17    Fresh produce buyer
18    Garden centre sales manager
19    Tree technician
20    Farm worker

IELTS 16 TEST 3 PART 3: Questions 21-30

Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO points does Adam make about his experiment on artificial sweeteners?
A    The results were what he had predicted.
B    The experiment was simple to set up.
C     A large sample of people was tested.
D    The subjects were unaware of what they were drinking.
E    The test was repeated several times for each person.

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

Which TWO problems did Rosie have when measuring the fat content of nuts?
A    She used the wrong sort of nuts.
B    She used an unsuitable chemical.
C    She did not grind the nuts finely enough.
D    The information on the nut package was incorrect.
E    The weighing scales may have been unsuitable.

Questions 25-30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

25   Adam suggests that restaurants could reduce obesity if their menus
A    offered fewer options.
B    had more low-calorie foods.
C    were organised in a particular way.

26   The students agree that food manufacturers deliberately
A    make calorie counts hard to understand.
B    fail to provide accurate calorie counts.
C    use ineffective methods to reduce calories.

27   What does Rosie say about levels of exercise in England?
A    The amount recommended Is much too low.
B    Most people overestimate how much they do.
C    Women now exercise more than they used to.

28   Adam refers to the location and width of stairs in a train station to illustrate
A    practical changes that can influence people’s behaviour.
B    methods of helping people who have mobility problems.
C    ways of preventing accidents by controlling crowd movement.

29   What do the students agree about Including reference to exercise in their presentation?
A    They should probably leave it out.
B    They need to do more research on it.
C    They should discuss this with their tutor.

30   What are the students going to do next for their presentation?
A    prepare some slides for it
B    find out how long they have for It
C    decide on its content and organisation

IELTS 16 TEST 3 PART 4: Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Hand knitting Interest in knitting • Knitting has a long history around the world. • We imagine someone like a 31 …………… knitting. • A 32 …………… ago, knitting was expected to disappear. • The number of knitting classes is now increasing. • People are buying more 33 …………… for knitting nowadays. Benefits of knitting • gives support in times of 34 …………… difficulty • requires only 35 …………… skills and little money to start • reduces stress in a busy life Early knitting • The origins are not known. • Findings show early knitted items to be 36 …………… In shape. • The first needles were made of natural materials such as wood and 37 …………… • Early yarns felt 38 …………… to touch. • Wool became the most popular yarn for spinning. • Geographical areas had their own 39 …………… of knitting. • Everyday tasks like looking after 40 …………… were done while knitting.

Listening answer keys

Part 1, Questions 1-10
1    park
2    blue
3    reference
4    story
5    rain
6    snack
7    medication
8    helmet
9    tent
10  199

Part 2, Questions 11-20
11&12 IN EITHER ORDER
A
C
13&14 IN EITHER ORDER
B
C
15    D
16    F
17    A
18    H
19    C
20    G

Part 3, Questions 21-30
21&22 IN EITHER ORDER
C
D
23&24 IN EITHER ORDER
C
E
25    C
26    A
27    B
28    A
29    A
30    C

Part 4, Questions 31-40
31    grandmother
32    decade
33    equipment
34    economic
35    basic
36    round
37    bone
38    rough
39    style
40    sheep

Listening IELTS 16 test 3