Cambridge 12 Listening Test 3 Public Library The effects of environmental change on birds

Practice Cambridge IELTS 12 Listening Test 3

Cambridge IELTS 12 Listening Test 3

IELTS Practice Cambridge 12 Listening Test 3 online to score higher bands in the IELTS listening module.

Cambridge IELTS 12 Listening Test 3 – Section 1

 

Questions 1 – 10
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


Cambridge IELTS 12 Listening Test 3 – Section 2

 

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

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

A     16-30 years
    31-42 years
C     43-54 years
D     55-64 years
E     over 65 years

Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO are the main reasons given for the popularity of activity holidays?

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, AB 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.
  They have an international focus.
  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.

Fitness Holidays

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______

Cambridge IELTS 12 Listening Test 3 – Section 3

 

Questions 21 – 26
Complete the flow-chart below

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 21-26.

A patterns B names
C sources D questions
E employees F solutions
G headings H officials

STAGES IN DOING A TOURISM CASE STUDY

RESEARCH

Locate and read relevant articles, noting key information and also 21__________
Identify a problem or need
Select interviewees – these may be site 22__________ visitors or city 23__________
Prepare and carry out interviews. If possible, collect statistics.
Check whether 24__________. of interviewees can be used.

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ANALYSIS

Select relevant information and try to identify 25__________
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 26__________

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.


Cambridge IELTS 12 Listening Test 3 – Section 4

 

Questions 31 – 40
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_______


Cambridge IELTS 12 Listening Test 3 Answers

1. travel
2. history
3. study
4. teenagers
5. kitchen
6. crime
7. appointment/ booking
8. sugar
9. stamps
10. parking
11. D
12. E
13. A
14. C
15. C
16. B
17. A
18. stress
19. weight
20. families



21. C
22. E
23. H
24. B
25. A
26. F
27. A
28. C
29. B
30. B
31. insects
32. behaviour
33. father
34. complex
35. reproduction
36. control
37. ducks
38. language
39. food
40. cost/ price

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