Cambridge 14 IELTS Listening Test 4

SECTION 1 : Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Enquiry about booking hotel room for event

Example

Andrew is the _Events_ Manager

Rooms

Adelphi Room

– number of people who can sit down to eat: 1.

has a gallery suitable for musicians

– can go out and see the 2. in pots on the terrace

– terrace has a view of a group of 3.

– Carlton Room

number of people who can sit down to eat: 110

– has a 4.

View of the lake

Options

Master of Ceremonies:

– can give a 5. while people are eating

– will provide 6. if there are any problems

Accommodation:

– in the hotel rooms or 7.

Questions 8-10

What is said about using each of the following hotel facilities?

Choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 8-10.

Availability

A included in cost of hiring room

B available at extra charge

C not available

Hotel facilities

8. outdoor swimming pool

A B C

9. gym

A B C

10. tennis courts

A B C

SECTION 2 : Questions 11-20

What information does the speaker give about each of the following excursions?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 11-16

Information

A all downhill

B suitable for beginners

C only in good weather

D food included

E no charge

F swimming possible

G fully booked today

H transport not include

Excursions

11. dolphin watching

12. forest walk

13. cycle trip

14. local craft tour

15. observatory trip

16. horse riding

Questions 17 and 18

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things does the speaker say about the attraction called Musical Favourites?

A You pay extra for drinks.

B You must book it in advance.

C You get a reduction if you buy two tickets.

D You can meet the performers.

E You can take part in the show.

Questions 19 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things does the speaker say about the Castle Feast?

A Visitors can dance after the meal.

B There is a choice of food.

C Visitors wear historical costume.

D Knives and forks are not used.

E The entertainment includes horse races.

SECTION 3 : 21-30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. What does Trevor find interesting about the purpose of children’s literature?

A the fact that authors may not realise what values they’re teaching

B the fact that literature can be entertaining and educational at the same time

C the fact that adults expect children to imitate characters in literature

22. Trevor says the module about the purpose of children’s literature made him

A analyse some of the stories that his niece reads.

B wonder how far popularity reflects good qualify.

C decide to start writing some children’s stories.

23. Stephanie is interested in the Pictures module because

A she intends to become an illustrator.

B she can remember beautiful illustrations from her childhood.

C she believes illustrations are more important than words.

24. Trevor and Stephanie agree that comics

A are inferior to books.

B have the potential for being useful.

C discourage children from using their imagination.

25. With regard to books aimed at only boys or only girls, Trevor was surprised

A how long the distinction had gone unquestioned.

B how few books were aimed at both girls and boys. C how many children enjoyed books intended for the opposite sex.

C how many children enjoyed books intended for the opposite sex.

Questions 26-30

What comment is made about each of these stories?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 26-30

Comments

A translated into many other languages

B hard to read

C inspired a work in a different area of art

D more popular than the author’s other works

E original title refers to another book

F started a new genre

G unlikely topic

Stories

26 Perrault’s fairy tales

27 The Swiss Family Robinson

28 The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

29 The Lord of the Rings

30 War Horse

SECTION 4 : 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The hunt for sunken settlements and ancient shipwrecks

ATLIT-YAM

was a village on coast of eastern Mediterranean

thrived until about 7,000 BC

stones homes had a courtyard

– had a semicircle of large stones round a 31.

cause of destruction unknown – now under the sea

biggest settlement from the prehistoric period found on the seabed

– research carried out into structures, 32. and human remains

TRADITIOINAL AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLES (AUVs)

– used in the oil industry, e.g. to make 33.

– problems: they were expensive and 34.

LATEST AUVs

much easier to use, relatively cheap, sophisticated

Tests:

Marzamemi, Sicily: found ancient Roman ships carrying architectural elements made of 35.

Underwater internet:

– 36. is used for short distance communication, acoustic waves for long distance plans for communication with researchers by satellite

– AUV can send data to another AUV that has better 37. , for example

Planned research in Gulf of Baratti:

to find out more about wrecks of ancient Roman ships, including

– one carrying 38. supplies; tables may have been used for cleaning

– the 39.

– others carrying containers of olive oil or 40.

Cambridge 14 IELTS Listening Test 4

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