Cambridge IELTS Book 10 Listening Test 1 Answers with Explanation / Cambridge 10 Listening Test 1 Answers with Explanation

Cambridge IELTS Book 10 Listening Test 1

Part - 1

Questions 1–10 (Section 1) from the Cambridge IELTS 10 Listening Test 1:

Q No.	Answer (in bold)	Keywords in the Question	Audio Quotation (Relevant Sentence)	Synonyms / Equivalent Expressions in Audio	Explanation
1	Ardleigh	24 ………… Road	"24, Ardleigh Road."	None (Exact match)	The speaker clearly states the road name as Ardleigh.
2	newspaper	Heard about company from	"No, I read about you in the newspaper."	read about = heard about	She didn’t hear from a friend or advert, but read in a newspaper.
3	theme	Visit some ………… parks	"Plenty of time to visit some of the theme parks there."	None (Exact match)	The word "theme" directly describes the type of parks she wants to visit.
4	tent	Not a …………	"I don’t like the idea of staying in a tent."	stay in = stay at / accommodation	She prefers a lodge, rejecting the tent, making "tent" the answer.
5	castle	See the ………… on the way to Cambria	"Hearst Castle is on that road so you could stop there."	None (Exact match)	The castle near Cambria is mentioned specifically.
6	beach / beaches	Spend time on the …………	"That’s good for beaches, isn’t it?" / "We want some time for sunbathing and swimming."	good for beaches = suitable place for beach time	She expresses interest in beach activities, confirming it as the answer.
7	2020	Total distance of Trip One	"Lasts twelve days and covers 2,020 kilometres."	covers = total distance	The distance for Trip One is clearly stated.
8	flight	One ………… included in price (Trip One)	"That includes accommodation, car rental and a flight."	included = part of / covers	Only one flight is included, making it the correct answer.
9	429	Price per person (Trip Two)	"It’s £429 per person, which is a good deal."	cost = price	The exact cost is mentioned. Other prices are for Trip One.
10	dinner	Includes ………… (Trip Two)	"These hotels offer dinner in the price."	offer dinner = include dinner	Dinner is specifically included in Trip Two, not in Trip One.

Part-2

Section 2 - Listening Answers: Leisure Club

Question No.	Answer	Keywords in the Question	What We Hear in the Audio (Quotation)	Synonyms / Equivalent Words	Explanation
11	A	recently improved, facilities	"Our recently refurbished fitness suite has all the latest exercise equipment..."	refurbished = improved	The gym (fitness suite) has been recently updated with new machines, confirming it's one of the improved facilities.
12	C	recently improved, facilities	"...we've expanded it [the pool] to eight lanes, it's much wider."	expanded = improved	The indoor pool has been expanded, making it an improved facility.
13	health problems	new members, describe	"You are asked to fill in a questionnaire giving details of any health problems."	describe = give details	New members must disclose health problems.
14	safety rules	explained before using equipment	"The trainer will then take you through the safety rules for using the equipment..."	explained = take you through	Trainers explain safety rules before members use the gym equipment.
15	plan	given a six-week...	"...the trainer will draw up a plan, outlining what you should try to achieve..."	draw up = create	Members are given a personal six-week exercise plan.
16	joining	compulsory £90 ... fee	"All members must pay a joining fee of £90..."	fee = payment	The £90 is a joining fee required for all new members.
17	free entry	Gold members are given...	"Gold membership entitles you to free entry at all LP Clubs."	entitles = gives right to	Gold members can enter all LP Clubs without additional cost.
18	peak	priority during... hours	"...booking preferences to Premier members at peak times."	priority = booking preferences	Premier members get priority when booking during busy (peak) times.
19	guests	bring some ... every month	"...you will be sent passes for guests every month."	passes = permits, guests = visitors	Premier members can invite guests monthly using passes.
20	photo card	take ... with them	"...it's very important to remember your photo card because you won’t be able to get in."	take = remember to bring	Entry is restricted without the photo card; it’s essential for access.

Part - 3

SECTION 3 – Global Design Competition

Question No.	Answer	Keywords in the Question	What We Hear in the Audio (Quotation)	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions	Explanation
21	C	design competition, students, have to	"...adopt an innovative approach to existing technology, using it in a way that hasn’t been thought of before."	adopt an innovative approach = develop a new use	Option C is correct because it matches the idea of using technology in a new way. A is incorrect because energy-efficiency was last year’s focus. B is incorrect because it's not about adapting existing appliances.
22	A	John, dishwashers, make	"...they’re all pretty boring and almost identical... I think some people will be prepared to pay a little extra for something that looks different."	looks different = more appealing	John’s focus was on appearance, making dishwashers more attractive. Not about making them more common (B) or more economical (C).
23	B	stone, Rockpool design, used	"Instead of pushing a button, you turn the stone."	turn the stone = switch it on	It’s used to start the dishwasher, not for decoration (A) or stopping water (C).
24	A	holding chamber, carbon dioxide	"...the liquid is depressurised and so it reverts to a gas."	reverts to a gas = changes back to a gas	A is correct. The focus is on phase change. Not used to dry (B) or cool (C).
25	C	end of process, carbon dioxide	"...carbon dioxide is sent back to the cylinder and can be used again and again."	sent back = collected, used again = re-used	C is correct. It’s reused, not released (A) or disposed (B).
26	presentation	John, needs help, preparing for	"...I have to give a presentation, and that’s the part I was hoping you could help me with."	give a presentation = preparing for presentation	John is asking for help with his upcoming presentation.
27	model	professor, advises, make	"...you really need a model of the machine."	need a model = make a model	The professor clearly suggests building a model.
28	material	John, main problem, good quality	"...everything that’s top quality is also very expensive."	top quality = good quality materials	The difficulty is affording quality materials.
29	grant	professor, suggests, apply for	"...talk to the university about a grant."	apply for a grant = talk about a grant	The professor advises John to apply for funding.
30	technical	professor, check, information	"...make sure the technical details you’ve given are accurate..."	technical details = technical information	The professor will check the technical information.

Part - 4

Question No.	Answer	Keywords in the Question	Quotation from Audio	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions in Audio	Explanation
31	gene	uncommon ___	"...a white coat, which is the result of a special gene..."	uncommon = special	The word “special” is used in the audio to describe the gene that causes the bear’s white coat. Hence, the correct answer is “gene.”
32	power	unusual ___	"...its snowy fur brings with it a special power..."	unusual = special	“Unusual” in the question matches “special” in the audio; the bear is believed to have a “special power.”
33	strangers	protect the bear from ___	"...they do not speak of seeing it to anyone else...when strangers visit the area."	strangers = people who visit the area	The locals avoid talking about the bear to “strangers,” protecting it from outsiders.
34	erosion	stop ___ along salmon streams	"...long roots that help prevent erosion of the soil along the banks..."	stop = prevent	The trees' roots help “prevent erosion,” which matches the idea of “stop erosion.”
35	islands	found on a small number of ___	"...lives off the coast...on a few islands."	small number = a few	“A few islands” corresponds directly with “a small number of islands.”
36	roads	construction of ___	"...they have built roads which have fractured the areas..."	construction = built	“Built roads” matches “construction of roads.”
37	fishing	unrestricted ___	"...no legal limit on fishing at the moment."	unrestricted = no legal limit	Unrestricted fishing affects the salmon supply. The audio clearly explains that “no legal limit” on “fishing” is the issue.
38	reproduction	low rate of ___	"...reproduction among these bears has always been disappointingly low."	low rate = disappointingly low	The term “disappointingly low” describes “low rate of reproduction,” confirming the answer.
39	method	improve their ___ of logging	"...to adopt a better logging method..."	improve = adopt better; method = technique	The government wants companies to use a better “method” of logging.
40	expansion	maintenance and ___ of territory	"...important to maintain... there also needs to be more emphasis on its expansion."	expansion = create space; emphasis on growth	Besides maintaining the habitat, the speaker emphasizes the need for “expansion,” confirming it as the correct word.