Cambridge IELTS Book 10 Listening Test 2 Answers with Explanation / Cambridge 10 Listening Test 2 Answers with Explanation

Cambridge IELTS Book 10 Listening Test 2

Part - 1

Question No.	Answer (bold)	Keywords of the Question	What We Hear in the Audio (Quote)	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions	Explanation (Why Correct)
1	Hardie	Name	"Hardie."	Name = Hardie	Luisa states her surname clearly when asked.
2	19	Address	"It’s 19, White Stone Road."	House number = 19	She clearly gives her house number as part of her address.
3	GT8 2LC	Postcode	"It’s actually G-T-8, 2-L-C."	Postcode = GT8 2LC	She corrects the interviewer with the actual postcode.
4	hairdresser	Occupation	"I’ve actually just finished my training. I’m a hairdresser."	Job = hairdresser	She says she's just finished training and now works as a hairdresser.
5	dentist	Reason for visit to town	"but to see the dentist."	See = visit; dentist = reason	She explicitly says she's in town to see the dentist.
6	lighting	Suggestions for improvement	"I think the lighting should be better."	Better = improvement; lighting = facility	She suggests that lighting should be improved.
7	trains	More frequent ___	"I don’t think there are enough trains."	Frequent = enough; trains = transport	She complains about the low frequency of trains.
8	safe	Parking places for bicycles	"there are no safe places to leave your bikes."	Safe = secure; places = parking	She says safe places to park bikes are missing.
9	shower	Use a ___ at work	"I think I’d need a shower somewhere at work."	Use = need; shower = facility	She says she would need a shower after cycling.
10	training	Cycling ___ on busy roads	"I think I’d like to see you offering training for that."	Training = guidance; cycling on busy roads	She says training would make her feel confident cycling on busy roads.

Part-2

Section 2 – New City Developments – Answer Table

Question No.	Answer	Keywords in the Question	Quotation from Audio	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions	Explanation
11	A	idea for the developments	"the idea for these initiatives came from you, the public"	idea = initiative; came from = originated from	Correct because the public initiated the idea. B (City Council) only conducted consultation. C (SWRDC) only provided funds.
12	C	unusual about Brackenside pool	"a recycling system – the only one of its kind in the world – which enables seawater to be used"	unusual = unique; method of water treatment = recycling seawater	It refers to the unique method of water treatment. A (style) and B (heating) are not described as unique.
13	C	local newspapers raised worries	"there has been quite a bit of discussion in the local press about whether there would be enough room"	worries = concerns; size = room/capacity	The concern was about space. A (opening date) and B (cost) are not mentioned as issues.
14	A	decision not yet made	"competition... to decide on the sculpture... you will decide which famous historical figure"	decision = choice; who = which figure/statue	A is correct as the public will choose the statue. B and C are already decided.
15	E	Asia	"in the shape of snakes, orang-utans, tigers... native to the forests"	local animals = fauna native to the region	The playground section for Asia is represented by local animals.
16	F	Antarctica	"climbing blocks in the shape of mountains"	ice = mountain shapes (used metaphorically)	Though it’s Antarctica, ice is represented by mountains.
17	D	South America	"El Dorado – games... mines full of precious stones"	jewels = precious stones	The theme involves jewels, fitting the El Dorado legend.
18	H	North America	"rockets and the international Space Station"	space travel = rockets, space station	Space travel is the theme used to represent North America.
19	A	Europe	"medieval castles and other fortifications"	ancient forts = medieval castles	Europe's section includes forts, clearly aligning with the answer.
20	B	Africa	"mosaics and trails to represent... great rivers"	waterways = rivers	Africa is represented by rivers, which are types of waterways

Part - 3

Question Number	Answer (bold)	Keywords in the Question	Answer Quotation from Audio Script	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions	Explanation of Answer Choice
21	C	collecting	"especially his passion for collecting things."	passion for collecting	He was very passionate about collecting from a young age, showing a strong interest in the hobby.
21	B	climbing	"No, it was climbing that he spent his time on as a young man."	spent time on climbing	He focused on climbing as a youth rather than other outdoor hobbies like camping.
23	B	to experience an isolated place	"they decided to experience living on a small island... with few inhabitants, cut off by the sea."	experience remote island life	They chose an isolated place to live, reflecting their goal of experiencing isolation.
23	E	to study the impact of an extreme environment	"to find out how harsh weather conditions shaped people’s lifestyles."	harsh weather = extreme environment	They aimed to study how difficult environments affect people’s lives.
25	A	Polynesian migration from the east was impossible	"travel from the east was impossible, because of the huge, empty stretch of ocean..."	huge, empty stretch of ocean = distant Eastern countries	The ocean distance made migration from the east seem unfeasible.
26	C	main reason for raft journey	"more a matter of simply trying out his idea, to see if migration from the east was possible."	trying out his idea = testing a theory	The journey aimed to test his theory, not for personal ambition or to overcome setbacks.
27	C	most important to Heyerdahl	"he use only ancient techniques and local materials to build his raft."	authentic methods and materials	Authenticity in construction methods was most important to him, not speed or being the first.
28	A	why he went to Easter Island	"talk to the local people about their old stone carvings and then make one himself..."	make one himself = build a stone statue	His main goal was to build a stone statue and learn the process.
29	B	Heyerdahl’s greatest influence	"he was first person to establish what modern academics call practical archaeology."	practical archaeology = archaeological methodology	His contribution was to archaeological methods, not Polynesian origins or making archaeology an academic subject.
30	A	criticism of William Oliver’s textbook	"I found the overall tone somewhat old-fashioned."	old-fashioned tone = out-of-date style	The textbook was criticized for its outdated style, not for its content or flawed methodology.

Part - 4

Section 4 – The Future of Management:

Question No.	Answer (bold)	Keywords in the Question	Answer Quotation from Audio	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions	Explanation
31	competition	greater … among companies	“a major increase in competition, with companies from all round the world…”	increase = major increase	Refers to increased rivalry among businesses selling similar products globally.
32	global	large … companies	“governments are actually losing power to major global corporations”	large = major; companies = corporations	Describes powerful international companies taking more control than governments.
33	demand	rising … in certain countries	“in rapidly expanding economies… demand is growing very fast”	rising = growing; certain countries = rapidly expanding economies	Points to growing consumer needs in developing nations like India, China, etc.
34	customers	discussion with …	“companies are consulting customers more and more before making their business decisions”	discussion = consulting	Shows businesses are seeking customer input before deciding.
35	regulation	environmental concerns may lead to …	“concerns about the environment… regulation will need to be strengthened”	concerns = issues; may lead to = will need	Environmental focus pushes need for stricter business rules.
36	project	work on a particular …	“teams created with a specific project in mind”	particular = specific	Companies will form teams to complete defined tasks.
37	flexible	offer hours that are …	“typical examples… flexible hours and… remote working”	offer = provide; flexible = adaptable	Flexibility is needed to attract and retain staff.
38	leadership	managers to provide good …	“they’ll need great skills in leadership”	provide = require; good = great	Management now requires more than efficiency—leadership is key.
39	women	influenced by … taking senior roles	“caused above all, by more women moving into senior management positions”	influenced by = caused by	Women in top jobs will change management style to be more collaborative.
40	self-employed	more and more … workers	“more and more people are becoming self-employed”	workers = people	Shift from traditional employment to independent work is rising.