Cambridge IELTS Book 11 Listening Test 4 Answers with Explanation / Cambridge 11 Listening Test 4 Answers with Explanation

Cambridge IELTS Book 11 Listening Test 4

Part - 1

🔹 Section 1 – Questions 1–7 (Complete the table) 🔹

Q. No.	Answer (bold)	Keywords in the Question	What we hear in the audio (quotation)	Synonyms/Equivalent expressions	Explanation
1	secondary	The ______ school	“Yes, that’s right, the secondary school.”	“venue,” “place,” “location” → “school”	The word "secondary" clearly identifies the correct school as opposed to “primary,” which is mentioned as a possible mistake.
2	flute	Carolyn Hart (plays the ______)	“Yes, the flute. She usually plays with symphony orchestras.”	“plays” → “instrument”	The woman guesses “oboe or flute,” and the man confirms it's “flute.”
3	cinema	Start behind the ______	“All the ducks will be launched into the river at the back of the cinema.”	“start,” “begin” → “launched”	The word “behind” matches “at the back of.”
4	concert	Prize: tickets for ______	“...wins its owner free tickets for the concert on the last night of the festival.”	“event,” “show” → “concert”	The audio clearly mentions the prize is concert tickets.
5	market	Ducks can be bought in the ______	“They’re on sale at a stall in the market.”	“buy,” “purchase” → “on sale”; “place” → “market”	The place where ducks are sold is clearly identified as “market.”
6	Bythwaite	______ Hall	“...the show is being held in Bythwaite Hall.”	“location,” “venue” → “hall”	Bythwaite is spelled out, confirming it is the correct name.
7	actor	Prizes presented by a well-known ______	“The prizes are being given by a famous actor, Kevin Shapless.”	“famous person,” “celebrity” → “actor”	“Well-known” matches “famous,” and the word “actor” is stated directly.

🔹 Section 1 – Questions 8–10 (Multiple Choice) 🔹

Q. No.	Answer (bold)	Keywords in the Question	What we hear in the audio (quotation)	Synonyms/Equivalent expressions	Explanation
8	A	The Mystery of Muldoon – suitable for?	“That’s aimed at five to ten-year-olds.”	“aimed at” = “suitable for”; “children” = “5 to 10-year-olds”	A is correct as it's clearly meant for young kids. Not B or C.
9	B	Fire and Flood – suitable for?	“...you might like to see ‘Fire and Flood’ – it’s about events... children might find it rather frightening.”	“frightening” = “not for children” → “adults”	B is correct because it's not suitable for children due to its scary content.
10	C	Silly Sailor – suitable for?	“That’s a comedy, and it’s for young and old.”	“young and old” = “all ages”	C is correct because it’s suitable for all age groups.

Part-2

Section 2, Questions 11–20:

🔶 Questions 11–16:

Question No.	Answer (Bold)	Keywords in the Question	Answer Quotation from Audio	Synonyms / Equivalent in Audio	Explanation
11	E	20th- and 21st-century paintings	"This is the gallery that attracts the largest number of visitors."	most popular exhibits = attracts the largest number of visitors	Option E is correct because the speaker says this gallery is the most visited, meaning it includes the most popular exhibits.
12	D	19th-century paintings	"Several of the artists each donated one work."	given by the artists = donated one work	Option D is correct because the speaker says these paintings were given by the artists themselves.
13	G	Sculptures	"A number of the sculptures have been moved to other parts of the museum."	relocated = moved to other parts	Option G is correct because the contents were relocated due to refurbishment.
14	B	'Around the world' exhibition	"You’ve probably seen something about it on TV or in the newspapers."	publicised in the media = seen on TV or in newspapers	Option B is correct because the exhibition was recently publicised.
15	C	Coins	"Many of them were discovered by ordinary people digging their gardens and donated to the museum."	members of the public = ordinary people	Option C is correct because the items were given by the public.
16	A	Porcelain and glass	"All our porcelain and glass we left to the museum by its founder."	one person = its founder	Option A is correct because the collection was given by one person only.

🔷 Questions 17–20: Label the plan of the museum basement

Question No.	Answer (Bold)	Keywords in the Question	Answer Quotation from Audio	Synonyms / Equivalent in Audio	Explanation
17	E	restaurant	"Go straight ahead to the far side of the sitting area, then turn right into the corridor. You’ll see the door on the restaurant facing you."	facing you = directly opposite	Option E is correct because the restaurant is located at the far end and right into the corridor.
18	F	café	"Go straight ahead, turn right into the corridor, and the café is immediately on the right."	immediately on the right = just next to the corridor entrance	Option F is correct as per the clear direction given.
19	G	baby-changing facilities	"Continue straight ahead along the corridor on the left... facilities on the left-hand side."	left-hand side = along the left corridor	Option G is correct based on the location described in the audio.
20	C	cloakroom	"On the left-hand side of the sitting area... through the last door before you come to the corridor."	before corridor = just before corridor entrance	Option C is correct because it precisely matches the cloakroom location.

Part - 3

📘 IELTS Listening Section 3: Detailed Answer Table

Question No.	Answer in Bold	Keywords in the Question	Quotation from Audio (Answer Sentence)	Synonyms/Equivalent in Audio	Explanation
21 & 22	B, D	made music recordings, toured internationally	“...they’d done quite extensive tours in different continents... and they all had [made recordings].”	made recordings = produced recordings; toured internationally = tours in different continents	Both B and D are explicitly mentioned. A (won prizes) is mentioned but not as a shared feature, just "quite a few". C (under 27) is incorrect as mean age was 27.8, and E is incorrect because not all played string instruments (e.g., one played the flute, which is wind).
23 & 24	A, B	rich data, involvement of top performers	“...they’re so busy... [phone interviews]... And I don’t think using the phone meant I got less rich data—rather the opposite.”	rich data = detailed/responsive information; top performers = leading musicians	A is correct because she says the interviews were rich in data. B is correct since phone interviews allowed her to involve “leading musicians.” C and D are rejected because she didn’t mention stress or time limits. E (technical problems) didn’t occur.
25 & 26	B, E	audience reactions, links between instrument and dress	“...investigate the impact of what was worn on those listening... and also whether someone like a violinist might adopt a different style...”	audience = those listening; links = relationship; instrument = violinist vs. flutist	B is correct because she originally wanted to investigate audience response. E is correct due to comparison between types of musicians (e.g., violinist vs. trumpeter). A and C were not her original intentions. D is her final focus, not initial one.
27	C	women performers, dress code	“...in social terms the choices [men] have are more limited... they'd really upset audiences if they strayed away from quite narrow boundaries.”	less strict = wider boundaries; code of dress = clothing norms	C is correct. Women have less strict dress codes than men, whose options are limited. A is incorrect—men also care about fashion. B is incorrect—it’s men who risk upsetting the audience.
28	A	popular music, women’s dress	“...wear less feminine clothes... because otherwise they’d just be discounted as trivial.”	wish to be taken seriously = not be discounted as trivial	A is correct. The reason for dressing down is to be taken seriously, not copying others (B) or reacting to masculinity (C).
29	A	audience, clothing	“...performers to fulfil these expectations to show a kind of esteem.”	esteem = respect; audience = listeners	A is correct because musicians choose clothing to show respect to the audience. B is incorrect—they don't mention clothing distracting the audience. C is about audience dressing well, not performers.
30	C	sports scientists, clothing, musicians	“...some features of sports clothing could safeguard the players from... dangerous effects...”	safeguard = protect; effects = injury; clothing = apparel	C is correct. The discussion is about protecting against physical injury. A and B (physical freedom and performance enhancement) are not discussed as main points.

Part - 4

Question No.	Answer (Bold)	Keywords in the Question	Answer Quotation (What We Hear)	Synonyms / Equivalent Words	Explanation
31	dry	Soil that is more likely to have erosion	“Erosion can occur if soil is dry…”	more likely = likely effect	Dry soil is prone to erosion due to lack of carbon, which affects water retention.
32	hard	Soil in Africa that was very...	“…so devoid of organic matter that the ground had become extremely hard, like cement.”	very = extremely	The soil became hard due to lack of organic material, matching “very hard.”
33	sugar / sugars	Carbon-based substances like...	“...transform it into sugars and other carbon-based substances.”	carbon-based substances = sugars	Plants turn CO2 into sugars, directly stated. Both singular and plural accepted.
34	roots	CO2 moves from what part of the plant to microbes	“...some transfer from the roots to fungi and soil microbes...”	moves from = transfer from	CO2-derived carbon moves from roots to microbes; “roots” is clearly mentioned.
35	moist / damp / wet	Soil should remain fertile and...	“...boost the fertility of soil and keep it moist through established practices.”	remains = keep it; moist = wet/damp	“Moist” is given directly; other common equivalents are also accepted.
36	variety	Increasing the ... of plants	“...increasing the variety of plants being grown.”	variety = diversity, range	“Variety” directly matches the answer; increasing diversity helps carbon retention.
37	cattle	Study takes place on a big ... farm	“...on a large cattle farm in the state.”	big = large	“Cattle” is clearly stated as the type of farm being studied.
38	gardens / gardening	Compost made from agricultural waste and ...	“...waste produced in gardens, such as leaves, branches, and lawn trimmings.”	gardening = gardens	Waste from gardens (gardening) is listed; both singular and general forms accepted.
39	grasses	Using plants that are always green	“...cultivating grasses that stay green all year round.”	always green = stay green all year	“Grasses” is stated directly and matches the clue.
40	payment / payments / money	Giving farmers ... for carbon storage	“...farmers should receive payment not just for the corn or beef they produce but also for the carbon...”	payment = money, financial reward	“Payment” is clearly mentioned; other forms like “money” and “payments” are acceptable.