Cambridge IELTS Book 16 Listening Test 1Answers with Explanation /

Cambridge IELTS Book 16Listening Test 1

Part - 1

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Question No.	Answer (in bold)	Keywords in the question	What we hear in the audio (answer containing sentence in quotation marks)	Synonyms/Equivalent words/Expressions in the audio script	Explanation of the Answer
1	egg	cover, drop, height	"For example, they work together to design a special cover that goes round an egg..."	egg (no direct synonym used, this is a specific item)	The correct answer is "egg" as it is mentioned clearly in the context of the cover being designed around it.
2	tower	competition, tallest	"...they have a competition to see who can make the highest tower."	tower (no direct synonym used, a physical structure)	The correct answer is "tower" as it is the item they are competing to build the tallest of.
3	car	powered, balloon	"...they design and build a car that’s attached to a balloon, and the force of the air in that actually powers the car..."	car (no synonym, a vehicle being described)	"Car" is the correct answer as it's specifically mentioned as a project built by the children using a balloon.
4	animals	build, model, trucks	"...they work out how to build model vehicles, things like cars and trucks, but also how to construct animals..."	animals (no synonym used, refers to figures or models of animals)	"Animals" is correct, as it directly refers to one of the things children build using materials.
5	bridge	competition, longest	"...to build a bridge, and the longest one gets a prize."	bridge (no synonym used, a structure)	"Bridge" is the correct answer, describing the competition to make the longest structure.
6	movie/film	create, special, software	"Then they have something a bit different, which is to think up an idea for a five-minute movie and then film it..."	movie/film (synonyms for film)	"Movie" is the answer as it specifically mentions the activity being about creating a film.
7	decorate	build, humanoid, robot	"They also build a robot in the shape of a human, and they decorate it..."	decorate (synonym used for adding design or finishing touches)	"Decorate" is the correct answer as it refers to the activity of customizing the robot.
8	Wednesdays	held, classes	"We moved them to Wednesdays."	Wednesdays (synonym: day of the week)	"Wednesdays" is the correct answer, as the classes were changed to this day.
9	Fradstone	location, workshops	"They’re in building 10A, and that’s in Fradstone Industrial Estate."	Fradstone (no synonym, specific place name)	"Fradstone" is the correct answer, as it is the exact location given in the audio.
10	parking	available, problems	"No, there’s always plenty available."	parking (no synonym, refers to the facility for cars)	"Parking" is the correct answer, referring to the availability of spaces for vehicles.

Part-2

Question No.	Answer in Bold	Keywords of the Question	What We Hear in the Audio (Containing the Answer in Quotation Marks)	Synonyms/Equivalent Words/Expression	Explanation of the Answer
11	C	Founded, Stevenson’s	"Stevenson’s was founded in 1926"	Established, started	The speaker clearly states that the company was founded in 1926. Options A and B are incorrect because they do not match the year mentioned in the audio.
12	A	Manufactured, goods	"Stevenson’s... was given the opportunity to make goods for hospitals and other players in the healthcare industry"	Produced, created	The speaker explains that the company initially manufactured goods for the healthcare industry. Options B and C are incorrect because they refer to automotive or machine tools, which were not the initial focus.
13	B	Company, move	"Moving to a new location has never been necessary"	Relocate, shift	The speaker mentions that moving to a new location has never been necessary due to the size of the premises. Therefore, option B is correct. Options A and C are incorrect because they imply a recent or future move.
14	C	Programme, work experience	"Most mornings you’ll have a presentation from one of the managers"	Schedule, plan	The speaker specifies that the programme includes talks from managers. Options A and B are incorrect because they refer to research or meetings with a teacher, neither of which are part of the work experience programme as described.
15	H	Coffee room	"The door facing you at the end is the entrance to the coffee room"	Break room, refreshment area	The speaker directly says that the coffee room is at the end of the corridor.
16	C	Warehouse	"Next to it is the warehouse, which can be accessed by lorries"	Storage, depot	The warehouse is described as being next to the factory and accessible by lorries.
17	G	Staff canteen	"Somewhere you’ll be keen to find is the staff canteen. This is right next to reception"	Cafeteria, dining area	The staff canteen is located next to reception.
18	B	Meeting room	"You’ll be using the meeting room quite often, and you’ll find it by walking along the corridor to the left of the courtyard"	Conference room, gathering space	The meeting room is located at the end of the corridor.
19	I	Human resources	"The human resources department is all the front of this building"	Personnel, HR department	The speaker describes the human resources department being located at the front of the building.
20	A	Boardroom	"And finally, the boardroom, where you’ll be meeting sometimes"	Executive room, conference hall	The boardroom is mentioned as being the last room at the end of the corridor, next to the factory.

Part - 3

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Question No.	Answer (in bold)	Keywords in the Question	What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence)	Synonyms/Equivalent Words/Expressions	Explanation
21 & 22	C, E	Parts of the introductory stage, useful	"The workshop sessions with Dr. Fletcher were good too, especially the brainstorming sessions." / "I was really put off, but the more I read, the more interested I got."	"sessions", "handouts"	Both Jess and Tom agreed the Natural History Museum visit and handouts with research sources were useful for their art projects.
23 & 24	B, E	Change proposals, more specific, timeline, evaluative	"I’ve realised the notes from my research are almost all just descriptions, I haven’t actually evaluated anything." / "I’ll have to fix that."	"timeline", "more evaluative"	Both Jess and Tom decided to be less specific about the outcome (B) and make their proposals more evaluative (E).
25	D	Falcon, personal meaning	"You could talk about the possible danger suggested by the bird’s look."	"danger", "threat"	The falcon represents a potential threat (D) due to its piercing gaze.
26	C	Fish hawk, personal meaning	"I think I’ll concentrate on the impression of rapid motion it gives."	"movement", "motion"	The fish hawk represents fast movement (C), as Jess focuses on its dynamic motion in the picture.
27	A	Kingfisher, personal memory	"I’ve actually chosen it because I saw a real kingfisher once when I was little, I was out walking with my grandfather."	"memory", "personal"	The kingfisher represents a childhood memory (A) for Jess, as she connects it with a personal experience.
28	H	William Wells, personal meaning	"It’s about how ambiguous people are in the way they exploit the natural world."	"ambiguous", "nature"	The portrait of William Wells represents a confused attitude to nature (H), reflecting uncertainty about exploiting nature.
29	F	Vairumati, personal meaning	"It’s a reference to the never-ending cycle of existence."	"continuity", "life cycle"	Vairumati represents the continuity of life (F), with its reference to a never-ending cycle.
30	G	Giovanni de Medici, personal meaning	"I like the way he’s holding it carefully so he doesn’t hurt it."	"protection", "care"	Portrait of Giovanni de Medici represents protection of nature (G), showing a careful approach to nature.

Part - 4

Question No.	Answer (Bold)	Keywords of the Question	What We Hear in the Audio (Containing the Answer)	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions in the Audio Script	Explanation of Answer Choice
31	practical	appeal	"Stoicism, which, in my opinion, is the most practical of all philosophies..."	appealing, useful	The speaker directly refers to Stoicism as "the most practical of all philosophies," indicating that the appeal of Stoicism is practical.
32	publication	intended for	"Amazingly, we still have access to these ideas, despite the fact that the most famous Stoics never wrote anything down for publication."	printed work	The audio explicitly mentions that Stoics "never wrote anything down for publication," confirming the answer.
33	choices	response	"External events I cannot control, but the choices I make with regard to them, I do control."	decisions, actions	Epictetus’ quote explains that what is controlled is the individual's "choices," not external events.
34	negative	experiences	"A Stoic... has a different perspective on experience which most of us would see as wholly negative."	undesirable, harmful	The audio defines the Stoic perspective on experiences as different from how most people view them, labeling them as "wholly negative."
35	play	about Cato	"George Washington was introduced to Stoicism... and later, put on a play based on the life of Cato to inspire his men."	performance, show	The text directly mentions that George Washington organized a "play" about Cato.
36	capitalism	influenced by	"The economist Adam Smith’s theories on capitalism were significantly influenced by Stoicism."	market system	The audio explicitly states that Stoicism influenced Adam Smith's theories on capitalism.
37	depression	treatment for	"Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)... is most commonly used to treat depression."	mood disorder	The audio clearly mentions that CBT is used to treat "depression," confirming the answer.
38	logic	thinking	"The idea is that we can take control of our lives by... using logic instead."	reason, rationality	The audio emphasizes using "logic" to overcome irrational thinking.
39	opportunity	obstacles	"Stoics teach turning obstacles into opportunity."	chance, possibility	The phrase "turning obstacles into opportunity" directly provides the answer.
40	practice	requires	"This is not as easy as it sounds and will require considerable practice."	effort, discipline	The speaker refers to the need for "practice" to master Stoicism, highlighting its importance.