Cambridge IELTS Book 18 Listening Test 4 Part - 1 Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks) Synonyms of the Keywords Used in Question / Equivalent Words / Expression in the Audio Script Explanation Why That Is the Correct Answer 1 Receptionist Job position "So this is a position for a receptionist." "Position for a receptionist" The answer is the job role being offered, which is a receptionist. 2 Medical Location "This job’s in Fordham, so not too far away for you, and it’s at the medical centre there." "Medical centre" The job is at a medical centre in Fordham. 3 Chastons Road name "It’s quite near the station, on Chastons Road." "Chastons Road" The location of the medical centre is on Chastons Road. 4 Appointments Work responsibilities "You’d also be involved in making appointments, whether face to face or on the phone." "Making appointments" The job involves making appointments. 5 Database Work responsibilities "Another of your duties would be keeping the centre’s database up-to-date." "Database" The job involves maintaining the database. 6 Experience Job requirements "One thing they do require is someone with experience." "Experience" The employer requires someone with experience for the role. 7 Confident Job requirements "They want someone who can cope with that and stay calm, and at the same time be confident when interacting with the public." "Be confident" The employer requires someone who is confident. 8 Temporary Job status "I should tell you that this isn’t a permanent job, it’s temporary, so the contract would be just to the end of September." "Temporary job" The job is temporary, not permanent. 9 1.15 Work hours "They want someone who can start at a quarter to eight in the morning... One fifteen." "One fifteen" The work ends at 1:15 p.m. 10 Parking Job benefits "Yes, there is [parking]." "Parking" Parking is available for staff at the centre. Part-2 Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks) Synonyms of the Keywords Used in Question / Equivalent Words / Expression in the Audio Script Explanation Why That Is the Correct Answer 11 B Original purpose of the building "It was constructed in 1880 as the home of a local businessman." "Home of a local businessman" The building was originally a private home, as stated in the audio. 12 A Use of the building by the university "The university uses the main part of the building... You may see students going into the building for lessons." "Teaching rooms" The university uses the building for lessons, making teaching rooms the correct answer. 13 A Entrance fee "Luckily, we’ve managed to keep entry to the museum free. This includes access to all the galleries, outdoor areas and the rooms for special exhibitions." "Visitors decide whether or not they wish to pay" The museum entrance is free, and visitors can decide whether or not to donate, making this the correct answer. 14 C Items to leave in the cloakroom "We do have a cloakroom, if you’d like to leave your coats and bags somewhere." "Coats and bags" The guide mentions leaving coats and bags in the cloakroom, not cameras. 15 F Four Seasons "It features something created by students... designed especially for the museum by a group of young people on a film studies course." "Created by students" The Four Seasons area features an animation created by students. 16 G Farmhouse Kitchen "This morning, a specialist cheesemaker will be giving demonstrations of how it’s produced." "An expert is here today" A cheesemaker expert is demonstrating at the Farmhouse Kitchen. 17 E A Year on the Farm "If you’re feeling competitive, you can take our memory test in which you answer questions about things you’ve seen in the museum." "There is a quiz for visitors" A memory test, which is a quiz, is available at A Year on the Farm. 18 A Wagon Walk "Parents must supervise their children... We ask you to keep your children close to you and ensure they don’t climb on the carts." "Parents must supervise their children" Visitors are advised to supervise children in the Wagon Walk area. 19 C Bees are Magic "We’re redeveloping this area so you can’t visit that at the moment." "It is closed today" The Bees are Magic area is currently closed due to redevelopment. 20 B The Pond "The Pond isn’t deep and there’s a fence around it, so it’s perfectly safe for children." "There is a one-way system" The Pond is safe for children and features wildlife, making "B" the correct answer for safety and location. Part - 3 Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence) Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions Explanation Why That is the Correct Answer 21 & 22 B, D educational skills, origami "It was interesting to see the educational skills the children were developing by doing origami." skills, learning, teaching method "B" and "D" are correct because the children were listening to follow instructions (B) and having fun while learning (D). The other options don't align with the context of origami in the lesson. 23 D Sid, comment, video "He really benefited from having to use his hands – it helped him to settle down and start concentrating." benefit, settle down, concentrate Sid showed improvement in focus and calmness when working with his hands, suggesting he found the activity calming (D). 24 A Jack, comment, video "He seemed to want to work things out for himself." independence, work alone Jack demonstrated independence (A) by trying to figure out things without teacher help. 25 C Naomi, comment, video "She seemed to be losing interest at one point but then she decided she wanted her mouse to be the best and that motivated her to try harder." competition, motivation Naomi developed a competitive attitude (C) as she worked harder to improve her results. 26 G Anya, comment, video "Anya was such a star. She listened so carefully and then produced the perfect bird with very little effort." easy, effort, success Anya found the task easy (G), demonstrated by her effortless success. 27 F Zara, comment, video "She seemed unsure about what she was supposed to do." confusion, uncertainty Zara seemed confused (F) as she didn’t understand the activity well. 28 A teacher, origami, class "I think it would have taken me ages to prepare examples, showing each of the steps involved in making the bird." preparation, demonstration A is correct because the students believed showing models was important for understanding the stages of the activity. 29 B teachers, origami, difficulty "I bet it’s because so many teachers are clumsy like me." lack of skill, clumsiness B is correct as the students believe some teachers might avoid using origami due to a lack of skill in the activity. 30 C origami, maths teaching, purpose "I think we should try it out in our maths teaching practice with Year 3." teaching method, concept introduction C is correct because the students decided to use origami to introduce a new concept (fractions). Part - 4 Question No. Answer in bold face Keywords of the question What we hear in the audio means answer containing sentence in quotation marks Synonyms of the keywords used in the question Explanation why that is the correct answer 31 Plot Overall story "We know more about its overall plot than about its author." Story, narrative The answer refers to the general story of Les Misérables, as mentioned in the audio. 32 Poverty Social issues "He spoke publicly about social issues, such as poverty and education." Hardship, deprivation The speaker emphasizes Hugo’s focus on poverty, which is confirmed in the audio. 33 Europe Exile location "Victor Hugo was forced to reside in other parts of Europe." Continent, abroad Hugo was exiled to various parts of Europe, with the audio confirming Europe as the location. 34 Poetry Writings "He used his income from the sale of some poetry he had written to buy a house on Guernsey." Verses, poems The income from his poetry sales was used to buy his house, as stated in the audio. 35 Drawings Artworks "On the ground floor, there are portraits... along with drawings that he did during his travels." Illustrations, sketches Hugo’s drawings from his travels were mentioned as being important to him in the house. 36 Furniture Wooden items "He bought cheap furniture made of wood and turned this into beautiful wall carvings." Wooden items, furnishings The speaker describes how Hugo repurposed cheap furniture into artwork. 37 Lamps Lighting "There’s a strong Chinese influence in these areas... and the lamps – which he would have made himself." Light fixtures, lighting The Chinese-influenced lamps Hugo made himself are mentioned in the audio. 38 Harbour View from house "At the very top of the house, there’s a room called the Lookout... it looks out over the harbour." Dock, port The Lookout room provided a view of the harbour, as stated in the audio. 39 Children Guests "He also invited a large group of local children from the deprived areas of the island to dinner once a week." Youngsters, minors Hugo entertained local children, as mentioned in the audio. 40 Relatives Ownership "In 1927, the house was owned by his relatives, and they decided to donate it to the city of Paris." Family, kin The house was owned by his relatives before it was donated to Paris, as explained in the audio.

Cambridge IELTS Book 18 Listening Test 3 Part - 1 Wayside Camera Club membership form Question No. Answer (Bold Face) Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks) Synonyms of the Keywords Used in Question (Equivalent Words/Expression in the Audio Script) Explanation (Why That is the Correct Answer / Why Other Options Are Incorrect) 1 Marrowfield Home address "It’s 52 Marrowfield Street." House number and street The speaker clearly states the house number and street name. 2 Relative Heard about us "I was talking to a relative the other day and he suggested it." Family member The speaker explicitly mentions a relative suggested the club. 3 Socialise Reasons for joining "Well, I also like to socialise with other photographers." Meet, interact, network The speaker states socialising as a reason for joining. 4 Full Type of membership "I think I’ll go for the full membership, then." Complete, entire The speaker chooses full membership over associate membership. 5 Domestic life Title of competition "Well, the theme was entitled ‘Domestic Life’." Home life, household activities The competition required a scene related to home life. 6 Clouds Scene must show "The instructions were to capture the clouds as well." Sky formations, overcast, cloud cover The audio specifies that clouds must be included in the sunset scene. 7 Timing Feedback to Dan "The feedback was that I should have waited a bit longer to get the shot." Moment, instant, right time The mistake was taking the photo too soon, making 'timing' the correct answer. 8 Animal magic Title of competition "And then the third competition I entered was called ‘Animal Magic’." Wildlife theme, pet photography The competition focused on capturing animal movement. 9 (Animal) movement Scene must show "That’s what we had to show – there had to be some movement in the scene." Motion, activity, action The key aspect of the competition was to capture animals in motion. 10 Dark Feedback to Dan "I suspected that it was a bit dark, which is what I was told." Low light, dim, underexposed The photograph was too dark, making 'dark' the correct answer. Part-2 Question No. Answer (Bold) Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer-Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks) Synonyms of Keywords / Equivalent Words in the Audio Script Explanation (Why the Answer is Correct / Why Other Options are Incorrect) 11 & 12 B, C  (in either order) warnings, picking mushrooms "The other thing to avoid is mushrooms growing beside busy roads for obvious reasons." "You should never consume mushrooms picked by friends or neighbours." Avoid = Don’t, beside busy roads = near busy roads, consume = eat, picked by = given to B (Correct):  Mushrooms near busy roads may be contaminated. C (Correct):  Mushrooms from others may be unsafe due to lookalike poisonous types. A (Incorrect):  Not mentioned. D (Incorrect):  No warning about eating while picking. E (Incorrect):  No mention of old mushrooms. 13 & 14 B, D  (in either order) ideas, wild mushrooms "Finally, just because deer or squirrels eat a particular mushroom doesn’t mean that you can." "Don’t listen to people who tell you that it’s only OK to eat mushrooms that are pale or dull – this is completely untrue. Some edible mushrooms are bright red, for example." Unsafe = may be unsafe, bright = brightly coloured B (Correct):  Some mushrooms eaten by animals can be harmful to humans. D (Correct):  Some brightly coloured mushrooms are edible. A (Incorrect):  No need to peel mushrooms. C (Incorrect):  Cooking does not necessarily destroy toxins. E (Incorrect):  Poisonous mushrooms do not always have a bad smell. 15 C advice, picking mushrooms, parks "But you need to be there first thing in the morning, as there’s likely to be a lot of competition – not just from people but wildlife too." First thing in the morning = get there early C (Correct):  Early arrival ensures availability. A (Incorrect):  Wooded areas mentioned but not as advice. B (Incorrect):  No mention of wildlife disturbance. 16 B beginners, picking mushrooms "If possible, you should go with a group led by an expert – you’ll stay safe and learn a lot that way." Go with a group = join a group B (Correct):  Group learning is safer. A (Incorrect):  Apps are unreliable due to signal issues. C (Incorrect):  Books are not recommended alone. 17 B conservation, picking mushrooms "You should never pick all the mushrooms in one area – collect only enough for your own needs." Limited amount = not picking all B (Correct):  Picking only what is needed conserves mushrooms. A (Incorrect):  No mention of selecting only fully grown ones. C (Incorrect):  Avoiding rare areas is not the main conservation point. 18 C decline, wild mushrooms "But the biggest problem is that so many new houses have been built in this area in the last ten years. And more water is being taken from rivers and reservoirs because of this, and mushroom habitats have been destroyed." Rise in building developments = more houses, habitats destroyed = decline C (Correct):  Building development leads to habitat destruction. A (Incorrect):  Demand from restaurants is mentioned but not as the main cause. B (Incorrect):  No mention of lack of rain. 19 A storing mushrooms "As soon as you get home, put them in the fridge. They’ll be fine for a couple of days, but it’s best to cook them as soon as possible." Fine for a couple of days = no more than two days A (Correct):  Mushrooms should be kept in the fridge for a short time. B (Incorrect):  Brown bag mentioned, but dark room is not. C (Incorrect):  No mention of leaving them after washing. 20 A trying new varieties, mushrooms "Be adventurous! They’re great in so many dishes – stir fries, risottos, pasta." Experiment = be adventurous, different recipes = many dishes A (Correct):  Trying mushrooms in different dishes is encouraged. B (Incorrect):  Strong taste is not the focus. C (Incorrect):  Cooking time is not emphasized. Part - 3 Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks) Synonyms/Equivalent Words/Expression in the Audio Script Explanation Why That is the Correct Answer 21 & 22 A, E Opinions about the Luddites "Ultimately, they didn’t achieve anything. And anyway, industrialisation created more jobs than it destroyed." "Didn’t achieve anything," "Industrialisation created more jobs" A: The Luddites' actions were ineffective. E: Their attitude is understandable. Other options: B (still influential today), C (unfair criticism), D (proved right) are incorrect because the speaker mentions their failure to achieve goals. 23 & 24 B, D Predictions about the future of work "For example, I can’t see how people are about to have more leisure time... And what about lower unemployment?" "More leisure time," "Lower unemployment" B: The speaker doubts unemployment will fall. D: The speaker doubts working hours will be shorter. Other options: A (more rewarding work), C (delaying retirement) are incorrect because the speaker questions the predictions. 25 G Accountants "They’re still really in demand and have become far more efficient." "In demand," "More efficient" G: Both employment and productivity have risen. 26 E Hairdressers "One hairdresser for every 287 people now, compared to one for over 1,500." "Higher earning power," "Personal services" E: Higher disposable income has led to a huge increase in jobs. 27 B Administrative staff "They’re given much more responsibility and higher status." "Much more responsibility," "Higher status" B: Their role has become more interesting in recent years. 28 C Agricultural workers "Now it’s less than 0.2%." "Less than 0.2%" C: The number of people working in this sector has fallen dramatically. 29 F Care workers "This sector will see huge growth." "Huge growth" F: There is likely to be a significant rise in demand for this service. 30 A Bank clerks "The future looks quite bleak for bank clerks." "Quite bleak" A: These jobs are likely to be at risk. Part - 4 Space Traffic Management Question No. Answer in Bold Face Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks) Synonyms/Equivalent Words/Expression in the Audio Script Explanation Why That is the Correct Answer 31 Technical Legal and technical ways "We’d also have to develop the technical systems to enable us to prevent such accidents." "Technical systems," "Enable" The answer refers to developing technical systems to improve safety. 32 Cheap Satellites becoming cheaper "Satellites are relatively cheap these days, compared with how they were in the past." "Relatively cheap," "Compared with the past" The answer refers to the lower cost of satellites, which increases their number. 33 Thousands Constellations of satellites "People aren’t just launching single satellites but whole constellations, consisting of thousands of them." "Whole constellations," "Thousands of them" The answer refers to the large number of satellites launched as part of constellations. 34 Identification Satellites transmitting information "Once it’s out there, it doesn’t have to send back any information to Earth to allow its identification." "Doesn’t have to send back information," "Identification" The answer refers to the lack of identification systems for satellites in orbit. 35 Tracking Systems for satellites "When it comes to the safety of satellites, at present we don’t have anything like enough proper ways of tracking them." "Not enough ways of tracking," "Safety" The answer refers to the insufficient systems for tracking satellites. 36 Military Information sharing about satellites "A satellite may be designed for military purposes, or it may have been launched for commercial reasons." "Military purposes," "Commercial reasons" The answer refers to reluctance in sharing information about military satellites. 37 Location Satellite information "Details are needed about the object itself, as well as about its location at a particular time." "Details about location," "Particular time" The answer refers to the need for satellite location data at specific times. 38 Prediction Predictions about satellites "All that the scientists can do is to put forward a prediction concerning where the satellite is heading next." "Prediction," "Heading next" The answer refers to the need for predictions regarding the satellite’s movement. 39 Database Information presentation "It needs to be put together so it can be used, and that will involve creating a single database on which it can be entered." "Single database," "Entered" The answer refers to the creation of a centralized database for information. 40 Trust Creating trust in the system "It’s also essential that this system is one that establishes trust in the people that use it." "Establishes trust," "People that use it" The answer refers to the importance of trust in the system’s users.

Cambridge IELTS Book 18 Listening Test 2 Part - 1 Working at Milo’s Restaurants Question No. Answer in bold Keywords of the question What we hear in the audio means answer (containing sentence in quotation marks) Synonyms/Equivalent words used in the audio Explanation 1 Training Training "For example, all employees get training – even temporary staff." Training, education All staff, including temporary ones, receive training. 2 Discount Discount "But another benefit of working for a big company like this is that you can get a discount at any of their restaurants." Reduced price, offer The company offers discounts to its staff. 3 Taxi Taxi "But if you have to do a late shift and finish work after midnight, the company will pay for you to get a taxi home." Transport, cab The company covers taxi fares for staff working late shifts. 4 Service Service "It’s really important that you can fit in and get on well with everyone. [...] That will be equally important at Milo’s." Quality, standard Milo's values staff who maintain a high service standard. 5 English Qualification "So the only other thing that’s required is good communication skills, so you’ll need to have a certificate in English." Language, communication A certificate in English is required for the position. 6 Wivenhoe Location "The first one is in Wivenhoe Street." Wivenhoe Street The job location is Wivenhoe Street. 7 Equipment Responsibilities "Obviously checking that all the portions are correct, etc., and then things like checking all the procedures for cleaning the equipment are being followed." Tools, apparatus Ensuring the equipment is clean is part of the responsibilities. 8 9.75 Pay "Well, to begin with, you’d be getting £9.75 but that goes up to £11.25 after three months." Pay rate, wage The starting salary is £9.75 per hour. 9 Deliveries Responsibilities "And you’d be responsible for making sure there’s enough stock each week – and sorting out all the deliveries." Shipments, stock The role involves handling stock and deliveries. 10 Sunday Conditions "You do get one Sunday off every four weeks." Day off, free day The employee will have one Sunday off every month. Part-2 Question No. Answer in bold Keywords of the question What we hear in the audio means answer (containing sentence in quotation marks) Synonyms/Equivalent words used in the audio Explanation 11 & 12 B, E  (in either order) Reasons for site selection "Because of the new industrial centre in Nunston, there’s a lot of demand for housing for employees in the region..." "We were more interested in the fact that there’s an excellent hospital just 15 kilometres away, and a large secondary school even closer than that." Industrial centre = workers, hospital = local facilities B  is correct because the site has easy access to local facilities like a hospital and school. E  is correct because the site is convenient for workers. C  is incorrect as the airport wasn’t a major reason. A  is incorrect due to the steep slope. D  is incorrect because the land is currently used for farming. 13 & 14 B, C  (in either order) Positive feedback about development "We were particularly pleased that so many people liked the designs for the layout of the development..." "The majority of people said it generally made a good impression and blended in well with the natural features of the landscape, with provision made for protecting trees and wildlife on the site." "The overall feedback has been that the design and facilities of the development make it seem a place where people of all ages can live together happily." Protecting trees = impact on the environment, living together happily = good relations B  is correct because people liked the environmental considerations. C  is correct because people appreciated the design promoting community relations. A  is incorrect as people requested more cycling facilities. D  is incorrect as not all accommodations are low-cost. E  is incorrect since people liked access to rural areas but not necessarily the location itself. 15 G School location "The school will be on that road, at the corner of the second turning to the left." Corner, turning, road The school is placed at the specified location based on the given description. 16 C Sports centre location "A large sports centre is planned with facilities for indoor and outdoor activities. This will be on the western side of the development, just below the road that branches off from London Road." Western side, below road The sports centre's placement matches the western location described. 17 D Clinic location "Can you see the lake towards the top of the map? The clinic will be just below this, to the right of a street of houses." Below, near lake The clinic is correctly identified as being below the lake, to the right of houses. 18 B Community centre location "The community centre will be adjoining the row of specially designed houses for residents over 65 on the northeast side." Northeast, next to senior housing The community centre is placed next to senior residences as described. 19 H Supermarket location "There’ll be a supermarket between the two entrances to the development, just to the south of the three large trees near London Road." Near entrances, south of trees The supermarket is positioned as per the audio's description. 20 A Playground location "The playground will be in that curve, with nice views of the lake." Curve, view of lake The playground is correctly located based on the curve near the lake. Part - 3 Talk on jobs in fashion design Question No. Answer Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer-Containing Sentence in Quotation Marks) Synonyms of the Keywords Used in Question (Equivalent Words/Expression in the Audio Script) Explanation 21 C Important, Laki eruption, 1783 "But what I found more significant was how it impacted directly and indirectly on political events, as well as having massive social and economic consequences." Impacted directly and indirectly → Profound effect on society The correct answer is C because the conversation highlights the extensive impact on society. Option A is incorrect because the eruption is not described as the most severe in modern times. Option B is incorrect as the discussion focuses more on social and political effects rather than the formal study of volcanoes. 22 A Surprised, observations, time "Yeah. I was surprised there were so many weather stations established by that time – so, you know, you can see how the weather changed, often by the hour." Weather stations → Places producing observations The correct answer is A because Adam expresses surprise at the number of places recording observations. Option B is incorrect because no contradictions are mentioned. Option C is incorrect as scientific data is discussed, but its absence is not the main focus. 23 B Contemporary sources, Laki haze "Reports from the period blamed the haze for an increase in headaches, respiratory issues, and asthma attacks." Health issues → Headaches, respiratory issues, asthma attacks The correct answer is B because the discussion emphasizes health problems associated with the haze. Option A is incorrect as people recognized the haze was unusual. Option C is incorrect as there is no mention of the sun being blocked for weeks. 24 B Benjamin Franklin, claim "It was Benjamin Franklin who realised that before anyone else." First to identify → Realised before anyone else The correct answer is B because Michelle claims Franklin was the first to identify the haze's cause. Adam confirms this but notes that a French naturalist discovered it slightly earlier. Option A is incorrect because Franklin did not come to the wrong conclusion. Option C is incorrect because Franklin did not merely support others' views. 25 & 26 A, B Issues, Laki eruption, surprised "Or that two years after the eruption, strange weather events were being reported as far away as North America and North Africa." Widespread effects → Far-reaching impact; Long-lasting effects → Two years later The correct answers are A and B because the conversation highlights the widespread and long-lasting impact. Options C, D, and E are incorrect because they are not mentioned as surprising. 27 D Iceland, impact "One of the most dramatic things there was the effect on livestock as they grazed in the fields. They were poisoned because they ate vegetation that had been contaminated with fluorine as a result of the volcanic fallout." Animals suffered → Livestock poisoned The correct answer is D because the discussion focuses on the poisoning of livestock in Iceland. 28 A Egypt, impact "It’s so far from where the eruption happened and yet the famine there led to more people dying than any other country. It was worse than the plague." Severe loss of life → More people dying than any other country The correct answer is A because Egypt experienced the highest loss of life due to famine. 29 C UK, impact "According to one report it was about double the usual number and included an unusually high percentage of people under the age of 25." Significant increase in deaths of young people → High percentage under 25 The correct answer is C because the mortality rate among young people in the UK was unusually high. 30 F USA, impact "Yes, and there was ice floating down the Mississippi, which was unprecedented." Harsh winter → Ice floating down the Mississippi The correct answer is F because extreme cold weather in the USA is mentioned. Part - 4 Pockets Question No. Answer (Bold Face) Keywords of the Question What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence in Quotation Mark) Synonyms of the Keywords (Equivalent Words/Expression in the Audio Script) Explanation (Why This Answer Is Correct, Why Other Options Are Incorrect) 31 Convenient Overlooked by consumers and designers "Nothing is quite as convenient as being able to pop your phone or credit card into your pocket." Convenient = Handy, Useful The speaker states that pockets are convenient because they allow easy access to small items. 32 Suits Men started to wear (clothing item) "That was the time when suits became popular." Suits = Formal wear, attire The sentence confirms that men started wearing suits in the 18th century. 33 Tailor Sewed pockets into the lining of garments "Pockets were sewn into this cloth by whichever tailor the customer used." Tailor = Dressmaker, Clothier The tailor is responsible for sewing pockets into the lining of garments. 34 Profession Bigger pockets for men of a certain type of (occupation) "They were often larger but plainer if the wearer was someone with a profession who needed to carry medical instruments – a doctor or physician, for example." Profession = Occupation, Trade Bigger pockets were made for professional men who needed to carry tools. 35 Visible Women’s pockets were less (adjective) than men’s "For one thing, they weren’t nearly as visible or as easy to reach as men’s." Visible = Noticeable, Seen Women’s pockets were hidden compared to men’s, making "visible" the correct answer. 36 String(s) Pockets were produced in pairs using (material) to link them "So – what they did was to have a pair of pockets made that were tied together with string." String = Cord, Thread The sentence explicitly states that women’s pockets were tied together with string. 37 Waist(s) Pockets hung from the women’s (body part) "Women tied the pockets around their waist so that they hung beneath their clothes." Waist = Midsection, Torso The pockets were fastened around the waist, confirming the correct answer. 38 Perfume Items such as (object) could be reached through a gap in the material "They would have an opening in the folds of their skirts through which they could reach whatever they needed, like their perfume." Perfume = Fragrance, Scent The sentence mentions perfume as an example of an item stored in pockets. 39 Image Hidden pockets had a negative effect on the (appearance) of women "The pairs of pockets became very noticeable – they stood out too much and detracted from the woman’s image." Image = Appearance, Look The pockets affected how women looked, making "image" the correct answer. 40 Handbag Bags called ‘pouches’ became popular before women carried a (item) "That was when small bags, or pouches as they were known, came into fashion and, of course, they inevitably led on to the handbag of more modern times." Handbag = Purse, Satchel The sentence explicitly states that pouches evolved into handbags, making this the correct answer.

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Speaking for IELTS, Speaking practice for ielts, IELTS Speaking mock tests, tactics for IELTS Speaking , Speaking tests for IELTS IELTS SPEAKING IELTS SPEAKING IELTS SPEAKING IELTS SPEAKING Test format – Speaking (11–14 minutes) The speaking section assesses your use of spoken English. Every test is recorded. Part 1 - the examiner will ask you general questions about yourself and a range of familiar topics, such as home, family, work, studies and interests. This part lasts between four and five minutes. Part 2 - you will be given a card which asks you to talk about a particular topic. You will have one minute to prepare before speaking for up to two minutes. The examiner will then ask one or two questions on the same topic. Part 3 - you will be asked further questions about the topic in Part 2. These will give you the opportunity to discuss more abstract ideas and issues. This part of the test lasts between four and five minutes. IELTS Speaking description Paper format: The Speaking test consists of an oral interview between the test takers' and an examiner. All Speaking tests are recorded. Timing: 11–14 minutes Task types: There are three parts to the test and each part fulfils a specific function in terms of interaction pattern, task input and test takers output. IELTS Speaking in detail A detailed look at the paper with links to related resources. Part 1 – Introduction and interview Task type and format: In this part, the examiner introduces him/herself and checks the test takers' identity. They then ask the test takers general questions on some familiar topics such as home, family, work, studies and interests. To ensure consistency, questions are taken from a script. Part 1 lasts for 4–5 minutes. Task focus: This part of the test focuses on the ability to communicate opinions and information on everyday topics and common experiences or situations by answering a range of questions. No. of questions: Variable Part 2 – Long turn Task type and format: Part 2 is the individual long turn. The examiner gives the test takers a task card which asks the test takers to talk about a particular topic, includes points to cover in their talk and instructs the test takers to explain one aspect of the topic. Test takers are given one minute to prepare their talk, and are given a pencil and paper to make notes. The examiner asks the test takers to talk for 1 to 2 minutes, stops the test takers after 2 minutes, and asks one or two questions on the same topic. Using the points on the task card effectively, and making notes during the preparation time, will help the test takers think of appropriate things to say, structure their talk, and keep talking for 2 minutes. Part 2 lasts 3–4 minutes, including the preparation time. Task focus: This part of the test focuses on the ability to speak at length on a given topic (without further prompts from the examiner), using appropriate language and organising ideas coherently. It is likely that the test takers will need to draw on their own experience to complete the long turn. No. of questions: Variable Part 3 – Discussion Task type and format: In Part 3, the examiner and the test takers discuss issues related to the topic in Part 2 in a more general and abstract way and, where appropriate, in greater depth. Part 3 lasts 4–5 minutes. Task focus: This part of the test focuses on the ability to express and justify opinions and to analyse, discuss and speculate about issues. No. of questions: Variable IELTS Speaking - How it's marked Marking and assessment Speaking performances are assessed by certificated IELTS examiners. All IELTS examiners hold relevant teaching qualifications and are recruited as examiners by the test centres and approved by the British Council or IDP: IELTS Australia. Scores are reported in whole and half bands. Detailed performance descriptors have been developed which describe spoken performance at the nine IELTS bands. These are available on the How IELTS is scored page. Fluency and coherence This refers to the ability to talk with normal levels of continuity, rate and effort and to link ideas and language together to form coherent, connected speech. The key indicators of fluency are speech rate and speech continuity. The key indicators of coherence are logical sequencing of sentences, clear marking of stages in a discussion, narration or argument, and the use of cohesive devices (e.g. connectors, pronouns and conjunctions) within and between sentences. Lexical resource This criterion refers to the range of vocabulary used and the precision with which meanings and attitudes can be expressed. The key indicators are the variety of words used, the adequacy and appropriacy of the words used and the ability to circumlocute (get round a vocabulary gap by using other words) with or without noticeable hesitation. Grammatical range and accuracy This refers to the range and the accurate and appropriate use of the test takers' grammatical resource. The key indicators of grammatical range are the length and complexity of the spoken sentences, the appropriate use of subordinate clauses, and the range of sentence structures, especially to move elements around for information focus. The key indicators of grammatical accuracy are the number of grammatical errors in a given amount of speech and the communicative effect of error. Pronunciation This criterion refers to the ability to produce comprehensible speech to fulfil the Speaking test requirements. The key indicators will be the amount of strain caused to the listener, the amount of the speech which is unintelligible and the noticeability of L1 influence. 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