SECTION 1

Questions 1 – 10

Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Moving to Banford City

Example
Linda recommends living in suburb of: …..Dalton…..

Accommodation
●   Average rent: 1 £ a month
Transport
●   Linda travels to work by 2
●   Limited 3 in city centre
●   Trains to London every 4 Minutes
●   Poor train service at 5
Advantages of living in Banford
●   New 6 opened recently
●   7 has excellent reputation
●   Good 8 on Bridge Street
Meet Linda
●   Meet Linda on 9 after 5.30 pm
●   In the 10 opposite the station

SECTION 2

Questions 11 – 16

What advantage does the speaker mention for each of the following physical activities?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 11-16
Advantages
A     not dependent on season
B     enjoyable
C     low risk of injury
D     fitness level unimportant
E     sociable
F     fast results
G     motivating
Physical activities
11 using a gym
12 running
13 swimming
14 cycling
15 doing yoga
16 training with a personal trainer

Questions 17 and 18

Choose TWO letters, A-E.
For which TWO reasons does the speaker say people give up going to the gym?
A lack of time
B loss of confidence
C too much effort required
D high costs
E feeling less successful than others

Questions 19 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give for setting goals?
A write goals down
B have achievable aims
C set a time limit
D give yourself rewards
E challenge yourself

SECTION 3

Questions 21– 24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Project on using natural dyes to colour fabrics

21 What first inspired Jim to choose this project?
A textiles displayed in an exhibition
B a book about a botanic garden
C carpets he saw on holiday

22 Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved
A using a range of dyes with different fibres.
B applying different dyes to one type of fibre.
C testing one dye and a range of fibres.

23 When doing his experiments, Jim was surprised by
A how much natural material was needed to make the dye.
B the fact that dyes were widely available on the internet.
C the time that he had to leave the fabric in the dye.

24 What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?
A It caused a slight allergic reaction.
B It was not a permanent dye on cotton.
C It was ineffective when used on nylon.

Questions 25 – 30

What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 25-30
Problems
A     It is expensive.
B     The colour is too strong.
C     The colour is not long-lasting.
D     It is very poisonous.
E     It can damage the fabric.
F     The colour may be unexpected.
G     It is unsuitable for some fabrics.
H     It is not generally available
Natural dyes
25 turmeric
26 beetroot
27 Tyrian purple
28 logwood
29 cochineal
30 metal oxide

SECTION 4

Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

**The sleepy lizard (tiliqua rugosa)**

Description

● They are common in Western and South Australia
● They are brown, but recognisable by their blue 31
● They are relatively large
● Their diet consists mainly of 32
● Their main predators are large birds and 33

Navigation study

● One study found that lizards can use the 34 to help them navigate

Observations in the wild

● Observations show that these lizards keep the same 35 for several years

What people want

● Possible reasons:
– to improve the survival of their young
(but little 36 has been noted between parents and children)
– to provide 37 for female lizards

Tracking study

– A study was carried out using GPS systems attached to the 38 of the lizards
– This provided information on the lizards’ location and even the number of 39 taken
– It appeared that the lizards were trying to avoid one another
– This may be in order to reduce chances of 40

GOFA ENGLISH

IELTS CAMBRIDGE 13 TEST 3

Listening Test