IELTS CAMBRIDGE 14 TEST 4
Listening Test
Answer Keys
1
85
2
roses
3
trees
4
stage
5
speech
6
support
7
cabins
8
C
9
A
10
B
11
G
12
D
13
A
14
E
15
F
16
B
17-18
B
, D
19-20
A
, D
21
A
22
C
23
A
24
B
25
B
26
F
27
E
28
C
29
B
30
G
31
spring
32
tools
33
maps
34
heavy
35
marble
36
light
37
cameras/camera
38
medical
39
eyes
40
wine
SECTION 1
Questions 1-7
Complete the notes below.Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Enquiry about booking hotel room for event
Example
Andrew is the ……Events…… ManagerRooms
Adelphi Room
number of people who can sit down to eat: 1
has a gallery suitable for musicians
can go out and see the 2 in pots on the terrace
terrace has a view of a group of 3
Carlton Room
number of people who can sit down to eat: 110
has a 4
View of the lake
Options
Master of Ceremonies:
can give a 5 while people are eating
will provide 6 if there are any problems
Accommodation:
in the hotel rooms or 7
1. Answer: 85
2. Answer: roses
3. Answer: trees
4. Answer: stage
5. Answer: speech
6. Answer: support
7. Answer: cabins
Questions 8-10
What is said about using each of the following hotel facilities?
Choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 8-10.
Availability
A included in cost of hiring room
B available at extra charge
C not available
Hotel facilities
8 outdoor swimming pool
9 gym
10 tennis courts
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: A
10. Answer: B
SECTION 2
Questions 11-16
What information does the speaker give about each of the following excursions?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 11-16
Information
A all downhill
B suitable for beginners
C only in good weather
D food included
E no charge
F swimming possible
G fully booked today
H transport not included
Excursions
11 dolphin watching
12 forest walk
13 cycle trip
14 local craft tour
15 observatory trip
16 horse riding
11. Answer: G
12. Answer: D
13. Answer: A
14. Answer: E
15. Answer: F
16. Answer: B
Questions 17 and 18
Choose TWO letters, A-E.Which TWO things does the speaker say about the attraction called Musical Favourites?
A You pay extra for drinks.
B You must book it in advance.
C You get a reduction if you buy two tickets.
D You can meet the performers.
E You can take part in the show.
17. Answer: B
18. Answer: D
Questions 19 and 20
Choose TWO letters, A-E.Which TWO things does the speaker say about the Castle Feast?
A Visitors can dance after the meal.
B There is a choice of food.
C Visitors wear historical costume.
D Knives and forks are not used.
E The entertainment includes horse races.
19. Answer: A
20. Answer: D
SECTION 3
Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.21 What does Trevor find interesting about the purpose of children’s literature?
A the fact that authors may not realise what values they’re teaching
B the fact that literature can be entertaining and educational at the same time
C the fact that adults expect children to imitate characters in literature
21. Answer: A
22 Trevor says the module about the purpose of children’s literature made him
A analyse some of the stories that his niece reads.
B wonder how far popularity reflects good qualify.
C decide to start writing some children’s stories.
A analyse some of the stories that his niece reads.
B wonder how far popularity reflects good qualify.
C decide to start writing some children’s stories.
22. Answer: C
23 Stephanie is interested in the Pictures module because
A she intends to become an illustrator.
B she can remember beautiful illustrations from her childhood.
C she believes illustrations are more important than words.
A she intends to become an illustrator.
B she can remember beautiful illustrations from her childhood.
C she believes illustrations are more important than words.
23. Answer: A
24 Trevor and Stephanie agree that comics
A are inferior to books.
B have the potential for being useful.
C discourage children from using their imagination.
A are inferior to books.
B have the potential for being useful.
C discourage children from using their imagination.
24. Answer: B
25 With regard to books aimed at only boys or only girls, Trevor was surprised
A how long the distinction had gone unquestioned.
B how few books were aimed at both girls and boys.
C how many children enjoyed books intended for the opposite sex.
A how long the distinction had gone unquestioned.
B how few books were aimed at both girls and boys.
C how many children enjoyed books intended for the opposite sex.
25. Answer: B
Questions 26-30
What comment is made about each of these stories?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 26-30
Comments
A translated into many other languages
B hard to read
C inspired a work in a different area of art
D more popular than the author’s other works
E original title refers to another book
F started a new genre
G unlikely topic
Stories
26 Perrault’s fairy tales
27 The Swiss Family Robinson
28 The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
29 The Lord of the Rings
30 War Horse
26. Answer: F
27. Answer: E
28. Answer: C
29. Answer: B
30. Answer: G
SECTION 4
Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The hunt for sunken settlements and ancient shipwrecks
ATLIT-YAM- was a village on coast of eastern Mediterranean
- thrived until about 7,000 BC
- stones homes had a courtyard
- had a semicircle of large stones round a 31
- cause of destruction unknown – now under the sea
- biggest settlement from the prehistoric period found on the seabed
- research carried out into structures, 32 and human remains
TRADITIOINAL AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLES (AUVs)
- used in the oil industry, e.g. to make 33
- problems: they were expensive and 34
LATEST AUVs
- much easier to use, relatively cheap, sophisticated
Tests:
- Marzamemi, Sicily: found ancient Roman ships carrying architectural elements made of 35
Underwater internet:
- 36 is used for short distance communication, acoustic waves for long distance
- plans for communication with researchers by satellite
- AUV can send data to another AUV that has better 37 for example
Planned research in Gulf of Baratti:
- to find out more about wrecks of ancient Roman ships, including
– one carrying 38 supplies; tables may have been used for cleaning the 39
– others carrying containers of olive oil or 40
31. Answer: spring
32. Answer: tools
33. Answer: maps
34. Answer: heavy
35. Answer: marble
36. Answer: light
37. Answer: cameras/camera
38. Answer: medical
39. Answer: eyes
40. Answer: wine