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…… Manager
Rooms
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, AB 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, AB 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.
wonder how far popularity reflects good qualify.
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.
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.
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.
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