IELTS Academic Listening Test 3

🎧 Section 1. Listen once and answer Questions 1–10. You will hear the recording only one time in the real exam — for practice, you may replay it.

Questions 1–10

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

Ferry to Shetland Islands

Name of ferry company: 1 Ferries
Ferries depart seven times per 2 in summer
Cost for four people with car: a little less than £3
Cancellation policy: receive a 4 (if cancelled a month in advance)

Advice

Cabins: book one with a 5; luxury cabins have a TV
Bring snacks and 6 for the children
A 7 is required for the dog kennels
Try to see 8 in the morning
If time, visit 9 Castle
The 10 restaurant in a nearby village is recommended

🎧 Section 2. Listen and answer Questions 11–20.

Questions 11–12

Choose TWO letters, A–E. Which TWO explanations for the popularity of street food are given?

Select exactly two options.

A. low price B. locally sourced C. freshly made D. convenience E. unusual food

Questions 13–14

Choose TWO letters, A–E. Which TWO places are recommended for new street food businesses?

Select exactly two options.

A. music festivals B. food markets C. weddings D. parties E. parks

Questions 15–16

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

15 What does the speaker say about getting equipment for a street food business?

A. High quality equipment is a good investment. B. It's best to buy second-hand equipment. C. Renting equipment can be cheap.

16 What advice is given about creating a product for a street food business?

A. Provide information about the ingredients. B. It is important to have an original product. C. The presentation is an important factor.

Questions 17–20

What problem did the owners of each of the following street food businesses experience? Choose FOUR answers from the box, A–F, next to Questions 17–20.

Problems

A. Some ingredients were too expensive

B. The meals took a long time to prepare

C. They had no money for marketing

D. It was difficult to get a permit to sell food

E. A competitor was selling similar food in their area

F. They worked very long hours

17 Thai Basil

18 Basque

19 Lou's kitchen

20 Chip Chop

🎧 Section 3. Listen and answer Questions 21–30.

Questions 21–22

Choose TWO letters, A–E. Which TWO points do the speakers make about the terms 'ethical' and 'sustainable' fashion?

Select exactly two options.

A. Their definitions keep changing. B. People think they mean the same thing. C. The term 'eco-friendly' is preferable. D. They are often used imprecisely. E. Companies should avoid using them on clothing labels.

Questions 23–24

Choose TWO letters, A–E. Which TWO claims about wool production do the speakers disagree with?

Select exactly two options.

A. Sheep are generally well-treated. B. Wool is easy to recycle. C. Wool is a long-lasting fabric. D. Wool production involves few chemicals. E. Sheep do less environmental damage than other livestock.

Questions 25–30

What comment do the speakers make about each of the following semi-synthetic fabrics? Choose SIX answers from the box, A–H, next to Questions 25–30.

Comments

A. The production process is fuel efficient.

B. It is the least sustainable of the alternative fabrics.

C. Production costs are high.

D. It provides additional health benefits.

E. It is not durable in the long-term.

F. It needs to be produced in a certain way to be sustainable.

G. Chemicals required for production can be reused.

H. This is from a wholly sustainable resource.

25 Lyocell

26 Cupro

27 Bamboo

28 EcoVero

29 Cork

30 Hemp

🎧 Section 4. Listen and answer Questions 31–40.

Questions 31–40

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

Invasive species

Definition: an animal or plant that causes harm to an environment after being introduced by humans

An invasive species can be a problem when it:

eats native species.
introduces a new 31.
takes food from native species.
threatens an entire 32.

How invasive species spread

accidentally e.g. via people returning from their 33 or on cargo ships
intentionally e.g. for pest control, or as 34

Examples of invasive species

Rhinella marina (toads)
- were introduced to Australia from Hawaii in 1935 to eat a type of insect that was damaging the 35 plantations.
- failed to solve the problem and became widespread in the north of Australia.
- are poisonous for any species that eats them and reduce the food available for native frogs.
Japanese knotweed plants were popular among 19th-century gardeners in the UK.
Rhododendron plants prevent 36 from reaching native plants.
Grey squirrels from N. America reduce sources of food for the UK's native red squirrels and spread a 37 that kills red squirrels.

Tackling invasive species

Monitoring helps us to understand the 38 of invasive species and the impact they have.
Setting up a national 39 makes it easier to track them.
Asking the public to 40 and report them helps with monitoring.