HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI CHI TIẾT CAMBRIDGE IELTS 17 LISTENING TEST 3

Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Jack’s advice

Recommends surfing for 1. ………………………… holidays in the summer

Need to be quiet 2. …………………………

Irish surfing locations

County Clare

Lahinch has some good quality 3. ………………………… and surf schools

There are famous cliffs nearby

County Mayo

Good surf school at 4. ………………………… beach

Surf camp lasts for one 5. …………………………

Can also explore the local 6. ………………………… by kayak

Best month to go 7. …………………………

Average temperature in summer: approximate 8. ………………………… degrees

Costs

Equipment

Wetsuit and surfboard: 9. ………………………… euros per day

Also advisable to hire 10. ………………………… for warmth

Questions 11 and 12

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO facts are given about the school’s extended hours childcare service?

A. It started recently.

B. More children attend after school than before school.

C. An average of 50 children attend in the mornings.

D. A child cannot attend both the before and after school sessions.

E. The maximum number of children who can attend is 70.

Questions 13-15

Choose the correct letter – A, B or C.

Q13. How much does childcare cost for a complete afternoon session per child?

A. £3.50

B. £5.70

C. £7.20

Q14. What does the manager say about food?

A. Children with allergies should bring their own food.

B. Children may bring healthy snacks with them.

C. Children are given a proper meal at 5 p.m.

Q15. What is different about arrangements in the school holidays?

A. Children from other schools can attend.

B. Older children can attend.

C. A greater number of children can attend.

Questions 16-20

What information is given about each of the following activities on offer?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 16-20.

INFORMATION

16. Spanish …………………………

17. Music …………………………

18. Painting …………………………

19. Yoga …………………………

20. Cooking …………………………

Questions 21-24

Choose the correct letter – A, B or C.

Q21. Holly has chosen the Orion Stadium placement because…

A. it involves children.

B. it is outdoors.

C. It sounds like fun.

Q22. Which aspect of safety does Dr Green emphasise most?

A. ensuring children stay in the stadium

B. checking the equipment children will use

C. removing obstacles in changing rooms

Q23. What does Dr Green say about the spectators?

A. They can be hard to manage.

B. They make useful volunteers.

C. They shouldn’t take photographs.

Q24. What has affected the schedule in the past?

A. bad weather

B. an injury

C. extra time

IMPORTANT ASPECTS

25. Communication …………………………

26. Organisation …………………………

27. Time Management …………………………

28. Creativity …………………………

29. Leadership …………………………

30. Networking …………………………

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Bird Migration Theory

Most birds are believed to migrate seasonally.

Hibernation theory

• It was believed that birds hibernated underwater or buried themselves in 31. …………………………
• This theory was later disproved by experiments on caged birds.

Transmutation theory

• Aristotle believed birds changed from one species into another in summer and winter.

• In autumn he observed that redstarts experience the loss of 32. ………………………… and thought they then turned into robins.
• Aristotle’s assumptions were logical because the two species of birds had a similar 33. ….…………………… 

17th century

• Charles Morton popularised the idea that birds fly to the 34. ………………………… in winter. 

Scientific developments

In 1822, a stork was killed in Germany which had an African spear in its 35. …………………………

• previously there had been no 36. ………………………… that storks migrate to Africa

• Little was known about the 37. ………………………… and journeys of migrating birds until the practice of ringing was established.

• It was thought large birds carried small birds on some journeys because they were considered incapable of travelling across huge 38. …………………………

• Ringing depended on what is called the 39. ………………………… of dead birds.

• In 1931, the first 40. ………………………… to show the migration of European birds was printed.

Question 1

Recommends surfing for 1. ………………………… holidays in the summer

Đáp án: family

JACK: I think it’s the kind of holiday all the family can enjoy together.

Question 2

Need to be quiet 2. …………………………

Đáp án: fit

WOMAN: I’ve heard you need to be pretty fit. 

JACK: Yes.

Question 3

Lahinch has some good quality 3. ………………………… and surf schools

Đáp án: hotels

WOMAN:   Are there good hotels there? 

JACK: Yes – some very nice ones

Question 4

Good surf school at 4. ………………………… beach

Đáp án: Carrowniskey

JACK: There’s a good surf school at Carrowniskey beach.

Question 5

Surf camp lasts for one 5. …………………………

Đáp án: week

JACK: Three hours every day for a week

Question 6

Can also explore the local 6. ………………………… by kayak

Đáp án: bay

JACK: rent some kayaks to have a look around the bay which is nearby

Question 7

Best month to go 7. …………………………

Đáp án: September

JACK: September’s my favourite month because the water is warmer then.

Question 8

Average temperature in summer: approximate 8. ………………………… degrees

Đáp án: 19

JACK: The average temperature is about 19 degrees

Question 9

Wetsuit and surfboard: 9. ………………………… euros per day

Đáp án: 30

JACK: You can expect to pay a daily rate of about 30 euros for the hire of a wetsuit and board

Question 10

Also advisable to hire 10. ………………………… for warmth

Đáp án: boots

JACK: And make sure you also get boots. They keep your feet warm.

Question 11 & 12

Which TWO facts are given about the school’s extended hours childcare service?

A. It started recently.

B. More children attend after school than before school.

C. An average of 50 children attend in the mornings.

D. A child cannot attend both the before and after school sessions.

E. The maximum number of children who can attend is 70.

Đáp án: B, E

We are insured to provide care for up to 70 children, although we rarely have this many attending at any one session. I think we generally expect around 50-60 children for the afternoon sessions and about half that number for the breakfast sessions.

Question 13

How much does childcare cost for a complete afternoon session per child?

A. £3.50

B. £5.70

C. £7.20

Đáp án: C

For the afternoon sessions, which run from 3.30 until 6 p.m., it’s £7.20.

Question 14

What does the manager say about food?

A. Children with allergies should bring their own food.

B. Children may bring healthy snacks with them.

C. Children are given a proper meal at 5 p.m.

Đáp án: C

At 5 p.m. children are given something more substantial, such as pasta or a casserole.

proper ở đây đồng nghĩa với substantial

Question 15

What is different about arrangements in the school holidays?

A. Children from other schools can attend.

B. Older children can attend.

C. A greater number of children can attend.

Đáp án: A

It will also feel different because they’ll get the chance to make new friends with children from other schools – spaces are available for them

Question 16

Spanish …………………………

Đáp án: E. involves an additional fee

This is the only activity which we have to make an extra charge for

Question 17

Music …………………………

Đáp án: D. requires help from parents

We do rely on parental support for this

help from parents = parental support

Question 18

Painting …………………………

Đáp án: G. was requested by children

children kept asking if they could do some art

Question 19

Yoga …………………………

Đáp án: F. is a new activity

Yoga is something that we’ve been meaning to introduce

Question 20

Cooking …………………………

Đáp án: C. is for over 8s only

We’ve decided to restrict this to the over 8s

Question 21

Holly has chosen the Orion Stadium placement because…

A. it involves children.

B. it is outdoors.

C. It sounds like fun.

Đáp án: B

HOLLY:  it’s the fresh air that attracts me – organising something indoors doesn’t have the same appeal

Question 22

Which aspect of safety does Dr Green emphasise most?

A. ensuring children stay in the stadium

B. checking the equipment children will use

C. removing obstacles in changing rooms

Đáp án: A

HOLLY: that’ll include keeping everyone within the boundary

Question 23

What does Dr Green say about the spectators?

A. They can be hard to manage.

B. They make useful volunteers.

C. They shouldn’t take photographs.

Đáp án: A

TUTOR: And that’s not always easy, especially when a proud parent’s trying to get a snap of their child and you want them to move elsewhere.

Question 24

What has affected the schedule in the past?

A. bad weather

B. an injury

C. extra time

Đáp án: B

HOLLY: if someone got hurt as well. I know that last year that caused a terrible delay.

Question 25

Communication …………………………

Đáp án: C. having a smart appearance

TUTOR: It isn’t only about what you say. If you meet someone face-to-face and want to persuade them to be a sponsor, for example

HOLLY: Oh, I’ll dress up for that! Sure.

Question 26

Organisation …………………………

Đáp án: A. being flexible

HOLLY: I guess it’s being prepared to make changes that matters.

TUTOR: That’s right. You may have to make an on-the-spot change

Question 27

Time Management …………………………

Đáp án: D. hiding your emotions

TUTOR:   Yes, but it’s how you respond as that deadline approaches!

HOLLY:    I know I’ve got to look calm even if I’m in a panic.

Question 28

Creativity …………………………

Đáp án: B. focusing on details

TUTOR:   Another skill that events managers need is creativity. Often your client has what we call the ‘big picture’ idea, but it’s up to the events manager to think of all the fine points that go to making it work

think of all the fine points = focusing on details

Question 29

Leadership …………………………

Đáp án: F. trusting your own views

TUTOR: That’s right. And you’ll have a team working under you, so another key skill is leadership.

HOLLY: Isn’t it better to be democratic?

TUTOR: It’s a nice idea, but you have the ultimate responsibility. So, believe in what you think best

Question 30

Networking …………………………

Đáp án: H. thinking of the future

HOLLY: What about the networking side of things?

HOLLY: I guess that will help me when I apply for a real job. 

TUTOR: Exactly – think ahead

Question 31

It was believed that birds hibernated underwater or buried themselves in 31. …………………………

Đáp án: mud

Another theory for the regular appearance and disappearance of birds was that they spend winter hidden in mud

Question 32

In autumn he observed that redstarts experience the loss of 32. ………………………… and thought they then turned into robins.

Đáp án: feathers

He observed that in the autumn, small birds called ‘redstarts’ began to lose their feathers

Question 33

Aristotle’s assumptions were logical because the two species of birds had a similar 33. ………………………… 

Đáp án: shape

These assumptions are understandable given that this pair of species are similar in shape

Question 34

Charles Morton popularised the idea that birds fly to the 34. ………………………… in winter.

Đáp án: moon

He wrote a surprisingly well-regarded paper claiming that birds migrate to the moon and back every year

Question 35

In 1822, a stork was killed in Germany which had an African spear in its 35 …………………… .

Đáp án: neck

This particular stork made history because of the long spear in its neck

Question 36

–  previously there had been no 36 …………………… that storks migrate to Africa

Đáp án: evidence

This was a truly defining moment in the history of ornithology because it was the first evidence that storks spend their winters in sub-Saharan Africa

Question 37

Little was known about the 37 …………………… and journeys of migrating birds until the practice of ringing was established.

Đáp án: destinations

Before this, very little information was available about the actual destinations of particular species

Question 38

It was thought large birds carried small birds on some journeys because they were considered incapable of traveling across huge 38 …………………… .

Đáp án: oceans

This idea came about because it seemed impossible that small birds weighing only a few grams could fly over vast oceans

Question 39

Ringing depended on what is called the 39 ‘……………………’ of dead birds.

Đáp án: recovery

This is still common practice today and relies upon what is known as ‘recovery’

Question 40

In 1931, the first 40 …………………… to show the migration of European birds was printed.

Đáp án: atlas

In 1931, an atlas was published showing where the most common species of European birds migrated to