Cambridge IELTS 20 Listening Test 3

Part 1: Listen and answer questions 1–10

Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

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

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Part 2: Listen and answer questions 11–20

Questions 11-16

Choose the correct answer.

11. Who was responsible for starting the community project?

The castle owners

A national charity

The local council

12. How was the gold coin found?

Heavy rain had removed some of the soil

The ground was dug up by wild rabbits

A person with a metal detector searched the area

13. What led the archaeologists to believe there was an ancient village on this site?

The lucky discovery of old records

The bases of several structures visible in the grass

The unusual stones found near the castle

14. What are the team still hoping to find?

Everyday pottery

Animal bones

Pieces of jewellery

15. What was found on the other side of the river to the castle?

The remains of a large palace

The outline of fields

A number of small huts

16. What do the team plan to do after work ends this summer?

Prepare a display for a museum

Take part in a television programme

Start to organise school visits

Questions 17-20

Label the map below.

Write the correct letter, A–G, next to Questions.

17. bridge foundations

18. rubbish pit

19. meeting hall

20. fish pond

Part 3: Listen and answer questions 21–30

Questions 21-26

Choose the correct answer.

21. Finn was pleased to discover that their topic

was not familiar to their module leader.

had not been chosen by other students.

did not prove to be difficult to research.

22. Maya says a mistaken belief about theatre programmes is that

theatres pay companies to produce them.

few theatre-goers buy them nowadays.

they contain far more adverts than previously.

23. Finn was surprised that, in early British theatre, programmes

were difficult for audiences to obtain.

were given out free of charge.

were seen as a kind of contract.

24. Maya feels their project should include an explanation of why companies of actors

promoted their own plays.

performed plays outdoors.

had to tour with their plays.

25. Finn and Maya both think that, compared to nineteenth-century programmes, those from the eighteenth century

were more original.

were more colourful.

were more informative.

26. Maya doesn’t fully understand why, in the twentieth century,

very few theatre programmes were printed in the USA.

British theatre programmes failed to develop for so long.

theatre programmes in Britain copied fashions from the USA.

Questions 27-30

What comment is made about the programme for each of the following shows?

Comments about the programme

Its origin is somewhat controversial
It is historically significant for a country
It was effective at attracting audiences
It is included in a recent project
It contains insights into the show
It resembles an artwork

27. Ruy Blas

28. Man of La Mancha

29. The Tragedy of Jane Shore

30. The Sailors’ Festival

Part 4: Listen and answer questions 31–40

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Inclusive Design

Definition

– Designing products that can be accessed by a diverse range of people without the need for any

– Not the same as universal design: that is design for everyone, including catering for people with problems.

Examples of Inclusive Design

– which are adjustable, avoiding back or neck problems

– in public toilets which are easier to use

To assist the elderly:

– Designers avoid using in interfaces

– People can make commands using a mouse, keyboard, or their

Impact of Non-Inclusive Designs

Access:

– Loss of independence for disabled people.

Safety:

– Seatbelts are especially problematic for women.

– PPE jackets are often unsuitable because of the size of women’s

– PPE for female officers dealing with emergencies is the worst.

Comfort in the Workplace:

– The in offices is often too low for women.

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