Practice Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3 With Answers

Contents Show 1 Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3 with Answers 1.1 Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3 – Part 1 1.1.1 Moving to Banford City 1.2 Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3 – Part 2 1.3 Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3 – Part 3 1.3.1 Project on using natural dyes to colour fabrics 1.4 Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3 – Part 4 1.4.1 The sleepy lizard (tiliqua rugosa) 2 Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3 Answers 2.1 Oh hi there! It’s nice to meet you.

Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3 with Answers

The Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3 provides an excellent opportunity to improve your IELTS Listening skills with diverse and engaging topics. This test includes “Moving to Banford City”, discussing relocation details and challenges; “Natural dyes to colour fabrics”, exploring eco-friendly methods for fabric dyeing; and “The Sleepy Lizard”, delving into fascinating research about this unique reptile.

Each section is designed to test your ability to understand detailed information, follow discussions, and grasp complex ideas. Answers are provided to help you track your progress and refine your skills.

Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3 – Part 1

Questions 1 – 10Complete the notes below.Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Moving to Banford City

ExampleLinda recommends living in suburb of: …..Dalton…..

Accommodation

●   Average rent: 1 £…………… a month

Transport

●   Linda travels to work by 2……………●   Limited 3…………… in city centre●   Trains to London every 4……………. Minutes●   Poor train service at 5……………

Advantages of living in Banford

●   New 6…………… opened recently●   7…………… has excellent reputation●   Good 8…………… on Bridge Street

Meet Linda

●   Meet Linda on 9………….. after 5.30 pm●   In the 10…………… opposite the station

Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3 – Part 2

Questions 11 – 16What advantage does the speaker mention for each of the following physical activities?Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 11-16

Advantages

A     not dependent on seasonB     enjoyableC     low risk of injuryD     fitness level unimportantE     sociableF     fast resultsG     motivating

Physical activities

11   using a gym                                             ……………12   running                                                    ……………13   swimming                                                ……………14   cycling                                                     ……………15   doing yoga                                              ……………16   training with a personal trainer          ……………

Questions 17 and 18Choose TWO letters, A-E.

For which TWO reasons does the speaker say people give up going to the gym?

A     lack of timeB     loss of confidenceC     too much effort requiredD     high costsE     feeling less successful than others

Questions 19 and 20Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give for setting goals?

A     write goals downB     have achievable aimsC     set a time limitD     give yourself rewardsE     challenge yourself

Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3 – Part 3

Questions 21 – 24Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Project on using natural dyes to colour fabrics

21   What first inspired Jim to choose this project?

A   textiles displayed in an exhibitionB   a book about a botanic gardenC   carpets he saw on holiday

22   Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved

A   using a range of dyes with different fibres.B   applying different dyes to one type of fibre.C   testing one dye and a range of fibres.

23   When doing his experiments, Jim was surprised by

A   how much natural material was needed to make the dye.B   the fact that dyes were widely available on the internet.C   the time that he had to leave the fabric in the dye.

24   What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?

A   It caused a slight allergic reaction.B   It was not a permanent dye on cotton.C   It was ineffective when used on nylon.

Questions 25 – 30What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes?Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 25-30

Problems

A     It is expensive.B     The colour is too strong.C     The colour is not long-lasting.D     It is very poisonous.E     It can damage the fabric.F     The colour may be unexpected.G     It is unsuitable for some fabrics.H     It is not generally available

Natural dyes

25   turmeric                      ……………26   beetroot                     ……………27   Tyrian purple             ……………28   logwood                     ……………29   cochineal                    ……………30   metal oxide                ……………

Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3 – Part 4

Questions 31 – 40Complete the notes below.Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The sleepy lizard (tiliqua rugosa)

Description

●   They are common in Western and South Australia●   They are brown, but recognisable by their blue 31…………….●   They are relatively large●   Their diet consists mainly of 32…………….●   Their main predators are large birds and 33………………

Navigation study

●   One study found that lizards can use the 34………………. to help them navigate

Observations in the wild

●   Observations show that these lizards keep the same 35……………… for several years

What people want

●   Possible reasons:

     –  to improve the survival of their young        (but little 36……………… has been noted between parents and children)     –  to provide 37………………. for female lizards

Tracking study

     –  A study was carried out using GPS systems attached to the 38……………… of the lizards     –  This provided information on the lizards’ location and even the number of 39……………… taken     –  It appeared that the lizards were trying to avoid one another     –  This may be in order to reduce chances of 40………………..

Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3 Answers

1. 850 2. bike 3. parking 4. 30 5. weekend(s) 6. cinema 7. hospital 8. dentist 9. thursday 10. cafe 11. F 12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C

16. G 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. D 21. C 22. A 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. F 27. H 28. D 29. A 30. E 31. tongue(s) 32. plants

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33. snakes 34. sky 35. partner(s) 36. contact 37. protection 38. tail(s) 39. steps 40. injury/ injuries

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