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IELTS 18 Academic · Test 1

Listening · Part 2

Mock mode: in the real test you hear the recording once.

Questions 11–13: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 14–20: Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
  1. 0:00 Part 2. You will hear the market organiser giving information about Copperfield Craft Market. First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 13.
  2. 0:21 Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 13.
  3. 0:25 The market organiser: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Copperfield Craft Market. I'm going to give you some background and practical information before you look around.
  4. 0:35 The market organiser: Many visitors assume the site was always a market, but it was originally built as a cattle market. Later it was used as a fire station for a short time.
  5. 0:45 The market organiser: This year we're especially proud of a pottery studio. We had also hoped to open a repair café, but that has been delayed until next year.
  6. 0:55 The market organiser: If you want to avoid the crowds, I'd recommend coming in the early morning. Weekends are always busy.
  7. 1:02 Before the talk continues, you have some time to look at questions 14 to 20.
  8. 1:17 Now listen and answer questions 14 to 20.
  9. 1:21 The market organiser: Now for some practical details.
  10. 1:23 The market organiser: The site first opened to the public in 1889.
  11. 1:27 The market organiser: An adult ticket used to cost 8 pounds, but since the spring it has been 11 pounds.
  12. 1:33 The market organiser: Our café is on the terrace, and it's open until half an hour before closing.
  13. 1:38 The market organiser: Please note that we are closed every Monday, except on public holidays.
  14. 1:43 The market organiser: We couldn't run the site without our volunteers. At the moment there are 69 of them, and we're always looking for more.
  15. 1:51 The market organiser: There's no parking on site, but you can park next to the harbour, which is a two-minute walk away.
  16. 1:57 The market organiser: Finally, if you're planning a group visit, please book through our app at least a week in advance. Enjoy your visit.
  17. 2:05 That is the end of Part 2. You now have some time to check your answers to Part 2.

Copperfield Craft Market: visitor information

  • First opened to the public in 14
  • Adult ticket: £15
  • Café: on the 16
  • Closed every 17
  • Number of volunteers: 18
  • Parking: next to the 19
  • Group visits must be booked by 20
  1. 11

    What was the site originally built as?

  2. 12

    What new attraction has opened this year?

  3. 13

    When does the speaker recommend visiting?

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