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IELTS 18 Academic · Test 3

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 venue manager giving information about Linden Hall Music Venue. First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 13.
  2. 0:20 Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 13.
  3. 0:25 The venue manager: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Linden Hall Music Venue. I'm going to give you some background and practical information before you look around.
  4. 0:36 The venue manager: Many visitors assume the site was always a concert hall, but it was originally built as a church. Later it was used as a theatre for a short time.
  5. 0:46 The venue manager: This year we're especially proud of a recording studio. We had also hoped to open a jazz bar, but that has been delayed until next year.
  6. 0:56 The venue manager: If you want to avoid the crowds, I'd recommend coming in the late afternoon. Weekends are always busy.
  7. 1:05 Before the talk continues, you have some time to look at questions 14 to 20.
  8. 1:20 Now listen and answer questions 14 to 20.
  9. 1:24 The venue manager: Now for some practical details.
  10. 1:26 The venue manager: The site first opened to the public in 1987.
  11. 1:31 The venue manager: An adult ticket used to cost 10 pounds, but since the spring it has been 13 pounds.
  12. 1:37 The venue manager: Our café is on the basement, and it's open until half an hour before closing.
  13. 1:43 The venue manager: Please note that we are closed every Wednesday, except on public holidays.
  14. 1:48 The venue manager: We couldn't run the site without our volunteers. At the moment there are 101 of them, and we're always looking for more.
  15. 1:58 The venue manager: There's no parking on site, but you can park next to the bridge, which is a two-minute walk away.
  16. 2:05 The venue manager: Finally, if you're planning a group visit, please book by phone at least a week in advance. Enjoy your visit.
  17. 2:13 That is the end of Part 2. You now have some time to check your answers to Part 2.

Linden Hall Music Venue: 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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