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IELTS 18 Academic · Test 4

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 conservation officer giving information about Marlow Wetland Centre. 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 conservation officer: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Marlow Wetland Centre. I'm going to give you some background and practical information before you look around.
  4. 0:35 The conservation officer: Many visitors assume the site was always a wetland centre, but it was originally built as a salt works. Later it was used as a rice field for a short time.
  5. 0:47 The conservation officer: This year we're especially proud of an otter viewing hide. We had also hoped to open a boardwalk, but that has been delayed until next year.
  6. 0:56 The conservation officer: If you want to avoid the crowds, I'd recommend coming in the lunchtime. Weekends are always busy.
  7. 1:04 Before the talk continues, you have some time to look at questions 14 to 20.
  8. 1:19 Now listen and answer questions 14 to 20.
  9. 1:23 The conservation officer: Now for some practical details.
  10. 1:25 The conservation officer: The site first opened to the public in 1917.
  11. 1:30 The conservation officer: An adult ticket used to cost 5 pounds, but since the spring it has been 8 pounds.
  12. 1:35 The conservation officer: Our café is on the basement, and it's open until half an hour before closing.
  13. 1:41 The conservation officer: Please note that we are closed every Monday, except on public holidays.
  14. 1:46 The conservation officer: We couldn't run the site without our volunteers. At the moment there are 68 of them, and we're always looking for more.
  15. 1:55 The conservation officer: There's no parking on site, but you can park next to the harbour, which is a two-minute walk away.
  16. 2:01 The conservation officer: Finally, if you're planning a group visit, please book through our app at least a week in advance. Enjoy your visit.
  17. 2:09 That is the end of Part 2. You now have some time to check your answers to Part 2.

Marlow Wetland Centre: 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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