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IELTS 19 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 park warden giving information about Silverlake Country Park. 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 park warden: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Silverlake Country Park. I'm going to give you some background and practical information before you look around.
  4. 0:34 The park warden: Many visitors assume the site was always a park, but it was originally built as a hunting ground. Later it was used as a reservoir for a short time.
  5. 0:43 The park warden: This year we're especially proud of a treetop walk. We had also hoped to open a fishing platform, but that has been delayed until next year.
  6. 0:52 The park warden: If you want to avoid the crowds, I'd recommend coming in the lunchtime. Weekends are always busy.
  7. 0:58 Before the talk continues, you have some time to look at questions 14 to 20.
  8. 1:13 Now listen and answer questions 14 to 20.
  9. 1:17 The park warden: Now for some practical details.
  10. 1:20 The park warden: The site first opened to the public in 1935.
  11. 1:24 The park warden: An adult ticket used to cost 12 pounds, but since the spring it has been 16 pounds.
  12. 1:29 The park warden: Our café is on the terrace, and it's open until half an hour before closing.
  13. 1:34 The park warden: Please note that we are closed every Wednesday, except on public holidays.
  14. 1:39 The park warden: We couldn't run the site without our volunteers. At the moment there are 91 of them, and we're always looking for more.
  15. 1:47 The park warden: There's no parking on site, but you can park next to the market, which is a two-minute walk away.
  16. 1:53 The park warden: Finally, if you're planning a group visit, please book by email at least a week in advance. Enjoy your visit.
  17. 2:00 That is the end of Part 2. You now have some time to check your answers to Part 2.

Silverlake Country Park: 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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