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IELTS 20 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 festival director giving information about Castleton Arts Festival. 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 festival director: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Castleton Arts Festival. I'm going to give you some background and practical information before you look around.
  4. 0:35 The festival director: Many visitors assume the site was always a festival, but it was originally built as a street market. Later it was used as a music competition for a short time.
  5. 0:46 The festival director: This year we're especially proud of an outdoor cinema. We had also hoped to open a poetry tent, but that has been delayed until next year.
  6. 0:55 The festival director: If you want to avoid the crowds, I'd recommend coming in the late afternoon. 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 festival director: Now for some practical details.
  10. 1:24 The festival director: The site first opened to the public in 1975.
  11. 1:29 The festival director: An adult ticket used to cost 12 pounds, but since the spring it has been 13 pounds.
  12. 1:35 The festival director: Our café is on the basement, and it's open until half an hour before closing.
  13. 1:40 The festival director: Please note that we are closed every Thursday, except on public holidays.
  14. 1:45 The festival director: We couldn't run the site without our volunteers. At the moment there are 122 of them, and we're always looking for more.
  15. 1:54 The festival director: There's no parking on site, but you can park next to the bridge, which is a two-minute walk away.
  16. 2:00 The festival director: Finally, if you're planning a group visit, please book by post at least a week in advance. Enjoy your visit.
  17. 2:08 That is the end of Part 2. You now have some time to check your answers to Part 2.

Castleton Arts Festival: 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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