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IELTS 20 Academic · Test 1

Listening · Part 4

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

Questions 31–40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
  1. 0:00 Part 4. You will hear part of a lecture by Professor Lina Costa on volcanoes and farming. First, you have some time to look at questions 31 to 40.
  2. 0:21 Now listen carefully and answer questions 31 to 40.
  3. 0:26 Lecturer: Good afternoon. Today's lecture is about volcanoes and farming.
  4. 0:32 Lecturer: Some of the world's richest farmland lies close to active volcanoes.
  5. 0:37 Lecturer: Volcanic ash breaks down into soil that is full of minerals.
  6. 0:41 Lecturer: Farmers in these regions often grow coffee and grapes.
  7. 0:45 Lecturer: Living near a volcano also brings the danger of sudden eruptions.
  8. 0:50 Lecturer: Scientists watch for small earthquakes that may signal activity.
  9. 0:55 Lecturer: Gas measurements are now taken using small drones.
  10. 0:59 Lecturer: Local communities practise evacuation routes every year.
  11. 1:03 Lecturer: After an eruption, thick ash can damage roofs.
  12. 1:07 Lecturer: Some governments pay farmers compensation for lost crops.
  13. 1:11 Lecturer: Many families stay because the land has been theirs for generations.
  14. 1:16 Lecturer: That's all for today. Next week, we'll look at some case studies in more detail.
  15. 1:23 That is the end of Part 4. You now have some time to check your answers to Part 4.
  16. 1:39 That is the end of the listening test.

Volcanoes and farming

Background

  • Some of the world's richest farmland lies close to active 31.
  • Volcanic ash breaks down into soil that is full of 32.
  • Farmers in these regions often grow coffee and 33.
  • Living near a volcano also brings the danger of sudden 34.

Key developments

  • Scientists watch for small 35 that may signal activity.
  • Gas measurements are now taken using small 36.
  • Local communities practise 37 routes every year.
  • After an eruption, thick ash can damage 38.

Today and the future

  • Some governments pay farmers 39 for lost crops.
  • Many families stay because the land has been theirs for 40.
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