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IELTS 20 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 farm coordinator giving information about Holloway Community Farm. First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 13.
  2. 0:21 Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 13.
  3. 0:25 The farm coordinator: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Holloway Community Farm. I'm going to give you some background and practical information before you look around.
  4. 0:35 The farm coordinator: Many visitors assume the site was always a farm, but it was originally built as a car park. Later it was used as a dairy for a short time.
  5. 0:45 The farm coordinator: This year we're especially proud of a beekeeping hut. We had also hoped to open a tractor ride, but that has been delayed until next year.
  6. 0:54 The farm coordinator: If you want to avoid the crowds, I'd recommend coming in the early morning. Weekends are always busy.
  7. 1:01 Before the talk continues, you have some time to look at questions 14 to 20.
  8. 1:16 Now listen and answer questions 14 to 20.
  9. 1:20 The farm coordinator: Now for some practical details.
  10. 1:23 The farm coordinator: The site first opened to the public in 1975.
  11. 1:27 The farm coordinator: An adult ticket used to cost 9 pounds, but since the spring it has been 13 pounds.
  12. 1:33 The farm coordinator: Our café is on the basement, and it's open until half an hour before closing.
  13. 1:39 The farm coordinator: Please note that we are closed every Thursday, except on public holidays.
  14. 1:44 The farm coordinator: We couldn't run the site without our volunteers. At the moment there are 56 of them, and we're always looking for more.
  15. 1:52 The farm coordinator: There's no parking on site, but you can park next to the station, which is a two-minute walk away.
  16. 1:58 The farm coordinator: Finally, if you're planning a group visit, please book through our app at least a week in advance. Enjoy your visit.
  17. 2:06 That is the end of Part 2. You now have some time to check your answers to Part 2.

Holloway Community Farm: 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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