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IELTS 20 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 education officer giving information about Granite Bay Aquarium. 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 education officer: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Granite Bay Aquarium. I'm going to give you some background and practical information before you look around.
  4. 0:35 The education officer: Many visitors assume the site was always a aquarium, but it was originally built as a swimming baths. Later it was used as a boatyard for a short time.
  5. 0:45 The education officer: This year we're especially proud of a jellyfish tunnel. We had also hoped to open a touch pool, but that has been delayed until next year.
  6. 0:54 The education officer: If you want to avoid the crowds, I'd recommend coming in the late afternoon. 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 education officer: Now for some practical details.
  10. 1:23 The education officer: The site first opened to the public in 1899.
  11. 1:27 The education officer: An adult ticket used to cost 11 pounds, but since the spring it has been 14 pounds.
  12. 1:33 The education officer: Our café is on the garden, and it's open until half an hour before closing.
  13. 1:39 The education officer: Please note that we are closed every Tuesday, except on public holidays.
  14. 1:44 The education officer: We couldn't run the site without our volunteers. At the moment there are 137 of them, and we're always looking for more.
  15. 1:53 The education officer: There's no parking on site, but you can park next to the church, which is a two-minute walk away.
  16. 1:59 The education officer: Finally, if you're planning a group visit, please book by post at least a week in advance. Enjoy your visit.
  17. 2:07 That is the end of Part 2. You now have some time to check your answers to Part 2.

Granite Bay Aquarium: 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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