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IELTS 21 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 a volunteer guide giving information about Kingsport Maritime Museum. 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 A volunteer guide: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Kingsport Maritime Museum. I'm going to give you some background and practical information before you look around.
  4. 0:35 A volunteer guide: Many visitors assume the site was always a museum, but it was originally built as a customs house. Later it was used as a fish market for a short time.
  5. 0:45 A volunteer guide: This year we're especially proud of a restored lifeboat. We had also hoped to open a virtual dive, but that has been delayed until next year.
  6. 0:54 A volunteer guide: 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 A volunteer guide: Now for some practical details.
  10. 1:22 A volunteer guide: The site first opened to the public in 1937.
  11. 1:26 A volunteer guide: An adult ticket used to cost 4 pounds, but since the spring it has been 6 pounds.
  12. 1:32 A volunteer guide: Our café is on the garden, and it's open until half an hour before closing.
  13. 1:37 A volunteer guide: Please note that we are closed every Thursday, except on public holidays.
  14. 1:42 A volunteer guide: We couldn't run the site without our volunteers. At the moment there are 29 of them, and we're always looking for more.
  15. 1:50 A volunteer guide: There's no parking on site, but you can park next to the market, which is a two-minute walk away.
  16. 1:55 A volunteer guide: Finally, if you're planning a group visit, please book by phone at least a week in advance. Enjoy your visit.
  17. 2:03 That is the end of Part 2. You now have some time to check your answers to Part 2.

Kingsport Maritime Museum: 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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