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IELTS 21 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 senior ranger giving information about Elmwood Nature Reserve. 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 senior ranger: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Elmwood Nature Reserve. I'm going to give you some background and practical information before you look around.
  4. 0:36 The senior ranger: Many visitors assume the site was always a reserve, but it was originally built as a gravel quarry. Later it was used as a golf course for a short time.
  5. 0:47 The senior ranger: This year we're especially proud of a bird-watching tower. We had also hoped to open a cycle path, but that has been delayed until next year.
  6. 0:57 The senior ranger: If you want to avoid the crowds, I'd recommend coming in the lunchtime. Weekends are always busy.
  7. 1:05 Before the talk continues, you have some time to look at questions 14 to 20.
  8. 1:20 Now listen and answer questions 14 to 20.
  9. 1:24 The senior ranger: Now for some practical details.
  10. 1:27 The senior ranger: The site first opened to the public in 1970.
  11. 1:31 The senior ranger: An adult ticket used to cost 7 pounds, but since the spring it has been 10 pounds.
  12. 1:37 The senior ranger: Our café is on the roof, and it's open until half an hour before closing.
  13. 1:43 The senior ranger: Please note that we are closed every Wednesday, except on public holidays.
  14. 1:48 The senior ranger: We couldn't run the site without our volunteers. At the moment there are 41 of them, and we're always looking for more.
  15. 1:57 The senior ranger: There's no parking on site, but you can park next to the library, which is a two-minute walk away.
  16. 2:04 The senior ranger: Finally, if you're planning a group visit, please book by email at least a week in advance. Enjoy your visit.
  17. 2:13 That is the end of Part 2. You now have some time to check your answers to Part 2.

Elmwood Nature Reserve: 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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