Practice Cam 21 Listening Test 03

PART 1

Questions 1–10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Ferry to Shetland Islands

•   Name of ferry company:   1.................... Ferries

•   Ferries depart seven times per   2.................... in summer

•   Cost for four people with car:   a little less than 3 £ ....................

•   Cancellation policy:   receive a 4.................... (if cancelled a month in advance)

Advice

•   Cabins:

     –   book one with a 5....................

     –   luxury cabins have a TV

•   Bring snacks and 6.................... for the children

•   A 7.................... is required for the dog kennels

•   Try to see 8.................... in the morning

•   If time, visit 9.................... Castle

•   The 10.................... restaurant in a nearby village is recommended

PART 2

Questions 11 and 12

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO explanations for the popularity of street food are given?

A   low price

B   locally sourced

C   freshly made

D   convenience

E   unusual food

Questions 13 and 14

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO places are recommended for new street food businesses?

A   music festivals

B   food markets

C   weddings

D   parties

E   parks

Questions 15-16

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

15   What does the speaker say about getting equipment for a street food business?

A   High quality equipment is a good investment.

B   It's best to buy second-hand equipment.

C   Renting equipment can be cheap.

16   What advice is given about creating a product for a street food business?

A   Provide information about the ingredients.

B   It is important to have an original product.

C   The presentation is an important factor.

Questions 17-20

What problem did the owners of each of the following street food businesses experience?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to Questions 17-20.

Problems

A   Some ingredients were too expensive.

B   The meals took a long time to prepare.

C   They had no money for marketing.

D   It was difficult to get a permit to sell food.

E   A competitor was selling similar food in their area.

F   They worked very long hours.

Street food businesses

17   Thai Basil       …………

18   Basque           …………

19   Lou's kitchen   …………

20   Chip Chop       …………

PART 3

Questions 21 and 22

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO points do the speakers make about the terms 'ethical' and 'sustainable' fashion?

A   Their definitions keep changing.

B   People think they mean the same thing.

C   The term 'eco-friendly' is preferable.

D   They are often used imprecisely.

E   Companies should avoid using them on clothing labels.

Questions 23 and 24

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO claims about wool production do the speakers disagree with?

A   Sheep are generally well-treated.

B   Wool is easy to recycle.

C   Wool is a long-lasting fabric.

D   Wool production involves few chemicals.

E   Sheep do less environmental damage than other livestock.

Questions 25-30

What comment do the speakers make about each of the following semi-synthetic fabrics?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 25-30.

Comments

A   The production process is fuel efficient.

B   It is the least sustainable of alternative fabrics.

C   Production costs are high.

D   It provides additional health benefits.

E   It is not durable in the long-term.

F   It needs to be produced in a certain way to be sustainable.

G   Chemicals required for production can be reused.

H   This is from a wholly sustainable source.

Semi-synthetic fabrics

25   Lyocell     …………

26   Cupro      …………

27   Bamboo  …………

28   EcoVero  …………

29   Cork        …………

30   Hemp      …………

PART 4

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Invasive species

Definition: an animal or plant that causes harm to an environment after being

introduced by humans

An invasive species can be a problem when it:

•   eats native species.

•   introduces a new 31.................. .

•   takes food from native species.

•   threatens an entire 32.................. .

How invasive species spread

•   accidentally e.g. via people returning from their 33.................. or on cargo ships

•   intentionally e.g. for pest control, or as 34.................. .

Examples of invasive species

•   Rhinella marina (toads)

    –   were introduced to Australia from Hawaii in 1935 to eat a type of insect that was damaging the 35.................. plantations.

    –   failed to solve the problem and became widespread in the north of Australia.

    –   are poisonous for any species that eats them and reduce the food available for native frogs.

•   Japanese knotweed plants were popular among 19th-century gardeners in the UK.

•   Rhododendron plants prevent 36.................. from reaching native plants.

•   Grey squirrels from N. America reduce sources of food for the UK's native red squirrels and spread a 37.................. that kills red squirrels.

Tackling invasive species

•   Monitoring helps us to understand the 38.................. of invasive species and the impact they have.

•   Setting up a national 39.................. makes it easier to track them.

•   Asking the public to 40.................. and report them helps with monitoring.

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