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Test 4 Listening Answers with Clear Explanations
Find all 40 Cambridge IELTS 20 Test 4 Listening answers with clear explanations. This answer key applies to both Academic and General Training candidates.
Cambridge IELTS 20 Test 4 Listening Answer Key
Use this answer key for quick marking. Accepted alternatives are shown with a slash. Read each part below for a clear explanation.
Part 1: Advice on a Family Visit
Questions 1 to 10Part 2: Football Stadium Tour and Football History
Questions 11 to 20Part 3: Teaching Handwriting
Questions 21 to 30Part 4: Research Around the Chembe Bird Sanctuary
Questions 31 to 40Part 1: Advice on a Family Visit
A caller asks for advice about a family visit. The conversation covers travel, accommodation, activities and arrangements for children.
1Accommodation: ____ Hotel on George Street.
Answer: Kings / King's / Kings Hotel / King's Hotel
The recording states that accommodation: Kings Hotel on George Street. The accepted forms include Kings or King's or Kings Hotel or King's Hotel.
2The approximate cost of the family room per night is £____.
Answer: 125 / £125 / one hundred and twenty-five / one hundred twenty-five
The recording states that the approximate cost of the family room per night is £125. The accepted forms include 125 or £125 or one hundred and twenty-five or one hundred twenty-five.
3Recommended trip: a ____ tour of the city centre, starting in Carlton Square.
Answer: walking
The recording states that recommended trip: a walking tour of the city centre, starting in Carlton Square. This confirms walking as the missing answer.
4Recommended trip: travel by ____ to the old fort.
Answer: boat
The recording states that recommended trip: travel by boat to the old fort. This confirms boat as the missing answer.
5Science Museum: the best day to visit is ____.
Answer: Tuesday
The recording states that science Museum: the best day to visit is Tuesday. This confirms Tuesday as the missing answer.
6Science Museum: see the exhibition about ____, which opens soon.
Answer: space
The recording states that science Museum: see the exhibition about space, which opens soon. This confirms space as the missing answer.
7Clacton Market is good for ____ food.
Answer: vegetarian
The recording states that clacton Market is good for vegetarian food. This confirms vegetarian as the missing answer.
8At Clacton Market, the family needs to have lunch before ____ p.m.
Answer: 2.30 / 2:30 / two thirty / 2 30
The recording states that at Clacton Market, the family needs to have lunch before 2.30 p.m. The accepted forms include 2.30 or 2:30 or two thirty or 2 30.
9Save up to ____% on theatre ticket prices at bargaintickets.com.
Answer: 75 / 75% / seventy-five / seventy five
The recording states that save up to 75% on theatre ticket prices at bargaintickets.com. The accepted forms include 75 or 75% or seventy-five or seventy five.
10At Blackwell Gardens, climb Telegraph Hill to see a view of the ____.
Answer: port
The recording states that at Blackwell Gardens, climb Telegraph Hill to see a view of the port. This confirms port as the missing answer.
Part 2: Football Stadium Tour and Football History
A guide introduces a stadium tour and football history displays. The talk covers visitor activities, facilities and places on the map.
11Which TWO things does the speaker say about visiting the football stadium with children?
Answer: B or C
The recording links this point with There is a competition for children today. or Parents must stay with their children at all times.. The accepted choices may appear in either order.
12Which TWO things does the speaker say about visiting the football stadium with children?
Answer: C or B
The recording links this point with Parents must stay with their children at all times. or There is a competition for children today.. The accepted choices may appear in either order.
13Which TWO features of the stadium tour are new this year?
Answer: A or C
The recording links this point with VIP tour or audio guide. The accepted choices may appear in either order.
14Which TWO features of the stadium tour are new this year?
Answer: C or A
The recording links this point with audio guide or VIP tour. The accepted choices may appear in either order.
151870
Answer: D - the introduction of goalkeepers
The recording links this point with the introduction of goalkeepers. This makes D the correct choice.
161874
Answer: F - two changes to the rules of the game
The recording links this point with two changes to the rules of the game. This makes F the correct choice.
171875
Answer: B - a change to the design of the goal
The recording links this point with a change to the design of the goal. This makes B the correct choice.
181877
Answer: H - an agreement on the length of a game
The recording links this point with an agreement on the length of a game. This makes H the correct choice.
191878
Answer: C - the first use of lights for matches
The recording links this point with the first use of lights for matches. This makes C the correct choice.
201880
Answer: G - the introduction of a fee for spectators
The recording links this point with the introduction of a fee for spectators. This makes G the correct choice.
Part 3: Teaching Handwriting
Two students discuss a project about teaching handwriting. They compare classroom methods, research evidence and practical recommendations.
21Which TWO benefits for children of learning to write did both students find surprising?
Answer: C or E
The recording links this point with improved concentration or improved spatial awareness. The accepted choices may appear in either order.
22Which TWO benefits for children of learning to write did both students find surprising?
Answer: E or C
The recording links this point with improved spatial awareness or improved concentration. The accepted choices may appear in either order.
23For children with dyspraxia, which TWO problems with handwriting do the students think are easiest to correct?
Answer: A or C
The recording links this point with not spacing letters correctly or applying too much pressure when writing. The accepted choices may appear in either order.
24For children with dyspraxia, which TWO problems with handwriting do the students think are easiest to correct?
Answer: C or A
The recording links this point with applying too much pressure when writing or not spacing letters correctly. The accepted choices may appear in either order.
25What does the woman say about using laptops to teach writing to children with dyslexia?
Answer: C - Children react more positively if they make a mistake.
The recording links this point with Children react more positively if they make a mistake.. This makes C the correct choice.
26When discussing whether to teach cursive or print writing, the woman thinks that
Answer: A - cursive writing disadvantages a certain group of children.
The recording links this point with cursive writing disadvantages a certain group of children.. This makes A the correct choice.
27According to the students, what impact does poor handwriting have on exam performance?
Answer: A - There is evidence to suggest grades are affected by poor handwriting.
The recording links this point with There is evidence to suggest grades are affected by poor handwriting.. This makes A the correct choice.
28What prediction does the man make about the future of handwriting?
Answer: B - Children will continue to learn to write by hand.
The recording links this point with Children will continue to learn to write by hand.. This makes B the correct choice.
29The woman is concerned that relying on digital devices has made it difficult for her to
Answer: B - spell and punctuate.
The recording links this point with spell and punctuate.. This makes B the correct choice.
30How do the students feel about their own handwriting?
Answer: C - regretful that they have lost the habit
The recording links this point with regretful that they have lost the habit. This makes C the correct choice.
Part 4: Research Around the Chembe Bird Sanctuary
A lecture describes research around the Chembe Bird Sanctuary. It covers local habitats, field methods, conservation and community involvement.
31Birds of prey destroy ____ and other rodents.
Answer: rats
The recording states that birds of prey destroy rats and other rodents. This confirms rats as the missing answer.
32They help prevent farmers from being bitten by ____.
Answer: snakes
The recording states that they help prevent farmers from being bitten by snakes. This confirms snakes as the missing answer.
33They support the economy by encouraging ____ in the area.
Answer: tourism
The recording states that they support the economy by encouraging tourism in the area. This confirms tourism as the missing answer.
34The birds may be accidentally killed by ____ when they are hunting or sleeping.
Answer: traffic
The recording states that the birds may be accidentally killed by traffic when they are hunting or sleeping. This confirms traffic as the missing answer.
35Electrocution is especially likely at times when there is a lot of ____.
Answer: rain
The recording states that electrocution is especially likely at times when there is a lot of rain. This confirms rain as the missing answer.
36Local farmers may illegally shoot or ____ the birds.
Answer: poison
The recording states that local farmers may illegally shoot or poison the birds. This confirms poison as the missing answer.
37Providing a ____ for chickens is expensive.
Answer: building
The recording states that providing a building for chickens is expensive. This confirms building as the missing answer.
38Birds of prey can be frightened by keeping a ____.
Answer: dog
The recording states that birds of prey can be frightened by keeping a dog. This confirms dog as the missing answer.
39Birds of prey can also be frightened by making a ____, for example with metal objects.
Answer: noise
The recording states that birds of prey can also be frightened by making a noise, for example with metal objects. This confirms noise as the missing answer.
40A ____ of methods is usually most effective.
Answer: combination
The recording states that a combination of methods is usually most effective. This confirms combination as the missing answer.
Academic and General Training Listening Answers
Are the Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic and GT Test 4 Listening Answers the Same?
Yes. Academic and General Training candidates use the same Cambridge IELTS 20 Test 4 Listening recording, questions and answer key. The Reading and Writing tests are different.
Can I Use This Page for Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Test 4?
Yes. Every answer and explanation on this page applies to the General Training Listening test.
Are Alternative Answers Included?
Yes. We show alternatives only when they are accepted for this test. Examples include Kings or King's, and 125 or £125.
What to Do After Marking
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