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Test 4 Listening Answers with Clear Explanations
Find all 40 Cambridge IELTS 19 Test 4 Listening answers with clear explanations. This answer key applies to both Academic and General Training candidates.
Cambridge IELTS 19 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: First day at work
Questions 1 to 10Part 2: Compton Park Runners Club
Questions 11 to 20Part 3: Books and a bookshop
Questions 21 to 30Part 4: Tree planting
Questions 31 to 40Part 1: First day at work
A new employee receives first-day instructions and learns their supermarket responsibilities.
1Name of supervisor: ____
Answer: Kaeden / kaeden
The recording states that name of supervisor: Kaeden. The accepted forms include Kaeden or kaeden.
2Where to leave coat and bag: use ____ in staffroom
Answer: locker / lockers
The recording states that where to leave coat and bag: use locker in staffroom. The accepted forms include locker or lockers.
3See Tiffany in HR to give ____ number
Answer: passport
The recording states that see Tiffany in HR to give passport number. This confirms passport as the missing answer.
4See Tiffany in HR to collect ____
Answer: uniform
The recording states that see Tiffany in HR to collect uniform. This confirms uniform as the missing answer.
5Location of HR office: on ____ floor
Answer: third / 3rd
The recording states that location of HR office: on third floor. The accepted forms include third or 3rd.
6Supervisor’s mobile number: ____
Answer: 0412 665 903 / 0412665903
The recording states that supervisor’s mobile number: 0412 665 903. The accepted forms include 0412 665 903 or 0412665903.
7Bakery section: use ____ labels
Answer: yellow
The recording states that bakery section: use yellow labels. This confirms yellow as the missing answer.
8Sushi takeaway counter: re-stock with ____ boxes if needed
Answer: plastic
The recording states that sushi takeaway counter: re-stock with plastic boxes if needed. This confirms plastic as the missing answer.
9Meat and fish counters: collect ____ for the fish from the cold-room
Answer: ice
The recording states that meat and fish counters: collect ice for the fish from the cold-room. This confirms ice as the missing answer.
10Meat and fish counters: must wear special ____
Answer: gloves
The recording states that meat and fish counters: must wear special gloves. This confirms gloves as the missing answer.
Part 2: Compton Park Runners Club
A speaker discusses beginner running programmes and members of the Compton Park Runners Club.
11Which TWO problems with some training programmes for new runners does Liz mention?
Answer: C or E
The recording links this point with They are unsuitable for people with health issues. or There is a lack of individual support.. The accepted choices may appear in either order.
12Which TWO problems with some training programmes for new runners does Liz mention?
Answer: E or C
The recording links this point with There is a lack of individual support. or They are unsuitable for people with health issues.. The accepted choices may appear in either order.
13Which TWO tips does Liz recommend for new runners?
Answer: A or D
The recording links this point with doing two runs a week or listening to music during runs. The accepted choices may appear in either order.
14Which TWO tips does Liz recommend for new runners?
Answer: D or A
The recording links this point with listening to music during runs or doing two runs a week. The accepted choices may appear in either order.
15Ceri
Answer: A - a lack of confidence
The recording states that ceri. This confirms A as the missing answer.
16James
Answer: B - a dislike of running
The recording states that james. This confirms B as the missing answer.
17Leo
Answer: C - a lack of time
The recording states that leo. This confirms C as the missing answer.
18Mark
Answer: A - a lack of confidence
The recording states that mark. This confirms A as the missing answer.
19What does Liz say about running her first marathon?
Answer: C - She nearly gave up before the end.
The recording links this point with She nearly gave up before the end.. This makes C the correct choice.
20Liz says new runners should sign up for a race
Answer: B - within a few weeks of taking up running.
The recording links this point with within a few weeks of taking up running.. This makes B the correct choice.
Part 3: Books and a bookshop
Two students discuss books, their value and the layout of a bookshop.
21Kieran thinks the packing advice given by Jane’s grandfather is
Answer: A - common sense.
The recording links this point with common sense.. This makes A the correct choice.
22How does Jane feel about the books her grandfather has given her?
Answer: C - They have sentimental value for her.
The recording links this point with They have sentimental value for her.. This makes C the correct choice.
23Jane and Kieran agree that hardback books should be
Answer: A - put out on display.
The recording links this point with put out on display.. This makes A the correct choice.
24While talking about taking a book from a shelf, Jane
Answer: B - reflects on a significant childhood experience.
The recording links this point with reflects on a significant childhood experience.. This makes B the correct choice.
25What do Jane and Kieran suggest about new books?
Answer: C - Not everyone can afford them.
The recording links this point with Not everyone can afford them.. This makes C the correct choice.
26rare books
Answer: D - on a high shelf
The recording states that rare books. This confirms D as the missing answer.
27children’s books
Answer: F - in a specially designed space
The recording states that children’s books. This confirms F as the missing answer.
28unwanted books
Answer: A - near the entrance
The recording states that unwanted books. This confirms A as the missing answer.
29requested books
Answer: C - at the back of the shop
The recording states that requested books. This confirms C as the missing answer.
30coursebooks
Answer: G - within the café
The recording states that coursebooks. This confirms G as the missing answer.
Part 4: Tree planting
A lecture explains principles and examples of successful tree-planting projects.
31Do not include invasive species because of possible ____ with native species
Answer: competition
The recording states that do not include invasive species because of possible competition with native species. This confirms competition as the missing answer.
32Provide sustainable sources of ____ for local people
Answer: food
The recording states that provide sustainable sources of food for local people. This confirms food as the missing answer.
33Use high genetic diversity to increase resistance to ____ and climate change
Answer: disease
The recording states that use high genetic diversity to increase resistance to disease and climate change. This confirms disease as the missing answer.
34Plant previously forested land which is being used for ____
Answer: agriculture
The recording states that plant previously forested land which is being used for agriculture. This confirms agriculture as the missing answer.
35Base planning decisions on accurate ____
Answer: maps
The recording states that base planning decisions on accurate maps. This confirms maps as the missing answer.
36Drones identify areas endangered by keeping ____ and illegal logging
Answer: cattle
The recording states that drones identify areas endangered by keeping cattle and illegal logging. This confirms cattle as the missing answer.
37Native trees increase the ____ of recovery
Answer: speed
The recording states that native trees increase the speed of recovery. This confirms speed as the missing answer.
38____ were soon attracted to the restored forest
Answer: monkeys
The recording states that monkeys were soon attracted to the restored forest. This confirms monkeys as the missing answer.
39Mangrove destruction made it difficult for people to make a living from ____
Answer: fishing
The recording states that mangrove destruction made it difficult for people to make a living from fishing. This confirms fishing as the missing answer.
40Mangrove restoration protects against the higher risk of ____
Answer: flooding
The recording states that mangrove restoration protects against the higher risk of flooding. This confirms flooding as the missing answer.
Academic and General Training Listening Answers
Are the Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic and GT Test 4 Listening Answers the Same?
Yes. Academic and General Training candidates use the same Cambridge IELTS 19 Test 4 Listening recording, questions and answer key. The Reading and Writing tests are different.
Can I Use This Page for Cambridge IELTS 19 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 Kaeden or kaeden, and locker or lockers.
What to Do After Marking
Label each error as a listening error, spelling error, distractor error, or instruction error. Replay only the difficult part after completing one full timed attempt.