IELTS Listening Practice Test 16

Section 3


Questions 21-26
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Rocky bay field trip

21 What do the students agree should be included in their aims?
A factors affecting where organisms live
B the need to preserve endangered species
C techniques for classifying different organisms

22 What equipment did they forget to take on the Field Trip?
A string
B a compass
C a ruler

23 In Helen’s procedure section, Colin suggests a change in
A the order in which information is given.
B the way the information is divided up.
C the amount of information provided.

24 What do they say about the method they used to measure wave speed?
A It provided accurate results.
B It was simple to carry out.
C It required special equipment.

25 What mistake did Helen make when first drawing the map?
A She chose the wrong scale.
B She stood in the wrong place.
C She did it at the wrong time.

26 What do they decide to do next with their map?
A scan it onto a computer
B check it using photographs
C add information from the Internet

Questions 27, 28
Choose TWO letters, A – E.
Which TWO problems affecting organisms in the splash zone are mentioned?

A lack of water
B strong winds
C lack of food
D high temperatures
E large waves

Questions 29, 30
Choose TWO letters, A – E.
Which TWO reasons for possible error will they include in their report?

A inaccurate records of the habitat of organisms
B influence on behaviour of organisms by observer
C incorrect identification of some organisms
D making generalisations from a small sample
E missing some organisms when counting

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