Part 6: Listening answers

Answers 30–35

1. 30

   finance / Finance / FINANCE Note completion

   The question paraphrases “without the benefits of” as “despite the fact that there was no.” The transcript says there was no public finance.

   “the majority of the canal system was built without the benefits of modern technology or public finance.”

2. 31

   competing / Competing / COMPETING Note completion

   The question describes the canals as being “with each other,” and the transcript calls them “competing.”

   “a large number of competing, independently owned canals were constructed.”

3. 32

   link / Link / LINK Note completion

   The question paraphrases “form a continuous link” as “provided a continuous link.”

   “created a union of canals which could form a continuous link between Birmingham, London, and other important industrial areas.”

4. 33

   habitats / Habitats / HABITATS / habitat / Habitat Note completion

   The question asks about natural places supporting wildlife; the transcript says natural habitats are numerous.

   “Natural habitats are numerous as a result of cleaner waters and the declining industrial traffic.”

5. 34

   reservoirs / Reservoirs / RESERVOIRS Note completion

   The question asks where anglers can fish, and the transcript names the canal network and reservoirs.

   “onto the well-stocked canal network and reservoirs.”

6. 35

   licenses / Licenses / LICENSES / licences / Licences Note completion

   The question paraphrases “are obligatory” as “must buy.” The required fishing permits are called rod licences.

   “Rod licences are obligatory”

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