IELTS · Part 2 · Cambridge 9 — Test 1
SPORTS WORLD: Listening answers
Answers to questions 11–20 (10 in all), each with why it is right.
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Hear the recording and answer in the exam interface, timed as on the day.
Answers 11–20
- 11
branch Note completion
The notes describe a new outlet as a “branch,” matching the speaker’s words “another branch.”
“the company has now decided to open another branch in the area”
- 12
west Note completion
The location in the notes is “to the west,” exactly as the speaker says.
“It's going to be in the shopping centre to the west of Bradcaster.”
- 13
clothing Note completion
The notes ask what the shop has on floors 1–3. The speaker says the floors have sports “clothing” and equipment.
“The first three floors have a huge range of sports clothing as well as equipment.”
- 14
10 Note completion
The notes ask how long it takes to obtain an item that is not in stock. The speaker says it will be available in “10 days.”
“they promise to get it for you in 10 days”
- 15
running Note completion
The notes say the shop specialises in equipment for a particular sport. The speaker says it particularly focuses on “running.”
“they particularly focus on running”
- 16
bags Note completion
A section “devoted to sports bags” means it is specifically for selling bags, so the answer is “bags.”
“a whole section of the third floor is devoted to sports bags”
- 17
A champion athlete will be in the shop
A: on Saturday morning only. Multiple choice
The champion will be at the shop from its opening at 9 a.m. until about midday on Saturday. This supports option A, Saturday morning only.
“he will be staying around until about midday”
- 18
The first person to answer 20 quiz questions correctly will win
A: gym membership. Multiple choice
The first person to answer all the quiz questions correctly wins gym membership, matching option A.
“the first person to get all the questions correct gets a year's free membership of the Bradcaster Gym”
- 19
A: You need to reserve a place. Multiple answer
The speaker says customers must make a booking, which means they need to reserve a place. This supports option A.
“so to make a booking, phone 560 341”
- 20
E: It is cheaper this month. Multiple answer
“Half price” means cheaper, and the offer is available this month only. This supports option E.
“is available at half price for this month only”
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