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https://www.ieltsxpress.com/ielts-practice-cambridge-book-10-listening-test-2-c10t2/ Section 1: Questions 1-10 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER. Transport Survey Travelled to town today: by bus Name: Lusia (1) Address: (2) White Stone Road Area: Bradfield Postcode: (3) Occupation: (4) Reason for visit to town: to go to the (5) Suggestions for improvement: better (6) Have more footpaths More frequent (7) Things that would encourage cycling to work: • Having (8) parking places for bicycles • Being able to use a (9) at work • The opportunity to have cycling (10) on busy roads Section 2: Questions 11-14 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. https://www.ieltsxpress.com/ielts-practice-cambridge-book-10-listening-test-2-c10t2/ Read the full article

Section 3: Questions 21 and 22 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO hobbies was Thor Heyerdahl very interested in as a youth? A camping B climbing C collecting D hunting E reading Questions 23 and 24 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which do the speakers say are the TWO reasons why Heyerdahl went to live on an island? A to examine ancient carvings B to experience an isolated place C to formulate a new theory D to learn survival skills E to study the impact of an extreme environment Questions 25-30 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. The later life of Thor Heyerdahl 25. According to Victor and Olivia, academics thought that Polynesian migration from the east was impossible due to A the fact that Eastern countries were far away B the lack of materials for boat building C the direction of the winds and currents 26. Which do the speakers agree was the main reason for Heyerdahl’s raft journey? A to overcome a research setback B to demonstrate a personal quality C to test a new theory 27. What was most important to Heyerdahl about his raft journey? A the fact that he was the first person to do it B the speed of crossing the Pacific C the use of authentic construction methods 28. Why did Heyerdahl go to Easter Island? A to build a stone statue B to sail a reed boat C to learn the local language 29. In Olivia’s opinion, Heyerdahl’s greatest influence was on A theories about Polynesian origins B the development of archaeological methodology C establishing archaeology as an academic subject 30. Which criticism do the speakers make of William Oliver’s textbook? A Its style is out of date B Its content is over-simplified C Its methodology is flawed Section 4: Questions 31-40 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY. THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT Business markets • greater (31) among companies • increase in power of large (32) companies • rising (33) in certain countries External influences on businesses • more discussion with (34) before making business decisions • environmental concerns which may lead to more (35) Business structures • more teams will be formed to work on a particular (36) • businesses may need to offer hours that are (37) , or the chance to work remotely Management styles • increasing need for managers to provide good (38) • changes influenced by (39) taking senior roles Changes in the economy • service sector continues to be important • increasing value of intellectual property • more and more (40) workers Show Answers 1. Hardie 2. 19 3. GT82LC 4. hairdresser 5. dentist 6. lighting 7. trains 8. safe 9. shower 10. training 11. A 12. C 13. C 14. A 15. E 16. F 17. D 18. H 19. A 20. B 21. B 22. C 23. B 24. E 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. competition 32. global 33. demand 34. customers 35. regulation 36. project 37. flexible 38. leadership 39. women 40. self-employed Read the full article