Changes in Barford — Test 3, Section 2

IELTS_ACADEMIC · Ielts Listening Section · Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic, Cambridge University Press

Listen to the recording once and answer all the questions in this section.

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In Shona's opinion, why do fewer people use buses in Barford these days?

The buses are old and uncomfortable.

Fares have gone up too much.

There are not so many bus routes.

What change in the road network is known to have benefited the town most?

the construction of a bypass

the development of cycle paths

the banning of cars from certain streets

What is the problem affecting shopping in the town centre?

lack of parking spaces

lack of major retailers

lack of restaurants and cafés

What does Shona say about medical facilities in Barford?

There is no hospital.

New medical practices are planned.

The number of dentists is too low.

The largest number of people are employed in

manufacturing.

services.

education.

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

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It will move to a new location.

It will have its opening hours extended.

It will be refurbished.

It will be used for a different purpose.

It will have its opening hours reduced.

It will have new management.

It will be expanded.

railway station car park

cinema

indoor market

library

nature reserve

What is planned for each of the following facilities? Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–G, next to each question.

At a public meeting, Shona Ferguson of Barford town council describes changes in the town over the last 50 years.

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