Cities Built by the Sea — Test 1, Section 3
Cambridge IELTS 14 · Test 1 · Listening Section 3
Listen to the recording once and answer all the questions in this section.
IELTS_LISTENING_MULTIPLE_CHOICE
Cities built by the sea
Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities
contain nearly half the world's population.
include most of the world's largest cities.
are growing twice as fast as other cities.
According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers
may bring pollution to the cities.
may reduce the land available for agriculture.
may mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.
What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?
There were not enough of them.
They were made of unsuitable materials.
They did not allow for the effects of climate change.
What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?
take measures to restore ecosystems
pay for a new flood prevention system
stop disposing of waste materials into the ocean
What do they agree should be the priority for international action?
greater coordination of activities
more sharing of information
agreement on shared policies
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
IELTS_LISTENING_MATCHING
Parts of the presentation
use visuals
keep it short
involve other students
check the information is accurate
provide a handout
focus on one example
do online research
Historical background
Geographical factors
Past mistakes
Future risks
International implications
What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation? Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–G, next to Questions 1–5.
Decisions
Two students, Carla and Rob, discuss their presentation on coastal cities.
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