Cambridge 20 Listening 2

Part 1: Questions 1-10

Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Local councils can arrange practical support to help those caring for elderly people at home.

This can give the carer:

• time for other responsibilities
• a 1 __________

Assessment of mother’s needs

This may include discussion of:

• how much 2 __________ the caring involves
• what types of tasks are involved, e.g.

  – help with dressing

  – helping her have a 3 __________

  – shopping

  – helping with meals

  – dealing with 4 __________

• any aspects of caring that are especially difficult, e.g.

  – loss of 5 __________

  – 6 __________ her

  – preventing a 7 __________

Types of support that may be offered to carers

• transport costs, e.g. cost of a 8 __________
• car-related costs, e.g. fuel and 9 __________
• help with housework
• help to reduce 10 __________

Part 2: Questions 11-20

Questions 11-16

What is the role of the volunteers in each of the following activities? Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-1, next to Questions 11-16.

Questions 17-20. Choose the correct letter.
17. Which event requires the largest number of volunteers?
A. the music festival
B. the science festival
C. the book festival

18. What is the most important requirement for volunteers at the festivals?
A. interpersonal skills
B. personal interest in the event
C. flexibility

19. New volunteers will start working in the week beginning
A. 2 September.
B. 9 September.
C.23 September.

20. What is the next annual event for volunteers?
A. a boat trip
B. a barbecue
C. a party

Part 3: Questions 21-30

Questions 21-25. What is Rosie and Colin’s opinion about each of the following aspects of human geography? Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 21-25.

Aspects of human geography

Questions 26-30. Choose the correct letter, A, 8 or C.
26. Rosie says that in her own city the main problem.
A. crime.
B. housing.
C. unemployment.

27. What recent additions to the outskirts of their cities are both students happy about?
A. conference centres
B. sports centres
C. retail centres

28. The students agree that developing disused industrial sites may
A. have unexpected costs.
B. damage the urban environment.
C. destroy valuable historical buildings.

29. The students will mention Masdar City as an example of an attempt to achieve
A. daily collections for waste recycling.
B. sustainable energy use.
C. free transport for everyone.

30. When discussing the ecotown of Greenhill! Abbots, Colin ·s uncertain about
A. what its objectives were.
B. why there was opposition to it.
C. how much of it has actually been built.

Part 4: Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Developing food trends

• The growth in interest in food fashions started with 31 __________ of food being shared on social media.
• The UK food industry is constantly developing products which are new or different.
• Influencers on social media become ‘ambassadors’ for a brand.

  -Sales of 32 __________ food brands have grown rapidly this way.

• Supermarkets track demand for ingredients 011 social media.

  – Famous 33 __________ are influential.

Marketing campaigns

• The avocado:

  – 34 __________ were invited to visit growers in South Africa.

  – Advertising focused on its 35 __________ benefits.

• Oat milk:

– A Swedish brand’s media campaign received publicity by upsetting competitors.

– Promotion in the USA through 36 __________ shops reduced the need for advertising.

– It appealed to consumers who are concerned about the 37 __________

• Norwegian skrei:

– has helped strengthen the 38 __________ of Norwegian seafood.

Ethical concerns

• Quinoa:

– Its success led to an increase in its 39 __________

– Overuse of resources resulted in poor quality 40 __________