Talk on jobs in fashion design

21 What problem did Chantal have at the start of the talk?

A Her view of the speaker was blocked.
B She was unable to find an empty seat.
C The students next to her were talking.
22 What were Hugo and Chantal surprised to hear about the job market?
A It has become more competitive than it used to be.
B There is more variety in it than they had realised.
C Some areas of it are more exciting than others.
23 Hugo and Chantal agree that the speaker’s message was
A unfair to them at times.
B hard for them to follow.
C critical of the industry.
24 What do Hugo and Chantal criticise about their school careers advice?
A when they received the advice
B how much advice was given
C who gave the advice
25 When discussing their future, Hugo and Chantal disagree on
A which is the best career in fashion.
B when to choose a career in fashion.
C why they would like a career in fashion.
26 How does Hugo feel about being an unpaid assistant?
A He is realistic about the practice.
B He feels the practice is dishonest.
C He thinks others want to change the practice.
Questions 27 and 28
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO mistakes did the speaker admit she made in her first job?
A being dishonest to her employer
B paying too much attention to how she looked
C expecting to become well known
D trying to earn a lot of money
E openly disliking her client
Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO pieces of retail information do Hugo and Chantal agree would be useful?
A the reasons people return fashion items
B how much time people have to shop for clothes
C fashion designs people want but can’t find
D the best time of year for fashion buying
E the most popular fashion sizes
Elephant translocation
Reasons for overpopulation at Majete National Park
● strict enforcement of anti-poaching laws
● successful breeding
Problems caused by elephant overpopulation
● greater competition, causing hunger for elephants
● damage to 31…………………… in the park
The translocation process
● a suitable group of elephants from the same 32…………………… was selected
● vets and park staff made use of 33…………………… to help guide the elephants into
an open plain
● elephants were immobilised with tranquilisers
– this process had to be completed quickly to reduce 34……………………
– elephants had to be turned on their 35…………………… to avoid damage to their
lungs
– elephants’ 36…………………… had to be monitored constantly
– tracking devices were fitted to the matriarchs
– data including the size of their tusks and 37…………………… was taken
● elephants were taken by truck to their new reserve
Advantages of translocation at Nkhotakota Wildlife Park
● 38…………………… opportunities
● a reduction in the number of poachers and 39……………………
● an example of conservation that other parks can follow
● an increase in 40…………………… as a contributor to GDP
Cambridge IELTS 018 Listening Test 02
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Working at Milo’s Restaurants
Benefits
● 1………………… provided for all staff
● 2………………… during weekdays at all Milo’s Restaurants
● 3………………… provided after midnight
Person specification
● must be prepared to work well in a team
● must care about maintaining a high standard of 4…………………
● must have a qualification in 5…………………
What are the TWO main reasons why this site has been chosen for the housing
development?
A It has suitable geographical features.
B There is easy access to local facilities.
C It has good connections with the airport.
D The land is of little agricultural value.
E It will be convenient for workers.
Questions 13 and 14
Which TWO aspects of the planned housing development have people given positive
feedback about?
A the facilities for cyclists
B the impact on the environment
C the encouragement of good relations between residents
D the low cost of all the accommodation
E the rural location
15 School …………….
16 Sports centre …………….
17 Clinic …………….
18 Community centre …………….
19 Supermarket …………….
20 Playground …………….
21 Why do the students think the Laki eruption of 1783 is so important?
A It was the most severe eruption in modern times.
B It led to the formal study of volcanoes.
C It had a profound effect on society.
22 What surprised Adam about observations made at the time?
A the number of places producing them
B the contradictions in them
C the lack of scientific data to support them
23 According to Michelle, what did the contemporary sources say about the Laki haze?
A People thought it was similar to ordinary fog.
B It was associated with health issues.
C It completely blocked out the sun for weeks.
24 Adam corrects Michelle when she claims that Benjamin Franklin
A came to the wrong conclusion about the cause of the haze.
B was the first to identify the reason for the haze.
C supported the opinions of other observers about the haze.
Questions 25 and 26
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO issues following the Laki eruption surprised the students?
A how widespread the effects were
B how long-lasting the effects were
C the number of deaths it caused
D the speed at which the volcanic ash cloud spread
E how people ignored the warning signs
Questions 27-30
What comment do the students make about the impact of the Laki eruption on the
following countries?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to Questions
27-30.
Comments
A This country suffered the most severe loss of life.
B The impact on agriculture was predictable.
C There was a significant increase in deaths of young people.
D Animals suffered from a sickness.
E This country saw the highest rise in food prices in the world.
F It caused a particularly harsh winter.
Countries
27 Iceland …………
28 Egypt …………
29 UK …………
30 USA …………
Pockets
Reason for choice of subject
● They are 31………………… but can be overlooked by consumers and designers.
Pockets in men’s clothes
● Men started to wear 32………………… in the 18th century.
● A 33………………… sewed pockets into the lining of the garments.
● The wearer could use the pockets for small items.
● Bigger pockets might be made for men who belonged to a certain type
of 34…………………
Pockets in women’s clothes
● Women’s pockets were less 35………………… than men’s.
● Women were very concerned about pickpockets.
● Pockets were produced in pairs using 36………………… to link them together.
● Pockets hung from the women’s 37………………… under skirts and petticoats.
● Items such as 38………………… could be reached through a gap in the material.
● Pockets, of various sizes, stayed inside clothing for many decades.
● When dresses changed shape, hidden pockets had a negative effect on
the 39………………… of women.
● Bags called ‘pouches’ became popular, before women carried a 40…………………
Test 3
Wayside Camera Club
membership form
Name: Dan Green
Email address: dan1068@market.com
Home address: 52 1………………. Street, Peacetown
Heard about us: from a 2……………….
Reasons for joining: to enter competitions to 3……………….
Type of membership: 4………………. membership (£30)

Which TWO warnings does Dan give about picking mushrooms?

A Don’t pick more than one variety of mushroom at a time.
B Don’t pick mushrooms near busy roads.
C Don’t eat mushrooms given to you.
D Don’t eat mushrooms while picking them.
E Don’t pick old mushrooms.
Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO ideas about wild mushrooms does Dan say are correct?
A Mushrooms should always be peeled before eating.
B Mushrooms eaten by animals may be unsafe.
C Cooking destroys toxins in mushrooms.
D Brightly coloured mushrooms can be edible.
E All poisonous mushrooms have a bad smell.
Questions 15-20
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
15 What advice does Dan give about picking mushrooms in parks?
A Choose wooded areas.
B Don’t disturb wildlife.
C Get there early.
16 Dan says it is a good idea for beginners to
A use a mushroom app.
B join a group.
C take a reference book.
17 What does Dan say is important for conservation?
A selecting only fully grown mushrooms
B picking a limited amount of mushrooms
C avoiding areas where rare mushroom species grow
18 According to Dan, some varieties of wild mushrooms are in decline because there is
A a huge demand for them from restaurants.
B a lack of rain in this part of the country.
C a rise in building developments locally.
19 Dan says that when storing mushrooms, people should
A keep them in the fridge for no more than two days.
B keep them in a brown bag in a dark room.
C leave them for a period after washing them.
20 What does Dan say about trying new varieties of mushrooms?
A Experiment with different recipes.
B Expect some to have a strong taste.
C Cook them for a long time.
PART 3
Which TWO opinions about the Luddites do the students express?
A Their actions were ineffective.
B They are still influential today.
C They have received unfair criticism.
D They were proved right.
E Their attitude is understandable.
Questions 21 and 22

Which TWO predictions about the future of work are the students doubtful about?
A Work will be more rewarding.
B Unemployment will fall.
C People will want to delay retiring.
D Working hours will be shorter.
E People will change jobs more frequently.
Questions 25-30
What comment do the students make about each of the following jobs?
Comments
A These jobs are likely to be at risk.
B Their role has become more interesting in recent years.
C The number of people working in this sector has fallen dramatically.
D This job will require more qualifications.
E Higher disposable income has led to a huge increase in jobs.
F There is likely to be a significant rise in demand for this service.
G Both employment and productivity have risen.
Jobs
25 Accountants ……………
26 Hairdressers ……………
27 Administrative staff ……………
28 Agricultural workers ……………
29 Care workers ……………
30 Bank clerks ……………
4. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Space Traffic Management
A Space Traffic Management system
● is a concept similar to Air Traffic Control, but for satellites rather than planes.
● would aim to set up legal and 31…………………. ways of improving safety.
● does not actually exist at present.
Problems in developing effective Space Traffic Management
● Satellites are now quite 32…………………. and therefore more widespread (e.g.
there are constellations made up of 33…………………. of satellites).
● At present, satellites are not required to transmit information to help with
their 34…………………. .
● There are few systems for 35…………………. satellites.
● Small pieces of debris may be difficult to identify.
● Operators may be unwilling to share details of satellites used for 36………………….
or commercial reasons.
● It may be hard to collect details of the object’s 37…………………. at a given time.
● Scientists can only make a 38…………………. about where the satellite will go.
Solutions
● Common standards should be agreed on for the presentation of information.
● The information should be combined in one 39…………………. .
● A coordinated system must be designed to create 40…………………. in its users.