Cambridge 19 Listening Test 4 - Answers With Explanation

1. 'Name of supervisor: ___.' The answer 'Kaeden' is a proper noun (first name) that is likely spelled out during the induction since it's an unusual name.

2. 'Where to leave coat and bag: use ___ in staffroom.' The answer 'locker(s)' is a plural noun naming the storage furniture.

3. 'See Tiffany in HR — to give ___ number.' The answer 'passport' is the document whose number is required, forming a compound noun before 'number'.

4. 'to collect ___.' The answer 'uniform' is the item to be collected from HR.

5. 'Location of HR office: on ___ floor.' The answer 'third' (or '3rd') is the ordinal number naming the floor.

6. 'Supervisor's mobile number: ___.' The answer '0412 665 903' is a phone number given digit by digit, requiring careful number transcription.

7. 'Bakery section — Task 2: change price labels — Notes: use ___ labels.' The answer 'yellow' is the colour of labels to use.

8. 'Sushi takeaway counter — Task 1: re-stock with ___ boxes if needed.' The answer 'plastic' is the material of the boxes to restock.

9. 'Meat and fish counters — Task 2: collect ___ for the fish from the cold-room.' The answer 'ice' is what's collected to keep the fish fresh.

10. 'Meat and fish counters — Notes: must wear special ___.' The answer 'gloves' is the required protective clothing.

11–12. The question asks which TWO problems with some training programmes for new runners Liz mentions. The correct options are C ('They are unsuitable for people with health issues') and E ('There is a lack of individual support') — distinct from A, B and D, other plausible but unconfirmed problems.

13–14. The question asks which TWO tips Liz recommends for new runners. The correct options are A ('doing two runs a week') and D ('listening to music during runs') — distinct from B, C and E, other plausible tips not the two confirmed.

15. 'Ceri' is matched to A, 'a lack of confidence' — the reason that prevented her from joining until recently.

16. 'James' is matched to B, 'a dislike of running' — his stated reason for not joining sooner.

17. 'Leo' is matched to C, 'a lack of time' — his stated reason, distinct from Ceri's and James's.

18. 'Mark' is also matched to A, 'a lack of confidence' — the same reason as Ceri, since matching-list letters can repeat when more than one person shares a reason.

19. The stem asks what Liz says about running her first marathon. The answer is C, 'She nearly gave up before the end' — distinct from A (lifelong ambition) and B (husband's persuasion), other plausible details not confirmed.

20. The stem asks when Liz says new runners should sign up for a race. The answer is B, 'within a few weeks of taking up running' — distinct from A (every six months) and C (after several practice runs), other plausible timing options not the one she recommends.

21. The stem asks what Kieran thinks of the packing advice from Jane's grandfather. The answer is A, 'common sense' — a straightforward, sensible assessment, distinct from B (hard to follow) and C (over-protective).

22. The stem asks how Jane feels about the books her grandfather gave her. The answer is C, 'They have sentimental value for her' — an emotional connection, distinct from A (not worth keeping) and B (should go to a collector).

23. The stem asks what Jane and Kieran agree hardback books should be. The answer is A, 'put out on display' — distinct from B (gifts to visitors) and C (more attractive design), other plausible suggestions not the one agreed.

24. The stem asks what Jane does while discussing taking a book from a shelf. The answer is B, 'reflects on a significant childhood experience' — a personal memory, distinct from A (describing others' mistakes) and C (explaining removal difficulty).

25. The stem asks what Jane and Kieran suggest about new books. The answer is C, 'Not everyone can afford them' — an affordability point, distinct from A (parents buying as presents) and B (wanting to buy more).

26. 'rare books' are kept at D, 'on a high shelf' — a location suited to protecting valuable items, distinct from the more general or public locations used for other categories.

27. 'children's books' are kept at F, 'in a specially designed space' — a dedicated area suited to a younger audience, distinct from general shelving.

28. 'unwanted books' are kept at A, 'near the entrance' — a location likely tied to giving them away or clearing them out easily.

29. 'requested books' are kept at C, 'at the back of the shop' — set aside separately from general browsing stock, ready for whoever asked for them.

30. 'coursebooks' are kept at G, 'within the café' — an unusual pairing, perhaps because students study there over coffee, distinct from the more typical bookshop placements used for other categories.

31. 'Should not include invasive species because of possible ___ with native species.' The answer 'competition' is the ecological risk invasive species pose to native ones.

32. 'Should provide sustainable sources of ___ for local people.' The answer 'food' is a community benefit reforestation projects should ensure.

33. 'Use tree seeds with a high genetic diversity to increase resistance to ___ and climate change.' The answer 'disease' is paired with climate change as a threat that genetic diversity helps resist.

34. 'Plant on previously forested land in bad condition, not land being used for ___.' The answer 'agriculture' is the competing land use to avoid displacing.

35. 'Large-scale projects — base planning decisions on information from accurate ___.' The answer 'maps' is the planning tool referenced.

36. 'Drones identify areas in Brazil endangered by keeping ___ and illegal logging.' The answer 'cattle' is a second threat alongside illegal logging that drones help detect.

37. 'Lampang, Thailand — native fig trees increase the ___ of recovery by attracting animals and birds.' The answer 'speed' is the aspect of forest recovery that improves.

38. 'e.g. ___ were soon attracted to the area.' The answer 'monkeys' is an example animal drawn to the fig trees.

39. 'Madagascar — destruction of mangroves made it hard for people to make a living from ___.' The answer 'fishing' is the livelihood affected by mangrove loss.

40. 'The mangrove project protects against the higher risk of ___.' The answer 'flooding' is the environmental risk mangroves help mitigate.