Cambridge IELTS Book 13 Listening Test 2 Answers with Explanation / Cambridge 13 Listening Test 2 Answers with Explanation

Cambridge IELTS Book 13 Listening Test 2

Part - 1

 table format:

Question No.	Answer (bold)	Keywords in the Question	Answer Quotation from Audio	Synonyms / Equivalent Expressions	Explanation of Answer
1	races	cycling and ___ all over Australia	"not just for ordinary cycling but also for races both here in the city and also in other parts of Australia"	races = competitions, events	The full membership includes both regular cycling and participation in races, clearly stated as part of what the fee covers.
2	insurance	Cost of membership includes the club fee and ___	"They also provide insurance in case you have an accident"	insurance = protection, coverage	Insurance is part of the membership benefits alongside the club fee, as directly stated in the script.
3	Jerriz	club kit is made by a company called ___	"they’re called Jerriz … that’s J-E-R-R-I-Z"	Jerriz = company name (no synonym)	The club kit is made by an external company named Jerriz, spelled out in the audio for clarity.
4	25 / twenty-five	Level B: speed about ___ kph	"If you can do about 25 kilometres an hour, you’d probably be level B"	25 kph = speed level	Level B riders cycle at approximately 25 kph, a speed specifically tied to this category of training rides.
5	stadium	Tuesdays at 5.30 am, meet at the ___	"you meet at 5.30 am, and the meeting point’s the stadium"	stadium = sports venue, arena	The meeting location for the Tuesday ride is clearly given as the stadium.
6	park	Thursdays at 5.30 am, meet at the entrance to the ___	"they meet at the main gate to the park"	park = public green area	The main gate to the park is stated as the Thursday ride’s meeting point.
7	coffee	Members often have ___ together afterwards	"the members often go somewhere for coffee afterwards"	coffee = café visit, refreshments	Coffee outings are a common social activity after rides, making this the correct answer.
8	leader	There is not always a ___ with the group	"Sometimes, but not always"	leader = guide, supervisor	Leaders are occasionally present, but the phrase confirms that this is not always the case.
9	route	Check and print the ___ on the website	"the route for each ride is clearly marked … just print that out"	route = path, course	Riders are expected to check and print the route ahead of time from the website.
10	lights	Bikes must have ___	"you need to make sure your bike’s got lights"	lights = illumination	Since the rides start before sunrise, lights are necessary for safety, making this the required equipment.

Part-2

 

Cambridge 13 Listening Test 2, Section 2:

Question No.	Answer (in bold)	Keywords in the Question	Answer Quotation from Audio Script	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions	Explanation of Answer Choice
11	C	time for volunteering	"The company will pay for eight hours of your time."	time, volunteering hours	C is correct because the speaker clearly says “eight hours.” A (two hours per week) and B (one day per month) are not mentioned as official allowances.
12	B	volunteering improved	"Nearly everyone agreed that volunteering made them feel more motivated at work."	job satisfaction, motivated at work	B is correct because feeling motivated links directly to job satisfaction. A (promotion) and C (relationships) were mentioned by few or less prominently.
13	C	helped unemployed people with	"Help them improve their telephone skills... speaking with confidence..."	communication skills	C is correct as telephone skills involve communication. A (literacy) and B (job applications) were not discussed.
14	B	new volunteering project with a	"We’re also agreed to help out on a conservation project in Redfern Park."	conservation project, park	B is correct because Redfern Park is a park. A (school) and C (charity) are mentioned but not as the new project.
15	B	Digital Inclusion Day be held	"We’re using the ICT suite at Hill College."	held, location, Hill College	B is correct as Hill College is named. A (training facility) is ruled out since it's not used this year. C (community centre) is not mentioned.
16	A	staff do if they want to take part	"Please go to the volunteering section of our website and complete the relevant form."	fill in a form	A is correct because completing a form is required. B is wrong—they say there’s no training. C (manager’s permission) is optional, not a requirement.
17	C	participants on last Digital Day	"These tended to be outdated models."	old-fashioned phones	C is correct: Outdated models = old-fashioned phones. A is wrong—not all were over 70. B is incorrect—they had used phones/computers.
18	E	participants initially	"Most were quite dismissive at first – they couldn’t see the point..."	little interest, dismissive	E is correct: Dismissive = showing little interest. Others don't match the sentiment described.
19	B	activities described as useful	"Participants... felt much more confident about using social media to keep in touch..."	communicating with family	B is correct: Social media use to contact grandchildren clearly supports this.
20	D	activities described as useful	"Playing online games would help them make new friends and keep their brains active."	playing games, socialising, mental stimulation	D is correct: Games helped with making friends and mental agility. A, C, and E were less appreciated or not highlighted.

Part - 3

Section 3: Planning a Presentation on Nanotechnology

Questions 21–25: Multiple Choice

Question No.	Answer	Keywords from Question	Audio Quote	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions	Explanation
21	B	Difficulty, planning, presentation, due to	"Should I assume the other students don’t know much, and give them a kind of general introduction, or should I try and make them share my fascination with a particular aspect?"	Uncertainty about what to achieve	Russ is uncertain about the focus of his presentation, indicating his difficulty stems from not knowing what he should aim to achieve.
22	A	Approach, presentation, concentrate, one field	"Or another way would be to focus on its impact in one particular area, say medicine, or space exploration."	Focus on one particular area	Russ and his tutor agree that concentrating on how nanotechnology is used in one field will make it easier to focus the presentation.
23	C	Slides, advises	"They aren’t essential, by any means... You might find it better to leave them out."	Consider omitting slides	The tutor suggests that slides are not essential and might be better left out to avoid unnecessary effort in finding suitable ones.
24	C	Best way, start, presentation	"So, maybe I should mention a particular way that nanotechnology is used, to focus people’s attention."	Provide an example	They agree that starting with a specific example will effectively capture the audience's attention.
25	A	Advise, next step, preparing	"Take a small piece of paper, and write a single short sentence that ties together the whole presentation."	Summarize the main point	The tutor advises Russ to begin by summarizing the main point he wants to make, which will help in structuring the presentation.

Questions 26–30: Comments on Aspects of Russ’s Previous Presentation

Question No.	Answer	Keywords from Question	Audio Quote	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions	Explanation
26	A	Structure	"I felt that you ended rather abruptly, without rounding it off."	Lacked a conclusion	The presentation ended suddenly without a proper conclusion, indicating a lack of structure.
27	C	Eye contact	"You made very little eye contact with the audience, because you were looking down at your notes most of the time."	Not enough	Russ's minimal eye contact due to reliance on notes was insufficient for engaging the audience.
28	D	Body language	"Every time you showed a slide, you turned your back on the audience... And you kept scratching your head."	Sometimes distracting	His body language, including turning away from the audience and repetitive gestures, was distracting.
29	G	Choice of words	"You used a few words that are specific to the field, but you always explained what they meant."	Not too technical	The language used was accessible, ensuring the audience could understand the presentation.
30	B	Handouts	"They were a good summary of your presentation, which people would be able to refer to later on."	Useful in the future	The handouts provided were well-prepared and served as a useful reference for the audience.

Part - 4

Section 4: Episodic Memory

Question No.	Answer	Keywords from the Question	Audio Quote	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions	Explanation
31	location	time and ______ of past events	"…for example, when an event happened and other information such as the location."	"where" = location	The answer is “location” because it completes the phrase “time and location” as examples of episodic memory details.
32	world	general information about the ______	"…your general knowledge of the world."	"general knowledge" = information about the world	The answer is “world” because semantic memory is defined as general knowledge of the world.
33	personal	does not involve recalling ______ information	"Unlike episodic memory, semantic memory isn’t dependent on recalling personal experiences."	"experiences" = personal information	“Personal” fits because semantic memory is not based on personal recollection, unlike episodic memory.
34	attention	the more ______ given to an event	"…depends on the level of attention you give to an event…"	"level of focus" = attention	Attention is essential for strong encoding; the more you focus, the better you remember.
35	name	to remember a ______, strategy is useful	"…introduced to someone called Charlie… Future recollection of Charlie’s name is much easier…"	"information" = name (in this example)	The answer is “name” because the example explains how a strategy helps remember someone’s name.
36	network	added to a ______ of related information	"…linked to an existing network of information."	"collection" or "system" = network	The word “network” fits as memories are better stored when they connect to existing information.
37	frequency	the ______ of retrieval affects memory strength	"…depends on the frequency with which you try to retrieve them."	"how often" = frequency	Memories stay stronger when retrieved often; hence, “frequency” is the correct word.
38	colour/color	prompt, e.g. the ______ of an object	"…the colour of a sign close to where you parked."	"visual clue" = colour	Colour is a cue that helps trigger memory; either UK or US spelling is accepted.
39	brain	games which stimulate the ______	"…computer-assisted games… can help improve their episodic memory."	"keep the brain active" = stimulate the brain	Games that activate the brain help episodic memory in schizophrenia patients.
40	self	concept of the ______ may be absent	"…possibly because their concept of the self may be absent."	"identity" or "sense of self" = self	Episodic memory is tied to the concept of self, which may be lacking in autistic children.