Cambridge IELTS Book 14 Listening Test 3 Answers with Explanation /

Cambridge IELTS Book 14 Listening Test 3

Part - 1

SECTION 1: Flanders Conference Hotel — Questions 1–10

Question No.	Answer	Keywords in the Question	Quotation from Audio	Synonyms / Equivalent Expressions	Explanation
1	Tesla	Room for talks	“we have the Tesla room... that’s spelled T-E-S-L-A”	room = space/hall for talks or presentations	"Tesla" is the name of the room used for presentations. It's clearly spelled out to the listener.
2	microphone	Projector and ___ available	“Yes, that’ll be all set up ready for you, and there’ll be one that members of the audience can use”	available = set up, provided	Microphones are confirmed to be provided with the projector setup.
3	exhibition	Area for coffee and an ___	“we’d like to have an exhibition of our products and services”	exhibition = display, showcase	The client requests an exhibition area, and it’s confirmed suitable.
4	wifi	Free ___ throughout	“Oh yes, that’s free and available throughout the hotel”	wifi = wireless internet	Clearly stated that Wi-Fi is free and accessible everywhere in the hotel.
5	45	Standard buffet lunch costs $ ___ per head	“That’s $45 per person”	per head = per person	Price is directly stated for the standard lunch option.
6	135	Rooms cost $ ___ including breakfast	“we can offer you rooms at $135… includes breakfast”	cost = price, including breakfast = breakfast is part of the offer	Discounted room rate is clearly stated for conference attendees.
7	pool	Rooftop ___	“there’s a pool up on the roof for the use of guests”	pool = swimming area	Guests have access to a rooftop pool, directly stated.
8	airport	Shuttle service to the ___	“there’s a complimentary shuttle bus for guests… 12 kilometres from the airport”	shuttle = bus, airport = transportation hub	Shuttle connects hotel to the airport, mentioned clearly.
9	sea	Quite near the ___	“it’s not very far from the sea”	near = close to, sea = ocean	The location is close to the sea, stated in context.
10	clubs	Near to restaurants and many ___	“they can go on to one of the clubs in the area”	clubs = nightlife venues	The hotel is near many clubs, confirming the nightlife options.

Part-2

Questions 11–12: Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO activities that volunteers do are mentioned?

Question No.	Answer	Keywords of the Question	What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence)	Synonyms / Equivalent Words/Expression	Explanation
11	A, E	activities, volunteers, mentioned	“They might even do some painting or wallpapering... Or even do some babysitting so that parents can go out for a while.”	painting = decorating, babysitting = childcare	A is correct because painting or wallpapering is mentioned. E is correct because babysitting (childcare) is also mentioned. B, C, and D are not mentioned in the audio.

Questions 13–14: Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO ways that volunteers can benefit from volunteering are mentioned?

Question No.	Answer	Keywords of the Question	What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence)	Synonyms / Equivalent Words/Expression	Explanation
13	B, E	volunteers, benefits, mentioned	“Volunteering may be a valuable element of their CV when they’re applying for jobs... Employers usually look favourably on someone who’s given up time to help others.”	valuable element = boosting employment prospects	B is correct because volunteering is valuable for CVs and job applications. E is correct because it boosts employment prospects. A, C, and D are not mentioned.

Questions 15-20: What has each of the following volunteers helped someone to do?

Question No.	Answer	Keywords of the Question	What We Hear in the Audio (Answer Containing Sentence)	Synonyms / Equivalent Words/Expression	Explanation
15	F	Habib, helped, do	“The songs take the listeners back to their youth, and for a little while they can forget the difficulties that they face now.”	remember past times = take the listeners back to their youth	F is correct because Habib helps the elderly woman remember past times. A, B, C, D, and E are incorrect based on the description of the task.
16	A	Consuela, helped, do	“She helps a couple of people with similar difficulties, who had almost stopped walking altogether. By using herself as an example, Consuela encourages them to walk more and more.”	overcome physical difficulties = encourage them to walk	A is correct because Consuela helps people overcome physical difficulties. B, C, D, E, and F are incorrect because they do not match the description of her actions.
17	E	Minh, helped, do	“Together they go out to the cinema, or to see friends the young man hadn’t been able to visit for a long time.”	escape isolation = go out to the cinema or visit friends	E is correct because Minh helps the young man escape isolation. A, B, C, D, and F are not applicable.
18	G	Tanya, helped, do	“The woman decided to try it herself. And now she really enjoys it, and spends hours making toys.”	start a new hobby = tries making toys	G is correct because Tanya helps the woman start a new hobby (making toys). A, B, C, D, and E do not apply.
19	D	Alexei, helped, do	“He’s helping them realise that they can do something themselves to improve their situation. This has been great for their self-esteem.”	solve problems independently = realise they can do something themselves	D is correct because Alexei helps the family solve problems independently. A, B, C, E, and F are not accurate.
20	C	Juba, helped, do	“Juba’s worked very patiently with her, and now the girl is far better at expressing herself, and at understanding other people.”	improve communication skills = far better at expressing herself	C is correct because Juba helps the girl improve her communication skills. A, B, D, E, and F are incorrect.

Part - 3

Questions 21-26: Complete the notes below.

Question No.	Answer	Keywords in the Question	What We Hear in the Audio	Synonyms/Equivalent Words/Expressions	Explanation
21	50	students	“there are about 50 of them altogether”	number of students = 50	The number of students in the marching band is explicitly stated as 50.
22	regional	band competition	“they’re in a regional one later in the term”	type of competition = regional	The competition mentioned is regional, not national or local.
23	carnival	town's event	“the town council’s organising a carnival in the summer”	event = carnival	The band is invited to perform at the town’s carnival in summer.
24	drummer	talk by	“I played a recording of a drummer talking about how playing in a band had changed his life”	speaker = drummer	The talk was by a drummer, explaining how playing in the band changed his life.
25	film	discuss	“I’m planning to show them that old film from the 1940s ‘Strike Up the Band’”	type of media = film	Joe intends to discuss the 1940s film “Strike Up the Band” with the band.
26	parade	next event	“I’m hoping I can take some of the band to a parade that’s going to take place next month”	future event = parade	Joe hopes the band will attend a parade next month, which includes marching bands.

Questions 27-30: Problems with Band Members

Question No.	Answer	Keywords in the Question	What We Hear in the Audio	Synonyms/Equivalent Words/Expressions	Explanation
27	D	flautist	“she’s hardly ever there... she says she had to help her mother, or she’s been ill, but to be honest, I don’t believe her”	problem = misses rehearsals	The flautist misses many rehearsals, which is why D is the correct answer.
28	B	trumpeter	“She’s always saying what she thinks other people should do, which makes my job pretty difficult”	problem = making unhelpful suggestions	The trumpeter keeps making suggestions about what others should do, making it hard for Joe.
29	E	trombonist	“he has breathing difficulties, and he doesn’t really have enough breath for the trombone”	problem = health issue	The trombonist struggles with breathing, making it difficult to play the trombone, hence E is correct.
30	F	percussionist	“he never seems to interact with other people, and he always rushes off as soon as the rehearsal ends”	problem = doesn’t mix with others	The percussionist avoids interacting with the others, which is essential for a band.

Part - 4

Questions 31–40: Complete the notes below.

Question No.	Answer	Keywords in the Question	What We Hear in the Audio	Synonyms/Equivalent Expressions in the Audio Script	Explanation
31	violin	studied piano and	“Lim originally learned to play the piano… and also the violin.”	piano = learned to play, violin = the second instrument	The answer is violin because it was mentioned that Lim studied both piano and violin before turning to composition.
32	energy	compositions show a great deal of	“Liza Lim’s compositions are vibrant and full of energy.”	vibrant = full of energy	The answer is energy because the audio directly describes her music as full of energy.
33	complex	her music is very expressive and also	“although it is complex, it has the power of connecting with audiences”	complex = complicated or intricate	The answer is complex because the music is described as both expressive and complex in nature.
34	opera	festival will include her	“In the festival we’re going to give a semi-staged performance of The Oresteia. This is an opera.”	opera = a type of staged performance	The answer is opera because Lim’s work "The Oresteia" is described as an opera.
35	disturbing	Lim described the sounds in The Oresteia as	“Lim wrote that because the stories in the tragedies are not easy to tell, the sounds she creates are also disturbing.”	disturbing = unsettling, unsettling sounds	The answer is disturbing because Lim described the sounds in her opera as disturbing.
36	clarinet	The Tower of Remoteness is performed by piano and	“The Tower of Remoteness is scored for piano and clarinet.”	piano = piano, clarinet = the second instrument	The answer is clarinet because the piece is specifically written for both piano and clarinet.
37	diversity	celebrates Australia’s cultural	“Edward’s music has been described as being ‘deeply connected to Australia’, and it can be regarded as a celebration of the diversity of cultures that Australia can be proud of.”	diversity = variety of cultures	The answer is diversity because the music is a celebration of Australia's cultural diversity.
38	physics	studied	“Vine went to university to study physics before changing to composition.”	physics = scientific study of matter and energy	The answer is physics because Vine initially studied physics before pursuing music composition.
39	dance	well known as composer of music for	“Before long he had become prominent in Australia as a composer for dance.”	dance = choreography-based music	The answer is dance because Vine is described as a well-known composer of music for dance performances.
40	Olympics	festival will include his music for the 1996	“In our third concert, Vine will be represented by his music for the flag hand-over ceremony of the Olympics held in 1996.”	Olympics = international multi-sport event	The answer is Olympics because Vine composed music for the 1996 Olympic Games ceremony.