Cambridge 18 IELTS Academic Listening Test 3 | Free Online CD Mock Test

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11–12 Which TWO warnings does Dan give about picking mushrooms?

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

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.

13–14 Which TWO ideas about wild mushrooms does Dan say are correct?

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

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

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.

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