Cambridge 20 Academic IELTS Listening Test 1 | IELTS Listening Practice Test

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Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

11 Heather says pottery differs from other art forms because

A. It lasts longer in the ground.

B. It is practised by more people.

C. It can be repaired more easily.

12 Archaeologists sometimes identify the use of ancient pottery from

A. The clay it was made with.

B. The marks that are on it.

C. The basic shape of it.

13 Some people join Heather’s pottery class because they want to

A. Create an item that looks very old.

B. Find something that they are good at.

C. Make something that will outlive them.

14 What does Heather value most about being a potter?

A. Its calming effect

B. Its messy nature

C. Its physical benefits

15 Most of the visitors to Edelman Pottery

A. Bring friends to join courses.

B. Have never made a pot before.

C. Try to learn techniques too quickly.

16 Heather reminds her visitors that they should

A. Put on their aprons.

B. Change their clothes.

C. Take off their jewellery.

17–18 Which TWO things does Heather explain about kilns?

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

A. What their function is

B. When they were invented

C. Ways of keeping them safe

D. Where to put one in your home

E. What some people use instead of one

19–20 Which points does Heather make about a potter’s tools?

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

A. What their function is

B. When they were invented

C. Ways of keeping them safe

D. Where to put one in your home

E. What some people use instead of one

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