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

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Part 3

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21–22 Which TWO things do the students both believe are responsible for the increase in loneliness?

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

A. Social media

B. Smaller nuclear families

C. Urban design

D. Longer lifespans

E. A mobile workforce

23–24 Which TWO health risks associated with loneliness do the students agree are based on solid evidence?

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

A. A weakened immune system

B. Dementia

C. Cancer

D. Obesity

E. Cardiovascular disease

25–26 Which TWO opinions do both the students express about the evolutionary theory of loneliness?

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

A. It has little practical relevance.

B. It needs further investigation.

C. It is misleading.

D. It should be more widely accepted.

E. It is difficult to understand.

Questions 27-30

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

27 When comparing loneliness to depression, the students

A. Doubt that there will ever be a medical cure for loneliness.

B. Claim that the link between loneliness and mental health is overstated.

C. Express frustration that loneliness is not taken more seriously.

28 Why do the students decide to start their presentation with an example from their own experience?

A. To explain how difficult loneliness can be

B. To highlight a situation that most students will recognise

C. To emphasise that feeling lonely is more common for men than women

29 The students agree that talking to strangers is a good strategy for dealing with loneliness because

A. It creates a sense of belonging.

B. It builds self-confidence.

C. It makes people feel more positive.

30 The students find it difficult to understand why solitude is considered to be

A. Similar to loneliness.

B. Necessary for mental health.

C. An enjoyable experience.

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