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This listening practice simulates the second section of the IELTS Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer questions 11-20.
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Questions 11-15
Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

These days, caravans are mainly used in North America, Europe and (11).

Originally, they were pulled by (12).

Caravans vary from basic models to high-end models, which contain rooms with (13) and kitchens with (14).

There are two main types of caravan: recreational vehicles and (15) homes.

The answer is Australia. The script explicitly states, 'Nowadays, caravans are mainly used in North America, Europe and Australia,' which directly matches the requirement in the sentence completion question.

Associated Text:
Nowadays, caravans are mainly used in North America, Europe and Australia but they originated in travelling Gypsy communities that used horses to pull the caravans.

The answer is horses. The script states, 'they originated in travelling Gypsy communities that used horses to pull the caravans,' which clearly indicates that originally, caravans were pulled by horses.

Associated Text:
they originated in travelling Gypsy communities that used horses to pull the caravans.

The answer is furniture. The passage details, 'to high-end models, which contain several rooms with furniture, kitchens with ovens, and bathrooms and showers.' This indicates that high-end models contain rooms with furniture.

Associated Text:
to high-end models, which contain several rooms with furniture, kitchens with ovens, and bathrooms and showers.

The answer is ovens. The script says, 'high-end models, which contain several rooms with furniture, kitchens with ovens, and bathrooms and showers.' This confirms that high-end caravan kitchens include ovens.

Associated Text:
to high-end models, which contain several rooms with furniture, kitchens with ovens, and bathrooms and showers.

The answer is mobile. The script explains, 'We can divide modern caravans into two main types: recreational vehicles and mobile homes,' directly supporting the answer.

Associated Text:
We can divide modern caravans into two main types: recreational vehicles and mobile homes.

Questions 16-20
Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Type of caravan Main Features
Travel Trailers

Usual weight: (16)

Connect to: (17) supplies
Fifth Wheel Trailers Popular in North America because the (18)
Off-road Trailers Designed to explore (19) locations
Double-decker Trailers Used on film sets as (20)

The answer is less than 1400kg. The script states, 'Most weigh less than 1400kg and are made of fibreglass,' which provides the precise usual weight for travel trailers.

Associated Text:
Most weigh less than 1400kg and are made of fibreglass.

The answer is electricity and water. The script clarifies, 'can be parked on caravan sites and connected to electricity and water supplies,' indicating what travel trailers connect to at caravan sites.

Associated Text:
can be parked on caravan sites and connected to electricity and water supplies.

The answer is roads are wider. The script notes, 'These are much larger vehicles than the ‘travel trailers’ and are more popular in the United States and Canada than in Europe or other parts of the world, simply because the roads are wider there.' This shows the popularity of fifth wheel trailers in North America is due to wider roads.

Associated Text:
These are much larger vehicles than the ‘travel trailers’ and are more popular in the United States and Canada than in Europe or other parts of the world, simply because the roads are wider there.

The answer is remote. According to the script, 'These are designed to handle rough terrain and are popular with travellers who want to explore remote locations off of main roads.' Thus, off-road trailers are designed for exploring remote places.

Associated Text:
These are designed to handle rough terrain and are popular with travellers who want to explore remote locations off of main roads.

The answer is dressing rooms. The script mentions, 'These vehicles are often used on film sets as dressing rooms for actors,' specifying the use of double-decker trailers on film sets.

Associated Text:
These vehicles are often used on film sets as dressing rooms for actors.

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Score Summary
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Multiple Choice
Summary Completion
Multiple Selection
Short Answer
Matching
Sentence Completion
Diagram Labelling
Note Completion
Form Completion
Table Completion
Flow Chart Completion
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