IELTS® Listening Practice 13

The correct answer is active because Adam says cycling holidays work well for active families, after mentioning the stereotype of sporty teenagers.

Associated Text:
People often picture sporty teenagers on fast bikes. In practice, the holidays work very well for active families.

The correct answer is healthy because Adam says riders need to be reasonably healthy for comfortable day rides, without needing to be competitive athletes.

Associated Text:
Think comfortable day rides rather than racing: you need to be reasonably healthy. Competitive athletes are in a different category altogether.

The correct answer is hotels because Adam says Bayeux has very nice hotels for people who want comfort, along with good cycle hire shops.

Associated Text:
Are there decent places to stay, or is it mostly hostels?
Adam: You can find hostels and campsites if you want a cheaper trip. For comfort, though, Bayeux has some very nice hotels

The correct answer is Amboise because Adam says they first looked near Tours, then chose the cycle camp at Amboise.

Associated Text:
We first looked at a centre near Tours. The place we chose in the end was the cycle camp at Amboise.
Friend: How do you spell that?
Adam: A M B O I S E.

The correct answer is week because the friend asks whether the camp ran all week or only for a shorter break, and Adam says it ran each day for the week.

Associated Text:
Did the camp run all week, or was it more like a long weekend?
Adam: Yes, three hours each day for the week

The correct answer is vineyard because Adam says the ride they remember best was around the local vineyard.

Associated Text:
I thought we might just ride through the village or maybe visit an orchard. The ride we remember best was around the local vineyard

The correct answer is June because July is described as convenient for families, while June is named as Adam's favourite month.

Associated Text:
July is easier for families because school is out. My favourite month is June: the days are long and the heat is still bearable.

The correct answer is 22 because Adam says he used to think the average was nearer twenty-seven, then gives the figure for northern France as about twenty-two degrees.

Associated Text:
I used to think it was nearer twenty seven. The average summer temperature in northern France is about twenty two degrees

The correct answer is 25 because the daily rate for a standard bike and helmet is about twenty-five euros, with electric bikes and weekly hire mentioned separately.

Associated Text:
Electric bikes can be much more expensive, of course. For a standard bike and helmet, expect a daily rate of about twenty five euros.

The correct answer is bags because Adam says baskets may be offered, then recommends hiring bags for picnics and waterproofs.

Associated Text:
Some shops offer baskets. I'd still hire some bags for picnics and waterproofs