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This listening practice simulates the third section of the IELTS Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer questions 24-32.
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Questions 24-27
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

Write your answers in boxes 24-27 on your answer sheet.

24. According to Mickey, a cashless economy is now closer than ever because

25. According to Mickey, this move towards cashless payments is

26. For consumers, the main advantage of cashless payments is that

27. Mickey says that if you use a credit or debit card, there is a risk that

The answer is B. The question asks why a cashless economy is now closer than ever. Option (B) is correct because Mickey says, "But recently mobile payment systems have become available to anyone who uses a smartphone, so we're a lot closer to not needing notes or coins to pay than we used to be." This makes it clear that the increased accessibility of mobile payment systems is the significant factor.

Associated Text:
But recently mobile payment systems have become available to anyone who uses a smartphone, so we're a lot closer to not needing notes or coins to pay than we used to be.

The answer is C. The speaker, Mickey, says directly, "Well, like everything, there are advantages and disadvantages for both customers and for society as a whole." This shows that the trend has both positive and negative aspects, so option (C) is best.

Associated Text:
Well, like everything, there are advantages and disadvantages for both customers and for society as a whole.

The answer is A. Mickey says, "the most obvious benefit is ease. Most of us already walk around with smartphones in our hands for most of the day. They're more accessible than our wallets and, unlike credit and debit cards, they are quick to use at the checkout line." This shows that convenience is the main advantage for consumers.

Associated Text:
the most obvious benefit is ease. Most of us already walk around with smartphones in our hands for most of the day. They're more accessible than our wallets and, unlike credit and debit cards, they are quick to use at the checkout line.

The answer is C. Mickey highlights as an advantage of mobile over cards that "There's no need to enter a code, and of course, no danger that you will forget your code either." So, the risk with cards is forgetting your PIN or code, matching option (C).

Associated Text:
There's no need to enter a code, and of course, no danger that you will forget your code either.

Questions 28-32
Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD  for each answer.

(28) who use cashless systems have less to lose if there is a robbery.

The main drawback of cashless payments is the issue of (29).

The risk of having your (30) stolen is higher with cashless transactions.

The tutor thinks that (31) people will be disadvantaged if society becomes cashless.

Many (32) already refuse to accept cash.

The answer is Retailers. According to the script, "retailers can also benefit from cashless systems because having less physical cash - notes and coins - on the premises means having less to lose if there is a robbery." This shows that retailers have less to lose if there is a robbery.

Associated Text:
retailers can also benefit from cashless systems because having less physical cash - notes and coins - on the premises means having less to lose if there is a robbery.

The answer is privacy. The script says, "The main disadvantage is privacy – or lack of it. Cashless payments are easier to track, which raises privacy issues for consumers and security issues for companies that collect payment data." This identifies privacy as the main drawback.

Associated Text:
The main disadvantage is privacy – or lack of it. Cashless payments are easier to track, which raises privacy issues for consumers and security issues for companies that collect payment data.

The answer is identity. Mickey points out, "Cyber security threats like identity theft and fraud are also a greater concern with cashless transactions." This confirms that identity can be stolen more easily with cashless methods.

Associated Text:
Cyber security threats like identity theft and fraud are also a greater concern with cashless transactions.

The answer is older. The tutor says, "Older people, for example, or people who don't have bank accounts. I think they will be disadvantaged if there isn't the option to use cash." This makes clear that older people could be disadvantaged.

Associated Text:
Older people, for example, or people who don't have bank accounts. I think they will be disadvantaged if there isn't the option to use cash.

The answer is shops. The script states, "There are already many shops that don't take cash at all and, of course, people who don't have a cash card or a smartphone can't use those shops." This shows that many shops refuse to accept cash.

Associated Text:
There are already many shops that don't take cash at all and, of course, people who don't have a cash card or a smartphone can't use those shops.

Note: After the instruction audio, you will have 20 seconds to look at questions before listening to the conversation.
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