IELTSListeningÖva23

(A) is incorrect. Forestry information was background only, and B is wrong because she had read the book before the project idea.

(B) is incorrect. She had read the book before the project idea.

(C) is correct. The recording supports this option: seeing how cabinet timbers changed a design.

Associated Text:
the real spark was an exhibition in Copenhagen. The cabinets on display there gave me the idea,

(A) is incorrect. She rejected testing several timbers with one finish, and B is wrong because bamboo was discussed separately.

(B) is incorrect. Bamboo was discussed separately.

(C) is correct. The recording supports this option: by using oak for all the surface treatments.

Associated Text:
In the end I chose one material, English oak, and tested different finishes on it, so the comparison would be fair.

(A) is incorrect. The recording does not support this option: hard-wax oil.

(B) is correct. The recording supports this option: polyurethane lacquer.

(C) is incorrect. The recording does not support this option: traditional shellac.

Associated Text:
The polyurethane lacquer caused the longest unexpected delay. I had to leave it for much longer between coats,

(A) is correct. The recording supports this option: its appearance, scent and safety for her.

(B) is incorrect. Cost is not mentioned, and C is wrong because she says bamboo was unsuitable for fine joinery.

(C) is incorrect. She says bamboo was unsuitable for fine joinery.

Associated Text:
it had a lovely colour and smell, and I had no allergic reaction to it.