Recent Listening Set 8 – Part 4

Computer-based IELTS practice · free

  • •Part 4: questions 31–40. Time allowed: 10 minutes.
  • •Each recording is played ONCE only. Read the questions before you press play.
  • •Write your answers while you listen. Spelling counts.
  • •Use the question numbers at the bottom to move between questions. Flag questions to review later.
  • •Put on your headphones and turn up the volume.
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Part 4

Listen and answer questions 31–40.

Situation: You will hear a lecture about ocean tides.

Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Tides
mainly caused by the gravity of the
two bulges of water: one facing the moon, one on the side
two high and two low tides about every 24 hours and minutes
Types
spring tides: at new and moon; greatest range
neap tides: sun and moon at right
spring tides are not related to the
Coastline
Bay of Fundy: range up to metres due to its shape
the Mediterranean has very small tides
Uses
intertidal zone: home to crabs and
La Rance (France): electricity since