Recent Listening Set 14 – 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 the human microbiome.

Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The microbiome
gut microbes may weigh up to two
Functions
digest
produce vitamins, e.g. vitamin
train the system
Early life
babies born by have a different microbiome
also shapes it
Influences
a variety of plant foods gives a more microbiome
can kill useful bacteria
Research
the gut-brain axis links bacteria to
faecal transplants treat serious