Recent Listening Set 18 – 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 biomimicry.

Questions 31–38

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

NatureInspired productBenefit
burrs with tiny hooksa fastener
kingfisher’s bullet train frontquieter; % less electricity
termite Eastgate Centre, about 90% less energy for
shark hospital surfacesprevents attaching

Questions 39–40

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

The Velcro inventor noticed burrs on his dog’s .
Critics say biomimicry is sometimes just .