Recent Listening Set 20 – 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 noise pollution.

Questions 31–40

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

Noise pollution
second biggest environmental health problem in Europe after pollution
Measurement
conversation: about decibels
+10 decibels sounds about as loud
Sources
main source: road
Effects
disturbs and raises stress hormones
children near airports have lower scores
city birds sing at a higher
are disturbed by ships
Solutions
quieter road surfaces and noise
at high speed, most noise comes from