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Cambridge 19 · Academic Listening Test 3

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Section 1

Section 1

Local Food Shops

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Questions 1–6

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

1.– Kite Place – near the

Section 2

Section 2

Children’s Book Festival

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Questions 11–16

What is the main topic of each workshop? Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 11-16.

11.Superheroes

Section 3

Section 3

Science Experiment For Year 12 Students

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Questions 21–25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21.How does Clare feel about the students in her Year 12 science class?

Section 4

Section 4

Microplastics

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Questions 31–40

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

31.fibres from some during washing

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  1. 1

    harbour / harbor

    The speaker explicitly identifies the area as being by the harbor.

  2. 2

    bridge

    The speaker provides clear directions to cross the bridge to reach the destination.

  3. 3

    3.30 / 3:30 / three thirty / half 3 / three

    The speaker advises arriving by 3:30 to ensure items are still available.

  4. 4

    Rose / rose

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    sign

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    purple

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  7. 7

    samphire

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    melon

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  9. 9

    coconut

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    strawberry

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    C

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    D

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    F

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    G

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    B

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    H

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    D

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    E

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    B

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    C

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    C

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  22. 22

    B

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    A

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  24. 24

    A

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    C

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  26. 26

    C

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    H

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    E

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  29. 29

    B

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    F

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  31. 31

    clothing

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  32. 32

    mouths

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  33. 33

    salt

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  34. 34

    toothpaste

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  35. 35

    fertilizers / fertilisers

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    nutrients

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    growth

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    weight

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    acid

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  40. 40

    society

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