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Cambridge 20 · Academic Listening Test 1

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Section 1

Section 1

Restaurant Recommendations

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Questions 1–10

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

1.Good for people who are especially keen on

Section 2

Section 2

Edelman Pottery

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Questions 11–16

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11.Heather says pottery differs from other art forms because

Section 3

Section 3

Research Into Loneliness

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Questions 21–22

Which TWO things do the students both believe are responsible for the increase in loneliness? Choose TWO letters, A-E.

21.

Section 4

Section 4

Reclaiming Urban Rivers

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Questions 31–40

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

31.-Pollution from on the river bank.

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  1. 1

    Fish

    The speaker explicitly identifies the restaurant as the best in town for fish.

  2. 2

    Roof

    The speaker mentions the roof as the place to go for a drink after dinner.

  3. 3

    Spanish

    The speaker confirms the restaurant serves Spanish food.

  4. 4

    Vegetarian

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  5. 5

    Audley

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  6. 6

    Hotel

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  7. 7

    Reviews

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  8. 8

    Local

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  9. 9

    30

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  10. 10

    Average

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  11. 11

    A

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  12. 12

    B

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  13. 13

    C

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  14. 14

    A

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  15. 15

    B

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  16. 16

    C

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  17. 17

    A

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  18. 18

    E

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  19. 19

    C

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  20. 20

    E

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  21. 21

    C

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  22. 22

    E

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  23. 23

    A

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  24. 24

    C

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  25. 25

    A

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  26. 26

    B

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  27. 27

    A

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  28. 28

    B

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  29. 29

    A

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  30. 30

    C

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  31. 31

    Factories

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  32. 32

    Dead

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  33. 33

    Whale

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  34. 34

    Apartments

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  35. 35

    Park

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  36. 36

    Art

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  37. 37

    Beaches

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  38. 38

    Ferry

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  39. 39

    Bikes

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  40. 40

    Drone

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