Listening Practice 2

11. What is the main purpose of the radio programme?

A. To advertise a new museum exhibition.

B. To report on a prize-winning community art project.

C. To encourage people to enter next year’s competition.

12. What was the theme of this year’s summer show competition?

A. Preserving local history

B. The development of modern technology

C. Strengthening connections between the museum and the local community

13. Who was allowed to enter the competition?

A. Individuals aged 15–19 from local schools

B. Groups of young people aged 15–19 from organisations such as schools or youth clubs

C. Anyone under the age of 19 living in the local area

14. Which of the following was NOT permitted during the preparation of the competition entry?

A. Using the museum’s educational facilities

B. Receiving support from local sponsors

C. Purchasing equipment

15. What was the main idea behind the winning exhibition?

A. Comparing technology from different periods through people’s reactions

B. Demonstrating how technology has improved education

C. Displaying the museum’s most valuable electronic exhibits

16. Early wooden-framed television

A. It was easier or more convenient to use the modern version.

B. The older version was better made than the modern one.

C. It still suited modern lifestyles.

D. It was too large for homes today.

E. The modern version was exciting.

F. It brought back memories of social occasions.

17. Old wooden radio

A. It was easier or more convenient to use the modern version.

B. The older version was better made than the modern one.

C. It still suited modern lifestyles.

D. It was too large for homes today.

E. The modern version was exciting.

F. It brought back memories of social occasions.

18. 1950s cooker

A. It was easier or more convenient to use the modern version.

B. The older version was better made than the modern one.

C. It still suited modern lifestyles.

D. It was too large for homes today.

E. The modern version was exciting.

F. It brought back memories of social occasions.

19. Typewriter

A. It was easier or more convenient to use the modern version.

B. The older version was better made than the modern one.

C. It still suited modern lifestyles.

D. It was too large for homes today.

E. The modern version was exciting.

F. It brought back memories of social occasions.

20. Old camera

A. It was easier or more convenient to use the modern version.

B. The older version was better made than the modern one.

C. It still suited modern lifestyles.

D. It was too large for homes today.

E. The modern version was exciting.

F. It brought back memories of social occasions.

IELTS Academic Listening – Test 2