Cambridge IELTS 17 · Listening · Test 1 · Part 1
Buckworth Conservation Group — IELTS Listening Answers
All 10 answers for Buckworth Conservation Group, Cambridge IELTS 17 Listening Test 1 Part 1, with the transcript evidence and an explanation for each.
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Buckworth Conservation Group answer key at a glance
Questions 1–10. Tap an answer to see the evidence.
What this part tests
This part is tested with Note Completion (Q1–10). Each section below gives the strategy for that question type, the answers, and the sentence that proves them.
Questions 1–10: Note Completion
Strategy: Predict the word class from the note, find the paraphrase of the note's keyword in the transcript, then copy the answer exactly within the word limit.
“One of the regular ones is trying to keep the beach free of litter.”
An uncountable noun is needed for rubbish, and the task is 'trying to keep the beach free of litter'.
“I’d be happy to help with that. Is it OK to take dogs?”
A plural noun follows 'take', and the volunteer asks 'Is it OK to take dogs?'
“next we’re going to work on encouraging insects”
A plural noun is needed for the wildlife work, which involves 'encouraging insects'.
“Oh, and we’re also running a project to identify the different species of butterflies that visit the reserve.”
A plural noun follows 'species of', and the project identifies 'the different species of butterflies'.
“Another job we’re doing at the reserve is replacing the wall on the southern side”
A singular noun is needed after 'replacing the', and the job is 'replacing the wall on the southern side'.
“that’s when the sands are dry enough for us to walk to the island without getting wet.”
A noun is required as the destination, since the sands allow the group 'to walk to the island without getting wet'.
“And of course it’ll be wet walking across and back, so make sure your boots are waterproof.”
A plural noun follows 'your', and 'make sure your boots are waterproof' for the wet crossing.
“Is it OK for beginners to take part?”
A plural noun is needed for the group, and the question is 'Is it OK for beginners to take part?'
“You’ll be starting with wooden spoons, and of course learning how to use the tools.”
A plural noun is needed for the starting task, since participants begin 'with wooden spoons'.
“There’s a charge of £35, including lunch, or £40 if you want to camp in the wood.”
A number is required for the fee, and the charge is '£35, including lunch', or £40 with camping.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the Buckworth Conservation Group listening section come from?
It is Part 1 of Cambridge IELTS 17 Listening Test 1, and it covers Questions 1–10.
What question types appear in Buckworth Conservation Group?
The part is tested with Note Completion. Each type is explained on this page, alongside the answers.
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