Cambridge IELTS 13 · Listening · Test 3 · Part 2
Different Ways of Keeping Fit — IELTS Listening Answers
All 8 answers for Different Ways of Keeping Fit, Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3 Part 2, with the transcript evidence and an explanation for each.
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Different Ways of Keeping Fit answer key at a glance
Questions 11–20. Tap an answer to see the evidence.
What this part tests
This part is tested with Matching (Q11–16). Each section below gives the strategy for that question type, the answers, and the sentence that proves them.
Questions 11–16: Matching
Strategy: Track the options while you listen and match by meaning, not by hearing the exact word. One option may be used more than once.
“but with regular training you’ll see a big difference in a relatively short space of time.”
F fits: regular training brings 'a big difference in a relatively short space of time', so results come quickly.
“that it’s a very accessible form of exercise that anyone can run even if you could only run a few meters to begin with.”
D fits: running is 'a very accessible form of exercise that anyone can' do, even beginners.
“What attracts many people is that you can swim in an indoor pool at any time of year.”
A fits: you can 'swim in an indoor pool at any time of year', so weather is no obstacle.
“many people say being out in the fresh air in a park or in the countryside can be fun”
B fits: being 'out in the fresh air in a park or in the countryside can be fun'.
“with the right instructor there’s less chance of hurting yourself than with other more active sports”
C fits: with 'the right instructor there's less chance of hurting yourself' than in active sports.
“Getting a personal trainer is a good way to start your fitness program. Obviously there can be significant costs involved. But if you’ve got someone there to encourage you and help you achieve your goals, you’re less likely to give up.”
G fits: a personal trainer costs more, but with encouragement 'you're less likely to give up'.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the Different Ways of Keeping Fit listening section come from?
It is Part 2 of Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 3, and it covers Questions 11–20.
What question types appear in Different Ways of Keeping Fit?
The part is tested with Matching. Each type is explained on this page, alongside the answers.
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