Cambridge IELTS 17 · Listening · Test 2 · Part 3

The Performances Of Romeo And Juliet — IELTS Listening Answers

All 9 answers for The Performances Of Romeo And Juliet, Cambridge IELTS 17 Listening Test 2 Part 3, with the transcript evidence and an explanation for each.

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The Performances Of Romeo And Juliet answer key at a glance

Questions 21–30. Tap an answer to see the evidence.

  1. 21–22D, E
  2. 23D
  3. 24C
  4. 25A
  5. 26E
  6. 27F
  7. 28B
  8. 29C
  9. 30C

What this part tests

This part is tested with Two Choices (Q21–22). Each section below gives the strategy for that question type, the answers, and the sentence that proves them.

Questions 21–22: Two Choices

Strategy: Both answers must be supported by the transcript. Check each option independently; order does not usually matter.

Q21–22D, E
“And part of that means talking about the emotional impact the performance had on us. And we should definitely mention how well the director handled important bits of the play – like when Romeo climbs onto Juliet’s balcony.”

D covers the emotional impact the performance had on them, while E covers how well the director handled key moments such as Romeo climbing to Juliet's balcony.

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It is Part 3 of Cambridge IELTS 17 Listening Test 2, and it covers Questions 21–30.

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The part is tested with Two Choices. Each type is explained on this page, alongside the answers.

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