Answers to MC Listening Turtles

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Below you will find the transcript and answers for the Multiple Choice listening lesson about turtles. If you have not completed this lesson, please do so before looking at the answers below. Click here to complete the lesson: MC Listening Turtles

Transcript for MC Listening Turtles

You can use the transcript in 3 ways when reviewing your answers:

  1. You can use it to improve your awareness of your listening ability.
  2. You can use it to improve your pronunciation.
  3. You can use it to review your answers and see which keywords you missed.
  4. I’ve added the audio below so you can read and listen at the same time:

The volunteer program is aimed at helping to conserve and protect the population of Olive Ridley turtles in Costa Rica, although other species of turtles are also involved. The program is run at Ostional beach which has been an active conservation area for the last 40 years. Volunteers can sign up for any length of time from 2 to 12 weeks. All volunteers will be housed with local families near the beach – do not expect luxury, this is basic at best . Have your dictionary ready because English is not usual in local families. It is possible to sign up as a group or just as an individual without prior experience but we do have an age requirement of over 18. A health check and police check will also be required. The main involvement in this program is with recording data, helping with tagging, removing debris from the beach to ensure clear passage for adult and baby turtles and also to assist in egg relocation. This is a unique experience for anyone interested in turtles and conservation.

Answers to Questions 1-5

  1. C
    1. “is aimed at helping to conserve and protect the population of Olive Ridley turtles in Costa Rica, although other species of turtles are also involved”
    2. The above part of the sentence shows that it was not exclusively Olive Ridley turtles because other types of turtles were in involved. This means if you continued to listen, you find that answer B is not possible.
    3. Also this part of the sentence does not state that ALL turtles (100% of all turtle species) were involved. This means the answer cannot be A.
  2. B
    1. “Volunteers can sign up for any length of time from 2 to 12 weeks.”
    2. This means that option A is not possible because there is definitely a time limit. And option C is not possible because the minimum time is 2 weeks, not 1 week.
  3. C
    1. “All volunteers will be housed with local families near the beach – do not expect luxury, this is basic at best”
    2. This means that it is not luxury (A). Also it is not B. Option is there to make sure you are not trying to match words ie the word “best”.
  4. C
    1. “It is possible to sign up as a group or just as an individual without prior experience but we do have an age requirement of over 18.”
    2. The keyword in the question is “MUST” . This means you are listening for a requirement of the programme.
    3. A is not the answer because it is not a requirement to be an individual – groups are also possible.
    4. B is not the answer because experience is not a requirement.
  5. A
    1. “The main involvement in this program is with recording data, helping with tagging, removing debris from the beach to ensure clear passage for adult and baby turtles and also to assist in egg relocation.”
    2. The answer A can only be recognised if you are good with paraphrasing. The word “rubbish” is a synonym of “debris”. Also “to clear the beach” is a paraphrase for “removing debris to ensure a clear passage”.
    3. B is not the answer because the recording shows that eggs are relocated (not baby turtles). This option is checking to make sure you are not trying to match words “relocation”.
    4. C is not possible because at no time are turtles assisted in being able to move.

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Comments

  1. Chefor Roland says
    July 10, 2024 at

    Thanks liz i got all the answers

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  2. Wale Adejoro says
    July 1, 2024 at

    Thank you so much, This was very educative, I missed only number 1. Thanks for the explanation. I hope to do better in the subsequent practice questions before my test date

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  3. Mila says
    April 22, 2024 at

    Yaay got all of ’em right! The topic is also very nice :> This bit “The answer A can only be recognised if you are good with paraphrasing.” stroked my ego a little bit, haha. Thanks!

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  4. Jenn says
    March 25, 2024 at

    Thank you. This is very helpful. I like marine biology and admire the Turtles. I got all the questions correct.

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    • Liz says
      March 25, 2024 at

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the topic. I really want people to learn IELTS skills, but I also want them to enjoy learning beyond that and connect with issues facing this world whilst also focusing on English.

      Reply
  5. Catherine says
    December 22, 2023 at

    Hi Liz, hopefully you’re always in good health.. thank you so much for the materials and exercises you’ve provided, they are incredibly helpful 🙂 I wanna ask if it’s okay for me to focus on studying all the exercises you’ve given here than practicing the original test (cambridge book) ?

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    • Liz says
      December 22, 2023 at

      My practice lessons are to gain awareness of questions types, develop skills and gain confidence. But they are not practice tests, they are lessons. My lessons also have answers which are often explained to help you understand what you are doing right and what you still need to work on. But you still need to practice with authentic test materials from the IELTS Cambridge tests. You need to get used to the timing, the length and the difficulty level. You should use them for practice and also do them under exam conditions at home so that you get used to the pressure of the exam. So, to answer your question, you ought to use both.

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      • Catherine says
        December 23, 2023 at

        Thank you very much for the response and explanation. I will try to combine both. I’ve attempted to work on and study from Cambridge books 16 and 17 for listening. Despite attempting 8 tests, my score remains stuck at 6 or 6.5, at most 7. Are there any tips to increase my band score? Or are there any recommended Cambridge books?

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        • Liz says
          December 23, 2023 at

          All the Cambridge books are test books. One book is the same as the other. They don’t provide tips, explanations, guidance or teaching. They are simply tests. When you use tests as a way to improve, you need to analyse why you got each answer wrong and each answer right. You need to make a list of the mistakes you are making and why you are making them. This way you will start to see a pattern in the answers you are getting wrong. Improving is not just about practice, it’s about analysing. Try that for a while and see what you discover about your techniques and understanding.

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          • Catherine says
            December 26, 2023 at

            Okay, thank you so much for your input. I’m currently learning from your practice website as there are some explanations and tips to avoid getting stuck. I’ll also start analyzing the answers I’ve done before working on others. Thank you very much for the knowledge you’ve provided. I’m very lucky and grateful to have found your website. I hope i can make a good progress for my IELTS preparation. Please continue to be kind in teaching us, and may you always be well wherever you are ❤️❤️❤️

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  6. Moses says
    October 4, 2023 at

    Hi Liz.

    What a wonderful teacher you are!

    Thank you.

    Reply
  7. waqas ishaq says
    April 11, 2023 at

    Thank you so much, for your precious time and courtesy. I would argue that you are one of the best teachers in my books. Thanks a lot. Keep smiling. 🙂

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  8. Sabique Mattummal says
    September 14, 2022 at

    God bless you with good health and prosperity, most humble and simple teacher who teach to smile at first.
    Thank you very much ma’m

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  9. Angelica says
    June 3, 2021 at

    Thank you for the test, Liz,
    You are indeed a blessing to all of us,
    I wish and pray that God blesses you with the best things in life in terms of good health, prosperity, and success.
    It takes a kind heart and a pure soul to put in so much effort and teach students worldwide.

    Thanks once again, Ma’am.

    Take care,

    All the best 🙂

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  10. Louise says
    April 21, 2021 at

    Hello Ms. Liz,

    Thank you so much for the lessons, tips, and samples! The information on your site helps me in my IELTS preparation. I’m happy that I followed my friend’s recommendation.

    Thank you again, ma’am. I wiss you the best.

    Reply
  11. Monna says
    November 12, 2020 at

    Thanks Liz I am so grateful that i found your website. It is very helpful and informative. 😍😊
    By the way i got 3 checks on this activity

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  12. Masi says
    November 6, 2020 at

    Hi Liz! I just want to thank you not only for your great lessons but also for your great and charming smile! Whenever I watch your videos, your smile makes me smile too.
    Thanks a bunch!

    Reply
  13. Salami Olatubosun says
    October 14, 2020 at

    Wow, I found this lesson useful. Thanks so much Liz.

    Reply
  14. Poonam says
    September 25, 2020 at

    Thank you so much mam…just today I have started practicing from your blog and got 5 out of 6…🙏

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  15. Dauda Kanhu says
    July 18, 2020 at

    This is very helpful, the study is not just to help me pass the exams rather, it will assist my communication skills.

    Thank you Liz.

    Reply
  16. Diksha Malhotra says
    July 17, 2020 at

    Thank you so much it is really helpful. God bless you. I am struggling in reading and speaking I don’t have speaking partner. Can you please suggest me something what should I do and improve my speaking. Thank you!

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    • Liz says
      July 17, 2020 at

      Go to the HOME page of this site and access the Speaking and Reading sections. You’ll find tips in those sections to help you.

      Reply
  17. Esu Ude says
    June 16, 2020 at

    Thanks for this excercise, I got 5/5 though I missed number 1 but I decided to guess the answer and it was right and number 5 was predicted before listening to the audio. Thanks for the free materials to practice with and your relevant tips God bless you more.

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  18. Abhishek Pratap Singh says
    April 21, 2020 at

    My all answers are correct… Yeee…!!!!

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  19. Amit Sarkar says
    April 11, 2020 at

    Dear liz, you are the best ielts teacher i have ever experience. This exercise helps me a lot. Can YOU Please share some more exercise?
    Thanks in Advance.

    Reply
  20. Apurba says
    April 6, 2020 at

    This exercise help me . Thank you so much .

    No 5 was mistake by me .

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  21. Sandy says
    March 18, 2020 at

    Thanks Liz… I chose a for first question… The explanation given is an eye opener… It helps to choose the answer wisely..
    Thank you so much

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  22. Chime says
    March 14, 2020 at

    Thanks so much. I got all answers right except number 5. I’m also really enjoying all your lessons here and also on YouTube.
    I Wish I found you earlier, my test date is in a week and I’m hoping for the best.

    Reply
  23. Hosea says
    January 22, 2020 at

    I got all the answers correct for this one. Yaaaaaaaay

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  24. Kristine Lyka Mariano Naigan says
    December 18, 2019 at

    Thank you for this test, im enjoying your lessons. i got number 2 wrong. but got it right for the rest.

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  25. Modesta says
    December 8, 2019 at

    I failed number one because I wasn’t careful enough to note when the answer changed. I also picked A for number two which is also wrong. Thanks Liz for the eye opener.

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  26. Tahmid says
    November 28, 2019 at

    great!!

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  27. Lynda says
    November 13, 2019 at

    Thanks Liz, this was so helpful

    Reply
  28. Olamide says
    November 5, 2019 at

    Thanks for your teaching.
    I got 4 0f 5

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  29. Ferdinand says
    September 19, 2019 at

    Very insight lesson Liz. Thanks

    Reply
  30. Felicia says
    September 18, 2019 at

    Than you so much Liz for your kind deeds, im really learning a lot from your website, praying you recover fast and be in sound health…Lots of love

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  31. Jums says
    September 4, 2019 at

    Sadly I got only one out of five questions “sad face”
    I need to practice more.
    I am new here.
    Thank you for this Liz

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    • Liz says
      September 5, 2019 at

      My site is not just about getting high scores in my lessons, it’s about learning and developing. Hopefully, when you have done more practice, you will get better results. But practice isn’t enough, you need to analyse your mistakes, spot paraphrases used, post keywords used – start paying attention to the techniques IELTS use and the techniques you need to pay attention to.

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  32. OTOBONG MBOSOH says
    September 4, 2019 at

    Thank you for your nice deeds.

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  33. Alicia says
    July 17, 2019 at

    Thanks! I got 5/5.

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  34. Orji Faustina Emesaraonye says
    June 27, 2019 at

    You are just the best, thanks for your lectures. I got the whole 5

    Reply
  35. Ayo says
    June 18, 2019 at

    I got 4 out of 5, missed the word All for Various. I now have more understanding based on your explanations

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  36. Ali says
    June 16, 2019 at

    Thanks Liz I got 3/5
    No. 1 & 5 are missed

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  37. Ali says
    June 16, 2019 at

    Thanks for this I got 3/5
    Missed no. 1 & 5

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  38. Rita says
    June 14, 2019 at

    Yess! I got 5/5 as well.

    Thank you Liz.

    Reply
  39. Sheldon says
    June 11, 2019 at

    5/5 thx

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  40. Amy says
    June 11, 2019 at

    Thanks Liz! I got 5/5

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  41. Beulah says
    June 10, 2019 at

    I have a relatively good hang of the listening test.
    I’m a new subscriber working to improve my reading scores – hovering around 6.5-7.5 on most exercises – and it’s largely because I struggle with the inferential statements T, F, NG.
    Even though I write at my spare time, the requirement for IELTS, as I have come to see is quite different, and I need a lot of work on that before I take my exam in September.
    Looking to get all the help I can from here.

    Thank you, Liz.

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  42. Harwinder singh says
    June 8, 2019 at

    Thanks mam

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  43. Tobi says
    June 7, 2019 at

    Thanks I got 3/5

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  44. Chinwe Ukaegbu says
    June 7, 2019 at

    Thank you very much ma.I started following you today but don’t really understand what this section is all about.please ma,I need some explanation to be able to understand what is obtainable here.

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    • Liz says
      June 8, 2019 at

      Do you mean this page? This page contains answers to a listening lesson. I suggest you go to the HOME page and learn how to use this site for your free IELTS preparation.

      Reply
  45. Ogoo says
    June 7, 2019 at

    Thanks its really helping. More of this ma.

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  46. sema says
    June 6, 2019 at

    Thank you, Liz, I got 3/5

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  47. Faith says
    June 6, 2019 at

    Thank you Liz, for all your useful tips.

    Reply
  48. Mercy says
    June 5, 2019 at

    Thanks Liz keep doing the good job. I got 4/5.

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  49. Jeya says
    June 5, 2019 at

    4/5 and the first one is really tricky.

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  50. Luiza says
    June 5, 2019 at

    Thanks Liz I got all. Thanks for all you do for us (your students). You put so much effort in these.

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  51. PENO says
    June 5, 2019 at

    Thanks Liz, this is helpful.

    Reply
  52. Ufuoma Obue says
    June 5, 2019 at

    Thank you so very much Liz. I started following your lessons just a day ago and beginning to find them very useful. More if it ma. Tnx

    Reply
  53. Amita says
    June 5, 2019 at

    Great .. keep up the good work

    Reply
  54. Mahi kaler says
    June 5, 2019 at

    I got 4 out of 5. Thanks Liz☺☺

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  55. Chuks Philps says
    June 4, 2019 at

    Thanks Liz, your the best. Keep it coming. Sorced 4/5.

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  56. Ifeoma says
    June 4, 2019 at

    Thanks a lot, Liz. These practice lessons are quite helpful. Got 3/5. God bless you. Keep it up.

    Reply
  57. Emmanuel immaculate Akachi says
    June 4, 2019 at

    Am enjoying the lessons And learning alot more every day. Thank you for the test ma, i got 4 out Of 5. Am preparing for My test next month. Hope to get it through. My first time though.

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  58. Emmanuel says
    June 4, 2019 at

    Thank You Liz. Its been exceptionally helpful

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  59. Chris says
    June 4, 2019 at

    Thanks it was helpful

    Reply
  60. Caroline says
    June 4, 2019 at

    I failed the first one and got 4/5

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  61. Madhulika says
    June 4, 2019 at

    Thank you liz 🙂

    Reply
  62. Priya says
    June 4, 2019 at

    All correct 🙂 Thank You ..

    Reply
  63. Navdeep Kaur says
    June 4, 2019 at

    Hello Liz! Thank you for being there to help…i started following you a few days ago. I have started preparing for my IELTS test. The tips you provide are indeed very useful. .God bless you…Love from India😍
    Navdeep Kaur

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  64. Perpetual says
    June 4, 2019 at

    Wow thanks Liz. This is very helpful.

    Reply
  65. Priti singla says
    June 4, 2019 at

    All correct except last one

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  66. Drashti says
    June 4, 2019 at

    1:c
    2:b
    3:b
    4:a
    5:b

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  67. soly says
    June 4, 2019 at

    Thanks for the test, Liz

    It was very helpful, I got all but the last one.
    I didn’t know ‘Debris’ , which I have learned that now !

    Cheers,

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    • Liz says
      June 4, 2019 at

      Check the pronunciation of the word using the audio – it’s a great word to know 🙂 Although “rubbish” can be used as a synonym, it is not a perfect synonym. The word debris does not have to be limited to only rubbish, it can also relate to other things which are naturally occurring rather than man made.

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  68. Margaret says
    June 4, 2019 at

    Hi,Liz thanks a lot for this. Got 4 out of 5.missed no 1

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  69. Bright says
    June 4, 2019 at

    Liz,
    thanks for the knowledge you impacted into my life.
    I wish u the best.

    Reply
  70. Beatrice says
    June 4, 2019 at

    💃💃💃💃💃💃I got all thanks ma

    Reply

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