# An Introduction to British Agriculture

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 7 minutes - Multiple choice, Note completion, Table completion

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 2, Test 2, Listening Part 4. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

5 minutes of audio. Practice it with the player on the page; the transcript is on the answers page.

## Questions

### Question 31: Multiple choice

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

31. What percentage of the workforce were employed in agriculture in the mid 1900s?
   - A. 3%
   - B. 10%
   - C. 20%
   - D. 50%

### Questions 32-33: Note completion

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Three factors contributing to the efficiency of the agricultural sector are:
50-60 years of intelligent state support
the quality of **(32)** _____ among those employed
the farmers' investment in **(33)** _____

### Questions 34-39: Table completion

Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. Question 35 needs two answers joined by "and", for example "X and Y". Question 36 needs two answers joined by "and", for example "X and Y". Question 38 needs two answers joined by "and", for example "X and Y".

Region | North | East | West
Land | hilly with thin soil | flat with **(34)** _____ | rich soil
Climate | **(35)** _____ | mixed | **(36)** _____
Farm type | small, family-run | commercial | average size **(37)** _____ hectares
Produce | **(38)** _____ | cereals and **(39)** _____ | milk, cheese and meat

### Question 40: Multiple choice

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

40. Farmers have a strong sense of solidarity because
   - A. the media supports them.
   - B. they have a strong Union.
   - C. they have countrywide interests.

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