# An Introduction to Volunteering and Its Impact

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 7 minutes - Multiple choice (choose more than one), Matching features

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 14, Test 3, Listening Part 2. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

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

## Questions

### Questions 11-12: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO activities that volunteers do are mentioned?

- **A** decorating
- **B** cleaning
- **C** delivering meals
- **D** shopping
- **E** childcare

### Questions 13-14: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO ways that volunteers can benefit from volunteering are mentioned?

- **A** learning how to be part of a team
- **B** having a sense of purpose
- **C** realising how lucky they are
- **D** improved ability at time management
- **E** boosting their employment prospects

### Questions 15-20: Matching features

What has each of the following volunteers helped someone to do? Choose the correct letter, A-G, for each one.

- **A** overcome physical difficulties
- **B** rediscover skills not used for a long time
- **C** improve their communication skills
- **D** solve problems independently
- **E** escape isolation
- **F** remember past times
- **G** start a new hobby

15. Habib

16. Consuela

17. Minh

18. Tanya

19. Alexei

20. Juba

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