# Analyzing and Discussing Bike-sharing Schemes

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

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 16, Test 4, Listening Part 3. © 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 21-22: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO benefits of city bike-sharing schemes do the students agree are the most important?

- **A** reducing noise pollution
- **B** reducing traffic congestion
- **C** improving air quality
- **D** encouraging health and fitness
- **E** making cycling affordable

### Questions 23-24: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO things do the students think are necessary for successful bike-sharing schemes?

- **A** Bikes should have a GPS system.
- **B** The app should be easy to use.
- **C** Public awareness should be raised.
- **D** Only one scheme should be available.
- **E** There should be a large network of cycle lanes.

### Questions 25-30: Matching features

What is the speakers' opinion of the bike-sharing schemes in each of the following cities? Choose the correct letter, A-G, for each one.

- **A** They agree it has been disappointing.
- **B** They think it should be cheaper.
- **C** They are surprised it has been so successful.
- **D** They agree that more investment is required.
- **E** They think the system has been well designed.
- **F** They disagree about the reasons for its success.
- **G** They think it has expanded too quickly.

25. Amsterdam

26. Dublin

27. London

28. Buenos Aires

29. New York

30. Sydney

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