# Becoming a volunteer for ACE

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

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 18, Test 1, 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 11-13: Multiple choice

Becoming a volunteer for ACE. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11. Why does the speaker apologise about the seats?
   - A. They are too small.
   - B. There are not enough of them.
   - C. Some of them are very close together.

12. What does the speaker say about the age of volunteers?
   - A. The age of volunteers is less important than other factors.
   - B. Young volunteers are less reliable than older ones.
   - C. Most volunteers are about 60 years old.

13. What does the speaker say about training?
   - A. It is continuous.
   - B. It is conducted by a manager.
   - C. It takes place online.

### Questions 14-15: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO issues does the speaker ask the audience to consider before they apply to be volunteers?

- **A** their financial situation
- **B** their level of commitment
- **C** their work experience
- **D** their ambition
- **E** their availability

### Questions 16-20: Matching features

What does the speaker suggest would be helpful for each of the following areas of voluntary work? Choose the correct letter, A-G, for each one.

- **A** experience on stage
- **B** original, new ideas
- **C** parenting skills
- **D** an understanding of food and diet
- **E** retail experience
- **F** a good memory
- **G** a good level of fitness

16. Fundraising

17. Litter collection

18. 'Playmates'

19. Story club

20. First aid

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