# Changes in Barford over the last 50 years

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 8 minutes - Multiple choice, Matching features

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 11, Test 3, Listening Part 2. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

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## Questions

### Questions 11-15: Multiple choice

Changes in Barford over the last 50 years. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11. In Shona's opinion, why do fewer people use buses in Barford these days?
   - A. The buses are old and uncomfortable.
   - B. Fares have gone up too much.
   - C. There are not so many bus routes.

12. What change in the road network is known to have benefited the town most?
   - A. the construction of a bypass
   - B. the development of cycle paths
   - C. the banning of cars from certain streets

13. What is the problem affecting shopping in the town centre?
   - A. lack of parking spaces
   - B. lack of major retailers
   - C. lack of restaurants and cafés

14. What does Shona say about medical facilities in Barford?
   - A. There is no hospital.
   - B. New medical practices are planned.
   - C. The number of dentists is too low.

15. The largest number of people are employed in
   - A. manufacturing.
   - B. services.
   - C. education.

### Questions 16-20: Matching features

What is planned for each of the following facilities? Choose the correct letter, A-G, for each one.

- **A** It will move to a new location.
- **B** It will have its opening hours extended.
- **C** It will be refurbished.
- **D** It will be used for a different purpose.
- **E** It will have its opening hours reduced.
- **F** It will have new management.
- **G** It will be expanded.

16. railway station car park

17. cinema

18. indoor market

19. library

20. nature reserve

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