# Childcare Services

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 8 minutes - Multiple choice (choose more than one), Multiple choice, Matching features

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 17, 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 facts are given about the school's extended hours childcare service?

- **A** It started recently.
- **B** More children attend after school than before school.
- **C** An average of 50 children attend in the mornings.
- **D** A child cannot attend both the before and after school sessions.
- **E** The maximum number of children who can attend is 70.

### Questions 13-15: Multiple choice

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

13. How much does childcare cost for a complete afternoon session per child?
   - A. GBP 3.50
   - B. GBP 5.70
   - C. GBP 7.20

14. What does the manager say about food?
   - A. Children with allergies should bring their own food.
   - B. Children may bring healthy snacks with them.
   - C. Children are given a proper meal at 5 p.m.

15. What is different about arrangements in the school holidays?
   - A. Children from other schools can attend.
   - B. Older children can attend.
   - C. A greater number of children can attend.

### Questions 16-20: Matching features

What information is given about each of the following activities on offer? Choose the correct letter, A-G, for each one.

- **A** has limited availability
- **B** is no longer available
- **C** is for over 8s only
- **D** requires help from parents
- **E** involves an additional fee
- **F** is a new activity
- **G** was requested by children

16. Spanish

17. Music

18. Painting

19. Yoga

20. Cooking

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