# Cities built by the sea

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

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 14, Test 1, 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 21-25: Multiple choice

Cities built by the sea. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities
   - A. contain nearly half the world's population.
   - B. include most of the world's largest cities.
   - C. are growing twice as fast as other cities.

22. According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers
   - A. may bring pollution to the cities.
   - B. may reduce the land available for agriculture.
   - C. may mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.

23. What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?
   - A. There were not enough of them.
   - B. They were made of unsuitable materials.
   - C. They did not allow for the effects of climate change.

24. What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?
   - A. take measures to restore ecosystems
   - B. pay for a new flood prevention system
   - C. stop disposing of waste materials into the ocean

25. What do they agree should be the priority for international action?
   - A. greater coordination of activities
   - B. more sharing of information
   - C. agreement on shared policies

### Questions 26-30: Matching features

What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation? Choose the correct letter, A-G, for each one.

- **A** use visuals
- **B** keep it short
- **C** involve other students
- **D** check the information is accurate
- **E** provide a handout
- **F** focus on one example
- **G** do online research

26. Historical background

27. Geographical factors

28. Past mistakes

29. Future risks

30. International implications

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