# Colin and Marie's Discussion on Food Trends, Projects and Innovations

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

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 19, Test 1, Listening Part 3. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

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## Questions

### Questions 21-22: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO things did Colin find most satisfying about his bread reuse project?

- **A** receiving support from local restaurants
- **B** finding a good way to prevent waste
- **C** overcoming problems in a basic process
- **D** experimenting with designs and colours
- **E** learning how to apply 3-D printing

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

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO ways do the students agree that touch-sensitive sensors for food labels could be developed in future?

- **A** for use on medical products
- **B** to show that food is no longer fit to eat
- **C** for use with drinks as well as foods
- **D** to provide applications for blind people
- **E** to indicate the weight of certain foods

### Questions 25-30: Matching features

What is the students' opinion about each of the following food trends? Choose the correct letter, A-H, for each one.

- **A** This is only relevant to young people.
- **B** This may have disappointing results.
- **C** This already seems to be widespread.
- **D** Retailers should do more to encourage this.
- **E** More financial support is needed for this.
- **F** Most people know little about this.
- **G** There should be stricter regulations about this.
- **H** This could be dangerous.

25. Use of local products

26. Reduction in unnecessary packaging

27. Gluten-free and lactose-free food

28. Use of branded products related to celebrity chefs

29. Development of 'ghost kitchens' for takeaway food

30. Use of mushrooms for common health concerns

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