# Elmleigh Town Council Volunteer Scheme Introduction

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

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 20, Test 2, 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 11-16: Matching features

What is the role of the volunteers in each of the following activities? Choose the correct letter, A-I, for each one.

- **A** providing entertainment
- **B** providing publicity about a council service
- **C** contacting local businesses
- **D** giving advice to visitors
- **E** collecting feedback on events
- **F** selling tickets
- **G** introducing guest speakers at an event
- **H** encouraging cooperation between local organisations
- **I** helping people find their seats

11. walking around the town centre

12. helping at concerts

13. getting involved with community groups

14. helping with a magazine

15. participating at lunches for retired people

16. helping with the website

### Questions 17-20: Multiple choice

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

17. Which event requires the largest number of volunteers?
   - A. the music festival
   - B. the science festival
   - C. the book festival

18. What is the most important requirement for volunteers at the festivals?
   - A. interpersonal skills
   - B. personal interest in the event
   - C. flexibility

19. New volunteers will start working in the week beginning
   - A. 2 September.
   - B. 9 September.
   - C. 23 September.

20. What is the next annual event for volunteers?
   - A. a boat trip
   - B. a barbecue
   - C. a party

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