# Gender Differences in Personal Finance Saving Attitudes and Consequences

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 8 minutes - Sentence completion, Summary completion

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 5, Test 1, Listening Part 4. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

6 minutes of audio. Practice it with the player on the page; the transcript is on the answers page.

## Questions

### Questions 31-35: Sentence completion

Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

31. According to George Bernard Shaw, men are supposed to understand _____, economics and finance.

32. However, women are more prepared to _____ about them.

33. Women tend to save for _____ and a house.

34. Men tend to save for _____ and for retirement.

35. Women who are left alone may have to pay for _____ when they are old.

### Questions 36-40: Summary completion

Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Saving for the future
Research indicates that many women only think about their financial future when a **(36)** _____ occurs. This is the worst time to make decisions. It is best for women to start thinking about pensions when they are in their **(37)** _____ A good way for women to develop their **(38)** _____ in dealing with financial affairs would be to attend classes in **(39)** _____ When investing in stocks and shares, it is suggested that women should put a high proportion of their savings in **(40)** _____ in such ways, women can have a comfortable, independent retirement.

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