# Global Design Competition

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 7 minutes - Multiple choice, Note completion

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 10, Test 1, Listening Part 3. © 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 21-25: Multiple choice

Global Design Competition. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. Students entering the design competition have to
   - A. produce an energy-efficient design.
   - B. adapt an existing energy-saving appliance.
   - C. develop a new use for current technology.

22. John chose a dishwasher because he wanted to make dishwashers
   - A. more appealing.
   - B. more common.
   - C. more economical.

23. The stone in John's 'Rockpool' design is used
   - A. for decoration.
   - B. to switch it on.
   - C. to stop water escaping.

24. In the holding chamber, the carbon dioxide
   - A. changes back to a gas.
   - B. dries the dishes.
   - C. is allowed to cool.

25. At the end of the cleaning process, the carbon dioxide
   - A. is released into the air.
   - B. is disposed of with the waste.
   - C. is collected ready to be re-used.

### Questions 26-30: Note completion

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

John needs help preparing for his **(26)** _____.
The professor advises John to make a **(27)** _____ of his design.
John's main problem is getting good quality **(28)** _____.
The professor suggests John apply for a **(29)** _____.
The professor will check the **(30)** _____ information in John's written report.

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