# Introduction to Pottery at Edelman Pottery

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 9 minutes - Multiple choice, Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 20, Test 1, Listening Part 2. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

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

## Questions

### Questions 11-16: Multiple choice

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11. Heather says pottery differs from other art forms because
   - A. it lasts longer in the ground.
   - B. it is practised by more people.
   - C. it can be repaired more easily.

12. Archaeologists sometimes identify the use of ancient pottery from
   - A. the clay it was made with.
   - B. the marks that are on it.
   - C. the basic shape of it.

13. Some people join Heather's pottery class because they want to
   - A. create an item that looks very old.
   - B. find something that they are good at.
   - C. make something that will outlive them.

14. What does Heather value most about being a potter?
   - A. its calming effect
   - B. its messy nature
   - C. its physical benefits

15. Most of the visitors to Edelman Pottery
   - A. bring friends to join courses.
   - B. have never made a pot before.
   - C. try to learn techniques too quickly.

16. Heather reminds her visitors that they should
   - A. put on their aprons.
   - B. change their clothes.
   - C. take off their jewellery.

### Questions 17-18: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO things does Heather explain about kilns?

- **A** what their function is
- **B** when they were invented
- **C** ways of keeping them safe
- **D** where to put one in your home
- **E** what some people use instead of one

### Questions 19-20: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO points does Heather make about a potter's tools?

- **A** Some are hard to hold.
- **B** Some are worth buying.
- **C** Some are essential items.
- **D** Some have memorable names.
- **E** Some are available for use by participants.

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