# Jane and Kieran's Conversation about Books and Bookshop

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

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 19, Test 4, Listening Part 3. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

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

## Questions

### Questions 21-25: Multiple choice

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. Kieran thinks the packing advice given by Jane's grandfather is
   - A. common sense.
   - B. hard to follow.
   - C. over-protective.

22. How does Jane feel about the books her grandfather has given her?
   - A. They are not worth keeping.
   - B. They should go to a collector.
   - C. They have sentimental value for her.

23. Jane and Kieran agree that hardback books should be
   - A. put out on display.
   - B. given as gifts to visitors.
   - C. more attractively designed.

24. While talking about taking a book from a shelf, Jane
   - A. describes the mistakes other people make doing it.
   - B. reflects on a significant childhood experience.
   - C. explains why some books are easier to remove than others.

25. What do Jane and Kieran suggest about new books?
   - A. Their parents liked buying them as presents.
   - B. They would like to buy more of them.
   - C. Not everyone can afford them.

### Questions 26-30: Matching features

Where does Jane's grandfather keep each of the following types of books in his shop? Choose the correct letter, A-G, for each one.

- **A** near the entrance
- **B** in the attic
- **C** at the back of the shop
- **D** on a high shelf
- **E** near the stairs
- **F** in a specially designed space
- **G** within the café

26. rare books

27. children's books

28. unwanted books

29. requested books

30. coursebooks

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