# Laura's work placement

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 8 minutes - Multiple choice (choose more than one), Matching features

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 10, Test 4, Listening Part 3. © 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 21-22: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO skills did Laura improve as a result of her work placement?

- **A** communication
- **B** design
- **C** IT
- **D** marketing
- **E** organisation

### Questions 23-24: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO immediate benefits did the company get from Laura's work placement?

- **A** updates for its software
- **B** cost savings
- **C** an improved image
- **D** new clients
- **E** a growth in sales

### Questions 25-30: Matching features

What source of information should Tim use at each of the following stages of the work placement? Choose the correct letter, A-G, for each one.

- **A** company manager
- **B** company's personnel department
- **C** personal tutor
- **D** psychology department
- **E** mentor
- **F** university careers officer
- **G** internet

25. obtaining booklet

26. discussing options

27. getting updates

28. responding to invitation for interview

29. informing about outcome of interview

30. requesting a reference

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