# Luddites

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 6 minutes - Multiple choice (choose more than one), Matching features

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 18, Test 3, 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 21-22: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO opinions about the Luddites do the students express?

- **A** Their actions were ineffective.
- **B** They are still influential today.
- **C** They have received unfair criticism.
- **D** They were proved right.
- **E** Their attitude is understandable.

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

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO predictions about the future of work are the students doubtful about?

- **A** Work will be more rewarding.
- **B** Unemployment will fall.
- **C** People will want to delay retiring.
- **D** Working hours will be shorter.
- **E** People will change jobs more frequently.

### Questions 25-30: Matching features

What comment do the students make about each of the following jobs? Choose the correct letter, A-G, for each one.

- **A** These jobs are likely to be at risk.
- **B** Their role has become more interesting in recent years.
- **C** The number of people working in this sector has fallen dramatically.
- **D** This job will require more qualifications.
- **E** Higher disposable income has led to a huge increase in jobs.
- **F** There is likely to be a significant rise in demand for this service.
- **G** Both employment and productivity have risen.

25. Accountants

26. Hairdressers

27. Administrative staff

28. Agricultural workers

29. Care workers

30. Bank clerks

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