# Manham Port

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

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 10, Test 4, Listening Part 2. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

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## Questions

### Questions 11-15: Multiple choice

MANHAM PORT. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11. Why did a port originally develop at Manham?
   - A. It was safe from enemy attack.
   - B. It was convenient for river transport.
   - C. It had a good position on the sea coast.

12. What caused Manham's sudden expansion during the Industrial Revolution?
   - A. the improvement in mining techniques
   - B. the increase in demand for metals
   - C. the discovery of tin in the area

13. Why did rocks have to be sent away from Manham to be processed?
   - A. shortage of fuel
   - B. poor transport systems
   - C. lack of skills among local people

14. What happened when the port declined in the twentieth century?
   - A. The workers went away.
   - B. Traditional skills were lost.
   - C. Buildings were used for new purposes.

15. What did the Manham Trust hope to do?
   - A. discover the location of the original port
   - B. provide jobs for the unemployed
   - C. rebuild the port complex

### Questions 16-20: Table completion

Tourist attractions in Manham. Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Place | Features and activities | Advice
copper mine | specially adapted miners' **(16)** _____ take visitors into the mountain | the mine is **(17)** _____ and enclosed - unsuitable for children and animals
village school | classrooms and a special exhibition of **(18)** _____ | a **(19)** _____ is recommended
'The George' (old sailing ship) | the ship's wheel (was lost but has now been restored) | children shouldn't use the **(20)** _____

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