# Nanotechnology

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 9 minutes - Multiple choice, Note completion

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 10, Test 4, Listening Part 4. © 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 31-33: Multiple choice

Nanotechnology: technology on a small scale. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

31. The speaker says that one problem with nanotechnology is that
   - A. it could threaten our way of life.
   - B. it could be used to spy on people.
   - C. it is misunderstood by the public.

32. According to the speaker, some scientists believe that nano-particles
   - A. should be restricted to secure environments.
   - B. should be used with more caution.
   - C. should only be developed for essential products.

33. In the speaker's opinion, research into nanotechnology
   - A. has yet to win popular support.
   - B. could be seen as unethical.
   - C. ought to be continued.

### Questions 34-40: Note completion

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Uses of Nanotechnology
Transport
Nanotechnology could allow the development of stronger **(34)** _____.
Planes would be much lighter in weight.
**(35)** _____ travel will be made available to the masses.
Technology
Computers will be even smaller, faster, and will have a greater **(36)** _____.
**(37)** _____ energy will become more affordable.
The Environment
Nano-robots could rebuild the ozone layer.
Pollutants such as **(38)** _____ could be removed from water more easily.
There will be no **(39)** _____ from manufacturing.
Health and Medicine
New methods of food production could eradicate famine.
Analysis of medical **(40)** _____ will be speeded up.
Life expectancy could be increased.

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