# Physical activities

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 7 minutes - Matching features, Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 13, Test 3, Listening Part 2. © 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 11-16: Matching features

What advantage does the speaker mention for each of the following physical activities? Choose the correct letter, A-G, for each one.

- **A** not dependent on season
- **B** enjoyable
- **C** low risk of injury
- **D** fitness level unimportant
- **E** sociable
- **F** fast results
- **G** motivating

11. using a gym

12. running

13. swimming

14. cycling

15. doing yoga

16. training with a personal trainer

### Questions 17-18: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. For which TWO reasons does the speaker say people give up going to the gym?

- **A** lack of time
- **B** loss of confidence
- **C** too much effort required
- **D** high costs
- **E** feeling less successful than others

### Questions 19-20: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give for setting goals?

- **A** write goals down
- **B** have achievable aims
- **C** set a time limit
- **D** give yourself rewards
- **E** challenge yourself

[Practice online with a timer and instant marking](https://testmigo.com/ielts/listening/physical-activities) - [Answers and explanations](https://testmigo.com/ielts/listening/physical-activities/answers)