# Picking Mushrooms

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

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 18, Test 3, Listening Part 2. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

8 minutes of audio. Practice it with the player on the page; the transcript is on the answers page.

## Questions

### Questions 11-12: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO warnings does Dan give about picking mushrooms?

- **A** Don't pick more than one variety of mushroom at a time.
- **B** Don't pick mushrooms near busy roads.
- **C** Don't eat mushrooms given to you.
- **D** Don't eat mushrooms while picking them.
- **E** Don't pick old mushrooms.

### Questions 13-14: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO ideas about wild mushrooms does Dan say are correct?

- **A** Mushrooms should always be peeled before eating.
- **B** Mushrooms eaten by animals may be unsafe.
- **C** Cooking destroys toxins in mushrooms.
- **D** Brightly coloured mushrooms can be edible.
- **E** All poisonous mushrooms have a bad smell.

### Questions 15-20: Multiple choice

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

15. What advice does Dan give about picking mushrooms in parks?
   - A. Choose wooded areas.
   - B. Don't disturb wildlife.
   - C. Get there early.

16. Dan says it is a good idea for beginners to
   - A. use a mushroom app.
   - B. join a group.
   - C. take a reference book.

17. What does Dan say is important for conservation?
   - A. selecting only fully grown mushrooms
   - B. picking a limited amount of mushrooms
   - C. avoiding areas where rare mushroom species grow

18. According to Dan, some varieties of wild mushrooms are in decline because there is
   - A. a huge demand for them from restaurants.
   - B. a lack of rain in this part of the country.
   - C. a rise in building developments locally.

19. Dan says that when storing mushrooms, people should
   - A. keep them in the fridge for no more than two days.
   - B. keep them in a brown bag in a dark room.
   - C. leave them for a period after washing them.

20. What does Dan say about trying new varieties of mushrooms?
   - A. Experiment with different recipes.
   - B. Expect some to have a strong taste.
   - C. Cook them for a long time.

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