# Robotic Floats in Ocean Research

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 7 minutes - Note completion, Diagram labelling, Matching features

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 7, 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: Note completion

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

OCEAN RESEARCH
The Robotic Float Project
Float is shaped like a **(21)** _____
Scientists from **(22)** _____ have worked on the project so far

### Questions 23-25: Diagram labelling

Complete the diagram below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

23. Float dropped into ocean and ___ by satellite

24. Average distance travelled: ___

25. Float records changes in salinity and ___

### Questions 26-30: Matching features

In what time period can data from the float projects help with the following things? Choose the correct letter, A-C, for each one. You may use any letter more than once.

- **A** At present
- **B** In the near future
- **C** In the long-term future

26. understanding of El Nino

27. understanding of climate change

28. naval rescues

29. sustainable fishing practices

30. crop selection

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