# Running Tips and Inspiring Stories from Compton Park Runners Club

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

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 19, Test 4, Listening Part 2. © 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 11-12: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO problems with some training programmes for new runners does Liz mention?

- **A** There is a risk of serious injury.
- **B** They are unsuitable for certain age groups.
- **C** They are unsuitable for people with health issues.
- **D** It is difficult to stay motivated.
- **E** There is a lack of individual support.

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

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO tips does Liz recommend for new runners?

- **A** doing two runs a week
- **B** running in the evening
- **C** going on runs with a friend
- **D** listening to music during runs
- **E** running very slowly

### Questions 15-18: Matching features

What reason prevented each of the following members of the Compton Park Runners Club from joining until recently? Choose the correct letter, A-C, for each one. You may use any letter more than once.

- **A** a lack of confidence
- **B** a dislike of running
- **C** a lack of time

15. Ceri

16. James

17. Leo

18. Mark

### Questions 19-20: Multiple choice

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

19. What does Liz say about running her first marathon?
   - A. It had always been her ambition.
   - B. Her husband persuaded her to do it.
   - C. She nearly gave up before the end.

20. Liz says new runners should sign up for a race
   - A. every six months.
   - B. within a few weeks of taking up running.
   - C. after completing several practice runs.

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