# The History and Growth of Bananas in Australia

IELTS Academic Listening - 12 questions - 7 minutes - Multiple choice, Note completion, Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 1, Test 2, 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 21-24: Multiple choice

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

21. At first Fiona thinks that Martin's tutorial topic is
   - A. inappropriate.
   - B. dull.
   - C. interesting.
   - D. fascinating.

22. According to Martin, the banana
   - A. has only recently been cultivated.
   - B. is economical to grow.
   - C. is good for your health.
   - D. is his favourite food.

23. Fiona listens to Martin because she
   - A. wants to know more about bananas.
   - B. has nothing else to do today.
   - C. is interested in the economy of Australia.
   - D. wants to help Martin.

24. According to Martin, bananas were introduced into Australia from
   - A. India.
   - B. England.
   - C. China.
   - D. Africa.

### Questions 25-30: Note completion

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Commercially grown banana plant
Each banana tree produces **(25)** _____ of bananas.
On modern plantations in tropical conditions a tree can bear fruit after **(26)** _____.
Banana trees prefer to grow **(27)** _____ and they require rich soil and **(28)** _____. The fruit is often protected by **(29)** _____.
Ripe bananas emit a gas which helps other **(30)** _____.

### Questions 31-32: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Consumption of Australian bananas

- **A** Europe
- **B** Asia
- **C** New Zealand
- **D** Australia
- **E** Other

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