# The Horton Castle site

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 9 minutes - Summary completion (word list), Multiple choice

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 12, Test 3, Listening Part 3. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

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## Questions

### Questions 21-26: Summary completion (word list)

STAGES IN DOING A TOURISM CASE STUDY. Complete the flow-chart below. Choose the correct letter, A-H, for each answer.

- **A** patterns
- **B** names
- **C** sources
- **D** questions
- **E** employees
- **F** solutions
- **G** headings
- **H** officials

RESEARCH Locate and read relevant articles, noting key information and also **(21)** _____. Identify a problem or need Select interviewees - these may be site **(22)** _____, visitors or city **(23)** _____. Prepare and carry out interviews. If possible, collect statistics. Check whether **(24)** _____ of interviewees can be used
ANALYSIS Select relevant information and try to identify **(25)** _____ Decide on the best form of visuals
WRITING THE CASE STUDY Give some background before writing the main sections Do NOT end with **(26)** _____

### Questions 27-30: Multiple choice

The Horton Castle site. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

27. Natalie and Dave agree one reason why so few people visit Horton Castle is that
   - A. the publicity is poor.
   - B. it is difficult to get to.
   - C. there is little there of interest.

28. Natalie and Dave agree that the greatest problem with a visitor centre could be
   - A. covering the investment costs.
   - B. finding a big enough space for it.
   - C. dealing with planning restrictions.

29. What does Dave say about conditions in the town of Horton?
   - A. There is a lot of unemployment.
   - B. There are few people of working age.
   - C. There are opportunities for skilled workers.

30. According to Natalie, one way to prevent damage to the castle site would be to
   - A. insist visitors have a guide.
   - B. make visitors keep to the paths.
   - C. limit visitor numbers.

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