# The Spirit Bear

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 8 minutes - Note completion

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 10, Test 1, Listening Part 4. © 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 31-40: Note completion

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

THE SPIRIT BEAR
General facts
It is a white bear belonging to the black bear family.
Its colour comes from an uncommon **(31)** _____.
Local people believe that it has unusual **(32)** _____.
They protect the bear from **(33)** _____.
Habitat
The bear's relationship with the forest is complex.
Tree roots stop **(34)** _____ along salmon streams.
The bears' feeding habits provide nutrients for forest vegetation.
It is currently found on a small number of **(35)** _____.
Threats
Habitat is being lost due to deforestation and construction of **(36)** _____ by logging companies.
Unrestricted **(37)** _____ is affecting the salmon supply.
The bears' existence is also threatened by their low rate of **(38)** _____.
Going forward
Interested parties are working together.
Logging companies must improve their **(39)** _____ of logging.
Maintenance and **(40)** _____ of the spirit bears' territory is needed.

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