# Theatre Studies Course

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 7 minutes - Multiple choice, Matching features

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 10, Test 3, Listening Part 3. © 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 21-25: Multiple choice

Theatre Studies Course. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. What helped Rob to prepare to play the character of a doctor?
   - A. the stories his grandfather told him
   - B. the times when he watched his grandfather working
   - C. the way he imagined his grandfather at work

22. In the play's first scene, the boredom of village life was suggested by
   - A. repetition of words and phrases.
   - B. scenery painted in dull colours.
   - C. long pauses within conversations.

23. What has Rob learned about himself through working in a group?
   - A. He likes to have clear guidelines.
   - B. He copes well with stress.
   - C. He thinks he is a good leader.

24. To support the production, research material was used which described
   - A. political developments.
   - B. changing social attitudes.
   - C. economic transformations.

25. What problem did the students overcome in the final rehearsal?
   - A. one person forgetting their words
   - B. an equipment failure
   - C. the injury of one character

### Questions 26-30: Matching features

What action is needed for the following stages in doing the 'year abroad' option? Choose the correct letter, A-G, for each one.

- **A** be on time
- **B** get a letter of recommendation
- **C** plan for the final year
- **D** make sure the institution's focus is relevant
- **E** show ability in Theatre Studies
- **F** make travel arrangements and bookings
- **G** ask for help

26. in the second year of the course

27. when first choosing where to go

28. when sending in your choices

29. when writing your personal statement

30. when doing the year abroad

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