# Winridge Forest Railway Park: From Start to Success and Future Plans

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

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 9, Test 3, Listening Part 2. © 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 11-13: Multiple choice

Winridge Forest Railway Park. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11. Simon's idea for a theme park came from
   - A. his childhood hobby.
   - B. his interest in landscape design.
   - C. his visit to another park.

12. When they started, the family decided to open the park only when
   - A. the weather was expected to be good.
   - B. the children weren't at school.
   - C. there were fewer farming commitments.

13. Since opening, the park has had
   - A. 50,000 visitors.
   - B. 1,000,000 visitors.
   - C. 1,500,000 visitors.

### Questions 14-18: Matching features

What is currently the main area of work of each of the following people? Choose the correct letter, A-H, for each one.

- **A** advertising
- **B** animal care
- **C** building
- **D** educational links
- **E** engine maintenance
- **F** food and drink
- **G** sales
- **H** staffing

14. Simon (the speaker)

15. Liz

16. Sarah

17. Duncan

18. Judith

### Questions 19-20: Table completion

Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR NUMBERS for each answer.

Feature | Size | Biggest challenge | Target age group
Railway | 1.2 km | Making tunnels | 
Go-Kart arena | **(19)** _____ m² | Removing mounds on the track | **(20)** _____ year-olds

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