# Work experience for veterinary science students

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 8 minutes - Multiple choice, Matching features

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 17, Test 1, 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 21-26: Multiple choice

Work experience for veterinary science students. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. What problem did both Diana and Tim have when arranging their work experience?
   - A. making initial contact with suitable farms
   - B. organising transport to and from the farm
   - C. finding a placement for the required length of time

22. Tim was pleased to be able to help
   - A. a lamb that had a broken leg.
   - B. a sheep that was having difficulty giving birth.
   - C. a newly born lamb that was having trouble feeding.

23. Diana says the sheep on her farm
   - A. were of various different varieties
   - B. were mainly reared for their meat
   - C. had better quality wool than sheep on the hills

24. What did the students learn about adding supplements to chicken feed?
   - A. These should only be given if specially needed.
   - B. It is worth paying extra for the most effective ones.
   - C. The amount given at one time should be limited.

25. What happened when Diana was working with dairy cows?
   - A. She identified some cows incorrectly.
   - B. She accidentally threw some milk away.
   - C. She made a mistake when storing milk.

26. What did both farmers mention about vets and farming?
   - A. Vets are failing to cope with some aspects of animal health.
   - B. There needs to be a fundamental change in the training of vets.
   - C. Some jobs could be done by the farmer rather than by a vet.

### Questions 27-30: Matching features

What opinion do the students give about each of the following modules on their veterinary science course? Choose the correct letter, A-F, for each one.

- **A** Tim found this easier than expected.
- **B** Tim thought this was not very clearly organised.
- **C** Diana may do some further study on this.
- **D** They both found the reading required for this was difficult.
- **E** Tim was shocked at something he learned on this module.
- **F** They were both surprised how little is known about some aspects of this.

27. Medical terminology

28. Diet and nutrition

29. Animal disease

30. Wildlife medication

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