# Working as a Lifeboat Volunteer

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 7 minutes - Multiple choice, Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 19, Test 2, Listening Part 2. © 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 11-16: Multiple choice

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11. What made David leave London and move to Northsea?
   - A. He was eager to develop a hobby.
   - B. He wanted to work shorter hours.
   - C. He found his job in website design unsatisfying.

12. The Lifeboat Institution in Northsea was built with money provided by
   - A. a local organisation.
   - B. a local resident.
   - C. the local council.

13. In his health assessment, the doctor was concerned about the fact that David
   - A. might be colour blind.
   - B. was rather short-sighted.
   - C. had undergone eye surgery.

14. After arriving at the lifeboat station, they aim to launch the boat within
   - A. five minutes.
   - B. six to eight minutes.
   - C. eight and a half minutes.

15. As a 'helmsman', David has the responsibility of deciding
   - A. who will be the members of his crew.
   - B. what equipment it will be necessary to take.
   - C. if the lifeboat should be launched.

16. As well as going out on the lifeboat, David
   - A. gives talks on safety at sea.
   - B. helps with fundraising.
   - C. recruits new volunteers.

### Questions 17-18: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO things does David say about the lifeboat volunteer training?

- **A** The residential course developed his leadership skills.
- **B** The training in use of ropes and knots was quite brief.
- **C** The training exercises have built up his mental strength.
- **D** The casualty care activities were particularly challenging for him.
- **E** The wave tank activities provided practice in survival techniques.

### Questions 19-20: Multiple choice (choose more than one)

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO things does David find most motivating about the work he does?

- **A** working as part of a team
- **B** experiences when working in winter
- **C** being thanked by those he has helped
- **D** the fact that it keeps him fit
- **E** the chance to develop new equipment

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