04.08.2026 LISTENING TASK

PART 2

Questions 11 and 12

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO pieces of advice are given about the Marsden Coastal Walk?

A   Stop for lunch in an ancient town.

B   Don't miss the ruins of a certain building.

C   Catch a boat to the start of this walk.

D   Be careful of the steep and rocky paths.

E   Don't worry about getting lost.

Questions 13 and 14

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO things are said about the Melby Heritage Walk?

A   This walk is mostly downhill.

B   The paths can get busy during the day.

C   This is a circular walk.

D   A tower stands on the site of an older structure.

E   There are far-reaching views the whole way.

Questions 15-20

Label the map below.

Write the correct letter, A-I, next to Questions 15-20. 

15   Exhibition               ……………

16   Baths                     ……………

17   Tools                      ……………

18   Vehicles                 ……………

19   Ponies                    ……………

20   Education centre    ……………

PART 3

Questions 21 and 22

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO facts in the sessions on food safety were new information for Nadia and Fergus?

A   the amount of plastic in the ocean

B   the number of diseases caused by contaminated food

C   the amount of food that is wasted

D   the number of people who are obese

E   the result of treating animals with antibiotics

Questions 23 and 24

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO features of a project aiming to prevent food fraud impressed Fergus?

A   the new technology it used

B   the publicity it received

C   the use of multiple tests on food items

D   the variety of dietary requirements included

E   the way information was made widely accessible

Questions 25 and 26

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO topics do both students recommend should be included in the course?

A   sustainable fishing

B   targeted nutrition

C   global differences in consumption

D   sustainable agriculture

E   digital technology and food

Questions 27–30

Complete the flow-chart below.

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–F, next to Questions 27–30.

A   This was challenging but enjoyable.

B   This led to some disagreement.

C   This was easy to decide on.

D   This was helped by the guidelines provided.

E   This seemed like an unnecessary stage.

F   This involved selecting a new ingredient.

Student project: developing a new food product

Initial aim

27...............

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Literature review

28...............

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Product development

29...............

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Product production

30...............

PART 4

Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Challenges facing the cruise ship industry

Problems with overtourism

•   31.................... is one of the worst problems.

•   A tourist 32.................... is being introduced in some cities to reduce numbers, e.g. Barcelona.

•   Bruges: action was taken to limit day trips from the nearby port because the city was becoming a 'theme park' (e.g. many shops were only stocking 33.................... and souvenirs).

•   Dubrovnik: limits the number of tourists by managing the 34.................... of cruise ship arrivals.

Problems of perception

•   Cruises are generally associated with the elderly.

•   There is an assumption about the 35.................... of cruises.

•   People think there may be too many 36.................... .

Solutions

Cruise lines are attracting younger customers by:

•   becoming more sustainable e.g. using hybrid engines.

•   having a wide range of activities e.g. boxing, 37.................... and well-being programmes.

•   offering a diverse selection of food including 38.................... options.

•   providing reliable 39.................... .

•   improving marketing on social media with high quality 40.................... .