IELTS Listening Sample 7. Section 4

This is the last section of IELTS Listening practice test #7. Listen to the audio and answer the questions. After you finish, click 'check' and 'get result!' to see your score for the whole test.



 

SECTION 4. QUESTIONS 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

 

THE URBAN LANDSCAPE

Two areas of focus:

  • the effect of vegetation on the urban climate
  • ways of planning our 31. better

Large-scale impact of trees:

  • they can make cities more or less 32.
  • in summer they can make cities cooler
  • they can make inland cities more 33.

Local impact of trees:

  • they can make local areas
    • more 34.
    • cooler
    • more humid
    • less windy
    • less 35.

 

Comparing trees and buildings


Temperature regulation:

  • trees evaporate water through their 36.
  • building surfaces may reach high temperatures

Wind force:

  • tall buildings cause more wind at 37. level
  • trees 38. the wind force

Noise:

  • trees have a small effect on traffic noise
  • 39. frequency noise passes through trees

Important points to consider:

  • trees require a lot of sunlight, water and 40. to grow