IELTS Cambridge Book 12.3 DisclaimerIELTS Collection is not affiliated with Cambridge, British Council, IDP, or IELTS. All materials remain the property of their respective copyright owners and are used here for educational practice only https://ieltscollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/12.3.mp3SECTION 1. Questions 1-10Complete the notes belowWrite ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.PUBLIC LIBRARYExampleThe library re-opened last "month"The library now hasa seating area with magazinesan expanded section for books on 1..a new section on local 2..a community room for meetings (also possible to 3.. there)a new section of books for 4..For younger childrenthe next Science Club meeting: experiments using things from your 5..Reading Challenge: read six books during the holidaysFor adultsthis Friday: a local author talks about a novel based on a real 6..IT support is available on Tuesdays - no 7.. is necessaryfree check of blood 8.. and cholesterol levels (over 60s only)Other informationthe library shop sells wall-charts, cards and 9..evenings and weekends: free 10.. is availableSECTION 2. Questions 11-20Questions 11 and 12Choose TWO letters, A-E.Which TWO age groups are taking increasing numbers of holidays with BC Travel? A. 16-30 years B. 31-42 years C. 43-54 years D. 55-64 years E. over 65 years Question 13 and 14Choose TWO letters, A-EWhich TWO are the main reasons given for the popularity of activity holidays? A. Clients make new friends. B. Clients learn a useful skill. C. Clients learn about a different culture. D. Clients are excited by the risk involved. E. Clients find them good value for money. Questions 15-17Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.15. How does BC Travel plan to expand the painting holidays? A. by adding to the number of locations B. by increasing the range of levels C. by employing more teachers None Why are BC Travel's cooking holidays unusual? A. They only use organic foods. B. They have an international focus C. They mainly involve vegetarian dishes None 17. What does the speaker say about the photography holidays? A. Clients receive individual tuition. B. The tutors are also trained guides. C. Advice is given on selling photographs. None Questions 18–20Complete the table below.Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.Fitness HolidaysLocationMain focusOther commentsIreland and Italygeneral fitnesspersonally designed programmealso reduces 18..Greece19.. controlincludes exercise on the beachMoroccomountain bikingwide variety of levelsone holiday that is specially designed for 20..SECTION 3 Question 21-30Question 21-26Complete the flow-chart below Choose SIX answers from tha box and write the correct letter, A-H, Next to question 21-26.STAGES IN DOING A TOURISM CASE STUDYRESEARCHLocate and read relevant articles, noting key information and also 21...Identify a problem or needSelect interviewees – these may be site 22......, visitors or city 23...Prepare and carry out interviews. If possible, collect statistics.Check whether 24.,. of interviewees can be used↓ANALYSISSelect relevant information and try to identify 25..Decide on the best form of visuals↓WRITING THE CASE STUDYGive some background before writing the main sectionsDo NOT end with 26..Questions 27-30Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.The Horton Castle site27. Natalie and Dave agree one reason why so few people visit Horton Castle is that A. the publicity is poor. B. it is difficult to get to, C. there is little there of interest. None 28 Natalie and Dave agree that the greatest problem with a visitor centre could be A. covering the investment costs. B. finding a big enough space for it. C. dealing with planning restrictions None 29. What does Dave say about conditions in the town of Horton? A. There is a lot of unemployment. B. There are few people of working age. C. There are opportunities for skilled workers. None 30. According to Natalie, one way to prevent damage to the castle site would be t0 A. insist visitors have a guide. B. make visitors keep to the paths C. C limit visitor numbers None SECTION 4. Questions 31-40Complete the notes below.Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.The effects of environmental change on birdsMercury (Hg)Highly toxicReleased into the atmosphere from coalIn water it may be consumed by fishIt has also recently been found to affect birds which feed on 31...Research on effects of mercury on birdsClaire Varian-Ramos is investigating:- the effects on birds' 32.. or mental processes, e.g. memory- the effects on bird song (usually learned from a bird's 33..)Findings:- songs learned by birds exposed to mercury are less 34..- this may have a negative effect on birds' 35..Lab-based studies:- allow more 36.. for the experimenterImplications for humansMigrating birds such as 37.. containing mercury may be eaten by humansMercury also causes problems in learning 38..Mercury in a mother's body from 39.... may affect the unborn childNew regulations for mercury emissions will affect everyone's energy 40... Time's up
