IELTS Cambridge Book 9.3 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/2025/08/9.3.mp3SECTION 1 Questions 1-10Questions 1-5Complete the table below.Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.ApartmentsFacilitiesOther InformationCostRose Garden Apartmentsstudio flatentertainment programme: Greek .....dancing.....£219Blue Bay Apartmentslarge salt-water swimming pool- just 1 metres from beach- near shops£2752 Apartmentsterracewatersports£490The Grand- Greek paintings- 3- overlooking 4 5 £Questions 6-10Complete the table below.Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.GREEK ISLAND HOLIDAYSInsurance BenefitsMaximum AmountCancellation6 £ Hospital£600. Additional benefit allows a 7 to travel to resort8 departureUp to £1000. Depends on reasonPersonal belongingsUp to £3000; £500 for one 9 Name of Assistant Manager: Ben 10 Direct phone line: 081260 543216SECTION 2 Questions 11–20Questions 11–13Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.Winridge Forest Railway Park11 Simon's idea for a theme park came from A his childhood hobby. B his interest in landscape design. C his visit to another park None 12 When they started, the family decided to open the park only when A the weather was expected to be good. B the children weren't at school. C there were fewer farming commitments. None 13 Since opening, the park has had A 50,000 visitors. B 1,000,000 visitors. C 1,500,000 visitors. None Questions 14–18What is currently the main area of work of each of the following people?Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–H, next to questions 14–18.14 Simon (the speaker) Please select your answerABCDEFGH 15 Liz Please select your answerABCDEFGH 16 Sarah Please select your answerABCDEFGH 17 Duncan Please select your answerABCDEFGH 18 Judith Please select your answerABCDEFGH Questions 19 and 20Complete the table below.Write ONE WORD AND/OR NUMBERS for each answer.FeatureSizeBiggest challengeTarget age groupRailway1.2 kmMaking tunnels Go-Kart arena19 m²Removing mounds on the track20 year-oldsSECTION 3 Questions 21-30Complete the notes below.Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.Study Skills Tutorial – Caroline BenningDissertation topic: the 21 aStrengths: • 22 computer modellingWeaknesses: • lack of background informationpoor 23 skillsPossible strategyBenefitsProblemspeer group discussionincreases 24dissertations tend to contain the same 25 use the 26 serviceprovides structured programmelimited 27 consult study skills booksare a good source of referencecan be too 28 Recommendations: • use a card indexread all notes 29 Next tutorial date: 30 JanuarySECTION 4 Questions 31–40Questions 31 and 32Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.31 The owners of the underground house A had no experience of living in a rural area. B were interested in environmental issues. C wanted a professional project manager. None 32 What does the speaker say about the site of the house? A The land was quite cheap. B Stone was being extracted nearby. C It was in a completely unspoilt area. None Questions 33-40Complete the notes below.Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.The Underground HouseDesignBuilt in the earth, with two floorsThe south-facing side was constructed of two layers of 33Photovoltaic tiles were attachedA layer of foam was used to improve the 34 of the buildingSpecial featuresTo increase the light, the building has many internal mirrors and 35In future, the house may produce more 36 than it needsRecycled wood was used for the 37 of the houseThe system for processing domestic 38 is organicEnvironmental issuesThe use of large quantities of 39 in construction was environmentally harmfulBut the house will have paid its 'environmental debt' within 40 Time's up
