TEST 1 LISTENING SECTION 4 CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH IELTS 4

CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH IELTS 4

TEST 1

LISTENING

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

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ANSWER KEY

31. cities / environment 32. windy 33. humid 34. shady / shaded 35. dangerous 36. leaves 37. ground 38. considerably reduce / decrease / filter 39. low 40. space / room