Changes In Barford Over The Last 50 Years IELTS Listening + Answers

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Question 1: Answer is C

Relevant Line: “So parts of the town are no longer served by buses.”

Analysis: The reduction in bus routes has led to fewer people using buses in Barford.

Question 2: Answer is B

Relevant Line: “The new cycle paths separating bikes from cars in most main roads are being used far more than was expected.”

Analysis: The development of cycle paths has significantly reduced traffic and improved air quality.

Question 3: Answer is B

Relevant Line: “Many people prefer to use supermarkets and department stores in nearby large towns, as there are so few well-known chain stores here.”

Analysis: The lack of major retailers in Barford is a problem for shopping in the town centre.

Question 4: Answer is A

Relevant Line: “Our hospital closed 15 years ago, which means journeys to other towns are unavoidable.”

Analysis: Shona highlights the lack of a hospital as a significant issue for medical facilities in Barford.

Question 5: Answer is C

Relevant Line: “The number of schools and colleges has increased, making that the main employment sector.”

Analysis: Education employs the largest number of people in Barford.

Question 6: Answer is G

Relevant Line: “The railway company has bought some adjoining land, and this will be used to increase the number of parking spaces.”

Analysis: The railway station car park will be expanded to provide more parking spaces.

Question 7: Answer is A

Relevant Line: “The Grand, the old cinema in the high street, will close at the end of the year and reopen on a different site.”

Analysis: The cinema will move to a new location.

Question 8: Answer is C

Relevant Line: “The indoor market will close for six weeks to be made safe and redecorated.”

Analysis: The indoor market will be refurbished to improve its appearance and safety.

Question 9: Answer is B

Relevant Line: “The council has managed to secure funding to keep the library open later into the evening, twice a week.”

Analysis: The library will have its opening hours extended to later in the evening twice a week.

Question 10: Answer is F

Relevant Line: “The council will no longer be in charge of the area. Instead, it will become the responsibility of a national body.”

Analysis: The nature reserve will have new management under a national body.