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IELTS Listening test : 20
Nanotechnology
IELTS Listening Practice Test
Section 4
Questions 31-33
Choose the correct letter; A, В or C.
Nanotechnology: technology on a small scale
31 The speaker says that one problem with nanotechnology is that A it could threaten our way of life B it could be used to spy on people C it is misunderstood by the public
32 According to the speaker, some scientists believe that nano-particles A should be restricted to secure environments B should be used with more caution C should only be developed for essential products
33 In the speaker’s opinion, research into nanotechnology A has yet to win popular support B could be seen as unethical C ought to be continued
Questions 34-40
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Complete the notes below.
Uses of Nanotechnology
Transport
• Nanotechnology could allow the development of stronger 34
• Planes would be much lighter in weight.
• 35
travel will be made available to the masses.
Technology
• Computers will be even smaller, faster, and will have a greater 36
• 37
energy will become more affordable.
The Environment
• Nano-robots could rebuild the ozone layer.
• Pollutants such as 38
could be removed from water more easily.
• There will be no 39
from manufacturing.
Health and Medicine
• New methods of food production could eradicate famine.
• Analysis of medical 40
will be sped up.
• Life expectancy could be increased.
Answer:
Section 4
31 C 32 В 33 C 34 metal/metals 35 space 36 memory 37 solar 38 oil 39 waste 40 tests
My Notes :
Please take a good note of the following words and expressions used in the track :
Pliable / in terms of / break-through / enormous / minute (adj)
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