C18 IELTS listening test 2 | 40 phút

Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A—I, next to Questions 15—20.

Choose TWO letters, A—E.

Which TWO issues following the Laki eruption surprised the students?

What comment do the students make about the impact of the Laki eruption on the following countries?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to Questions 27-30.

Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Pockets

Reason for choice of subject

• They are 31 ............. but can be overlooked by consumers and designers.

Pockets in men's clothes

• Men started to wear 32............................ in the 18th century.
• A 33..................... sewed pockets into the lining of the garments.
• The wearer could use the pockets for small items.
• Bigger pockets might be made for men who belonged to a certain type of 34 ...................

Pockets in women's clothes

• Women's pockets were less 35................ than men's.
• Women were very concerned about pickpockets.
• Pockets were produced in pairs using 36................. to link them together.
• Pockets hung from the women's 37.............................. under skirts and petticoats.
• Items such as 38................. could be reached through a gap in the
  material.
• Pockets, of various sizes, stayed inside clothing for many decades.
• When dresses changed shape, hidden pockets had a negative effect on the 39 ...................  of women.
• Bags called 'pouches' became popular, before women carried a 40...................