Lecture: The Rise of Urban Beekeeping

IELTS Listening PracticePart 4hard

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Questions

Questions 1–2

Why city bees often do well

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

1
City bees benefit from the greater ______ of flowering plants found in parks and gardens.(max 1 word)
2
On a large farm, a single ______ often flowers for only a few weeks.(max 1 word)
Question 3

Complete the sentence below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

3
Scientists call the extra warmth of cities the urban ______.(max 2 words)
Questions 4–6

Challenges for city beekeepers

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

4
The biggest threat to bees is a parasite known as the ______ mite.(max 1 word)
5
To provide water, keepers leave out a shallow ______ containing stones.(max 1 word)
6
In a good year, a single hive can produce up to ______ kilograms of honey.(max 1 word)
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