Lecture: Wildlife Corridors in Cities
IELTS Listening PracticePart 4hard
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Questions
Questions 1–3
The problem
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
1
Green spaces in cities are split up by roads and buildings — a problem called habitat ______.(max 1 word)
2
Isolated populations breed only among themselves, causing a loss of genetic ______.(max 1 word)
3
A completely cut-off small population may eventually ______ out.(max 1 word)
Questions 4–6
Types of corridor
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
4
The simplest and cheapest corridor is a ______.(max 1 word)
5
Rivers and ______ make excellent natural corridors through a city.(max 1 word)
6
A ______ bridge lets animals cross safely above a major road.(max 1 word)
Questions 7–8
Designing a good corridor
Complete the summary below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
7
A corridor that is too narrow fails because ______ can reach animals in the middle.(max 1 word)
8
A good corridor must be ______, forming an unbroken link.(max 1 word)
Questions 9–10
A case study and the benefits
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
9
In Edmonton, planners linked parks along a ______ valley.(max 1 word)
10
As well as helping wildlife, corridors cool streets and reduce ______.(max 1 word)
Question 11
Answer the question below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
11
Which country is famous for green bridges over its motorways?(max 2 words)
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