IELTS Forcast Listening Test 2025 - Q1 Test 1 with Practice Test, Answers And Explanation

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IELTS Forcast Listening Test 2025 - Q1 Test 1 with Practice Test, Answers And Explanation

Section

👂️ Bài nghe section 1

Campervan Holiday in New Zealand

Choosing a campervan
It is not necessary to have a ﻿ in the kitchen.
A ﻿ inside the van would be good for a holiday in April.
The ﻿ in Jane's van did not work properly.
Get a van with chairs to use outside.
Phone number for Jonathan Simpson: ﻿﻿
Travelling by campervan
For petrol, Jane paid between $2.05 and $ ﻿ per litre.
Remember that the ﻿ to Cambelltown is expensive.
Jane suggests driving a maximum distance of ﻿ kilometres per day.
Hire some ﻿ that can be stored on the roof rack.
Places to go
Kia Holiday Parks have the usual facilities and also a ﻿﻿
At Jack's Point, camp beside the beautiful lake 
Take the children to do the puzzles at Martin.
Visit the craft market at ﻿﻿

❓ Tapescript section 1

Campervan Holiday in New Zealand

Man:

Oh, hi Jane.

Man:

We're planning a holiday next year and we're thinking of hiring a camper van.

Man:

I know you guys did that last year.

Man:

Could I ask your advice about a few things?

Jane:

Of course.

Man:

Well, I mean, first of all, we have to choose a camper van.

Man:

I've been looking online, but there are so many different models and options available.

Jane:

I know, but some of the options just aren't necessary.

Jane:

So in the kitchen, yes, you need a stove and a sink, of course, but you don't need a freezer, for example.

Man:

OK, well that's good to know.

Man:

So what else do you recommend?

Jane:

Well, what time of year are you planning on going?

Man:

Probably April.

Jane:

It can be cool then, especially in the evenings.

Man:

So get a van with a heater in it.

Jane:

Exactly.

Man:

Alright, that's good advice.

Man:

And then anything else?

Jane:

Well, we did have one problem with our van.

Jane:

The television was unreliable and I've heard other people say the same thing, but everything else was fine.

Man:

And anything else I should think about?

Jane:

Well, if the weather's fine, it's nice to be able to sit outside.

Jane:

Our van had some chairs which could be stored under the bed.

Jane:

That way we could sit out when we wanted to.

Man:

That's a nice idea.

Man:

So then, did you book your van online or what?

Jane:

We used an agent, Jonathan Simpson.

Jane:

It might be worth getting in touch with him.

Jane:

He can help you choose the right van and get a good deal.

Jane:

Do you want his number?

Jane:

I've got his card here.

Man:

Yes, please.

Jane:

So it's 0274 936 2815.

Man:

Great, thanks.

Man:

And then, in terms of actually travelling around in our camper van, what should we look out for?

Jane:

Well, the price of petrol really varies, depending where you buy it.

Jane:

The cheapest we found was $2.05 a litre.

Jane:

But we heard of people paying over $2.60 for a litre.

Jane:

We never paid that much, but in one place for us it was $2.40. And that can make a big difference to your overall costs.

Man:

Right, yeah, I hadn't thought of that.

Man:

Any other unexpected costs?

Jane:

Well, there's Campbelltown.

Jane:

It's a lovely place, but just remember it's on an island.

Man:

Oh, do you have to pay for the bridge or something?

Jane:

There isn't one, that's the point.

Jane:

Just the ferry.

Jane:

And they charge a lot for a camper van.

Man:

Oh, right.

Man:

So then, in general terms, how far do you think we should aim to drive in a day?

Jane:

Well, the roads are good.

Jane:

I mean, some people drive 500km in a day, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Man:

So, what, maybe no more than 350?

Jane:

Still too tiring.

Jane:

I'd say 275 as the upper limit.

Man:

OK, I guess the kids will get bored if we go any further.

Jane:

Definitely.

Jane:

You want to get out of the van as much as possible.

Jane:

Which reminds me, try and get a van with a rack on the roof.

Man:

Why's that?

Jane:

You can rent bikes when you get there.

Jane:

They can go on top of the van when you're driving.

Jane:

Then use them to explore local areas.

Man:

That's a good idea.

Man:

OK, so what are some of the places we should go to?

Man:

Any campsites you'd recommend?

Jane:

Our favourites were the Kia Holiday Parks.

Jane:

They have all the usual facilities.

Man:

Like a laundry and so on.

Jane:

Exactly.

Jane:

But they also provide a gym for guests to use.

Jane:

It's a great way to relax at the end of the day.

Man:

Nice.

Jane:

And there's Jack's Point.

Jane:

That's a great campground.

Man:

Oh, is that the one you see in all the photos next to the really spectacular lake?

Jane:

That's right.

Man:

OK, we'll be sure to go there.

Jane:

Yeah, not to be missed.

Jane:

Then, something that's less well-known is at Martin.

Jane:

We found it quite by chance and I think your children would love it.

Jane:

In the park there are all these puzzles kids can work on.

Jane:

They're really imaginative and will keep the kids busy for hours.

Man:

That sounds interesting.

Man:

I've made a note of that.

Man:

Then I also read about a craft market.

Man:

I think it was at a place called Rayne something.

Man:

Is that right?

Jane:

Yeah, Raynewode.

Jane:

It's definitely worth a visit.

Jane:

You spell that R-A-Y-N-E-W-O-D-E.

Man:

Great. And then one other thing I'd just like to add...

🔥 Đáp án & giải thích section 1

freezer

Giải thích chi tiết

Hello Dolbie 🤩 Cùng chinh phục câu hỏi này nhé 😁

🎯 Xác định loại từ cần điền: → Ta cần điền một danh từ chỉ đồ vật trong nhà bếp — thứ không cần thiết phải có trong xe campervan.

▶️ Thông tin cần nghe ở: → Khi Jane bắt đầu nói về các thiết bị trong khu vực kitchen, và cô ấy nói rõ một thứ không cần thiết:

“...you need a stove and a sink, of course, but you don’t need a freezer, for example.”

☺️ Cùng xem giải thích nhé: Jane liệt kê một số thiết bị cần thiết như bếp (stove) và bồn rửa (sink). Sau đó cô ấy nói rõ "you don’t need a freezer", tức là freezer là không cần thiết.

Từ “freezer” trong bài nghe chính là đáp án cần điền vì nó được đặt sau mệnh đề phủ định “you don’t need…”

✅ Đáp án đúng: freezer

🧐 DOLBIE lưu ý:

❌ stove => Đây là thiết bị cần có, Jane nói rõ là “you need a stove…”

❌ sink => Tương tự, Jane cũng nói sink là cần thiết.

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Section

👂️ Bài nghe section 2

The organiser has changed the route for this year's event so that participants

find the course more-challenging. 

have fewer streets to cross. 

can avoid wet ground.

What does the organiser say about entry requirements?

Participants can choose to race alone.

Participants must be in a group with classmates.

Participants should ask families to sponsor them.

When talking about rules during the event, the organiser says participants

cannot use their phones during the race. 

have to visit checkpoints in the correct order. 

must travel everywhere on foot.

The organiser advises parents volunteering as marshals to

walk the route themselves. 

take something to sit on. 

have something to read

Refreshments

Queen's Wharf

Cambria Gardens

The Flagstaff

Ocean View

Halfway Point

❓ Tapescript section 2

High School orienteering event

Hello, my name's Michelle and I'm organizing this year's high school orienteering event.

If you aren't sure what orienteering involves, participants look at a specially designed map and use it to follow a route.

As they race, they have to locate a series of checkpoints along the way and do this in under 90 minutes.

This year we've slightly changed the route.

What with all the recent rain, some areas along our usual route are now very muddy and we don't want competitors having to go through them.

The course is already difficult enough.

But participants will still have to pay attention to traffic because we can't close any roads for this event.

Now, what about entry requirements?

Many participants will have done this event before, perhaps with an older sister or brother, or even running with a parent to give them encouragement.

But for some younger participants, it'll be their first time.

For confident kids, there's the option to do the event solo, but most competitors prefer to do it as a team rather than by themselves.

Obviously, there are rules that apply during the event.

Like I said, there's a series of checkpoints that the participants have to find.

It doesn't matter which they do first.

They can walk or run, but there are no bikes this year, so the race has to be completed on foot.

Of course, competitors are permitted to have phones with them, in case they need help of any kind.

So, the event is this Saturday.

Registration finishes Friday, so we'll have a list of the competitors' names already.

We'll have teachers directing participants where to go for the starting line of the race.

But I will need some assistance with handing out maps.

That's one copy per person, not just a team.

So if parents can help with that, fantastic.

We always have food at the event.

The competitors are hungry after the race, and it's a good way of raising money for the school.

So if anyone can make some simple cakes or cookies, I'd really appreciate that, because we're not hiring outside caterers this year.

We will have drinks on sale, though, which the school is organizing.

Now, we need some parents to volunteer to be marshals at each checkpoint.

It's up to the participants to look at the information they've been given and find their way around the course, so don't help them with that, please.

But if you see that participants are running out of time, do encourage them to go a bit faster.

That's quite important.

Any minor injuries, cuts or sprains, call me and I'll send someone to the checkpoint to deal with it.

If you volunteer as a marshal, I do have some advice for you.

You'll probably be at the same checkpoint for the duration of the event, and you don't want to be on your feet all that time.

I suggest you bring along a camping chair or something similar.

Once the event gets going, you'll be pretty busy.

If you're thinking it might be an opportunity to relax and look at the newspaper, think again.

OK, let's look at a plan showing some of the checkpoints where we still need marshals.

So you can see the school is at the top, with Ellis Road going past the school, and Victoria Road also marked on the plan.

Let's start with the refreshments checkpoint.

So, near the golf course, you can see the junction of Ellis Road and Victoria Road.

The refreshments checkpoint is right at that junction, and we'll definitely need two or three marshals there to hand out bottles of water.

Queens Wharf is another checkpoint where we still need volunteers.

From school, the quickest way to get there is to cross Ellis Road, and take the footpath through the trees.

And at the end of the footpath, right out on the point, is Queens Wharf.

Cambria Gardens.

If you're unfamiliar with the area, you'll see there are two hills.

Find the hill which is nearest to a wharf, and then Cambria Gardens is on the northern side of that hill.

Not a bad place to spend a couple of hours.

The checkpoint at the Flagstaff needs a marshal too.

At the eastern end of Victoria Road, you can see a footpath.

It goes in a loop.

Let's say you walk round that loop in a clockwise direction, you'd walk past the lighthouse, and then you'd get to the Flagstaff.

The Ocean View checkpoint is in a great location.

See that little footpath on Victoria Road that goes south and takes you past a wooded area?

Ocean View is there, between the trees and the sea.

Lastly, the halfway point.

You've got that hill between Ellis Road and Victoria Road.

From the hill, halfway point is to the northeast, the nearest checkpoint to the golf course.

🔥 Đáp án & giải thích section 2

Giải thích chi tiết

Hello Dolbie 🤩 Cùng chinh phục câu hỏi này nhé 😁

🌱 Đọc hiểu câu hỏi: The organiser has changed the route for this year's event so that participants... → Câu hỏi này muốn biết lý do tại sao ban tổ chức đã thay đổi lộ trình của sự kiện năm nay.

Từ khóa cần chú ý:

changed the route → thay đổi lộ trình
participants... → ảnh hưởng gì tới người tham gia Trong các đáp án, có các ý như: khó hơn, ít đường phố hơn, hay tránh mặt đất ẩm ướt → những yếu tố sẽ được paraphrase trong bài nghe.

▶️ Bắt đầu nghe ở: Nghe từ câu:

“This year we’ve slightly changed the route.”

☺️ Giải thích: Ngay sau khi nói thay đổi lộ trình, người tổ chức nói:

“What with all the recent rain, some areas along our usual route are now very muddy and we don't want competitors having to go through them.”

→ Lý do rõ ràng là tránh những khu vực lầy lội (muddy) → tức là wet ground → Đây là paraphrase của “can avoid wet ground”

✅ Đáp án đúng: C. can avoid wet ground

🧐 DOLBIE lưu ý: ❌ A. find the course more challenging => Người tổ chức nói: “The course is already difficult enough” → tức là không muốn làm khó hơn ❌ B. have fewer streets to cross => Không có ý nào nói lộ trình ít đường phố hơn – mà ngược lại, còn nhấn mạnh là “we can't close any roads”, nên vẫn phải cẩn thận với giao thông.

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Section

👂️ Bài nghe section 3

What does Andy say about the statistics for home ownership?

They reveal a trend that he had not expected

They do not provide enough information to be useful.

They show that home ownership is at its lowest point ever.

What does Hannah say about people in their twenties?

They need help with financial planning to buy a home.

They wait until they plan to start a family before buying a home.

They would prefer to travel overseas than buy a home.

Andy and Hannah agree that large houses are being built because

they are regarded as a good investment. 

they can accommodate extended families. 

they are used to show off a person's wealth.

What finding in the McKendry Report do Hannah and Andy dispute?

There is a shortage of accommodation provided by universities.

The cost of housing influences a student's choice of university.

University students increasingly choose to live at home.

What do Hannah and Andy agree about tiny houses?

They are a fashion that will not last long into the future.

They could be a partial solution to the housing problem.

They appeal to people from many different backgrounds.

List of Findings

This may speed up building the home.

This can lead to arguments.

This should be the priority while planning.

This is usually done in a cost-effective way.

This can be harmful to the environment.

This may cause owners to make mistakes.

This may require a shift in attitude by owners.

This can cause owners to give up.

Sourcing building materials

Watching videos about construction

Recruiting others to help with building

Getting information from local councils

Creating washing facilities

❓ Tapescript section 3

The trend towards unaffordable housing in New Zealand

Andy:

Okay, we've been looking at the housing situation in New Zealand.

Andy:

It's clear that for many people housing is becoming unaffordable.

Andy:

To prepare for your assignment, discuss the key issues regarding this trend.

Hannah:

Shall we work together Andy?

Andy:

Sure Hannah.

Andy:

Let's start with the statistics for home ownership.

Hannah:

Okay.

Andy:

I'd assume that the figures have been falling steadily for decades, but in fact between the 1950s and 1990s the rate increased significantly.

Andy:

It's only since then that the rate has fallen.

Andy:

So today it's roughly the same as it was in the 1950s.

Andy:

I was surprised to read that.

Hannah:

Interesting.

Hannah:

Okay, then what about the different age groups owning homes?

Hannah:

I read a report about people in their 20s and the thing is some of them don't want to own a home.

Andy:

Why is that?

Hannah:

People think it's because they want to go out and see the world.

Hannah:

But apparently that's not it.

Hannah:

Actually people in their 20s don't see much point in buying a house until they make a commitment to someone and decide to have kids and you know a joint bank account and everything and many of them don't intend to do that for five to ten years.

Andy:

Okay, fine, but still for many people buying a home is unaffordable and that means they have to rent a house instead.

Andy:

I read an interesting survey of renters.

Andy:

Apparently, they're always worried their landlord might suddenly ask them to leave and they'll have to find somewhere else.

Andy:

That's the worst aspect of renting.

Andy:

Worse than the rent going up.

Andy:

You can plan ahead for that and apparently new laws mean that landlords now have to make repairs more quickly if there's a problem.

Hannah:

Quite right.

Hannah:

Then another problem is new houses being built today are often large.

Andy:

So people can't afford them.

Hannah:

Exactly or it requires a massive bank loan.

Andy:

But what's the point of big houses?

Andy:

I mean the birth rates falling so we're not having more children.

Hannah:

No, but with a large house people believe that if you sell it after 10 years, you'll make a handsome profit.

Andy:

Ah, I see.

Andy:

But with a more modest house you risk losing money.

Hannah:

That's right.

Hannah:

Then one thing that struck me is houses are much more expensive in cities.

Hannah:

So why don't people just move to rural areas?

Andy:

Good question.

Andy:

Many people work from home nowadays, so you'd think they'd happily relocate.

Hannah:

It's a healthier lifestyle in the country as well.

Hannah:

So I think people aren't so concerned about having doctors nearby.

Andy:

I guess it's because if you have kids and move to a rural area, you might not find a local primary school and once they're older it might be even harder to find a college within driving distance.

Andy:

That could put people off.

Hannah:

Makes sense.

Hannah:

Then another thing.

Hannah:

Did you read the McKendry report about the impact of unaffordable housing on students?

Andy:

Yes.

Andy:

McKendry makes the point that when students are deciding on which university to attend, they also look at what they'll have to pay for a room.

Hannah:

I think that's right.

Hannah:

But in the report McKendry also claims that the availability of housing on campus is very limited.

Hannah:

I think he's got that wrong actually.

Andy:

Yes, perhaps in the past that was true and lots of students lived with their parents as a result.

Andy:

But nowadays, universities are building a lot of new apartments.

Hannah:

Exactly.

Andy:

Now, what about this trend of building tiny houses?

Hannah:

Yes, interesting.

Hannah:

These new tiny houses are cheap to build.

Hannah:

So is this the answer?

Andy:

Well, they're only suitable for single people and couples, not those with families.

Hannah:

I think tiny houses go some way towards addressing the issue of affordability.

Hannah:

But they're not the complete answer.

Andy:

Yeah, in the decades ahead though, tiny houses have some potential.

Hannah:

So, let's talk through the issues related to building a tiny home.

Andy:

Like sourcing building materials.

Hannah:

Well, apparently people often search through old buildings that are going to be demolished.

Hannah:

They remove wood and tiles and use them for their tiny home.

Andy:

To reduce expenses. Clever

Hannah:

Exactly. Then, there are those videos about construction.

Hannah:

They're online.

Hannah:

They're for people who want to build a tiny home, but don't have building experience.

Andy:

Well, I read that many of those videos are unreliable.

Andy:

They suggest using materials and techniques that can result in problems later on.

Hannah:

Like what?

Andy:

Using the wrong type of metal for the frame.

Andy:

If it's not strong enough, it won't support the roof a lot.

Hannah:

Oh, okay.

Hannah:

Then another issue is the option of recruiting other people to help out.

Hannah:

Like friends have had proper construction jobs.

Andy:

That'd save time, right?

Andy:

Because they could tell you exactly what to do and lend you the right tools.

Hannah:

Yeah, quicker.

Hannah:

But you'd have to pay them.

Andy:

That's true.

Hannah:

Then, it's also necessary to get information from the local council about the building process.

Andy:

And apparently, some councils can be difficult to deal with.

Hannah:

I read the same.

Hannah:

One member of staff will say your designs don't meet the health and safety regulations.

Hannah:

And someone else will say they do.

Hannah:

That's why some people abandon their project.

Hannah:

They've done all the design, but then they can't risk going ahead in case the council later decides the building is illegal.

Andy:

Ridiculous.

Andy:

Then, what about location?

Andy:

One report I saw said people had built their homes on land their families owned or bought a section of land themselves.

...:

Location has to be your first consideration before you even start thinking about a design or construction process.

Andy:

True. What about creating washing facilities?

Andy:

There's no room in some of those tiny homes for a shower.

...:

I listened to a podcast and people said at first they didn't like the idea of having an outdoor bathroom, but once they'd accepted it, they were happy to get creative and build one outside.

Andy:

Interesting. And then you might get some sort of...

🔥 Đáp án & giải thích section 3

Giải thích chi tiết

Hello Dolbie 🤩 Cùng chinh phục câu hỏi này nhé 😁

🌱 Đọc hiểu câu hỏi: What does Andy say about the statistics for home ownership? → Câu hỏi hỏi Andy nói gì về số liệu sở hữu nhà ở – và cách anh ấy phản ứng hoặc suy nghĩ về số liệu đó.

Từ khóa cần chú ý:

statistics for home ownership → số liệu về tỉ lệ sở hữu nhà
Andy says... → cần tìm chính xác ý kiến của Andy

Ba đáp án có ý nghĩa khác nhau:

A: Andy bất ngờ với số liệu
B: Số liệu không đủ thông tin
C: Tỉ lệ sở hữu nhà hiện nay thấp nhất từ trước đến nay

▶️ Bắt đầu nghe ở: Từ đoạn Andy nói: “Let’s start with the statistics for home ownership.”

☺️ Giải thích: Andy nói:

“I’d assume that the figures have been falling steadily for decades...” → Tức là ban đầu Andy nghĩ tỉ lệ sở hữu nhà đã giảm liên tục.

Nhưng sau đó anh nói:

“...but in fact between the 1950s and 1990s the rate increased significantly.” “It’s only since then that the rate has fallen.” “So today it’s roughly the same as it was in the 1950s.” “I was surprised to read that.”

→ Andy rõ ràng bất ngờ với thực tế vì nó khác với điều anh ấy nghĩ trước đó.

✅ Đáp án đúng: A. They reveal a trend that he had not expected.

🧐 DOLBIE lưu ý: ❌ B. They do not provide enough information => Andy không nói số liệu thiếu thông tin – anh nói rõ ràng là có cả giai đoạn tăng và giảm. ❌ C. Home ownership is at its lowest point ever => Hoàn toàn sai – Andy nói tỉ lệ hiện tại gần bằng với thập niên 1950, không phải thấp nhất từ trước đến nay.

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Section

👂️ Bài nghe section 4

Amphibians

Background
- Over 50% of amphibian species are in decline, and 30% face extinction.
- Findings are based on:
review of past studies
computer simulations
current ﻿ schemes
- Amphibians are important because they:
are close to the ﻿ of the food chain.
have biologically interesting adaptations.
﻿
Specific species studied
- Mallorcan Midwife Toad:
Of particular interest because the ﻿ carries eggs.
Major threat: fungus.
- Alpine Salamander:
Of particular interest because some unborn salamanders ﻿ whilst in the womb.
Major threat: Climate change forces migration to colder, higher areas.
- Common Toad:
Can't hibernate properly so loses ﻿ (in warmer months).
Major threats: Traffic &﻿ of breeding grounds.
- Lataste's Frog:
Found in Po River Valley in Italy.
Major threat: Habitat disturbed by ﻿ and by urban development.
﻿
Species most under threat:
- European species.
- Those species facing harriers such as:
the ﻿ (for island-dwellers)
﻿﻿ (for one type of salamander)
﻿
Strategies for preservation:
- Short-term: captivity programmes.
- Medium-term: treat ﻿ effectively.
- Long-term: reduce habitat destruction.

❓ Tapescript section 4

Amphibians

Good morning.

I'm happy to have been invited here today to talk about the research my team's been doing into the problems facing amphibians.

These are animals such as frogs and toads which can live on both land and in water.

Now I'm going to start with a frightening statistic, that over half of the world's amphibian species are in decline, and 30% are in grave danger of extinction.

We have based these findings on a review of past published papers, and we also used computers to create simulations of possible situations in order to see their effects.

And we have combined these with the indications emerging from ongoing conservation programs around the world.

Now why should we be so worried about the decrease in amphibian species?

Why are these small creatures of such importance?

Well, they are the lifeblood of many environments.

Essentially because of their position in the food chain, where they're down near the base, and so they're prey for larger animals.

And another reason they're so important is that many of them are of great interest to biologists, as they exhibit adaptations which provide insight into many other aspects of ecosystems.

Now I'd like to look in some detail at some of the species we've been researching, to give you an idea of these physiological and behavioral features.

I'll start with the midwife toad, which is found on the island of Majorca, and has long been an object of study because its eggs are carried by the male rather than the female once they're fertilized.

This species is under threat from a fungus, which is drastically reducing numbers.

And then the alpine salamander, which is widely considered one of the oddest amphibians.

This is notable because of the behavior of its young while they are growing in the womb.

Basically, the dominant salamanders eat the others until the number is reduced to two, and then the mother gives birth.

They are at particular risk from climate change.

They live in the cool conditions at high altitudes, and as temperatures rise, so the salamanders have to climb even higher.

Our research shows that they have not got much further to go.

Another amphibian affected by global warming, the common toad, has evolved to hibernate in cold winters, but they are finding it increasingly difficult to do this, and so they experience a drop in energy during the warmer months.

Common toads are often hit by cars as they cross roads attempting to get to the ponds, which are their breeding grounds.

Also, these days, these ponds are increasingly affected by pollution, which is becoming the biggest threat to their survival.

Finally, we've been looking at Latast frog, which has a very restricted habitat.

It lives only in the Po River Valley in Italy, but its habitat is being encroached upon by agriculture and also by urban growth, and it is feared that soon this frog will have no habitat left.

In our research, we look at all amphibian species that are evolutionarily distinct and endangered, and we're particularly worried about European species.

Half of Europe's species will be extinct within 40 years if nothing is done to reverse the causes.

Species at particular risk are those living in habitats which are confined by barriers.

For example, those found on islands, where they are confined by the sea.

Another type of barrier which prevents amphibians from moving into new habitats is mountains, such as those inhabited by the alpine salamander.

So what can we do to tackle the problems and try to save these unique creatures before it's too late?

Well, a range of options has been explored by the team.

In the short term, we feel the best approach is to set up captivity schemes, which essentially means preserving some amphibians in a variety of carefully chosen locations with a view to building up stocks.

Then in the medium term, we shall be devoting many of our research efforts to finding ways to cure diseases.

And of course, in the long term, reducing habitat destruction and helping to reduce global warming by developing alternatives to fossil fuels.

Now, if you have any questions...

🔥 Đáp án & giải thích section 4

Conservation

Giải thích chi tiết

Hello Dolbie 🤩 Cùng chinh phục câu hỏi này nhé 😁

🎯 Xác định loại từ cần điền: danh từ → Câu hỏi nằm trong phần "Findings are based on..." → Các gạch đầu dòng trước đó là: review of past studies, computer simulations → đều là danh từ → cần điền một danh từ để hoàn chỉnh ý nghĩa.

▶️ Thông tin cần nghe ở: đoạn người nói nhắc đến: “We have based these findings on a review of past published papers, and we also used computers to create simulations…” “…and we have combined these with the indications emerging from ongoing conservation programs around the world.”

☺️ Cùng xem giải thích nhé: → Người nói liệt kê 3 cơ sở cho nghiên cứu:

Review of past papers = past studies
Computer simulations
Conservation programs → chính là schemes mà câu hỏi đang hỏi

→ Từ đồng nghĩa:

“conservation programs” = conservation schemes

✅ Đáp án đúng: conservation

🧐 DOLBIE lưu ý: ❌ research => Dễ nhầm vì nghe thấy “research” nhiều, nhưng đây là nghiên cứu chứ không phải cơ sở của nghiên cứu ❌ experiments => Không nhắc đến thí nghiệm, chỉ nói đến review + simulation + conservation

Chúc Dolbie học tốt và tự tin hơn trong bài thi IELTS nha 🥳💪

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