Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Listening Test 4 (Questions 31-40)

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Research in the Area Around the Chem be Bird Sanctuary

The importance of birds of prey to local communities

1

They destroy 1  and other rodents.

2
They help prevent farmers from being bitten by 2 
3

They have been an important part of local culture for many years.

They now support the economy by encouraging 3  in the area.

4

Falling numbers of birds of prey

The birds may be accidentally killed:

By 4  when hunting or sleeping.

5

By electrocution from power lines, especially during times of high 5 

6
Local farmers may illegally shoot them or 6 them.
7

Ways of protecting chickens from birds of prey

- Clearing away vegetation (unhelpful).

- Providing a 7  for chickens (expensive).

8

Frightening birds of prey by:

Keeping a 8 

9

Making a 9  (e.g., with metal objects).

10
A 10 of methods is usually most effective.