IELTS Listening · Multiple Choice

Community Radio Volunteer Induction

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Community Radio Volunteer Induction

You will hear the manager of a local community radio station giving an introductory talk to new volunteers.

One speaker · British English · 3:22

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Questions 1–6

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

  1. 1Where was Highfield Sound originally based?

    • Ain a public library basement
    • Bin a room in a church hall
    • Cin a converted fire station

  2. 2How does the station mainly cover its current operating expenses?

    • Acommercial business sponsorships
    • Bregular listener donations
    • Clocal government arts grants

  3. 3Which programme currently attracts the largest audience?

    • Athe weekday breakfast show
    • Bthe Friday arts review
    • Cthe weekend sports roundup

  4. 4Which volunteer role is the station urgently looking to fill?

    • Amusic presenter
    • Bsound engineer
    • Cnews researcher

  5. 5What will volunteers do during their first formal training session?

    • Astudy a detailed station manual
    • Bobserve an experienced broadcaster
    • Cattend a series of introductory lectures

  6. 6What is the rule regarding drinks in the main control booth?

    • AOnly sealed bottles of water are allowed.
    • BHot beverages are permitted in covered cups.
    • CAll drinks must be kept in the kitchen.

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