IELTS Listening · Multiple Choice

New Children's Gallery Briefing

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New Children's Gallery Briefing

You will hear a museum education co-ordinator giving a talk about a new children's gallery.

One speaker · British English · 3:31

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Questions 1–8

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

  1. 1When will the new Discovery Hub open to the general public?

    • AThis Saturday
    • BNext Wednesday
    • CAt the end of the month
  2. 2How was the gallery's construction mainly funded?

    • AA grant from the city council
    • BDonations from local families
    • CA bequest from a private collector
  3. 3What is the central feature of the Innovation Zone?

    • ABuilding a model bridge
    • BProgramming a robotic arm
    • CViewing historic sailing ships
  4. 4In the Natural World area, children are able to

    • Auncover replica fossils.
    • Bhandle live insects.
    • Clisten to audio guides.
  5. 5What facility has been introduced for children who feel overwhelmed?

    • AA quiet sensory room
    • BAn expanded cloakroom area
    • CWidened outdoor corridors
  6. 6How can visitors secure a place in the weekend workshops?

    • ABy booking online in advance
    • BBy requesting a place at the desk on the day
    • CBy joining a queue outside the workshop room
  7. 7What is the primary role of the museum volunteers in the gallery?

    • ACleaning the interactive displays
    • BLeading organised school tours
    • CDemonstrating how equipment works
  8. 8What special offer is available during the opening week?

    • AComplimentary hot drinks for adults
    • BDiscounted meals for children in the café
    • CPrice reductions on all items in the gift shop

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