Section 2 recording
Upgrades to Highfield Market
You will hear a radio presenter talking about recent improvements to a town market.
One speaker · British English · 3:20
In the real test you hear each recording once. Read the questions first, then play it through without pausing.
Go to the questions ↓Questions 1–7
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Word limit: NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER
Highfield Market Improvements
Background and opening times
• has operated on the site since 1
• now open on Friday, Saturday and 2
New layout and facilities
• wider aisles to assist pushchairs and wheelchairs
• a dedicated area in the eastern wing for local 3
• visitors can use free 4 near the central seating
Environmental initiatives
• traders are prohibited from providing single-use 5
• unsold food is collected to make 6 for community use
Upcoming events
• next month, the mezzanine floor will host a free 7 workshop
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