IELTS Listening · Summary Completion

Campus Food Waste Survey

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Campus Food Waste Survey

You will hear two university students, Sean and Charlotte, discussing the design of a survey on campus food waste.

2 speakers · North American and British English · 4:28

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Questions 1–7

Complete the summary 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

Campus Food Waste Survey Proposal

Sean and Charlotte are planning a research project investigating food waste on campus. They decided to conduct their investigation in the 1, as it attracts students from all faculties. They agreed that their sample should consist of 2 to ensure the findings are reliable. To encourage responses, participants will be offered a voucher for the campus 3. Based on an initial observation, the survey will focus on the disposal of 4, which appeared to be the most common type of discarded item. A preliminary pilot study revealed that 5 was the primary reason students left uneaten food. To minimise paper use, survey links will be distributed via table displays containing 6. The completed proposal must be submitted to their supervisor by 7 for approval.

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