Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Listening Test 4 - Section 4

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

- They destroy (1) and other rodents.

- They help prevent farmers from being bitten by (2) .

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

- They now support the economy by encouraging (3) in the area.

Falling numbers of birds of prey

- The birds may be accidentally killed:

- By (4) when hunting or sleeping.

- By electrocution from power lines, especially during times of high (5) .

- Local farmers may illegally shoot them or (6) them.

Ways of protecting chickens from birds of prey

- Clearing away vegetation (unhelpful).

- Providing a (7) for chickens (expensive).

- Frightening birds of prey by:

- Keeping a (8) .

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

- A (10) of methods is usually most effective.