Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Listening Test 2 - Section 1

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Local Councils can Arrange Practical Support to Help those Caring for Elderly people at Home.

This can give the carer:

– time for other responsibilities

– a (1)

Assessment of mother’s needs

This may include discussion of:

– how much (2) the caring involves

What types of tasks are involved, e.g.:

– help with dressing

– helping her have a (3)

– shopping

– helping with meals

– dealing with (4)

Any aspects of caring that are especially difficult, e.g.:

– loss of (5)

– (6) her

– preventing a (7)

Types of support that may be offered to carers

– transport costs, e.g. cost of a (8)

– car-related costs, e.g. fuel and (9)

– help with housework

– help to reduce (10)