ACADEMIC LISTENING TEST PRACTICE
KRAKATOA VOLCANO

For Students Preparing for Academic Tests / IELTS and TOEFL

Playing Time: 2 minutes 56 seconds

Discuss these questions with a friend or classmate.

1. Have you ever had a pet hamster?  If 'yes', describe your experience.
2. Do you think hamsters make good pets? Why? / Why not?
3. What are the advantages of having a pet hamster instead of a pet dog? What are the disadvantages?
4. Why do people like to keep pets? 
5. Is there such a thing as a wild hamster?
​6. What is your favorite kind of pet?
​Why?

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