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IELTS Listening Sample Test 1
(Source : Cambridge Guide to IELTS)
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PART 1 – Questions 1— 10 Questions: 1— 5. Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. Apartments Facilities Other Information Cost Rose Garden Apartments studio flat Example entertainment programme: Greek dancing
Blue Bay Apartments large salt-water swimming pool
- just 1 _______ metres from beach – near shops
2 ________ Apartments Terrace watersports £ The Grand – Greek paintings
- 3 ________
- overlooking 4 ________
- near a supermarket and a disco
5 £_____
Questions: 6- 10. Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. GREEK ISLAND HOLIDAYS Insurance Benefits Maximum Amount Cancellation 6 £ __________ Hospital £600. Additional benefit allows a 7 _________ to travel to resort 8 ________ departure Up to £1000. Depends on reason Personal belongings Up to £3000; £500 for one 9 _________ Name of Assistant Manager: Ben 10 ___________ Direct phone line: 081260 543216 PART 2 – Questions 11— 20 Questions 11— 13. Choose the correct letter, A , B or C. Winridge Forest Railway Park
11. Simon’s idea for a theme park came from - A – his childhood hobby. - B – his interest in landscape design. - C – his visit to another park.
12. When they started, the family decided to open the park only when - A – the weather was expected to be good. - B – the children weren’t at school. - C – there were fewer farming commitments. 13. Since opening, the park has had - A – 50.000 visitors. - B – 1.000,000 visitors, - C – 1,500,000 visitors. Questions: 14- 18. What is currently the main area of work of each of the following people? Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H , next to questions 14 - 18. Area of work - A advertising - B animal care - C building - D educational links - E engine maintenance - F food and drink - G sales - H staffing People 14. Simon (the speaker) _________ 15. Liz _________ 16. Sarah _________ 17. Duncan _________ 18. Judith _________
32. What does the speaker say about the site of the house? - A – The land was quite cheap. - B – Stone was being extracted nearby. - C – It was in a completely unspoiled area. Questions: 33- 40. Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. The Underground House Design
- Built in the earth, with two floors
- The south-facing side was constructed of two layers of 33 ___________
- Photovoltaic tiles were attached
- A layer of foam was used to improve the 34 __________ of the building Special features
- To increase the light, the building has many internal mirrors and 35 __________
- In future, the house may produce more 36 _______ than it needs
- Recycled wood was used for the 37 __________ of the house
- The system for processing domestic 38 ____________ is organic Environmental issues
- The use of large quantities of 39 __________ in construction was environmentally harmful
- But the house will have paid its ‘environmental debt’ within 40 _________
IELTS Listening Sample Test 1 Answers
- sunshade
- balcony
- forest(s)
- 319
- 10,
- relative
- missed
- item
- Ludlow
- C
- A
- C
- E
- H
- F
- C
- G
- 120
- 5- 12
- fishing industry
- statistics
- note-taking
- confidence
- ideas
- student support
- places
- general
- 3 times
- 25
- B
- A
- glass
- insulation
- windows
- electricity
- floor(s)
- waste
- concrete
- 15 years
Questions: 14- 16. Choose the correct letter, A , B or C. Longfield Park 14. As part of Monday’s activity, visitors will
- A – prepare food with herbs.
- B – meet a well-known herbalist.
- C – dye cloth with herbs. 15. For the activity on Wednesday,
- A – only group bookings are accepted.
- B – visitors should book in advance.
- C – attendance is free. 16. For the activity on Saturday, visitors should
- A – come in suitable clothing.
- B – make sure they are able to stay for the whole day.
- C – tell the rangers before the event what they wish to do. Questions: 17- 20. Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A-I , next to questions 17 - 20.
17. bird hide _____ 18. dog-walking area _____
19. flower garden _____ 20. wooded area _____ PART 3 – Questions 21- 30 Questions: 21- 24. Choose the correct letter, A , B or C. Self-Access Centre 21. Students want to keep the Self-Access Centre because - A – they enjoy the variety of equipment. - B – they like being able to work on their own. - C – it is an important part of their studies. 22. Some teachers would prefer to - A – close the Self-Access Centre. - B – move the Self-Access Centre elsewhere. - C – restrict access to the Self-Access Centre. 23. The students’ main concern about using the library would be - A – the size of the library. - B – difficulty in getting help. - C – the lack of materials. 24. The Director of Studies is concerned about - A – the cost of upgrading the centre. - B – the lack of space in the centre. - C – the difficulty in supervising the centre.
Role culture Characteristics of organisation: large, many 35 ______________________ specialised departments rules and procedure, e.g. job 36 ____________ and rules for discipline. Advantages: economies of scale successful when 37 _________________ ability is important Disadvantages: slow to see when 38 ____________________ is needed slow to react Suitable employee: values security doesn’t want 39 ________________________ Task culture Characteristics of organisation: project orientated in competitive market or making product with short life a lot of delegation Advantage: 40 ____________________________ Disadvantages: no economies of scale or special expertise Suitable employee: likes to work in groups
IELTS Listening Sample Test 2 Answers
- Bhatt
- 31 March
- nursing
- 2
- meat
- bedsit
- theatre
- mature/ older
- town
- shared
- trees
- Friday/ Sunday
- farm
- C
- B
- A
- A
- I
- F
- E
- C
- B
- B
- C
- reading
- CD
- workbooks
- timetable/ schedule
- alarm
- email(s)
- central
- conversation(s)
- effectively
- risk(s)
- levels
- description(s)
- technical
- change
- responsibility
- flexible
- can get you any item within 14 ___________________ days
- hop specialises in equipment for 15 _________________
- has a special section which just sells 16 _______________ Questions: 17 and 18. Choose the correct letter, A , B or C. 17. A champion athlete will be in the shop
- A – on Saturday morning only.
- B – all day Saturday.
- C – for the whole weekend. 18. The first person to answer 20 quiz questions correctly will win
- A – gym membership.
- B – a video.
- C – a calendar. Questions: 19 and 20. Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO pieces of information does the speaker give about the fitness test?
- A – You need to reserve a place.
- B – It is free to account holders.
- C – You get advice on how to improve your health.
- D – It takes place in a special clinic.
- E – It is cheaper this month. PART 3 – Questions 21— 30 Choose the correct letter, A , B or C Course Feedback 21. One reason why Spiros felt happy about his marketing presentation was that
- A – he was not nervous.
- B – his style was good.
- C – the presentation was the best in his group.
22. What surprised Hiroko about the other students’ presentations? - A – Their presentations were not interesting. - B – They found their presentations stressful. - C – They didnt look at the audience enough. 23. After she gave her presentation, Hiroko felt - A – delighted. - B – dissatisfied. - C – embarrassed. 24. How does Spiros feel about his performance in tutorials? - A – not very happy - B – really pleased - C – fairly confident 25. Why can the other students participate so easily in discussions? - A – They are polite to each other. - B – They agree to take turns In speaking. - C – They know each other well. 26. Why is Hiroko feeling more positive about tutorials now? - A – She finds the other students opinions more Interesting. - B – She is making more of a contribution. - C – The tutor includes her in the discussion. 27. To help her understand lectures, Hiroko - A – consulted reference materials. - B – had extra tutorials with her lecturers. - C – borrowed lecture notes from other students
Human Activity 35 ____________ from military tests are linked to some recent strandings The Bahamas (2000) stranding was unusual because the whales
- were all 36 _______________________
- were not in a 37 ___________________ Group Behaviour
- More strandings in the most 38 _________________ species of whales
- 1994 dolphin stranding — only the 39 _______________ was ill Further Reading Marine Mammals Ashore (Connor) — gives information about stranding 40 ______________________.
IELTS Listening Sample Test 3 Answers
- phone
- Hillsdunne road
- library
- national holidays
- after 11’o clock
- clear voice
- think quickly
- 22 october
- Manuja
- branch
- west
- clothing
- 10
- running
- bags
- A
- A
- A (in any order 19 and 20)
- E
- B
- C
- B
- A
- C
- B
- A
- B
- C
- B
- tide(s)
- hearing/ ear/ ears
- plants and animals
- feeding
- noise(s)
- healthy
- group
- social
- leader
- network(s)
12. It has been decided that the overhead power lines will be - A – extended. - B – buried. - C – repaired. 13. The expenses related to the power lines will be paid for by - A – the council. - B – the power company. - C – local businesses. Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A - H , next to questions 14 - 20. - 14. trees - 15. wider footpaths - 16. coloured road surface - 17. new sign - 18. traffic lights - 19. artwork - 20. children’s playground
PART 3 – Questions 21- 30 Questions: 21 and 22. Choose TWO letters, A-E. In which TWO ways is Dan financing his course? A. He is receiving money from the government. B. His family are willing to help him. C. The College is giving him a small grant. D. His local council is supporting him for a limited period. E. A former employer is providing partial funding. Questions: 23 and 24. Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO reasons does Jeannie give for deciding to leave some college clubs? A. She is not sufficiently challenged. B. The activity interferes with her studies. C. She does not have enough time. D. The activity is too demanding physically. E. She does not think she is any good at the activity. Questions: 25 and 26. Choose the correct letter, A , B or C.
25. What does Dan say about the seminars on the course? - A – The other students do not give him a chance to speak. - B – The seminars make him feel inferior to the other students. - C – The preparation for seminars takes too much time. 26. What does Jeannie say about the tutorials on the course? - A – They are an inefficient way of providing guidance. - B – They are more challenging than she had expected. - C – They are helping her to develop her study skills.
