Month: May 2024

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 300

    Part 1: Questions 1-4
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    NOTES ON SPORTS CLUB
    Name of club: Kingswell
    Facilities available:
    • Golf
    • (1) 
    • (2) 
    Classes available:
    • Kick-boxing
    • (3) 
    Additional facility:
    • (4)  (restaurant opening soon)

    Questions 5-8
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO NUMBERS for each answer.

    MEMBERSHIP SCHEMES
    TypeUse of facilitiesCost of classesTimesJoining feesAnnual subscription fee
    Goldallfreeany time£ 250(5) £…………..
    Silverall(6) £…………..from (7)………….to ……………..£ 225£ 300
    Bronzerestricted£ 3from 10.30 to 3.30 weekdays only£ 50(8) £…………….

    (5)                   (6) 
    (7)                   (8) 

    Question 9 and 10
    Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    9. To join the centre, you need to book an instructor’s 
    10. To book a trial session, speak to David  (0458 95311).

    Part 2: Questions 11-16

    What change has been made to each part of the theatre?
    Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-16.

    RIVENDEN CITY THEATRE
    A doubled in number
    B given separate entrance
    C reduced in number
    D increased in size
    E replaced
    F strengthened
    G temporarily closed

    11. box office 
    12. shop 
    13. ordinary seats 
    14. seats for wheelchair users 
    15. lifts 
    16. dressing room 

    Questions 17-20
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    PlayDatesStarting timeTickets availablePrice
    Royal Hunt of the SunOctober 13 to (17)……………..(18)…………pmfor (19)…………..and ……………(20) £…………….

    (17)                        (18) 
    (19)                       (20) 

    Part 3: Question 21

    21. What is Brian going to do before the course starts?
     A attend a class
     B write a report
     C read a book

    Questions 22-25
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    College facilityInformation
    Refectoryinform them (22)……………..about special dietary requirements
    (23)……………..long waiting list, apply now
    Fitness centrereduced (24)……………..for students
    Computersask your (25)……………….to arrange a password with the technical support team

    (22)                    (23) 
    (24)                    (25) 

    Questions 26-30
    Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    Business Centre
    This Business Resource Centre contains materials such as books and manuals to be used for training. It is possible to hire (26)  and (27)  There are materials for working on study skills (e.g. (28)  ) and other subjects include finance and (29)  (30)  membership costs £50 per year.

    Part 4: Questions 31-37
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    PeriodSituation
    1st – 4th centuriesproduce from the area was used to (31)……………..the people of London
    5th – 10th centuriesnew technology allowed the production of goods made of (32)…………….and…………..
    11th centurylack of (33)……………….in the East end encouraged the growth of buisnesses
    16th centuryconstruction of facilities for the building (34)………………….stimulated international trade, agricultural workers came from other parts of (35)………………to look for work
    17th centurymarshes were drained to provide land that could be (36)……………….on
    19th centuryinhabitants lived in conditions of great (37)………………..with very poor sanitation

    (31)                      (32) 
    (33)                     (34) 
    (35)                     (36) 
    (37) 

    Questions 38-40

    Which THREE of the following problems are mentioned in connection with 20th century housing in the East End?
     A unsympathetic landlords
     B unclean water
     C heating problems
     D high rents
     E overcrowding
     F poor standards of building
     G houses catching fire

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 299

    Part 1: Questions 1-10
    Complete the form below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    HOST FAMILY APPLICATION
    Name: Jenny Chan
    Present address: Sea View Guest House, (1) 
    Daytime phone number: 2237676
    [Best lime to contact is (2)  ]
    Age: 19
    Intended length of stay: (3) 
    Occupation while in UK: student
    General level of English: (4) 
    Preferred location: in the (5) 
    Special diet: (6) 

    Other requirements:
    • own facilities
    • own television
    • (7) 
    • to be (8) 

    Maximum price: (9) £  a week
    Preferred starting date: (10) 

    Part 2: Questions 11-13
    Complete the sentences below using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    11. The next meeting of the soccer club will be in the  in King’s Park on 2 July.
    12. The first event is a 
    13. At the final dinner, players receive 

    Questions 14-17

    Complete the table below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    CompetitionNumber of teamsGames beginTraining Session (in King’s Park)
    Junior(14)………………..8.30 am(15)………………..
    Senior(16)………………..2.00 pm(17)……………….

    (14)                     (15) 
    (16)                     (17) 

    Questions 18-20

    Complete the table below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Name of Office BearerResponsibility
    Robert Young: Presidentto manage meetings
    Gina Costello: Treasurerto (18)………………….
    David West: Secretaryto (19)………………….
    Jason Dokic: Head Coachto (20)………………….

    (18) 
    (19) 
    (20) 

    Part 3: Questions 21-24
    Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    BOX TELECOM
    Problem: been affected by– drop in (21)……………..
    – growing (22)……………..
    – delays due to a strike
    Cause of problems:– high (23)……………..
    – lack of good (24)…………………

    (21)                    (22) 
    (23)                   (24) 

    Questions 25-27

    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    25. What does Karin think the company will do?
     A look for private investors
     B accept a takeover offer
     C issue some new shares

    26. How does the tutor suggest the company can recover?
     A by appointing a new managing director
     B by changing the way it is organised
     C by closing some of its retail outlets

    27. The tutor wants Jason and Karin to produce a report which
     A offers solutions to Box Telecom’s problems.
     B analyses the UK market.
     C compares different companies.

    Questions 28-30

    Which opinion does each person express about Box Telecom?
    Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-F next to questions 28-30.

    A its workers are motivated
    B it has too little investment
    C it will overcome its problems
    D its marketing campaign needs improvement
    E it is old-fashioned
    F it has strong managers

    28. Karin 
    29. Jason 
    30. The tutor 

    Part 4: Questions 31-36
    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    31. During the first week of term, students are invited to

    A be shown round the library by the librarian

    B listen to descriptions of library resources

    C do an intensive course in the computer centre

    32. The speaker warns the students that

    A internet materials can be unreliable

    B downloaded information must be acknowledged

    C computer access may be limited at times

    33. The library is acquiring more CDs as a resource because

    A they are a cheap source of information

    B they take up very little space

    C they are more up to date than the reference books

    34. Students are encouraged to use journals online because

    A the articles do not need to be returned to the shelves

    B reading online is cheaper than photocopying articles

    C the stock of printed articles is to be reduced

    35. Why might some students continue to use reference books?

    A they can be taken away from the library

    B they provide information unavailable anywhere else

    C they can be borrowed for an extended loan period

    36. What is the responsibility of the training supervisor?

    A to supervise and support library staff

    B to provide orientation to the library facilities

    C to identify needs and inform section managers

    Questions 37-40
    Which section of the university will help postgraduate students with their dissertations in the following ways?

    A the postgraduate’s own department or tutor
    B library staff
    C another section of the university

    Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 37-40.

    37. training in specialised computer programs 
    38. advising on bibliography presentation 
    39. checking the draft of the dissertation 
    40. providing language support 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 298

    Part 1: Questions 1-10
    Complete the form below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    MINTONS CAR MART
    Customer Enquiry
    Make: Lida

    Engine size: (1) 
    Model: Max
    Type of gears: (2) 
    Preferred color: (3)  blue

    FINANCE
    Customer wishes to arrange (4) 
    Part exchange? Yes

    PERSONAL DETAILS
    Name: Wendy (5) 
    Title: (6) 
    Address: (7)  hampshire GU8 9EW
    Contact number: (for (8)  only) 0798257643

    CURRENT CAR
    Make: Conti
    Model: Name: (9)  Year: 1994
    Mileage: maximum 70,000
    Color: metallic grey
    Condition: (10) 

    Part 2: Questions 11 and 12

    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    What TWO advantages does the speaker say Rexford University has for the students he is speaking to?

     A higher than average results in examinations
     B good transport links with central London
     C near London Airport
     D special government funding
     E good links with local industry

    Questions 13-15

    Choose the table below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

    • When application is received, confirmation will be sent
    • Application processing may be slowed down by
    – postal problems
    – delays in sending (13) 
    • University tries to put international applicants in touch with a student From the same
    (14)  who can give information and advice
    – on academic atmosphere
    leisure facilities
    – English (15)  and food
    what to peak

    Questions 16-20

    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    16. The speaker says international students at UK universities will be
     A offered accommodation with local families.
     B given special help by their lecturers.
     C expected to work independently.

    17. What does the speaker say about university accommodation on campus?
     A Most places are given to undergraduates.
     B No places are available for postgraduates with families.
     C A limited number of places are available for new postgraduates.

    18. Students wishing to live off-campus should apply
     A several months in advance.
     B two or three weeks in advance.
     C at the beginning of term.

    19. The university accommodation officer will
     A send a list of agents for students to contact.
     B contact accommodation agencies for students.
     C ensure that students have suitable accommodation.

    20. With regard to their English, the speaker advises the students to
     A tell their lecturers if they have problems understanding.
     B have private English lessons when they arrive.
     C practise their spoken English before they arrive.

    Part 3: Questions 21-30

    Choose the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Feedback Form
    Course: Communication in Business
    Course code: CB162
    Dates: From (21)  to (22) 

    Please give your comments on the following aspects of the course:

    Good PointsSuggestions for improvement
    Course organisation– (23)…………………
    – useful to have (24)……………..at beginning of course
    – too much work in (25)…………….of the course, could be more easily balanced
    Course delivery– good (26)…………………..– some (27)………………….sessions went on too long
    Materials and equipment– good (28)…………….– not enough copies of key texts available
    – need more computers
    Testing and evaluations– quick feedback from oval presentations
    – marking criteria for oral presentations known in advance
    – too much (29)………………
    – can we know criteria for marking final exam?
    Other comments– excellent (30)……………….

    (23)               (24) 
    (25)               (26) 
    (27)               (28) 
    (29)               (30) 

    Part 4: Questions 31-35

    Complete the sentences below using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING

    31. By 2008, carbon dioxide emissions need to be  lower than in 1990.
    32. Recycling saves energy and reduces emissions from landfill sites and 
    33. People say that one problem is a lack of ‘‘ sites for household waste.
    34. Glass designed to be utilised for  cannot be recycled with other types of glass.
    35. In the UK,  tons of glass is recycled each year.

    Questions 36-40

    Choose the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    COMPANIES WORKING WITH RECYCLED MATERIALS
    MaterialCompanyProduct that the company manufactures
    GlassCLA Aggregatesmaterial used for making (36)………………………
    PaperMartin’soffice stationery
    PaperPapersave(37)……………….for use on farms
    PlasticPacrite(38)…………………for collecting waste
    PlasticWaterford(39)………………….
    PlasticJohnson & Jones(40)…………………..

    (36)                (37) 
    (38)               (39) 
    (40) 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 297

    Part 1: Questions 1-10
    Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Library Information
    Minimum joining age: 18 years

    For registration, must take
    • two (1)  and
    • two forms of I.D. e.g. driving licence, (2) 

    Cost to join per year (without current student card): (3) £ 
    Number of items allowed: (members of public) (4) 
    Login times: four weeks
    Fines start at (5) £ 
    Computers can be booked up to (6)  hours in advance
    Library holds most national papers,  (7)  , and magazines need (8)  to use photocopier

    Creative Writing class
    • tutor is John (9)  and
    • held on (10)  evenings

    Part 2: Questions 11-15
    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    BICYCLES FOR THE WORLD
    11. In 1993 Dan Pearman went to Ecuador
     A as a tourist guide
     B as part of his studies
     C as a voluntary worker

    12. Dan’s neighbour was successful in business because he
     A employed carpenters from the area
     B was the most skilled craftsman in the town
     C found it easy to reach customers

    13. Dan says the charity relies on
     A getting enough bicycles to send regularly
     B finding new areas which need the bicycles
     C charging for the bicycles it sends abroad

    14. What does Dan say about the town of Rivas?
     A It has received the greatest number of bikes
     B It has almost as many bikes as Amsterdam
     C Its economy has been totally transformed

    15. What problem did the charity face in August 2000?
     A It couldn’t meet its overheads
     B It had to delay sending the bikes
     C It was criticized in the British media

    Questions 16 and 17

    Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    16. How much money did the charity receive when it won an award? 
    17. What is the charity currently hoping to buy? 

    Questions 18-20

    Which THREE things can the general public do to help the charity Pedal Power?

     A organise a bicycle collection
     B repair the donated bikes
     C donate their unwanted tools
     D do voluntary work in its office
     E hold an event to raise money
     F identify areas that need bikes
     G write to the government

    Part 3: Questions 21-30
    Choose the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    ‘STUDENT LIFE’ VIDEO PROJECT
    CristinaIbrahim
    Enjoyed:– using the camera
    – going to British (21)……………
    contact with students doing other courses (has asked some to (22)……….with him)
    Most useful language practice:– listening to instructions
    – learning (23)…………. vocabulary
    listening to British students’ language because of:
    – normal speed
    – large amount of (24)…………….
    General usefulness:– operating video camera
    – working with other people:
    – learning about (25)…………
    – compromising
    – (26)…………people who have different views
    the importance of (27)………………..
    Things to do differently in future:– decide when to (28)………….each stage at the beginning
    – make more efforts to (29)……………….with the camera
    do not make the film too (30)………………………

    (21)                   (22) 
    (23)                  (24) 
    (25)                  (26) 
    (27)                  (28) 
    (29)                  (30) 

    Part 4: Questions 31-40
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    GEOGRAPHY
    • more than (31)  times as big as the UK
    • most of the area is classified as (32) 

    RESEARCH STATIONS
    • (33)  is integrated with technical support
    • stations contain accommodation, work areas, a kitchen, a (34)  and a gym
    • supplies were brought to Zero One station by sledge from a (35)  at the edge of the ice 15 km away
    • problem of snow build-ups solved by building stations on (36)  with adjustable legs

    FOOD AND DIET
    • average daily requirement for an adult in Antarctica is approximately (37)  kilocalories
    • rations for field work prepared by process of freeze-drying

    RESEARCH
    The most important research focuses on climate change, including
    – measuring changes in the ice-cap (because of effects on sea levels and (38)  )
    – analysing air from bubbles in ice to measure (39)  caused by human activity

    WORK OPPORTUNITIES
    Many openings for (40)  people including
    – research assistants, administrative and technical positions

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 296

    Part 1: Questions 1-10
    Complete the form below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    HOST FAMILY APPLICATION
    Name: Jenny Chan
    Present address: Sea View Guest House, (1) 
    Daytime phone number: 2237676
    [Best lime to contact is (2)  ]
    Age: 19
    Intended length of stay: (3) 
    Occupation while in UK: student
    General level of English: (4) 
    Preferred location: in the (5) 
    Special diet: (6) 

    Other requirements:
    • own facilities
    • own television
    • (7) 
    • to be (8) 

    Maximum price: (9) £  a week
    Preferred starting date: (10) 

    Part 2: Questions 11-13
    Complete the sentences below using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    11. The next meeting of the soccer club will be in the  in King’s Park on 2 July.
    12. The first event is a 
    13. At the final dinner, players receive 

    Questions 14-17

    Complete the table below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    CompetitionNumber of teamsGames beginTraining Session (in King’s Park)
    Junior(14)………………..8.30 am(15)………………..
    Senior(16)………………..2.00 pm(17)……………….

    (14)                     (15) 
    (16)                     (17) 

    Questions 18-20

    Complete the table below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Name of Office BearerResponsibility
    Robert Young: Presidentto manage meetings
    Gina Costello: Treasurerto (18)………………….
    David West: Secretaryto (19)………………….
    Jason Dokic: Head Coachto (20)………………….

    (18) 
    (19) 
    (20) 

    Part 3: Questions 21-24
    Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    BOX TELECOM
    Problem: been affected by– drop in (21)……………..
    – growing (22)……………..
    – delays due to a strike
    Cause of problems:– high (23)……………..
    – lack of good (24)…………………

    (21)                    (22) 
    (23)                   (24) 

    Questions 25-27

    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    25. What does Karin think the company will do?
     A look for private investors
     B accept a takeover offer
     C issue some new shares

    26. How does the tutor suggest the company can recover?
     A by appointing a new managing director
     B by changing the way it is organised
     C by closing some of its retail outlets

    27. The tutor wants Jason and Karin to produce a report which
     A offers solutions to Box Telecom’s problems.
     B analyses the UK market.
     C compares different companies.

    Questions 28-30

    Which opinion does each person express about Box Telecom?
    Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-F next to questions 28-30.

    A its workers are motivated
    B it has too little investment
    C it will overcome its problems
    D its marketing campaign needs improvement
    E it is old-fashioned
    F it has strong managers

    28. Karin 
    29. Jason 
    30. The tutor 

    Part 4: Questions 31-36
    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    31. During the first week of term, students are invited to

    A be shown round the library by the librarian

    B listen to descriptions of library resources

    C do an intensive course in the computer centre

    32. The speaker warns the students that

    A internet materials can be unreliable

    B downloaded information must be acknowledged

    C computer access may be limited at times

    33. The library is acquiring more CDs as a resource because

    A they are a cheap source of information

    B they take up very little space

    C they are more up to date than the reference books

    34. Students are encouraged to use journals online because

    A the articles do not need to be returned to the shelves

    B reading online is cheaper than photocopying articles

    C the stock of printed articles is to be reduced

    35. Why might some students continue to use reference books?

    A they can be taken away from the library

    B they provide information unavailable anywhere else

    C they can be borrowed for an extended loan period

    36. What is the responsibility of the training supervisor?

    A to supervise and support library staff

    B to provide orientation to the library facilities

    C to identify needs and inform section managers

    Questions 37-40
    Which section of the university will help postgraduate students with their dissertations in the following ways?

    A the postgraduate’s own department or tutor
    B library staff
    C another section of the university

    Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 37-40.

    37. training in specialised computer programs 
    38. advising on bibliography presentation 
    39. checking the draft of the dissertation 
    40. providing language support 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 295

    Part 1: Questions 1-10
    Complete the form below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    MINTONS CAR MART
    Customer Enquiry
    Make: Lida

    Engine size: (1) 
    Model: Max
    Type of gears: (2) 
    Preferred color: (3)  blue

    FINANCE
    Customer wishes to arrange (4) 
    Part exchange? Yes

    PERSONAL DETAILS
    Name: Wendy (5) 
    Title: (6) 
    Address: (7)  hampshire GU8 9EW
    Contact number: (for (8)  only) 0798257643

    CURRENT CAR
    Make: Conti
    Model: Name: (9)  Year: 1994
    Mileage: maximum 70,000
    Color: metallic grey
    Condition: (10) 

    Part 2: Questions 11 and 12

    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    What TWO advantages does the speaker say Rexford University has for the students he is speaking to?

     A higher than average results in examinations
     B good transport links with central London
     C near London Airport
     D special government funding
     E good links with local industry

    Questions 13-15

    Choose the table below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

    • When application is received, confirmation will be sent
    • Application processing may be slowed down by
    – postal problems
    – delays in sending (13) 
    • University tries to put international applicants in touch with a student From the same
    (14)  who can give information and advice
    – on academic atmosphere
    leisure facilities
    – English (15)  and food
    what to peak

    Questions 16-20

    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    16. The speaker says international students at UK universities will be
     A offered accommodation with local families.
     B given special help by their lecturers.
     C expected to work independently.

    17. What does the speaker say about university accommodation on campus?
     A Most places are given to undergraduates.
     B No places are available for postgraduates with families.
     C A limited number of places are available for new postgraduates.

    18. Students wishing to live off-campus should apply
     A several months in advance.
     B two or three weeks in advance.
     C at the beginning of term.

    19. The university accommodation officer will
     A send a list of agents for students to contact.
     B contact accommodation agencies for students.
     C ensure that students have suitable accommodation.

    20. With regard to their English, the speaker advises the students to
     A tell their lecturers if they have problems understanding.
     B have private English lessons when they arrive.
     C practise their spoken English before they arrive.

    Part 3: Questions 21-30

    Choose the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Feedback Form
    Course: Communication in Business
    Course code: CB162
    Dates: From (21)  to (22) 

    Please give your comments on the following aspects of the course:

    Good PointsSuggestions for improvement
    Course organisation– (23)…………………
    – useful to have (24)……………..at beginning of course
    – too much work in (25)…………….of the course, could be more easily balanced
    Course delivery– good (26)…………………..– some (27)………………….sessions went on too long
    Materials and equipment– good (28)…………….– not enough copies of key texts available
    – need more computers
    Testing and evaluations– quick feedback from oval presentations
    – marking criteria for oral presentations known in advance
    – too much (29)………………
    – can we know criteria for marking final exam?
    Other comments– excellent (30)……………….

    (23)               (24) 
    (25)               (26) 
    (27)               (28) 
    (29)               (30) 

    Part 4: Questions 31-35

    Complete the sentences below using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING

    31. By 2008, carbon dioxide emissions need to be  lower than in 1990.
    32. Recycling saves energy and reduces emissions from landfill sites and 
    33. People say that one problem is a lack of ‘‘ sites for household waste.
    34. Glass designed to be utilised for  cannot be recycled with other types of glass.
    35. In the UK,  tons of glass is recycled each year.

    Questions 36-40

    Choose the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    COMPANIES WORKING WITH RECYCLED MATERIALS
    MaterialCompanyProduct that the company manufactures
    GlassCLA Aggregatesmaterial used for making (36)………………………
    PaperMartin’soffice stationery
    PaperPapersave(37)……………….for use on farms
    PlasticPacrite(38)…………………for collecting waste
    PlasticWaterford(39)………………….
    PlasticJohnson & Jones(40)…………………..

    (36)                (37) 
    (38)               (39) 
    (40) 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 294

    Part 1: Questions 1-10
    Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Library Information
    Minimum joining age: 18 years

    For registration, must take
    • two (1)  and
    • two forms of I.D. e.g. driving licence, (2) 

    Cost to join per year (without current student card): (3) £ 
    Number of items allowed: (members of public) (4) 
    Login times: four weeks
    Fines start at (5) £ 
    Computers can be booked up to (6)  hours in advance
    Library holds most national papers,  (7)  , and magazines need (8)  to use photocopier

    Creative Writing class
    • tutor is John (9)  and
    • held on (10)  evenings

    Part 2: Questions 11-15
    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    BICYCLES FOR THE WORLD
    11. In 1993 Dan Pearman went to Ecuador
     A as a tourist guide
     B as part of his studies
     C as a voluntary worker

    12. Dan’s neighbour was successful in business because he
     A employed carpenters from the area
     B was the most skilled craftsman in the town
     C found it easy to reach customers

    13. Dan says the charity relies on
     A getting enough bicycles to send regularly
     B finding new areas which need the bicycles
     C charging for the bicycles it sends abroad

    14. What does Dan say about the town of Rivas?
     A It has received the greatest number of bikes
     B It has almost as many bikes as Amsterdam
     C Its economy has been totally transformed

    15. What problem did the charity face in August 2000?
     A It couldn’t meet its overheads
     B It had to delay sending the bikes
     C It was criticized in the British media

    Questions 16 and 17

    Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    16. How much money did the charity receive when it won an award? 
    17. What is the charity currently hoping to buy? 

    Questions 18-20

    Which THREE things can the general public do to help the charity Pedal Power?

     A organise a bicycle collection
     B repair the donated bikes
     C donate their unwanted tools
     D do voluntary work in its office
     E hold an event to raise money
     F identify areas that need bikes
     G write to the government

    Part 3: Questions 21-30
    Choose the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    ‘STUDENT LIFE’ VIDEO PROJECT
    CristinaIbrahim
    Enjoyed:– using the camera
    – going to British (21)……………
    contact with students doing other courses (has asked some to (22)……….with him)
    Most useful language practice:– listening to instructions
    – learning (23)…………. vocabulary
    listening to British students’ language because of:
    – normal speed
    – large amount of (24)…………….
    General usefulness:– operating video camera
    – working with other people:
    – learning about (25)…………
    – compromising
    – (26)…………people who have different views
    the importance of (27)………………..
    Things to do differently in future:– decide when to (28)………….each stage at the beginning
    – make more efforts to (29)……………….with the camera
    do not make the film too (30)………………………

    (21)                   (22) 
    (23)                  (24) 
    (25)                  (26) 
    (27)                  (28) 
    (29)                  (30) 

    Part 4: Questions 31-40
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    GEOGRAPHY
    • more than (31)  times as big as the UK
    • most of the area is classified as (32) 

    RESEARCH STATIONS
    • (33)  is integrated with technical support
    • stations contain accommodation, work areas, a kitchen, a (34)  and a gym
    • supplies were brought to Zero One station by sledge from a (35)  at the edge of the ice 15 km away
    • problem of snow build-ups solved by building stations on (36)  with adjustable legs

    FOOD AND DIET
    • average daily requirement for an adult in Antarctica is approximately (37)  kilocalories
    • rations for field work prepared by process of freeze-drying

    RESEARCH
    The most important research focuses on climate change, including
    – measuring changes in the ice-cap (because of effects on sea levels and (38)  )
    – analysing air from bubbles in ice to measure (39)  caused by human activity

    WORK OPPORTUNITIES
    Many openings for (40)  people including
    – research assistants, administrative and technical positions

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 293

    Part 1: Questions 1-4
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    DREAMTIME TRAVEL AGENCY
    Holiday name: Whale watch experience
    Holiday length: 2 days
    Type of transportation: (1) 
    Maximum group size: (2) 
    Next tour date: (3) 
    Hotel name: (4) The 

    Questions 5 and 6
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Which TWO things are included in the price of the tour?

     A fishing trip
     B guided bushwalk
     C reptile park entry
     D table tennis
     E tennis

    Questions 7-10
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    7. The tour costs $ 
    8. Bookings must be made no later than  days in advance.
    9. A  deposit is required.
    10. The customer’s reference number is 

    Part 2: Questions 11-19
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

    Brand of cotGood pointsProblemsVerdict
    Baby safeeasy to (11)…………….– did not have any (12)……………
    – babies could trap their (13)………. in the side bar
    (14)……………
    Choice cotseasy to (15)…………..– side did not drop down
    – spaces between the bars were (16)…………….
    (17)……………..
    Mother’s choicebest of cot could be moved– did not have any (18)……………
    – pictures could be removed easily
    (19)…………..

    (11)                 (12) 
    (13)                (14) 
    (15)                (16) 
    (17)                (18) 
    (19) 

    Question 20
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for the answer.
    • Metal should not be rusted or bent
    • Edges of cot should not be (20) 

    Part 3: Questions 21-23
    Choose the correct letter A, B and C.

    21. Andrew has worked at the hospital for
     A two years
     B three years
     C five years

    22. During the course Andrew’s employers will pay
     A his fees
     B his living costs
     C his salary

    23. The part-time course lasts for
     A one whole year
     B 18 months
     C two years

    Questions 24 and 25
    Choose TWO letters A—E.

    What TWO types of coursework are required each month on the part-time course?

     A a case study
     B an essay
     C a survey
     D a short report
     E a study diary

    Questions 26-30
    Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Modular Courses
    Students study (26)  during each module. A module takes (27)  and the work is very (28)  To get a Diploma each student has to study (29)  and then work on (30)  in depth.

    Part 4: Questions 31-35
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    31. According to George Bernard Shaw, men are supposed to understand  economics and finance.
    32. However, women are more prepared to  about them.
    33. Women tend to save for  and a house.
    34. Men tend to save for  and for retirement.
    35. Women who are left alone may have to pay for  when they are old.

    Questions 36-40
    Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Saving for the future
    Research indicates that many women only think about their financial future when a (36)  occurs. This is the worst time to make decisions. It is best for women to start thinking about pensions when they are in their (37)  A good way for women to develop their (38)  in dealing with financial affairs would be to attend classes in (39)  When investing in stocks and shares, it is suggested that women should put a high proportion of their savings in (40)  In such ways, women can have a comfortable, independent retirement.

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 292

    Part 1: Questions 1-10
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    GOODBYE PARTY FOR JOHN
    Venue: (1) 
    Invitations (Tony)
    Who to invite: John and his wife
    Director
    The (2) 
    All the teachers
    All the (3) 
    Date for sending invitations: (4) 
    Present (Lisa)
    Collect money during the: (5) 
    Suggested amount per person: (6) 
    Check prices for: CD Players
    (7) 
    Coffee maker
    Ask guests to bring: snacks
    (8) 
    (9) 
    Ask student representative to prepare a: (10) 

    Part 2: Questions 11-15
    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    11. To find out how much holidays cost, you should press button
     A one
     B two
     C three

    12. Travelite currently offer walking holidays
     A only in Western Europe
     B all over Europe
     C outside Europe

    13. The walks offered by Travelite
     A cater for a range of walking abilities
     B are planned by guides from the local area
     C are for people with good fitness levels

    14. On Travelite holidays, people holidaying alone pay
     A the same as other clients
     B only a little more than other clients
     C extra only if they stay in a large room

    15. Entertainment is provided
     A when guests request it
     B most nights
     C every night

    Questions 16-20
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    Length of holidayCost per personSpecial offers included in price
    3 days(16) $……………..pick up from the (17)……………….
    7 days$ 350– book of (18)……………..
    – maps
    14 days(19) $……………..as above plus membership of a (20)…………….

    (16)                         (17) 
    (18)                         (19) 
    (20) 

    Part 3: Questions 21-26
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    Experiment numberEquipmentPurpose
    Experiment 1(21)…………….and a tableto show how things move on a cushion of air
    Experiment 2lots of paperclipsto show why we need standard (22)……………
    Experiment 3(23)……………..and a jar of waterto show how (24)……………..grow
    Experiment 4cardboard, colored pens and a (25)……………….to teach children about how (26)…………….is made up
    Experiment 5a drill, an old record, a pin, paper, a boltto make a record player in order to learn about recording sound

    (21)                  (22) 
    (23)                 (24) 
    (25)                 (26) 

    Questions 27-30

    What problems do the speakers identify for each experiment?
    Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-H next to questions 27-30

    Experiment 1: (27) 
    Experiment 2: (28) 
    Experiment 3: (29) 
    Experiment 4: (Example) F
    Experiment 5: (30) 

    Problems
    A too messy
    B too boring
    C too difficult
    D too much equipment
    E too long
    F too easy
    G too noisy
    H too dangerous

    Part 4: Questions 31-34
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    SHARKS IN AUSTRALIA
    Length largest caught: 16 mts
    Weight heaviest: (31)  kgs
    Skeleton cartilage
    Skin texture rough barbs
    Swimming aide fins and (32) 
    Food gathered from the ocean (33) 
    Sharks locate food by using their (34) 

    Questions 35-38

    35. Shark meshing uses nets laid
     A along the coastline
     B at an angle to the beach
     C from the beach to the sea

    36. Other places that have taken up shark meshing include
     A South Africa
     B New Zealand
     C Tahiti

    37. The average number of sharks caught in nets each year is
     A 15
     B 150
     C 1,500

    38. Most sharks are caught in
     A spring
     B summer
     C winter

    Questions 39 and 40
    Which TWO factors reduce the benefits of shark nets?

     A nets wrongly positioned
     B strong waves and currents
     C too many fish
     D sharks cat holes in nets
     E moving sands
     F nets too short
     G holes in nets scare sharks

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 291

    Part 1: Questions 1-4
    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORM
    Name: Sara Lim
    Age: 23
    Length of time in Australia: (1) 
    Present address: Flat 1, 539, (2)  Road Canterbury 2036
    Present course: (3)  English
    Accommodation required from: (4)  7th September

    Questions 5-7
    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C

    5. Sara requires a
     A single room
     B twin room
     C triple room

    6. She would prefer to live with a
     A family
     B single person
     C couple

    7. She would like to live in a
     A flat
     B house
     C studio apartment

    Questions 8-10
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

    8. The  will be $320.
    9. She needs to pay the rent by cash or cheque on a  basis.
    10. She needs to pay her part of the  bill

    Part 2: Questions 11-14
    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    11. When is this year’s festival being held?
     A 1-13 January
     B 5-17 January
     C 25-31 January

    12. What will the reviewer concentrate on today?
     A theatre
     B dance
     C exhibitions

    13. How many circuses are there in the festival?
     A one
     B two
     C several

    14. Where does Circus Romano perform?
     A in a theatre
     B in a tent
     C in a stadium

    Questions 15-20
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    WhereType of performanceHighlightsType of audience
    Circus Romanoclowns and acrobatsmusic and (15)……………….(16)……………
    Circus Electrica(17)……………..dancers and magiciansaerial displays(18)……………….
    Mekong Water Puppets(19)……………..puppetsseeing the puppeteers at end(20)……………..

    (15)                    (16) 
    (17)                    (18) 
    (19)                   (20) 

    Part 3: Questions 21-30
    Choose the correct letter, A. B or C.

    21. The man wants information on courses for
     A people going back to college
     B postgraduate students
     C business executives

    22. The ‘Study for Success’ seminar lasts for
     A one day
     B two days
     C three days

    23. In the seminar the work on writing aims to improve
     A confidence
     B speed
     C clarity

    24. Reading sessions help students to read
     A analytically
     B as fast as possible
     C thoroughly

    25. The seminar tries to
     A prepare learners physically
     B encourage interest in learning
     C develop literacy skills

    26. A key component of the course is learning how to
     A use time effectively
     B stay healthy
     C select appropriate materials

    27. Students who want to do the ‘Study for Success’ seminar should
     A register with the Faculty Office
     B contact their Course Convenor
     C reserve a place in advance

    28. The ‘Learning Skills for University Study’ course takes place on
     A Monday, Wednesday and Friday
     B Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
     C Monday, Thursday and Friday

    29. A feature of this course is
     A a physical training component
     B advice on coping with stress
     C a detailed weekly planner

    30. The man chooses the ‘Study for Success’ seminar because
     A he is over forty
     B he wants to start at the beginning
     C he seeks to revise his skills

    Part 4: Questions 31 and 32
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    New Union Building
    Procedures to establish student opinion:
    • students were asked to give written suggestions on the building’s design
    • these points informed the design of A (31) 
    • (there were (32)  respondents)
    • results collated and report produced by Union Committee

    Questions 33-37
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    CHOICE OF SITE
    Site OneSite TwoSite Three
    Locationcity centre near faculty of (33)…………….outskirts near parkout of town near the (34)……………
    Advantages and/ or disadvantagesproblems with (35)………………….and. ………close to (36)……………access to living quarters, large site so more (37)…………………

    (33)                        (34) 
    (35)                        (36) 
    (37) 

    Question 38
    Choose TWO letters A-G.

    38. Which TWO facilities did the students request in the new Union building?
     A a library
     B a games room
     C a student health centre
     D a mini fitness centre
     E a large swimming pool
     F a travel agency
     G a lecture theatre

    Question 39
    Choose the correct letters A, B and C.

    39. Which argument was used AGAINST having a drama theatre?

     A It would be expensive and no students would use it
     B It would be a poor use of resources because only a minority would use it
     C It could not accommodate large production of plays

    Question 40
    Choose TWO letters A-F.

    40. Which TWO security measures have been requested?

     A closed circuit TV
     B show Union card on entering the building
     C show Union card when asked
     D sport searched of bags
     E permanent security office on site