Month: May 2024

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 290

    Part 1: Questions 1-5
    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    1. What does Peter want to drink?
     A tea
     B coffee
     C a cold drink

    2. What caused Peter problems at the bank?
     A The exchange rate was down
     B He was late
     C The computers weren’t working

    3. Who did Peter talk to at the bank?
     A an old friend
     B an American man
     C a German man

    4. Henry gave Peter a map of
     A the city
     B the bus routes
     C the train system

    5. What do Peter and Sally decide to order?
     A food and drinks
     B just food
     C just drinks

    Questions 6-8
    Complete the notes below using words from the options given below.

    Art gallery
    Cathedral
    Castle
    Gardens
    Markets

    Tourist attractions open all day: (6)  and Gardens
    Tourist attractions NOT open on Mondays: (7)  and Castle
    Tourist attractions which have free entry: (8)  and Markets

    Questions 9 and 10
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    9. The first place Peter and Sally will visit is the 
    10. At the Cathedral, Peter really wants to 

    Part 2: Questions 11-20
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    11. The Counselling Service may contact tutors if
     A they are too slow in marking assignments
     B they give students a lot of work
     C they don’t inform students about their progress

    12. Stress may be caused by
     A new teachers
     B time pressure
     C unfamiliar subject matter

    13. International students may find stress difficult to handle because
     A they lack support from family and friends
     B they don’t have time to make new friends
     C they find it difficult to socialise

    14. A personal crisis may be caused by
     A studying for too long overseas
     B business problems in the student’s own country
     C disruptions to personal relationships

    15. Students may lose self-esteem if
     A they have to change courses
     B they don’t complete a course
     C their family puts too much pressure on them

    16. Students should consult Glenda Roberts if
     A their general health is poor
     B their diet is too strict
     C they can’t eat the local food

    17. Students in financial difficulties can receive
     A assistance to buy books
     B a loan to pay their course fees
     C a no-interest loan to cover study expenses

    18. Loans are also available to students who
     A can’t pay their rent
     B need to buy furniture
     C can’t cover their living expenses

    19. The number of students counselled by the service last year was
     A 214
     B 240
     C 2,600

    20. The speaker thinks the Counselling Service
     A has been effective in spite of staff shortages
     B in under used by students
     C has suffered badly because of staff cuts

    Part 3: Questions 21-24
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    DETAILS OF ASSIGNMENT
    Part 1 Essay: Title ‘Assess the two methods of (21)  in social science research
    Number of words: (22) 
    Part 2 Small scale study: Choose one method
    Gather data from at least (23)  subjects
    Part 3 Report on study: Number of words: (24) 

    Questions 25 and 26
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    What TWO disadvantages of the questionnaire form of data collection do the students discuss?

     A The data is sometimes invalid
     B Too few people may respond
     C It is less likely to reveal the unexpected
     D It can only be used with literate populations
     E There is a delay between the distribution and return of questionnaires

    Questions 27-30
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THREE TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    AuthorTitlePublisherYear of publication
    (27)……………..sample surveys in social science research
    Bell(28)………………….(29)………………….
    Wilsoninterviews that workOxford University Press(30)…………………

    (27)                   (28) 
    (29)                   (30) 

    Part 4: Questions 31 and 32
    Choose the correct letter A, B and C.

    31. Corporate crime is generally committed
     A against individuals
     B by groups
     C for companies

    32. Corporate crime does NOT include
     A employees stealing from their company
     B unintentional crime by employees
     C fraud resulting from company policy

    Questions 33-38
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THREE TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Corporate crime has been ignored by:
    • The (33)  e.g. films
    • (34) 
    Reasons:
    • Often more complex and needing (35) 
    • Less human interest than conventional crime
    • Victims often (36) 
    Effects:
    • Economic costs
    o May appear unimportant to (37) 
    o Can make large (38)  for company

    Questions 39 and 40
    Choose TWO letters A-F.

    The oil tanker explosion was an example of a crime which
     A was no-one’s fault
     B was not a corporate crime
     C was intentional
     D was caused by indifference
     E has tragic results
     F made a large profit for the company

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 289

    Part 1: Questions 1-4
    Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    NOTES ON SOCIAL PROGRAMME
    Visit places which have:
    • historical interest
    • good (1) 
    • (2) 
    Cost: between £5.00 and £15.00 per person
    Note: special trips organised for groups of (3)  people
    Time: departure – 8.30 a.m and return – 6.00 p.m.
    To reserve a seat: sign name on the (4)  3 days in advance

    Questions 5-10
    Complete the table given below.

    (5)                        (6)  
    (7)                        (8)  
    (9)                       (10) 

    Part 2: Questions 11-13
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL VILLAGE
    11. Riverside Village was a good place to start an industry because it had water, raw materials and fuels such as  and 
    12. The metal industry was established at Riverside Village by  who lived in the area.
    13. There were over  water-powered mills in the area in the eighteenth century.

    Questions 14-20
    Complete the plan below using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    (14)                    (15) 
    (16)                    (17) 
    (18)                    (19) 
    (20) 

    Part 3: Questions 21 and 22
    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    21. Melanie says she has not started the assignment because
     A she was doing work for another course.
     B it was a really big assignment.
     C she hasn’t spent time in the library.

    22. The lecturer says that reasonable excuses for extensions are
     A planning problems.
     B problems with assignment deadlines.
     C personal illness or accident.

    Questions 23-27

    What recommendations does Dr Johnson make about the journal articles?

    Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A–G next to questions 23–27.

    23. Jackson 
    24. Roberts 
    25. Morris 
    26. Cooper 
    27. Forster 

    A must read
    B useful
    C limited value
    D read first section
    E read research methods
    F read conclusion
    G don’t read

    Questions 28-30
    Label the chart below. Choose your answers from the box below and write the letters A–H next to questions 28–30.

    (28) 
    (29) 
    (30) 

    Part 4: Questions 31-40
    Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    THE URBAN LANDSCAPE
    Two areas of focus:
    • the effect of vegetation on the urban climate
    • ways of planning our (31)  better

    Large-scale impact of trees:
    • they can make cities more or less (32) 
    • in summer they can make cities cooler
    • they can make inland cities more (33) 

    Local impact of trees:
    • they can make local areas
    – more (34) 
    – cooler
    – more humid
    – less windy
    – less (35) 

    Comparing trees and buildings

    Temperature regulation:
    • trees evaporate water through their (36) 
    • building surfaces may reach high temperatures

    Wind force:
    • tall buildings cause more wind at (37)  level
    • trees (38)  the wind force

    Noise:
    • trees have a small effect on traffic noise
    • (39)  frequency noise passes through trees

    Important points to consider:
    • trees require a lot of sunlight, water and (40)  to grow

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 288

    Part 1: Questions 1-10
    Complete the notes below.

    Areas dealt with: (1)  and north suburbs
    Rent: from (2) £  to £  a month
    Depends on: the area availability of (3)  garage
    Properties available: West Park Road
    rent (4) £  a month
    including (5) 
    Tithe Road rent £380 a month including (6)  rental
    Viewing arrangements: meet at office on (7)  at 5.00 pm
    Need: letter from bank
    reference from (8) 
    Must: give (9)  notice of moving in
    give deposit of (10)  pay for contract

    Part 2: Questions 11 and 12
    Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    11. Who is Mrs Sutton worried about? 
    12. What is the name for a group of family doctors working in the same building together? 

    Questions 13-17
    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Name of health centreNumber of doctorsOther informationInformation about doctors
    Dean End(13)………………..appointment system (15)…………..than South HayDr. Jones is good with (16)…………patients

    Dr. Shaw is good with small children
    South Hay(14)………………..building less modern than Dean EndDr. Williams helps people with (17)………….

    (13)                     (14) 
    (15)                     (16) 
    (17) 

    Question 18
    Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    18. Doctors start seeing patients at the Health Centre from  o’clock.

    Question 19
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    19. Which TWO groups of patients receive free medication?
     A people over 17 years old
     B unemployed people
     C non-UK residents
     D people over 60 years old
     E pregnant women

    Question 20
    Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    20. The charge for one item of medication is about £ 

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

    Name: Jonathan Briggs
    Degree: Economic and (21) 
    Teaching experience: Volunteer teacher
    Location: (22) 
    Dates: (23) 
    Volunteer organization: (24) 
    Type of school: (25) 
    Subject taught: (26)  Forms 1, 2 and 3
    English Form (27) 
    Agriculture science Form 6

    Reasons for wanting to leave in first year: (28) 
    – Few teaching resources
    Reasons for wanting to extend tour: – success of cattle breeding project
    – Obtained funds for farm building
    Reasons for wanting to train to teach Geography: it is his (29) 
    It has many (30) 

    Part 4: Questions 31-36

    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    31. Which column of the bar chart represents the figures quoted?

     A
     B
     C

    32. According to the speaker, the main cause of back pain in women is
     A pregnancy
     B osteoporosis
     C lack of exercise

    33. As treatment for back pain the Clinic mainly recommends
     A pain killers
     B relaxation therapy
     C exercise routines

    34. The back is different from other parts of the body because
     A it is usually better at self-repair.
     B a back injury is usually more painful.
     C its response to injury often results in more damage.

    35. Bed rest is advised
     A for a maximum of two days.
     B for extreme pain only.
     C for pain lasting more than two days.

    36. Being overweight
     A is a major source of back pain.
     B worsens existing back pain.
     C reduces the effectiveness of exercise.

    Questions 37-40
    Choose the correct option.

    A – Strongly recommendedB – Recommended in certain circumstancesC – Not recommended
    Example: diet if overweightyes
    37. buy special orthopedic chairs
    38. buy shock-absorbing inserts
    39. wear flat shoes
    40. buy TENS machine

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

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 287

    Part 1: Questions 1 and 2
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    MIC HOUSE AGENCY REPAIRS
    Address: Apartment 2, (1)  , Newton
    Length of lease: one year
    Date moved in: (2) 

    Questions 3-9
    Complete the table below. Write
    A if the repair will be done immediately
    B if the repair will be done during the following week
    C if the repair will be done in two or more weeks

    ItemProblemWhen to be done
    Cooker(3)…………………(4)………………..
    Windows(5)………………….B
    (6)………………….flickers(7)…………………
    (8)………………….torn(9)…………………..

    (3)                        (4) 
    (5)                        (6) 
    (7)                        (8) 
    (9) 

    Question 10
    Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Workman to call between (10)  and 

    Part 2: Questions 11 and 12
    Circle the correct letters A-C

    11. At rainforest lodge there aren’t any
     A telephones or TVs
     B newspapers or TVs
     C telephones or newspapers

    12. The guests are told to
     A carry their luggage to the cabin
     B go straight to the restaurant
     C wait an hour for dinner

    Questions 13-15
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    Tour NameDetails
    Orchid and Fungiwalking tour
    Four Wheel Drivetour to the (13)………………
    Fishingto catch lunch
    Crocodile Cruisedeparts at (14)………………..daily
    (15)…………………departs at sundown

    (13) 
    (14) 
    (15) 

    Questions 16-20
    Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    What THREE items of clothing does the speaker recommend for the rainforest?
    (16) 
    (17) 
    (18) 

    Which TWO things in the rainforest does the speaker give a warning about?
    (19)  and (20) 

    Part 3: Questions 21-25
    Circle the correct letters A-C

    21. These sessions with a counsellor are
     A compulsory for all students
     B available to any students
     C for science students only

    22. The counsellor says that new students have to
     A spend more time on the college premises
     B get used to working independently
     C work harder than they did at school

    23. John complains that the resource centre
     A has limited opening hours
     B has too few resources
     C gets too crowded

    24. The counsellor suggests to John that
     A most other students can cope
     B he needs to study all the time
     C he should be able to fit in some leisure activities

    25. Before being able to help John the counsellor needs to
     A talk with some of his lecturers
     B consult his tutor
     C get more information from him

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

    Writing
    • Pay careful attention to the question
    • Leave time to (26) 

    Listening
    • Try to (27)  lectures
    • Check notes with (28) 

    Reading
    • Choose topics of (29) 
    • Buy a good (30) 

    Part 4: Questions 31-35
    Circle the correct letters A-C

    31. John was first interested in the subject because of something
     A he had witnessed
     B he had read about
     C he had experienced

    32. The main research method was
     A interviews
     B questionnaires
     C observation

     A
     B
     C

    34. How many respondents were there?


     A 50-100
     B 100-150
     C 150-200

    35. The most common type of road rage incident involved
     A damage to property
     B personal violence
     C verbal abuse

    Questions 36-40
    Which group gave the following advice?

    Tick Column A if it was mainly women.
    Tick Column B if it was mainly men.
    Tick Column C if it was both men and women.

    ABC
    Example: do not stop to ask directions
    36. Avoid eye contact with other drivers
    37. Inform someone of your likely arrival time
    38. Ensure car keys are ready when you return to the car
    39. Leave plenty of space when parking
    40. Keep all doors locked

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

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 287

    Part 1: Questions 1 and 2
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    MIC HOUSE AGENCY REPAIRS
    Address: Apartment 2, (1)  , Newton
    Length of lease: one year
    Date moved in: (2) 

    Questions 3-9
    Complete the table below. Write
    A if the repair will be done immediately
    B if the repair will be done during the following week
    C if the repair will be done in two or more weeks

    ItemProblemWhen to be done
    Cooker(3)…………………(4)………………..
    Windows(5)………………….B
    (6)………………….flickers(7)…………………
    (8)………………….torn(9)…………………..

    (3)                        (4) 
    (5)                        (6) 
    (7)                        (8) 
    (9) 

    Question 10
    Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Workman to call between (10)  and 

    Part 2: Questions 11 and 12
    Circle the correct letters A-C

    11. At rainforest lodge there aren’t any
     A telephones or TVs
     B newspapers or TVs
     C telephones or newspapers

    12. The guests are told to
     A carry their luggage to the cabin
     B go straight to the restaurant
     C wait an hour for dinner

    Questions 13-15
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    Tour NameDetails
    Orchid and Fungiwalking tour
    Four Wheel Drivetour to the (13)………………
    Fishingto catch lunch
    Crocodile Cruisedeparts at (14)………………..daily
    (15)…………………departs at sundown

    (13) 
    (14) 
    (15) 

    Questions 16-20
    Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    What THREE items of clothing does the speaker recommend for the rainforest?
    (16) 
    (17) 
    (18) 

    Which TWO things in the rainforest does the speaker give a warning about?
    (19)  and (20) 

    Part 3: Questions 21-25
    Circle the correct letters A-C

    21. These sessions with a counsellor are
     A compulsory for all students
     B available to any students
     C for science students only

    22. The counsellor says that new students have to
     A spend more time on the college premises
     B get used to working independently
     C work harder than they did at school

    23. John complains that the resource centre
     A has limited opening hours
     B has too few resources
     C gets too crowded

    24. The counsellor suggests to John that
     A most other students can cope
     B he needs to study all the time
     C he should be able to fit in some leisure activities

    25. Before being able to help John the counsellor needs to
     A talk with some of his lecturers
     B consult his tutor
     C get more information from him

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

    Writing
    • Pay careful attention to the question
    • Leave time to (26) 

    Listening
    • Try to (27)  lectures
    • Check notes with (28) 

    Reading
    • Choose topics of (29) 
    • Buy a good (30) 

    Part 4: Questions 31-35
    Circle the correct letters A-C

    31. John was first interested in the subject because of something
     A he had witnessed
     B he had read about
     C he had experienced

    32. The main research method was
     A interviews
     B questionnaires
     C observation

     A
     B
     C

    34. How many respondents were there?


     A 50-100
     B 100-150
     C 150-200

    35. The most common type of road rage incident involved
     A damage to property
     B personal violence
     C verbal abuse

    Questions 36-40
    Which group gave the following advice?

    Tick Column A if it was mainly women.
    Tick Column B if it was mainly men.
    Tick Column C if it was both men and women.

    ABC
    Example: do not stop to ask directions
    36. Avoid eye contact with other drivers
    37. Inform someone of your likely arrival time
    38. Ensure car keys are ready when you return to the car
    39. Leave plenty of space when parking
    40. Keep all doors locked

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

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 286

    Part 1: Questions 1-4
    1. The respondent works in
     A the professions
     B business
     C other

    2. The respondent has a salary of
     A £ 0-15,000 a year
     B £ 15,000-35,000 a year
     C over £35,000 a year

    3. The respondent watched TV for
     A relaxation
     B entertainment
     C information

    4. Every day the respondent watches TV for
     A 30 min – 1 hour
     B 1 hour – 2 hours
     C more than 2 hours

    Questions 5-7
    Choose TWO letters A-E

    5. The respondent mainly watches TV
     A in the early morning
     B around midday
     C in the afternoon
     D in the early evening
     E at night

    6. On the new channel the respondent would like to see more
     A children’s programmes
     B documentaries
     C local service programmes
     D travel programmes
     E health programmes

    7. The respondent would advise the new channel to
     A spend more money on drama
     B train their broadcasters to higher standards
     C improve sound quality
     D broadcast interviews with famous people
     E talk more to customers

    Questions 8-10
    Circle the correct letter A-C

    8. The respondent feels that adverts should occur only
     A 10 minutes
     B 15 minutes
     C 20 minutes

    9. The respondent would like to attend special promotions if
     A expenses are paid
     B he is invited specially
     C they are held locally

    10. The respondent would like to receive
     A no mail
     B requested mail
     C all mail

    Part 2: Questions 11-14
    Circle FOUR letters A-G

    Which FOUR activities of the Union are mentioned by the speaker?

     A raising money for good causes
     B political campaigning
     C running a new agency
     D running a supermarket
     E providing cheap tickets
     F helping with accommodation
     G providing catering services

    Questions 15 and 16
    Circle TWO letters A-E

    Which TWO of the following can you get advice about from the Union?
     A immigration
     B grants
     C medical problems
     D personal problems
     E legal matters

    Questions 17-20
    Write the appropriate letters A-C against questions 17-20.

    What are the locations of the following places in Radford?
    A part of the Metro Tower Building
    B in the main square in the centre of the town
    C some distance from the centre of the town

    17. the hi-tech fitness centre 
    18. the ice rink 
    19. the new cinema 
    20. the Theatre Royal 

    Part 3: Questions 21-23
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    DISSERTATION INFORMATION
    Hand-in-date: (21) 
    Length: (22)  to 
    Extra programme offered on: (23) 

    Question 24-26
    Complete the table below.

    DISSERTATION TIMETABLE
    DateAction
    31 Januarybasic bibliography
    7 February(24)………………..
    February – March(25)……………….
    (26)……………….to……………….write up work
    21 Mayhand in work

    (24) 
    (25) 
    (26) 

    Questions 27-30

    What is Dr Simon’s opinions on the following points?
    Tick column A if he is in favour
    Tick column B if he has no strong opinion either way
    Tick column C if he is against

    ABC
    27. Buying a computer
    28. Reading previous year’s dissertation
    29. Using questionnaires as main research instrument
    30. Interviewing tutors

    (27)                     (28) 
    (29)                     (30) 

    Part 4: Questions 31-37
    Circle the correct letters A-C

    31. The driest continent is
     A Australia
     B Africa
     C Antarctica

    32. The evaporation rate in Australia is
     A lower than Africa
     B higher than Africa
     C about the same as Africa

    33. Rainfall in Australia hardly penetrates the soil because
     A the soil is too hard
     B the soil is too hot
     C plants use it up

    34. In sandy soils water can
     A evaporate quickly
     B seep down to rock
     C wash the soil away

    35. Water is mainly pumped up for
     A people to drink
     B animals to drink
     C watering crops

    36. Natural springs are located
     A in unexplored parts of Australia
     B quite commonly over all Australia
     C in a few areas of Australia

    37. Underground water supplies
     A 18% of Australia’s water
     B 48% of Australia’s water
     C 80% of Australia’s water

    Questions 38-40
    Circle THREE letters A-E

    Which THREE of the following uses of dam water are mentioned?
     A providing water for livestock
     B watering farmland
     C providing water for industry
     D controlling flood water
     E producing hydro-electric power

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 285

    Part 1: Questions 1 and 2
    Circle the correct letters.

    1. Gavin’s apartment is located on the
     A ground floor
     B second floor
     C third floor

    2. The monthly rent for Gavin’s apartment is
     A $615
     B $650
     C $655

    Questions 3-6
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    ITEMVALUE
    (3)……………………$ 450
    (4)……………………….$ 1150
    Watches$ 2000
    CDs and (5)……………….$ 400
    Total annual cost of insurance (6) $……………….

    (3)                      (4) 
    (5)                      (6) 

    Questions 7-10
    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    INSURANCE APPLICATION FORM
    Name: Mr Gavin (7) 
    Address: (8)  Biggins Street (9) 
    Date of Birth: 12th November 1980
    Telephone: Home – 9872 4855
    Nationality: (10) 

    Part 2: Question 11
    Circle the correct letter A-D.

    11. Smith House was originally built as
     A a residential college
     B a family house
     C a university
     D an office block

    Questions 12-14
    Complete the explanation of the room number. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    (12) 
    (13) 
    (14) 

    Questions 15-17
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    • Students need a front door key between (15)  and 
    • In an emergency, students should use (16) 
    • Fees also cover some (17)  charges

    Questions 18-20
    Complete the notice below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    HOUSE RULES
    • No noise after 9 pm.
    • Smoking only allowed on (18) 
    • No changes can be made to (19) 
    If you have any questions, ask the (20) 

    Part 3: Questions 21-25
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    Forms of MediaExamples
    Print– Books
    – (21)…………………..
    Pictures– (22)…………………..
    Audio (listening)– CDS
    – (23)…………………..
    Audio-visual– Film
    – (24)…………………..
    – Videos
    Eelctronic– (25)…………………..

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

    Questions 26-30
    Write the appropriate letters A-C against question 26-30.

    According to the speakers, in which situation are the following media most useful?

    A individual children
    B five or six children
    C whole class

    26. tapes 
    27. computers 
    28. videos 
    29. books 
    30. wall maps 

    Part 4: Question 31
    Circle the correct letter A-D.

    31. What percentage of the workforce were employed in agriculture in the mid 1900s?
     A 3%
     B 10%
     C 20%
     D 50%

    Questions 32 and 33
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    Three factors contributing to the efficiency of the agriculture sector are:
    • 50-60 years of intelligent state support
    • The quality of (32)  among those employed
    • The farmer’s investment in (33) 

    Questions 34 – 39
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    RegionNorthEastWest
    LandHilly with thin soilFlat with (36)…………………..Rich soil
    Climate(34)…………………and……………………Mixed(38)……………….and……………..
    Farm typeSmall, family runCommercialAverage size (39)…………….. hectares
    Produce(35)……………….and……………….Cereals and (37)………………….Milk, cheese and meat

    (34)                    (35) 
    (36)                    (37) 
    (38)                    (39) 

    Question 40
    Circle the correct letter A-C

    40. Farmers have a strong sense of solidarity because
     A the media supports them
     B they have a strong Union
     C they have countrywide interests

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 284

    Part 1: Questions 1-5
    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.
    VIDEO LIBRARY APPLICATION FORM

    First Names: Louise Cynthia

    Address: (1)               

    Post code: (2) 
    Telephone: 98356712(home), (3) (work)              

    Driver’s licence number: (4) 
    Date of birth: 25th (5) , 1977

    Questions 6-8
    Circle THREE letters A-F.

    What types of films does Louise like?
     A Action
     B Comedies
     C Musicals
     D Romance
     E Westerns
     F Wildlife

    Questions 9 and 10
    Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    9. How much does it cost to join the library? 
    10. When will Louise’s card be ready? 

    Part 2: Questions 11-13
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    Expedition Across Attora Mountains

    Leader: Charles Owen
    Prepared a (11)  for the trip
    Total length of trip (12) 
    Climbed highest peak in (13) 

    Questions 14 and 15
    Circle the correct letter A-C.

    14. What took the group by surprise?
     A the amount of rain
     B the number of possible routes
     C the length of the journey

    15. How did Charles feel about having to change routes?
     A He reluctantly accepted it
     B He was irritate by the diversion
     C It made no difference to him

    Questions 16-18
    Circle THREE letters A-F.

    What does Charles say about his friends?
     A He met them at one stage on the trip
     B They kept all their meeting arrangements
     C One of them helped arrange the transport
     D One of them owned the hotel they stayed in
     E Some of them travelled with him
     F Only one group lasted 96 days

    Questions 19 and 20
    Circle TWO letters A-E.

    What does Charles say about the donkeys?
     A He rode them when he was tired
     B He named them after places
     C One of them died
     D They behaved unpredictably
     E They were very small

    Part 3: Questions 21-25
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    TIMJANE
    Day of arrivalSunday(21)………………..
    SubjectHistory(22)………………..
    Number of books to read(23)……………….(24)………………..
    Day of first lectureTuesday(25)………………..

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

    Questions 26-30
    Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    26. What is Jane’s study strategy in lectures? 
    27. What is Tim’s study strategy for reading? 
    28. What is the subject of Tim’s first lecture? 
    29. What is the title of Tim’s first essay? 
    30. What is the subject of Jane’s first essay? 

    Part 3: Questions 31-36
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    CourseType of course: Durations and levelEntry requirements
    Physical fitness instructorExample: 6 months certificateNone
    Sports administrator(31)…………………….(32)………………in sports administration
    Sports psychologist(33)…………………..Degree in psychology
    Physical education trainerFour years degree in education(34)…………………
    Recreation officer(35)…………………..None

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

    Questions 36-40
    Complete the table below. Write the appropriate letters A-G against question 36-40.

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

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 283

    Part 1: Questions 1-5
    Circle the appropriate letter.

    1. A  B  C  D 
    2. A  B  C  D 
    3. A  B  C  D 
    4. A  B  C  D 

    5 How much money does the woman give the man?
     A $2.00
     B $3.00
     C $3.50
     D $5.00

    Questions 6-10
    Complete the registration form using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

    Name of student: (6) 
    Address: (7) Flat/5 
    Town: (8) 
    Tel: (9) 
    Course: (10) 

    Part 2: Questions 11 and 12

     A
     B
     C
     D

    12. What must the students do as part of registration at the university?
     A Check the notice board in the Law Faculty
     B Find out about lectures
     C Organise tutorial groups
     D Pay the union fees

    Questions 13-21
    Complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    (13) 

    Funding
    • Must provide (14)  I can support myself.
    • Services will depend on personal circumstances and discretion of Bank Manager.

    Opening an account
    • Take with me: (15)  and letter of enrollment.
    • Recommended account: (16) 
    • Bank supplies: (17) 
    and chequecard which guarantees cheques.

    Other services
    • Cashcard: (you can (18)  cash at any time.)
    • Switch/Delta cards: (take the money (19)  the account.)

    Overdraft
    • Must have (20) 
    •Sometimes must pay interest.

    Opening times
    • Most banks open until (21)  during the week.
    • Some open for a limited time on Saturdays.

    Part 3: Questions 22-25
    Complete the factsheet. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    FACTSHEET – Aluminium Cans
    • (22)  produced every day in the US — more cans produced than nails or
    (23) 
    • each can weighs 0.48 ounces — thinner than two (24) 
    • can take more than 90 pounds of pressure per square inch — over (25)  the pressure of a car tyre

    (26)               (27) 
    (28)              (29) 
    (30)              (31) 

    Part 4: Questions 32-40
    Complete the lecture notes. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    Purpose of the mini lecture:
    • To experience (32) 
    • To find out about (33) 

    The three strands of Sports Studies are:
    • Sports psychology
    • Sports (34) 
    • Sports physiology
    • The psychologists work with

    The psychologists work with (35) 
    They want to discover what (36) 
    Sports marketing looks at (37) 
    Sport now competes with (38) 
    Spectators want (39) 
    Sports physiology is also known as (40) 

  • IELTS Reading Practice Test – Exercise 282

    Part 1: Questions 1-4

    Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.

    1. What are the parking regulations on campus?
     A undergraduate parking allowed
     B postgraduate parking allowed
     C staff parking only allowed
     D no student parking allowed

    2. The administration office is in
     A Block B.
     B Block D.
     C Block E.
     D Block G.

    3. If you do not have a parking sticker, the following action will be taken:
     A wheel clamp your car.
     B fine only.
     C tow away your car and fine.
     D tow away your car only.

    4 Which picture shows the correct location of the Administration office?

     A
     B
     C
     D

    Questions 5-10
    Complete the application form using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

    Application for parking sticker

    Name: (5) 
    Address: Flat 13 (6) 
    Suburb: (7) 
    Faculty: (8) 
    Registration Number: (9) 
    Make of car: (10) 

    Part 2: Questions 11 and 12

    11. Cashier’s office opens at
     A 12.15
     B 2.00
     C 2.15
     D 4.30

    12. Where must the sticker be displayed? 

    Questions 13-23
    Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    (13)               (14) 
    (15)               (16) 
    (17)               (18) 
    (19)              (20) 
    (21)              (22) 
    (23) 

    Part 3: Questions 24-32

    24. Mark is going to talk briefly about
     A marketing new products.
     B pricing strategies.
     C managing large companies.
     D setting sales targets.

    25. According to Susan, air fares are lowest when they
     A include weekend travel.
     B are booked well in advance.
     C are non-refundable.
     D are for business travel only.

    26. Mark thinks revenue management is
     A interesting.
     B complicated.
     C time-consuming.
     D reasonable.

    27. The airline companies want to
     A increase profits.
     B benefit the passenger.
     C sell cheap seats.
     D improve the service.

    Questions 28-32
    Complete the notes using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    Two reasons for the new approach to pricing are:
    (28)  and
    (29) 
    In future people will be able to book airline tickets (30) 
    Also being marketed m this way are (31)  and
    (32)
     

    Part 4: Questions 33-37
    Complete the table Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

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

    Questions 38-42
    Label the diagram. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    (38) 
    (39) 
    (40) 
    (41) 
    (42)