The Ielts Bridge

Month: May 2024

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 211

    SECTION 3. QUESTIONS 21-30

    You will hear a discussion about shopping habits.

    Questions 21–24

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

    21. The woman being interviewed is now working in the bank. Her occupation is  .22. The woman usually spends about 

     when she goes shopping.23. The woman often goes to 

     because she finds them convenient.24. According to the woman, 

     is/are her most difficult thing(s) to buy.

    Questions 25-27


    Fill in the blanks with ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    50% of the people being interviewed spend
    25.  a month.

    15% of the people being interviewed spend
    26.  a month.

    35% of the people being interviewed spend
    27.  a month.

    Questions 28-30

    Mark THREE letter that represent the correct answer.

    Most of the people being interviewed think that _________ is/are most difficult to buy.

     A Books

     В Study materials

     С Foods

     D Trousers

     E Shoes

     F Sportswear

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 210

    SECTION 2. QUESTIONS 11-20

    You will hear a talk by a tour guide about travel to Enzia.

    Complete the notes by filling in the blanks with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR NUMBER for each answer.

    Notes
    VISAS

    Now Eznina visas are needed by almost all nationalities.

    Normal visas last 11. 

    You need to pay 12.  for the visa.

    Price may change from time to time

    Some Enzian consulates neighbouring countries require you to provide a letter to
    13. 

    You can get information of major embassies on 14.  of the student handbook.

    If you want to re-enter Eznia, you must get a multi-entry visa.

    SOME MISCELLANEOUS  GENERAL ADVICE

    If you carry a lot of money, you need to complete a 15. 

    Remember to declare all your items, especially expensive items, on a 16. 

    You are advised to carry a health certificate. The one you need is the 17. 

    NOTES FOR STUDENTS

    If you wish to get a youth fare card, you should show your 18. 

    Due to the bureaucracy in Eznia, you are advised to take at least 19.  passport photos with you.

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    SECTION 2. QUESTIONS 11-20

    You will hear a talk by a tour guide about travel to Enzia.

    Complete the notes by filling in the blanks with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR NUMBER for each answer.

    Notes
    VISAS

    Now Eznina visas are needed by almost all nationalities.

    Normal visas last 11. 

    You need to pay 12.  for the visa.

    Price may change from time to time

    Some Enzian consulates neighbouring countries require you to provide a letter to
    13. 

    You can get information of major embassies on 14.  of the student handbook.

    If you want to re-enter Eznia, you must get a multi-entry visa.

    SOME MISCELLANEOUS  GENERAL ADVICE

    If you carry a lot of money, you need to complete a 15. 

    Remember to declare all your items, especially expensive items, on a 16. 

    You are advised to carry a health certificate. The one you need is the 17. 

    NOTES FOR STUDENTS

    If you wish to get a youth fare card, you should show your 18. 

    Due to the bureaucracy in Eznia, you are advised to take at least 19.  passport photos with you.

    CURRENCY

    Pounds and US dollars are not very useful now in Eznia, so you should take 20.  or   with you .

    Credit cards are not acceptable because of fraud scandals.

    Pounds and US dollars are not very useful now in Eznia, so you should take 20.  or   with you .

    Credit cards are not acceptable because of fraud scandals.

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 209

    SECTION 1. QUESTIONS 1-10

    A Japanese girl and a housing officer are talking about her homestay family.

    QUESTIONS 1-5

    The housing officer takes some details from the girl. Complete the following form with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    PERSONAL DETAILS FOR HOMESTAY APPLICATION
    First name1. 
    Family nameYuichini
    GenderFemale
    Age28
    Passport number2. 
    NationalityJapanese
    Course enrolled3. 
    Length of the course4. 
    Homestay time5. 

    Question 6

    Mark TWO letter that represent the correct answer.

    6. Whick kind of family does the girls prefer?

     A A big family with many young children

     В A family without smoker or drinkers

     С A family without any pets

     D A family with many animals or pets

    Question 7–10

    Fill in the blanks with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    7. Although the girl is not a vegetarian, she doesn’t eat a lot of meat. Her favourite food is  .

    8. The girls has given up playing handball. Now, she just play  with her friends at weekends.

    9. The girl does not like the bus because they are always late. She would rather  .

    10. The girl can get the information about the homestay family that she wants  .

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 208

    SECTION 4. QUESTIONS 31-40

    Complete the notes below.

    Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    THE URBAN LANDSCAPETwo areas of focus: the effect of vegetation on the urban climateways of planning our  31.  better
    Large-scale impact of trees :they can make cities more or less 
    32. in summer they can make cities coolerthey can make inland cities more 33. 
    Local impact of trees:they can make local areasmore 
    34. coolermore humidless windyless
     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 207

    SECTION 3. QUESTIONS 21-30

    Questions 21 and 22

    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    21. Melanie says she has not started the assignment because

    1.  she was doing work for another course.
    2.  it was a really big assignment.
    3.  she hasn’t spent time in the library.

    22. The lecturer says that reasonable excuses for extensions are

    1.  planning problems.
    2.  problems with assignment deadlines.
    3.  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

    A must read

    B useful

    C limited value

    D read first section

    E read research methods

    F read conclusion

    G don’t read

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

    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.

    Population studies.
    Reasons for changing accommodation.

    Possible reasons
    A uncooperative landlord
    B environment
    C space
    D noisy neighbours
    E near city
    F work location
    G transport
    H rent

    28. 

    29. 

    30. 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 206

    SECTION 2. QUESTIONS 11-20

    Questions 11-13

    Complete the sentences below.

    Write NO MORE THAN TWO 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

    Label the plan below.

    Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

      The Engine Room 17.  
     The Grinding Shop  18. 
    19. TheYardThe Stables 
    The 20. 
    for the workers    		  The Works Office 
    Car park 
    The
    16.     		The 15. Toilets
    14.  Road

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 205

    SECTION 1. QUESTIONS 1-4

    Complete the notes below.

    Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    NOTES ON SOCIAL PROGRAMME
    Example  Number of trips per monthAnswer  5
    Visit places which have:historical interestgood 1. 2. 
    Cost: between 5.00 pounds and 15.00 pounds per personNote: special trips organised for groups of 3.  peopleTime: departure – 8.30 a.m. and return – 6.00 p.m.To reserve a seat: sign name on the 4.  3 days in advance

    Complete the table below.

    Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    WEEKEND TRIPS
    PlaceDateNumber of seatsOptional extra
    St Ives5. 16Hepworth Museum
    London16th February456. 
    7.3rd March18S.S. Great Britain
    Salisbury18th March50Stonehenge
    Bath23rd March168.
    For further information:Read the 9.  or see Social Assistant: Jane 10. 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 204

    Questions 31-33

    Complete the sentences below.

    Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

    31. Psychologist Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic says, “If narcissism is fire, then Facebook is ”.

    32. People have a desire to broadcast their lives to reinforce their self-concept,  and self-centered needs.

    33. According to the recent research, the more time you spend on the various social networks, the more  you become.

    Questions 34-36

    Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.34. Social networks may cause depression because:

    1.  People have to portray themselves in a positive way
    2.  People spend too much time on social networks
    3.  People compare themselves to others and feel miserable

    35. What is the biggest problem of children and teenagers who spend too much time online?

    1.  They don’t develop their social and intellectual skills
    2.  They grow isolated
    3.  They don’t spend enough time on education

    36. If children spend their time looking at screens instead of looking out, what consequences it may cause?

    1.  Their adaptation to the world is more technologically mediated
    2.  They encounter difficulties in interacting with other people
    3.  They experience deficit in social and emotional skills

    Questions 37-40

    Complete the sentences below.

    Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

    37. Psychotherapist Gillian Isaacs Russell discovered that there are some distinct differences between working on the screen and working  in the room.

    38. Therapies like CBT are appropriate for online use because they are .

    39. Psychotherapists have to pay attention to  , non-verbal part of relationship, as it makes 60% of our communication.

    40. There are some risks related to treatment at distance, because therapists can’t see the whole body and a lot of  things that are going on.

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 203

    SECTION 3. QUESTIONS 21-30

    Questions 21-23

    Complete the information below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    21. The total course duration is .

    22. During the final project students will work in teams of .

    23. The professor told that the key thing in marketing strategy is to .

    Questions 24-28

    Choose FIVE letters, A-I. What FIVE modules does the course include?

    1.  Marketing
    2.  Design of custom logos
    3.  Product management
    4.  Branding
    5.  E-commerce
    6.  Advertising
    7.  Analytics
    8.  Customer attraction
    9.  Business strategies

    Questions 29-30

    Complete the information below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    29. The next lecture is in the big classroom on the .

    30. Students need to take their last week .

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 202

    Questions 11-16

    Complete the table below.

    Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Ticket typeTicket cost
    Adult’s ticket(11)  pounds
    Child’s ticket(12)  pounds
    *Children under (13)  yearsfree
    Reduced tariff(for full-time students and disabled visitors)(14)  pounds
    (15) (can be used by up to 2 adults and 3 children)55 pounds
    Annual membership(16)  pounds

    Questions 17-20

    Complete the information about ordering tickets below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    • The easiest way, is to buy your tickets (17)  .Make sure that you receive a (18)  of your booking!
    • The second way is to book your tickets (19)  .
    • If you don’t want to plan your visit in advance, you can simply purchase the tickets (20)  in ticket kiosks.