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  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 306

    Part 1: Questions 1-10
    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    CAR INSURANCE
    Name: Patrick Jones
    Address: (1)  , Greendale
    Contact number: (2) 
    Size of car engine: 1200cc
    Type of car: Manufacturer: Hewton
    Model: (3) 
    Year: 1997
    Previous insurance company: (4) 
    Any insurance claims in the last five year? Yes
    If yes, give brief details: Car was (5)  in 1999
    Name(s) of other driver(s): Simon (6) 
    Relationship to main driver: (7) 
    Uses of car: Social and (8) 
    Start date: 31st January
    Recommended insurance arrangement: Name of company: (9) 
    Annual Cost: (10) $ 

    Part 2: Questions 11 and 12
    Label the map below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

    (11) 
    (12) 

    Questions 13-18
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    AttractionFurther information
    STOP A:
    Main booking office
    First boat: 8 am
    Last boat: (13)………….pm
    Palace– has lovely (14)……………..
    STOP B:(15)……………..– has good (16)……………….of city centre
    STOP C:Museum– bookshop specializing in the (17)………………of the local area
    STOP D:Entertainment Complex– (18)……………….cinema
    – bowling alley
    – video games arcade

    (13)                     (14) 
    (15)                     (16) 
    (17)                     (18) 

    Questions 19 and 20
    Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    19. How often do the Top Bus Company tours run? 
    20. Where can you catch a Number One Sightseeing Tour from? 

    Part 3: Questions 21-26
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    21. The Antarctic Centre was established in Christchurch because
     A New Zealand is a member of the Antarctic Treaty
     B Christchurch is geographically well positioned
     C the climate of Christchurch is suitable

    22. One role of the Antarctic Centre is to
     A provide expeditions with suitable equipment
     B provide researchers with financial assistance
     C ensure that research is internationally relevant

    23. The purpose of the Visitors’ Centre is to
     A provide accommodation
     B run training sessions
     C show people what Antarctica is like

    24. Dr Merrywhether says that Antarctica is
     A unlike any other country
     B extremely beautiful
     C too cold for tourists

    25. According to Dr Merrywhether, Antarctica is very cold because
     A of the shape of the continent
     B it is surrounded by a frozen sea
     C it is an extremely dry continent

    26. Dr Merrywhether thinks Antarctica was part of another continent because
     A he has done his own research in the area
     B there is geological evidence of this
     C it is very close to South America

    Questions 27 and 28
    Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD OR TWO NUMBERS.

    ANTARCTIC TREATY
    DateEvent
    1870polar search meeting
    (27)……………to………….1st international polar year
    1957Antarctic treaty was proposed
    1959Antarctic treaty was (28)…………………….

    (27) 
    (28) 

    Questions 29 and 30
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Which TWO achievements of the Antarctic Treaty are mentioned by the speakers?
     A no military use
     B animals protected
     C historic sites reserved
     D no nuclear testing
     E fishing rites protected

    Part 4: Questions 31-35
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    Left and Right Handedness in Sport
    31. Anita first felt the Matthews article was of value when she realised
     A how it would help her difficulties with left-handedness
     B the relevance of connections he made with music
     C the impressive size of his research project

    32. Anita feels that the findings on handedness will be of value in
     A helping sportspeople identify their weaknesses
     B aiding sportspeople as they plan tactics for each game
     C developing suitable training programmes for sportspeople

    33. Anita feels that most sports coaches
     A know nothing about the influence of handedness
     B focus on the wrong aspects of performance
     C underestimate what science has to offer sport

    34. A German study showed there was greater ‘mixed handedness’ in musicians who
     A started playing instruments in early youth
     B play a string instrument such as the violin
     C practise a great deal on their instrument

    35. Studies on ape behaviour show that
     A apes which always use the same hand to get food are most successful
     B apes have the same proportion of left- and right-handers as humans
     C more apes are left-handed than right-handed

    Questions 36-40
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    SportBest lateralityComments
    Hockeymixed laterality– hockey stick has to be used in (36)……………
    – mixed-handed players found to be much more (37)……………than others
    Tennissingle laterality– gives a larger relevant field of (38)…………..
    – cross lateral players make (39)……………….too late
    Gymnasticscross laterality– gymnasts’ (40)………………..is important for performances

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


  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 305

    Part 1: Questions 1-5
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

    Transport from Airport to Milton
    Distance: 147 miles
    Options:
    • Car hire – don’t want to drive
    • (1)  – expensive
    • Greyhound Bus
    o $15 single, $27.50 return
    o Direct to the (2) 
    o Long (3) 
    • Airport Shuttle
    (4)  service
    o Every 2 hours
    o $35 single, $65 return
    o Need to (5) 

    Questions 6-10
    Complete the booking form below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

    AIRPORT SHUTTLE BOOKING FORM
    To: Milton
    Date: (6)……………..No. of passengers: 1
    Bus time: (7)……………pmType of ticket: single
    Name: Jane (8)………………
    Flight No: (9)………………..From: London Heathrow
    Address in Milton: Vacation Motel, 24 Kitchener Street
    Fare: $ 35
    Credit card number: (Visa) (10)…………………..

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

    Part 2: Questions 11-16
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    11. PS Camping has been organising holidays for
     A 15 years
     B 20 years
     C 25 years

    12. The company has most camping sites in
     A France
     B Italy
     C Switzerland

    13. Which organised activity can children do every day of the week?
     A football
     B drama
     C model making

    14. Some areas of the sites have a ‘no noise’ rule after
     A 9.30 p.m
     B 10.00 p.m
     C 10.30 p.m

    15. The holiday insurance that is offered by PS Camping
     A can be charged on an annual basis
     B is included in the price of the holiday
     C must be taken out at the time of booking

    16. Customers who recommend PS Camping to friends will receive
     A a free gift
     B an upgrade to a luxury tent
     C a discount

    Questions 17-20
    What does the speaker say about the following items?

    Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 17-20

    17. barbeques 
    18. toys 
    19. cool boxes 
    20. mops and buckets 

    A They are provided in all tents.
    B They are found in central areas of the campsite.
    C They are available on requests.

    Part 3: Questions 21-23
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS IN THE WORKPLACE
    Individuals bring different:
    • Ideas
    • (21) 
    • Learning experiences
    Work behavior differences are due to:
    • Personality
    • (22) 
    Effects of diversity on companies:
    • Advantage: diversity develops (23) 
    • Disadvantages: diversity can cause conflict

    Questions 24-27
    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    24. Janice thinks that employers should encourage workers who are
     A potential leaders
     B open to new ideas
     C good at teamwork

    25. Janice suggests that managers may find it difficult to
     A form successful groups
     B balance conflicting needs
     C deal with uncooperative workers

    26. Janice believes employers should look for job applicants who
     A can think independently
     B will obey the system
     C can solve problems

    27. Janice believes managers should
     A demonstrate good behavior
     B encourage co-operation early on
     C increase financial incentives

    Questions 28-30
    Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    28. All managers need to understand their employees and recognise their company’s 
    29. When managing change, increasing the company’s  may be more important than employee satisfaction.
    30. During periods of change, managers may have to cope with increased amounts of 

    Part 4: Questions 31-35
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    SEMINAR ON ROCK ART
    Preparation for fieldwork trip to Namibia in (31) 
    Rock art in Namibia may be
    • Paintings
    • Engravings
    Earliest explanation of engravings of animal footprints
    They were used to help (32)  learn about tracking.

    But:
    • Why are the tracks usually (33)  ?
    • Why are some engravings realistic and other realistic?
    • Why are the unrealistic animals sometimes half (34)  ?
    More recent explanation
    Wise men may have been trying to control wild animals with (35) 

    Questions 36-40
    Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    36. If you look at a site from a  , you reduce visitor pressure.
    37. To camp on a site may be disrespectful to people from that 
    38. Undiscovered material may be damaged by 
    39. You should avoid  or tracing rock art as it is so fragile.
    40. In general, your aim is to leave the site 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 304

    Part 1: Questions 1-10
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    Title of conference: Future directions in computing
    Three day cost: (1) £ 
    Payment by (2)  or on arrival
    Accommodation:
    Conference centre
    • (3) £  per night
    • Near to conference rooms
    Guest house
    • (4) £  per night
    • Approximately (5)  walk from conference centre
    Further documents to be sent:
    • (6) 
    • An application form
    Location:
    Conference centre is on (7)  Park road next to (8) 
    Taxi costs (9) £  or take bus number (10)  from station.

    Part 2: Questions 11-13
    Which team will do each of the following jobs?

    Choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letter A-D next to questions 11-13

    11. checking entrance tickets 
    12. preparing refreshments 
    13. directing car park traffic 

    Teams
    A the blue team
    B the yellow team
    C the green team
    D the red team

    Questions 14-20
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    TRAVEL EXPO (TEMPORARY STAFF ORIENTATION PRGORAMME)
    TimeEventDetials
    9.30 amTalk by Anne Smith– information about pay
    – will give out the (14)…………..forms
    10.00 amTalk by Peter Chang– will discuss conference centre plan
    – will explain about arrangements for (15)……………and fire exits
    10.30 amCoffee break– go to staff canteen on the (16)……………
    11.00 amVideo presentation– go to (17)……………..
    – video title: (18)……………..
    12.00Buffet lunch– go to the (19)……………….. on 1st floor
    1.00 pmMeet the (20)……………
    3.00 pmFinish

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

    Part 3: Questions 21-25
    Complete the summary below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    The school of education libraries
    The libraries on both sites provide internet access and have a variety of (21)  materials on education. The Castle Road library has books on sociology together with (22)  and other resources relevant to the majority of (23)  school subjects.

    The Fordham library includes resources for teaching in (24)  education and special needs. Current issues of periodicals are available at both libraries although (25)  issues are only available at Fordham.

    Questions 26 and 27
    Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    26. Which books cannot be renewed by telephone or email? 
    27. How much time is allowed to return recalled books? 

    Questions 28-30
    Choose THREE letters, A-G.

    Which THREE topics do this term’s study skills workshops cover?
     A An introduction to the Internet
     B How to carry out research for a dissertation
     C Making good use of the whole range of library services
     D Planning a dissertation
     E Standard requirements when writing a dissertation
     F Using the Internet when doing research
     G What books and technical resources are available in the library

    Part 4: Questions 31-34
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    31. When did Asiatic lions develop as a separate sub-species?
     A about 10,000 years ago
     B about 100,000 years ago
     C about 1,000,000 years ago

    32. Pictures of Asiatic lions can be seen on ancient coins from
     A Greece
     B The Middle East
     C India

    33. Asiatic lions disappeared from Europe
     A 2,500 years ago
     B 2,000 years ago
     C 1,900 years ago

    34. Very few African lions have
     A a long mane
     B a coat with varied colours
     C a fold of skin on their stomach

    Questions 35-40
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    THE GIR SANCTUARY
    35. The sanctuary has an area of approximately  square kilometers
    36. One threat to the lions in the sanctuary is 
    37. The ancestors of the Gir Sanctuary lions were protected by a 
    38. A large part of lions’  consists of animals belonging to local farmers
    39. The lions sometimes  especially when water is short
    40. In ancient India a man would fight a lion as a test of 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 303

    Part 1: Question 1-10
    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

    OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT

    Application for a: Current bank account
    Type of current account: The (1)  account
    Full name of applicant: Pieter Henes
    Date of birth: (2) 
    Joint account holders: No
    Current address: (3)  Exeter
    Time at current address: (4) 
    Previous address: Rielsdorf 2, Utrecht, Holland
    Telephone: work (5) 
    Occupation: (6) 
    Identity (security): Name of his (7)  :Siti
    Opening sum: (8) £  to be transferred from Fransen Bank, Utrecht
    Statements: Every (9) 
    Requests: Supply information about the bank’s (10)  service

    Part 2: Question 11-13
    Choose the correct letter A, B and C.

    THE HISTORY OF ROSEWOOD HOUSE
    11. When the writer Sebastian George first saw Rosewood House, he
     A thought he might rent it
     B felt it was too expensive for him
     C was unsure whether to buy it

    12. Before buying the house. George had
     A experienced severe family problems
     B struggled to become a successful author
     C suffered a serious illness

    13. According to the speaker, George viewed Rosewood House as
     A a rich source of material for his books
     B a way to escape from his work
     C a typical building of the region

    Question 14-17
    Label the map below. Write correct letters A-J next to questions 14-17.

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

    Question 18-20
    Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    RIVER WALK
    18. You can walk through the  that goes along the river bank.
    19. You can go over the  and then into a wooded area.
    20. On your way back, you could also go up to the 

    Part 3: Question 21-24
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    MARKETING ASSIGNMENT
    21. For their assignment, the students must investigate one part of the 
    22. The method the students must use to collect data is 
    23. In total, the students must interview  people.
    24. Jack thinks the music preferences of  listeners are similar.

    Question 25-30
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

    MARKETING SURVEY: MUSIC PREFERENCES
    Age group of interviewee
    • 25 or under
    • 45 or over

    Music preferences
    • Pop
    • (25) 
    • Folk
    • Easy listening
    • (26) 

    Medium for listening to music
    • Radio
    • CD
    • TV
    • (27) 

    Source of music
    • Music shops
    • (28) 
    • Internet

    Places for listening to music
    • Disco
    • Pub
    • (29) 
    • Concert Hall
    • (30) 

    Part 4: Question 31-34
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    31. According to the speaker, it is not clear
     A when the farming economy was introduced to Ireland
     B why people began to farm in Ireland
     C where the early Irish farmers came from

    32. What point does the speaker make about breeding animals in Neolithic Ireland?
     A Their numbers must have been above a certain level
     B They were under threat from wild animals
     C Some species died out during this period

    33. What does the speaker say about the transportation of animals?
     A Livestock would have limited the distance the farmers could sail
     B Neolithic boats were loo primitive to have been used
     C Probably only a few breeding animals were imported

    34. What is the main evidence for cereal crops in Neolithic Ireland?
     A the remains of burnt grain in pots
     B the marks left on pots by grains
     C the patterns painted on the surface of pots

    Question 35-40
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS each answer.

    STONE TOOLS
    35. Ploughs could either have been pulled by  or by cattle.
    • The farmers needed homes which were permanent dwellings.
    36. In the final stages of axe-making  and  were necessary for grinding and polishing.
    37. Irish axes were exported from Ireland to  and England.

    POTTERY MAKING
    • The colonisers used clay to make pots.

    38. The  of the pots was often polished to make them watertight.
    39. Clay from  areas was generally used.
    40. Decoration was only put around the  of the earliest pots.

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 302

    Part 1: Questions 1-5
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Children’s Art and Craft Workshops
    • Adults must accompany children under (1) 
    • Cost: £2.50
    • Workshops held in: Winter House, (2)  Street
    • Security device: must push the (3)  to open door
    • Should leave car behind the (4) 
    • Book workshops by phoning the (5)  (on 200765)

    Questions 6-10
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    DateWorkshop titleChildren advised to wearPlease bring (if possible)
    16/11building (6)……………..(7)………………….(8)…………………..
    23/11(9)………………nothing special(10)…………………

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

    Part 2: Questions 11-14
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    TRAIN INFORMATION
    11. Local services depart from  railway station.
    12. National services depart from the  railway station.
    13. Trains for London depart every  each day during the week.
    14. The price of a first class ticket includes 

    Questions 15-17
    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Type of ticketDetails
    Standard opneno restrictions
    Supersavetravel after 8.45
    Specialtravel after (15)……………….and at weekends
    (16)…………………buy at least six days ahead limited numbers (17)………………essential

    (15) 
    (16) 
    (17) 

    Questions 18-20

    Which THREE attractions can you visit at present by train from Trebirch?

     A a science museum
     B a theme park
     C a climbing wall
     D a mining museum
     E an aquarium
     F a castle
     G a zoo

    Part 3: Questions 21-30

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

    Target previously agreedWork completedFurther action suggested
    Investigate suitable data analysis software– read IT (21)……………
    – spoken to Jane Prince, Head of the (22)……………
    sign up for some software practice sessions
    Prepare a (23)……………….for survery– completed and sent for reviewadd questions in section three on (24)…………
    Further reading about discipline– read Banerjee
    – N.B. could not find Ericsson’s essays on managing the (25)……………………
    obtain from library through special loans service
    New targetWork completedTiming
    Do further work on Chapter 1 (give the title: Context (26)……………..)– add statistics on the (27)………… in various zones
    – include more references to works dated after (28)………………
    by the (29)………………….
    Prepare list of main sections for Chapter 2– use index cards to help in oranisationbefore stating the (30)………………..

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

    Part 4: Questions 31-37

    31. Some photographs of a horse running showed
     A all feet off the ground
     B at least one foot on the ground
     C two feet off the ground

    32. The Scotsman employed by Edison
     A designed a system to use the technology Edison had invited
     B used available technology to make a new system
     C was already an expert in motion picture technology

    33. One major problem with the first system was that
     A only one person could be filmed
     B people could only see very short films
     C the camera was very heavy

    34. Rival systems started to appear in Europe after people had
     A been told about the American system
     B seen the American system
     C used the American system

    35. In 1895, a famous new system was developed by
     A a French team working alone
     B a Fernch and German team working together
     C a German team who invented the word ‘cinema’

    36. Longer filmes were not made at the time because of problems involving
     A the subject matters
     B the camera
     C the film projector

    37. The ‘Lantham Loop’ invention relied on
     A removing tension between the film reels
     B adding three more films reels to the system
     C making one of the film reels more effective

    Questions 38-40

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

    38. The first motion picture was called The 
    39.  were used for the first time on film in 1926.
    40. Subtitles were added to The Lights of New York because of its 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 301

    Part 1: Questions 1-5
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Children’s Art and Craft Workshops
    • Adults must accompany children under (1) 
    • Cost: £2.50
    • Workshops held in: Winter House, (2)  Street
    • Security device: must push the (3)  to open door
    • Should leave car behind the (4) 
    • Book workshops by phoning the (5)  (on 200765)

    Questions 6-10
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    DateWorkshop titleChildren advised to wearPlease bring (if possible)
    16/11building (6)……………..(7)………………….(8)…………………..
    23/11(9)………………nothing special(10)…………………

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

    Part 2: Questions 11-14
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    TRAIN INFORMATION
    11. Local services depart from  railway station.
    12. National services depart from the  railway station.
    13. Trains for London depart every  each day during the week.
    14. The price of a first class ticket includes 

    Questions 15-17
    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Type of ticketDetails
    Standard opneno restrictions
    Supersavetravel after 8.45
    Specialtravel after (15)……………….and at weekends
    (16)…………………buy at least six days ahead limited numbers (17)………………essential

    (15) 
    (16) 
    (17) 

    Questions 18-20

    Which THREE attractions can you visit at present by train from Trebirch?

     A a science museum
     B a theme park
     C a climbing wall
     D a mining museum
     E an aquarium
     F a castle
     G a zoo

    Part 3: Questions 21-30

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

    Target previously agreedWork completedFurther action suggested
    Investigate suitable data analysis software– read IT (21)……………
    – spoken to Jane Prince, Head of the (22)……………
    sign up for some software practice sessions
    Prepare a (23)……………….for survery– completed and sent for reviewadd questions in section three on (24)…………
    Further reading about discipline– read Banerjee
    – N.B. could not find Ericsson’s essays on managing the (25)……………………
    obtain from library through special loans service
    New targetWork completedTiming
    Do further work on Chapter 1 (give the title: Context (26)……………..)– add statistics on the (27)………… in various zones
    – include more references to works dated after (28)………………
    by the (29)………………….
    Prepare list of main sections for Chapter 2– use index cards to help in oranisationbefore stating the (30)………………..

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

    Part 4: Questions 31-37

    31. Some photographs of a horse running showed
     A all feet off the ground
     B at least one foot on the ground
     C two feet off the ground

    32. The Scotsman employed by Edison
     A designed a system to use the technology Edison had invited
     B used available technology to make a new system
     C was already an expert in motion picture technology

    33. One major problem with the first system was that
     A only one person could be filmed
     B people could only see very short films
     C the camera was very heavy

    34. Rival systems started to appear in Europe after people had
     A been told about the American system
     B seen the American system
     C used the American system

    35. In 1895, a famous new system was developed by
     A a French team working alone
     B a Fernch and German team working together
     C a German team who invented the word ‘cinema’

    36. Longer filmes were not made at the time because of problems involving
     A the subject matters
     B the camera
     C the film projector

    37. The ‘Lantham Loop’ invention relied on
     A removing tension between the film reels
     B adding three more films reels to the system
     C making one of the film reels more effective

    Questions 38-40

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

    38. The first motion picture was called The 
    39.  were used for the first time on film in 1926.
    40. Subtitles were added to The Lights of New York because of its 

  • 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