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  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 150

    Part 1: Questions 1-3
    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    TOTAL INSURANCE INCIDENT REPORT
    Name: Michael Alexander
    Address: 24 Mainly Street, (1)  , Sydney
    Shipping agent: (2) 
    Place of origin: China
    Date of arrival: (3) 
    Reference number: 601ACK

    Questions 4-10
    Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

    ItemDamageCost to repair/ replace
    Televisionthe (4)…………….needs to be replacednot known
    The (5)…………..cabinetthe (6)…………..of the cabinet is damaged(7) $……………
    Dining room tablea (8)……………..is split$ 200
    Set of chinasix (9)…………….were brokenabout (10) $……………in total

    (4)                    (5) 
    (6)                    (7) 
    (8)                    (9) 
    (10) 

    Part 2: Question 11
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    11. According to the speaker, the main purposes of the park are
     A education and entertainment
     B research and education
     C research and entertainment

    Questions 12-14
    Label the plan below. Write NO MORE THAN WORDS.

    (12) 
    (13) 
    (14) 

    Questions 15-20
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    15. When are the experimental areas closed to the public?
     A all the year round
     B almost all the year
     C a short time every year

    16. How can you move around the park?
     A by tram, walking or bicycle
     B by solar car or bicycle
     C by bicycle, walking or bus

    17. The rare breed animals kept in the park include
     A hens and horses
     B goats and cows
     C goats and hens

    18. What is the main purpose of having the Rare Breeds Section?
     A to save unusual animals
     B to keep a variety of breeds
     C to educate the public

    19. What can you see in the park at the present time?
     A the arrival of wild birds
     B fruit tree blossom
     C a demonstration of fishing

    20. The shop contains books about
     A animals
     B local traditions
     C the history of the park

    Part 3: Questions 21-24
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    Honey Bees in Australia
    21. Where in Australia have Asian honey bees been found in the past?
     A Queensland
     B New South Wales
     C several states

    22. A problem with Asian honey bees is that they
     A attack native bees
     B carry parasites
     C damage crops

    23. What point is made about Australian bees?
     A Their honey varies in quality
     B Their size stops them from pollinating some flowers
     C They are sold to customers abroad

    24. Grant Freeman says that if Asian honey bees got into Australia,
     A the country’s economy would be affected
     B they could be used in the study of allergies
     C certain areas of agriculture would benefit

    Questions 25-30
    Complete the summary below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    LOOKING FOR ASIAN HONEY BEES
    Birds called Rainbow Bee Eaters eat only (25)  and cough up small bits of skeleton and other products in a pellet.
    Researchers go to the locations the bee eaters like to use for (26) 
    They collect the pellets and take them to a (27)  for analysis.
    Here (28)  is used to soften them, and the researchers look for the (29)  of Asian bees in the pellets.
    The benefit of this research is that the result is more (30)  than searching for live Asian bees.

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

    Research on questions about doctors
    31. In order to set up her research programme, Shona got
     A advice from personal friends in other countries
     B help from students in- other countries
     C information from her tutor’s contacts in other countries

    32. What types of people were included in the research?
     A young people in their first job
     B men who were working
     C women who were unemployed

    33. Shona says that in her questionnaire her aim was
     A to get a wide range of data
     B to limit people’s responses
     C to guide people through interviews.

    34. What do Shona’s initial results show about medical services in Britain?
     A Current concerns are misrepresented by the press
     B Financial issues are critical to the government
     C Reforms within hospitals have been unsuccessful

    35. Shona needs to do further research in order to
     A present the government with her findings
     B decide the level of extra funding needed
     C identify the preferences of the public

    36. Shona has learnt from the research project that
     A it is important to plan projects carefully
     B people do not like answering questions
     C colleagues do not always agree

    Questions 37-40
    Which statement applies to each of the following people who were interviewed by Shona?

    Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to questions 37-40.

    A gave false dataB decided to stop participatingC refusal to tell Shona about their job
    D kept changing their mind about participatingE became very angry with ShonaF was worried about confidentiality

    People interviewed by Shona

    37. a person interviewed in the street…………..

    38. an undergraduate at the university…………..

    39. a colleague in her department…………..

    40. a tutor in a foreign university

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

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 149

    Part 1: Questions 1 and 2
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    1. In the lobby of the library George saw
     A a group playing music
     B a display of instruments
     C a video about the festival

    2. George wants to sit at the back so they can
     A see well
     B hear clearly
     C pay less

    Questions 3-10
    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    (3)                       (4)  
    (5)                       (6)  
    (7)                       (8)  
    (9)                      (10) 

    Part 2: Questions 11-15
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    THE DINOSAUR MUSEUM
    11. The museum closes at  p.m. on Mondays.
    12. The museum is not open on 
    13. School groups are met by tour guides in the 
    14. The whole visit takes 90 minutes, including  minutes for the guided tour.
    15. There are  behind the museum where students can have lunch.

    Questions 16-18
    Choose THREE letter A-G.

    Which THREE things can students have with them in the museum?
     A food
     B water
     C cameras
     D books
     E bags
     F pens
     G worksheets

    Questions 19 and 20
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Which TWO activities can students do after the tour at present?
     A build model dinosaurs
     B watch films
     C draw dinosaurs
     D find dinosaur eggs
     E play computer games

    Part 3: Questions 21-24
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    Field Trip Proposal

    21. The tutor thinks that Sandra’s proposal
     A should be re-ordered in some parts
     B needs a contents page
     C ought to include more information

    22. The proposal would be easier to follow if Sandra
     A inserted subheadings
     B used more paragraphs
     C shortened her sentences

    23. What was the problem with the formatting on Sandra’s proposal?
     A Separate points were not clearly identified
     B The headings were not always clear
     C Page numbering was not used in an appropriate way

    24. Sandra became interested in visiting the Navajo National Park through
     A articles she read
     B movies she saw as a child
     C photographs she found on the internet

    Questions 25-27

    Which THREE topics does Sandra agree to include in the proposal?
     A climate change
     B field trip activities
     C geographical features
     D impact of tourism
     E myths and legends
     F plant and animal life G social history

    Questions 28-30
    Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

    28. The tribal park covers  hectares.
    29. Sandra suggests that they share the  for transport.
    30. She says they could also explore the local 

    Part 4: Questions 31-40
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    Studying geography helps us to understand:
    • The effects of different processes on the (31)  of the Earth
    • The dynamic between (32)  and population
    Two main branches of study:
    • Physical features
    • Human lifestyles and their (33) 
    Specific study areas:
    • Biophysical, topographic, political, social, economic, historical and (34)  geography and also cartography
    Key point:
    • Geography helps us to understand our surroundings and the associated (35) 
    What do the geographers do?
    • Find data e.g. conduct censuses, collect information in the form of (36)  using computer and satellite technology
    • Analyse data – identify (37)  e.g. cause and effect
    • Publish findings in the form of:
    o Maps
     Easy to carry
     Can show physical features of large and small areas
     But a two-dimensional map will always have some (38) 
    o Aerial photos
     Can show vegetation problems (39)  density, ocean, floor etc.
    o Landsat pictures sent to receiving stations
     Used for monitoring (40)  conditions etc.

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 148

    Part 1: Questions 1-4
    Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    HEALTH CENTRES
    Name of centreDoctors’ nameAdvantage
    The Harvey ClinicDr. Greenespecially good with (1)…………….
    The (2)………………Health PracticeDr. Fulleroffers (3)………………..appointments
    The Shore Lane Health CentreDr. (4)……………

    (1)                (2) 
    (3)               (4) 

    Questions 5 and 6
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Which TWO of the following are offered free of charge at Shore Lane Health Centre?
     A acupuncture
     B employment medicals
     C sports injury therapy
     D travel advice
     E vaccinations

    Questions 7-10
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    TALKS FOR PATIENTS AT SHORE LANE HEALTH CENTRE
    Subject of talkDate/ timeLocationNotes
    Giving up smoking25th Feb at 7 pmroom 4useful for people with asthma or (7)…………….problems
    Healthy eating1st March at 5 pmthe (8)………….(Shore Lane)anyone welcome
    Avoiding injuries during exercise9th March at (9)…………..room 6for all (10)………………

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

    Part 2: Questions 11-13
    Label the diagram below. Choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letters A-E.



    (11) 
    (12) 
    (13) 

    Questions 14-18
    Where can each of the following items be found?

    Choose FIVE answers from the options and write the correct letter A-G.

    Locations
    A in box on washing machine
    B in cupboard on landing
    C in chest of drawers
    D next to window in living room
    E on shelf of back door
    F on top of television
    G under kitchen sink

    14. Pillows 
    15. Washing powder 
    16. Key 
    17. Light bulbs 
    18. Map 

    Questions 19 and 20
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

    The best place to park in town – next to station
    Phone number for takeaway pizzas – (19) 
    Railway museum closed on (20) 

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

    21. In her home country, Kira had
    A completed a course
    B done two years of a course
    C found her course difficult

    22. To succeed with assignments, Kira had to
    A read faster
    B write faster
    C change her way of thinking

    Questions 23-25
    Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    23. Kira says that lecturers are easier to  than those in her home country.
    24. Paul suggests that Kira may be more  than when she was studying before.
    25. Kira says that students want to discuss things that worry them or that  them very much.

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

    26. How did the students do their practical sessions? 
    27. In the second semester how often did Kira work in a hospital? 
    28. How much full-time work did Kira do during the year? 
    29. Having completed the year, how does Kira feel? 
    30. In addition to the language, what do overseas students need to become familiar with? 

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

    Wildlife in city gardens

    31. What led the group to choose their topic?
     A They were concerned about the decline of one species
     B They were interested in the effects of city growth
     C They wanted to investigate a recent phenomenon

    32. The exact proportion of land devoted to private gardens was confirmed by
     A consulting some official documents
     B taking large-scale photos
     C discussions with town surveyors

    33. The group asked garden owners to
     A take part in formal interviews
     B keep a record of animals they saw
     C get in contact when they saw a rare species

    34. The group made their observations in gardens
     A which had a large number of animal species
     B which they considered to be representative
     C which had stable populations of rare animals

    35. The group did extensive reading on
     A wildlife problems in rural areas
     B urban animal populations
     C current gardening practices

    36. The speaker focuses on three animal species because
     A a lot of data has been obtained about them
     B the group were most interested in them
     C they best indicated general trends

    Questions 37-40
    Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    AnimalsReason for population increase in gardensComments
    (37)………………suitable stretches of watermassive increase in urban population
    Hedgehogssafe from (38)…………….when in citieseasy to (39)………………..them accurately
    Song Thrushes– a variety of (40)………………to eat
    – more nesting places available
    large survey starting soon

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

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 147

    Part 1: Questions 1-5
    Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

    ApartmentsFacilitiesOther informationCost
    Rose Garden Apartmentsstudio flatentertainment programme: Greek dancing£ 219
    Blue Bay Apartmentslarge salt water swimming pool– just (1)…………….meters from beach
    – near shops
    £ 275
    (2)………………Apartmentsterracewatersports£ 490
    The GrandGreek paintings and (3)…………..– overlooking (4)………….
    – near a supermarket and disco
    (5) £…………

    (1)                 (2) 
    (3)                (4) 
    (5) 

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

    GREEK ISLAND HOLIDAYS
    Insurance benefitsMaximum amount
    Cancellation(6) £………………….
    Hospital£ 600, additional benefit allows a (7)………………to travel to resort
    (8)……………………departureup to £ 1000 depends on reason
    Personal belongingsup to £ 3000, £ 500 for one (9)……………

    Name of Assistant Manager: Ben (10)………………..

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

    Part 2: Questions 11-13
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    WINRIDGE FOREST RAILWAY PARK
    11. Simon’s idea for a theme park came from
     A his childhood hobby
     B his interest in landscape design
     C his visit to another park

    12. When they started, the family decided to open the park only when
     A the weather was expected to be good
     B the children weren’t at school
     C there were fewer farming commitments

    13. Since opening, the park has had
     A 50,000 visitors
     B 1,000,000 visitors
     C 1,500,000 visitors

    Questions 14-18
    What is currently the main area of work of each of the following people?

    Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter A-H next to questions 14-18.

    AREA OF WORK
    A advertisingB animal careC buildingD educational links
    E engine maintenanceF food and drinkG salesH staffing

    People
    14. Simon 
    15. Liz 
    16. Sarah 
    17. Duncan 
    18. Judith 

    Questions 19 and 20
    Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

    FeatureSizeBiggest challengeTarget age group
    Railway1.2 kmmaking tunnels
    Go-kart arema(19)…………..sq mtremoving mounds on the track(20)……………..year olds

    (19)  
    (20) 

    Part 3: Questions 21-30
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    Study Skills Tutorial – Caroline Benning

    Dissertation topic: the (21) 
    Strengths: (22)  and Computer modeling
    Weaknesses: lack of background information
    Poor (23)  skills

    Possible strategyBenefitsProblems
    Peer group discussionincrease (24)………………dissertations tend to contain the same (25)…………………
    Use the (26)……………serviceprovides structured programmelimited (27)…………………..
    Consult study skills booksare a good source of referencecan be too (28)……………….

    (24)                 (25) 
    (26)                 (27) 
    (28) 

    Recommendations: use a card index and Real all notes (29) 
    Next tutorial date: (30)  January

    Part 4: Questions 31 and 32

    31. The owners of the underground house
     A had no experience of living in a rural area
     B were interested in environmental issues
     C wanted a professional project manager

    32. What does the speaker say about the site of the house?
     A The land was quite cheap
     B Stone was being extracted nearby
     C It was in a completely unspoilt area

    Questions 33-40
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

    THE UNDERGROUND HOUSE
    Design
    • Built in the earth, with two floors
    • The south-facing side was constructed of two layers of (33) 
    • Photovoltaic tiles were attached
    • A layer of foam was used to improve the (34)  of the building

    Special features
    • To increase the light, the building has many internal mirrors and (35) 
    • In future, the house may produce more (36)  than it needs
    • Recycled wood was used for the (37)  of the house
    • The system for processing domestic (38)  is organic

    Environmental issues
    • The use of large quantities of (39)  in construction was environmentally harmful
    • But the house will have paid its ‘environmental debt’ within (40) 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 146

    Part 1: Questions 1-10
    Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

    ACCOMODATION FORM – STUDENT INFORMATION
    Type of accommodation: hall of residence
    Name: Anu (1) 
    Date of birth: (2) 
    Country of origin: India
    Course of study: (3) 
    Number of years planned in hall: (4) 
    Preferred catering arrangement: half board
    Special dietary requirements: no (5)  (red)
    Preferred room type: a single (6) 
    Interests: the (7)  and badminton
    Priorities in choice of hall: to be with other students who are (8) 
    To live outside the (9) 
    To have a (10)  area for socializing

    Part 2: Questions 11-13
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

    PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
    Name of placeOf particular interestOpen
    Halland Commonsource of river Ouse24 hours
    Hot Islandmany different (11)………………..between (12)…………………..and………………
    Longfield Country Parkreconstruction of a 2,000 year old (13)………………with activities for childrendaylight hours

    (11) 
    (12) 
    (13) 

    Questions 14-16
    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    Longfield Park
    14. As part of Monday’s activity, visitors will
     A prepare food with herbs
     B meet a well-known herbalist
     C dye cloth with herbs

    15. For the activity on Wednesday,
     A only group bookings are accepted
     B visitors should book in advance
     C attendance is free

    16. For the activity on Saturday, visitors should
     A come in suitable clothing
     B make sure they are able to stay for the whole day
     C tell the rangers before the event what they wish to do

    Questions 17-20
    Label the map below. Write the correct letter A-I next to questions 17-20.

    17. bird hide 
    18. dog-walking area 
    19. flower garden 
    20. wooded area 

    Part 3: Questions 21-24
    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    Self-Access Centre
    21. Students want to keep the Self-Access Centre because
     A they enjoy the variety of equipment
     B they like being able to work on their own
     C it is an important part of their studies

    22. Some teachers would prefer to
     A close the Self-Access Centre
     B move the Self-Access Centre elsewhere
     C restrict access to the Self-Access Centre

    23. The students’ main concern about using the library would be
     A the size of the library
     B difficulty in getting help
     C the lack of materials

    24. The Director of Studies is concerned about
     A the cost of upgrading the centre
     B the lack of space in the centre
     C the difficulty in supervising the centre

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

    Necessary improvements to the existing Self-Access Centre
    Equipment
    Replace computers to create more space
    Resources
    The level of the (25)  materials, in particular, should be more clearly shown.
    Update the (26)  collection.
    Buy some (27)  and divide them up.
    Use of the room
    Speak to the teachers and organize a (28)  for supervising the centre.
    Install an (29) 
    Restrict personal use of (30)  on computers.

    Part 4: Questions 31-40
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    BUSINESS CULTURE
    Power Culture

    Characteristics of organisation:
    – small
    – (31)…………….power source
    – few rules and procedures
    – communication by (32)……………
    Advantages:– can act quickly
    Disadvantages:– might not act (33)………………
    Suitable employee:– not afraid of (34)…………….
    – does not need job security
    Role Culture
    Characteristics of organisation:– large, many (35)…………….
    – specialized departments
    – rules and procedures e.g. job (36)……………………..and rules for discipline
    Advantages:– economies of scale
    – successful when (37)…………………..ability is important
    Disadvantages:– slow to see when (38)………………..is needed
    – slow to react
    Suitable employee:– does not want (39)………………
    Task Culture
    Characteristics of organisation:– project oriented
    – in competitive market or making product with short life
    Advantages:– (40)…………………..

    (31)                          (32) 
    (33)                         (34) 
    (35)                         (36) 
    (37)                         (38) 
    (39)                         (40) 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 145

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

    (1)                        (2)  
    (3)                        (4)  
    (5)                        (6)  
    (7)                        (8)  
    (9)                       (10) 

    Part 2: Questions 11-16
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    SPORTS WORLD
    • a new (11)  of an international sports goods company
    • located in the shopping centre to the (12)  of Bradcaster
    • has sports (13)  and equipment on floors 1 – 3
    • can get you any item within (14)  days
    • shop specialises in equipment for (15) 
    • has a special section which just sells (16) 

    Questions 17 and 18
    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    17. A champion athlete will be in the shop
     A on Saturday morning only
     B all day Saturday
     C for the whole weekend

    18. The first person to answer 20 quiz questions correctly will win
     A gym membership
     B a video
     C a calendar

    Questions 19 and 20
    Choose TWO letters, A-E.

    Which TWO pieces of information does the speaker give about the fitness test?
     A You need to reserve a place
     B It is free to account holders
     C You get advice on how to improve your health
     D It takes place in a special clinic
     E It is cheaper this month

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

    Course Feedback
    21. One reason why Spiros felt happy about his marketing presentation was that
     A he was not nervous
     B his style was good
     C the presentation was the best in his group

    22. What surprised Hiroko about the other students’ presentations?
     A Their presentations were not interesting ‘
     B They found their presentations stressful
     C They didn’t look at the audience enough

    23. After she gave her presentation, Hiroko felt
     A delighted
     B dissatisfied
     C embarrassed

    24. How does Spiros feel about his performance in tutorials?
     A not very happy
     B really pleased
     C fairly confident

    25. Why can the other students participate so easily in discussions?
     A They are polite to each other
     B They agree to take turns in speaking
     C They know each other well

    26. Why is Hiroko feeling more positive about tutorials now?
     A She finds the other students’ opinions more interesting
     B She is making more of a contribution
     C The tutor includes her in the discussion

    27. To help her understand lectures, Hiroko
     A consulted reference materials
     B had extra tutorials with her lecturers
     C borrowed lecture notes from other students

    28. What does Spiros think of his reading skills?
     A He reads faster than he used to
     B It still takes him a long time to read
     C He tends to struggle with new vocabulary

    29. What is Hiroko’s subject area?
     A environmental studies
     B health education
     C engineering

    30. Hiroko thinks that in the reading classes the students should
     A learn more vocabulary
     B read more in their own subject areas
     C develop better reading strategies

    Part 4: Questions 31-40
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

    Mass Strandings of Whales and Dolphins
    Mass strandings: situations where groups of whales, dolphins, etc. swim onto the beach and die
    Common in areas where the (31)  can change quickly
    Several other theories:

    Parasites
    e.g. some parasites can affect marine animals’ (32)  ,which they depend on for navigation

    Toxins
    Poisons from (33)  or  are commonly consumed by whales
    e.g. Cape Cod (1988) – whales were killed by saxitoxin
    Accidental Strandings
    Animals may follow prey ashore, e.g. Thurston (1995)
    Unlikely because the majority of animals were not (34)  when they stranded

    Human Activity
    (35)  from military tests are linked to some recent strandings
    The Bahamas (2000) stranding was unusual because the whales
    • were all (36) 
    • were not in a (37) 

    Group Behaviour
    • More standings in the most (38)  species of whales
    • 1994 dolphin stranding – only the (39)  was ill
    Further Reading
    Marine Mammals Ashore (Connor) – gives information about stranding (40) 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 144

    Part 1: Questions 1-6
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    THORNDYKE’S BUILDERS
    Customer heard about Thorndyke’s from a friend
    Name: Edith (1) 
    Address: Flat 4, (2)  Park Flats, (Behind the (3)  )
    Phone number: 875934
    Best time to contact customer: during the (4) 
    Where to park: opposite entrance next to the (5) 
    Need full quote showing all the jobs and the (6) 

    Questions 7-10
    Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    AreaWork to be doneNotes
    Kitchen– replace the (7)……………..in the door
    – paint wall above the (8)…………….
    – fix tomorrow
    – strip paint and plaster approximately one (9)……………in advance
    Gardenone (10)………………..needs replacing (end of garden)

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

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

    MANHAM PORT
    11. Why did a port originally develop at Manham?
     A It was safe from enemy attack
     B It was convenient for river transport
     C It had a good position on the sea coast

    12. What caused Manham’s sudden expansion during the Industrial Revolution?
     A the improvement in mining techniques
     B the increase in demand for metals
     C the discovery of tin in the area

    13. Why did rocks have to be sent away from Manham to be processed?
     A shortage of fuel
     B poor transport systems
     C lack of skills among local people

    14. What happened when the port declined in the twentieth century?
     A The workers went away
     B Traditional skills were lost
     C Buildings were used for new purposes

    15. What did the Manham Trust hope to do?
     A discover the location of the original port
     B provide jobs for the unemployed
     C rebuild the port complex

    Questions 16-20
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

    TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN MUSEUM
    PlaceFeatures and activitiesAdvice
    Copper minespecially adapted miners’ (16)………………….take visitors into the mountainthe mine is (17)……………..and enclosed – unsuitable for children and animals
    Village schoolclassrooms and a special exhibition of (18)……………….a (19)…………………..is recommended
    ‘The George’ (old sailing ship)the ship’s wheel (was lost but has now been restored)children should not use the (20)………………

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

    Part 3: Questions 21 and 22
    Choose TWO letters, A-E.

    Which TWO skills did Laura improve as a result of her work placement?
     A communication
     B design
     C IT
     D marketing
     E organisation

    Questions 23 and 24
    Choose TWO letters, A-E.

    Which TWO immediate benefits did the company get from Laura’s work placement?
     A updates for its software
     B cost savings
     C an improved image
     D new clients
     E a growth in sales

    Questions 25-30
    What source of information should Tim use at each of the following stages of the work placement?

    Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 25-30.

    Stages of work placement procedure
    25. obtaining booklet 
    26. discussing options 
    27. getting updates 
    28. responding to invitation for interview 
    29. informing about outcome of interview 
    30. requesting a reference 

    Source of information
    A company manager
    B company’s personnel department
    C personal tutor
    D psychology department
    E mentor
    F university careers officer
    G internet

    Part 4: Questions 31-33
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    Nanotechnology: technology on a small scale
    31. The speaker says that one problem with nanotechnology is that
     A it could threaten our way of life
     B it could be used to spy on people
     C it is misunderstood by the public

    32. According to the speaker, some scientists believe that nano-particles
     A should be restricted to secure environments
     B should be used with more caution
     C should only be developed for essential products

    33. In the speaker’s opinion, research into nanotechnology
     A has yet to win popular support
     B could be seen as unethical
     C ought to be continued

    Questions 34-40
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    Uses of Nanotechnology

    Transport
    • Nanotechnology could allow the development of stronger (34) 
    • Planes would be much lighter in weight.
    • (35)  travel will be made available to the masses.

    Technology
    • Computers will be even smaller, faster, and will have a greater (36) 
    • (37)  energy will become more affordable.

    The Environment
    • Nano-robots could rebuild the ozone layer.
    • Pollutants such as (38)  could be removed from water more easily.
    • There will be no (39)  from manufacturing.

    Health and Medicine
    • New methods of food production could eradicate famine.
    • Analysis of medical (40)  will be speeded up.
    • Life expectancy could be increased.

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 143

    Part 1: Questions 1-10
    Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

    Early Learning Children Centre Enrolment Form
    Parent or guardian: Carol Smith
    Personal details:
    Child’s name: Kate
    Age: (1) 
    Address: (2)  Road, Woodside 4032
    Phone: 33459865
    Childcare information
    Days enrolled for: Monday and (3) 
    Start time: (4)  am
    Childcare group: the (5)  group
    Which meals are required each day? (6) 
    Medical conditions: need (7) 
    Emergency contact: Jenny (8) 
    Relationship to child: (9) 
    Fees
    Will pay each (10) 

    Part 2: Questions 11 and 12
    Choose TWO letters, A-E.

    Which TWO things does Alice say about the Dolphin Conservation Trust?
     A Children make up most of the membership
     B It’s the country’s largest conservation organisation
     C It helps finance campaigns for changes in fishing practices
     D It employs several dolphin experts full-time
     E Volunteers help in various ways

    Questions 13-15
    Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

    13. Why is Alice so pleased the Trust has won the Charity Commission award?
     A It has brought in extra money
     B It made the work of the trust better known
     C It has attracted more members.

    14. Alice says oil exploration causes problems to dolphins because of
     A noise
     B oil leaks
     C movement of ships

    15. Alice became interested in dolphins when
     A she saw one swimming near her home
     B she heard a speaker at her school
     C she read a book about them

    Questions 16-20
    Which dolphin does Alice make each of the following comments about?

    Comments
    16. It has not been seen this year 
    17. It is photographed more than the others 
    18. It is always very energetic 
    19. It is the newest one in the scheme 
    20. It has an unusual shape 

    Dolphins
    A Moondancer
    B Echo
    C Kiwi
    D Samson

    Part 3: Questions 21-25
    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    Theatre Studies Course
    21. What helped Rob to prepare to play the character of a doctor?
     A the stories his grandfather told him
     B the times when he watched his grandfather working
     C the way he imagined his grandfather at work

    22. In the play’s first scene, the boredom of village life was suggested by
     A repetition of words and phrases
     B scenery painted in dull colours
     C long pauses within conversations

    23. What has Rob learned about himself through working in a group?
     A He likes to have clear guidelines
     B He copes well with stress
     C He thinks he is a good leader

    24. To support the production, research material was used which described
     A political developments
     B changing social attitudes
     C economic transformations

    25. What problem did the students overcome in the final rehearsal?
     A one person forgetting their words
     B an equipment failure
     C the injury of one character

    Questions 26-30
    What action is needed for the following stages in doing the ‘year abroad’ option?

    Choose FIVE answers from the box given below.

    Stages in doing the ‘year abroad’ option
    26. in the second year of the course 
    27. when first choosing where to go 
    28. when sending in your choice 
    29. when writing your personal statement 
    30. when doing the year abroad 

    Action
    A be on time
    B get a letter of recommendation
    C plan for the final year
    D make sure the institution’s focus is relevant
    E show ability in Theatre Studies
    F make travel arrangements and bookings
    G ask for help

    Part 4: Questions 31-40
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    ‘Self-regulatory focus theory’ and leadership
    Self-regulatory focus theory
    People’s focus is to approach pleasure or avoid pain
    Promotion goals focus on (31) 
    Prevention goals emphasise avoiding punishment

    Factors that affect people’s focus
    The Chronic Factor
    • comes from one’s (32) 
    The (33)  Factor
    • we are more likely to focus on promotion goals when with a (34) 
    • we are more likely to focus on prevention goals with our boss

    How people’s focus affects them
    Promotion Focus: People think about an ideal version of themselves, their (35)  and their gains.
    Prevention Focus: People think about their ‘ought’ self and their obligations

    Leaders
    Leadership behaviour and (36)  affects people’s focus
    Transformational Leaders:
    • pay special attention to the (37)  of their followers
    • passionately communicate a clear (38) 
    • inspire promotion focus in followers
    Transactional Leaders:
    • create (39)  to make expectations clear
    • emphasise the results of a mistake
    • inspire prevention focus in followers

    Conclusion
    Promotion Focus is good for jobs requiring (40) 
    Prevention Focus is good for work such as a surgeon Leaders’ actions affect which focus people use.

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 142

    Part 1: Questions 1-10
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

    Transport Survey
    Travelled to town today: by bus
    Name: Lusia (1) 
    Address: (2)  White Stone Road
    Area: Bradfield
    Postcode: (3) 
    Occupation: (4) 
    Reason for visit to town: to go to the (5) 
    Suggestions for improvement: better (6) 
    Have more footpaths
    More frequent (7) 
    Things that would encourage cycling to work:
    • Having (8)  parking places for bicycles
    • Being able to use a (9)  at work
    • The opportunity to have cycling (10)  on busy roads

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

    New city developments
    11. The idea for the two new developments in the city came from
     A local people
     B the City Council
     C the SWRDC

    12. What is unusual about Brackenside pool?
     A its architectural style
     B its heating system
     C its method of water treatment

    13. Local newspapers have raised worries about
     A the late opening date
     B the post of the project
     C the size of the facilities

    14. What decision has not yet been made about the pool?
     A whose statue will be at the door
     B the exact opening times
     C who will open it

    Questions 15-20
    Which feature is related to each of the following areas of the world represented in the playground?

    Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-l, next to questions 15-20.

    Areas of the world
    15 Asia 
    16 Antarctica 
    17 South America 
    18 North America 
    19 Europe 
    20 Africa 

    FEATURES
    A ancient fortsB waterwaysC ice and snowD jewelsE local animals
    F mountainsG music and filmH space travelI volcanoes

    Part 3: Questions 21 and 22
    Choose TWO letters, A-E.

    Which TWO hobbies was Thor Heyerdahl very interested in as a youth?
     A camping
     B climbing
     C collecting
     D hunting
     E reading

    Questions 23 and 24
    Choose TWO letters, A-E.

    Which do the speakers say are the TWO reasons why Heyerdahl went to live on an island?
     A to examine ancient carvings
     B to experience an isolated place
     C to formulate a new theory
     D to learn survival skills
     E to study the impact of an extreme environment

    Questions 25-30
    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    The later life of Thor Heyerdahl
    25. According to Victor and Olivia, academics thought that Polynesian migration from the east was impossible due to
     A the fact that Eastern countries were far away
     B the lack of materials for boat building
     C the direction of the winds and currents

    26. Which do the speakers agree was the main reason for Heyerdahl’s raft journey?
     A to overcome a research setback
     B to demonstrate a personal quality
     C to test a new theory

    27. What was most important to Heyerdahl about his raft journey?
     A the fact that he was the first person to do it
     B the speed of crossing the Pacific
     C the use of authentic construction methods

    28. Why did Heyerdahl go to Easter Island?
     A to build a stone statue
     B to sail a reed boat
     C to learn the local language

    29. In Olivia’s opinion, Heyerdahl’s greatest influence was on
     A theories about Polynesian origins
     B the development of archaeological methodology
     C establishing archaeology as an academic subject

    30. Which criticism do the speakers make of William Oliver’s textbook?
     A Its style is out of date
     B Its content is over-simplified
     C Its methodology is flawed

    Part 4: Questions 31-40
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT
    Business markets
    • greater (31)  among companies
    • increase in power of large (32)  companies
    • rising (33)  in certain countries

    External influences on businesses
    • more discussion with (34)  before making business decisions
    • environmental concerns which may lead to more (35) 

    Business structures
    • more teams will be formed to work on a particular (36) 
    • businesses may need to offer hours that are (37)  , or the chance to work remotely

    Management styles
    • increasing need for managers to provide good (38) 
    • changes influenced by (39)  taking senior roles

    Changes in the economy
    • service sector continues to be important
    • increasing value of intellectual property
    • more and more (40)  workers

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 141

    Part 1: Questions 1-6
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    SELF-DRIVE TOURS IN THE USA
    Name: Andrea Brown
    Address: 24, (1)  Road
    Postcode: BH5 2OP
    Phone: 07786643091
    Heard about company from: (2) 
    Possible self drive tours:
    Trip one:
    • Los Angeles: customer wants to visit some (3)  parks with their children
    • Yosemite Park: customer wants to stay in a lodge, not a (4) 
    Trip two:
    • Customer wants to see the (5)  on the way to Cambria
    • At Santa Monica: not interested in shopping
    • At San Diego: wants to spend time on the (6) 

    Questions 7-10
    Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

    Number of daysTotal distancePrice per personIncludes
    Trip one12 days(7)…………km£ 525– accommodation
    – car
    – one (8)………..
    Trip two9 days980 km(9) £………….– accommodation
    – car
    – one (10)………………

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

    Part 2: Questions 11 and 12
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Which TWO facilities at the leisure club have recently been improved?
     A the gym
     B the tracks
     C the indoor pool
     D the outdoor pool
     E the sports training for children

    Questions 13-20
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    Joining the leisure club
    Personal Assessment
    • New members should describe any (13) 
    • The (14)  will be explained to you before you use the equipment.
    • You will be given a six-week (15) 

    Types of membership
    • There is a compulsory £90 (16)  fee for members.
    • Gold members are given (17)  to all the LP clubs.
    • Premier members are given priority during (18)  hours.
    • Premier members can bring some (19)  every month.
    • Members should always take their (20)  with them.

    Part 3: Questions 21-25
    Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

    Global Design Competition
    21. Students entering the design competition have to
     A produce an energy-efficient design
     B adapt an existing energy-saving appliance
     C develop a new use for current technology.

    22. John chose a dishwasher because he wanted to make dishwashers
     A more appealing
     B more common
     C more economical

    23. The stone in John’s ‘Rockpool’ design is used
     A for decoration
     B to switch it on
     C to stop water escaping

    24. In the holding chamber, the carbon dioxide
     A changes back to a gas
     B dries the dishes
     C is allowed to cool

    25. At the end of the cleaning process, the carbon dioxide
     A is released into the air
     B is disposed of with the waste
     C is collected ready to be re-used

    Questions 26-30
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    • John needs help preparing for his (26) 
    • The professor advises John to make a (27)  of his design.
    • John’s main problem is getting good quality (28) 
    • The professor suggests John apply for a (29) 
    • The professor will check the (30)  information in John’s written report.

    Part 4: Questions 31-40
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    THE SPIRIT BEAR
    General facts
    • It is a white bear belonging to the black bear family.
    • Its colour comes from an uncommon (31) 
    • Local people believe that it has unusual (32) 
    • They protect the bear from (33) 

    Habitat
    • The bear’s relationship with the forest is complex.
    • Tree roots stop (34)  along salmon streams.
    • The bears’ feeding habits provide nutrients for forest vegetation.
    • It is currently found on a small number of (35) 

    Threats
    • Habitat is being lost due to deforestation and construction of (36)  by logging companies.
    • Unrestricted (37)  is affecting the salmon supply.
    • The bears’ existence is also threatened by their low rate of (38) 

    Going forward
    • Interested parties are working together.
    • Logging companies must improve their (39)  of logging.
    • Maintenance and (40)  of the spirit bears’ territory is needed.