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  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 130

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

    Going away party for Albert

    Date – August 24th

    Place: (1)  grill
    People to invite: (2)  from college
    Cousins
    (3)  and boss
    Date to send out invites: (4)  August

    Need to ask each person for this much money: (5) $ 

    Gift idea: (6)  light

    For the meal: Buffet (7)  is probably cheaper than everyone ordering individually
    People can buy drinks themselves or (8) 

    Ask people to bring: A/ an (9)  for music
    Digital (10)  or ones that can be scanned

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

    11. To find out more about reservations, one needs to
     A click a link in a corner of the page
     B navigate to another page on the website
     C call a number that is at the bottom of the page

    12. ‘Extreme Tours’ are special vacation packages for those
     A who desire to visit safe destinations
     B who need to see familiar places
     C who want to have a really exciting experience

    13. The travel agency says these excursions will give people the chance to
     A see famous and well-known tourist sites
     B test themselves and become stronger
     C buy lots of interesting souvenirs

    14. The company has offices in South America, Australia and
     A North America
     B Southeast Asia
     C Europe

    15. Unlike other companies, Fremen allows you to
     A hire a car for the duration of your vacation
     B travel about independently
     C speak with a travel agent for free

    16. Included in all tour packages is the cost of
     A airfare, accommodation and transportation
     B food and entertainment
     C tour guides

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

    LocationLength of tour packageSpecial highlights of offer
    The Andes (17)…………..in Perufive dayspeople are friendly, generous and have (18)…………….
    The city of Chiang Mai in Thailand(19)…………..daysunique culture, able to see elephants
    Australiafourteen daysable to see some of the continent’s most (20)…………..

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

    Part 3: Questions 21-26
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    Project numberMaterials neededProcedure
    Project 1scissors, markers, stiff paper and pieces of (21)……………….cut out holes for eyes and nose. Then (22)……………..in the mask
    Project 2shoebox, styrofoam and other materialsstudents can make a (23)……………scene or somewhere they have been before
    Project 3egg cartons and pipe cleaners which are flexible lengths of (24)…………….that are furrystick pipe cleaners into egg cartons to make animals
    Project 4white or brown bags, markers and pieces of feltstudents can decorate the (25)………….of the paper bag
    Project 5paper mache, made by tearing up newspapers into strips and dipping them into starchcan cover any (26)……………….with the strips like a blown up balloon

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

    Questions 27-30
    What problems do Jimi and Janis identify for each art project?

    Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-G next to questions 27-30.

    Problems
    A might take too much time
    B seems really messy
    C may have already done it
    D might be too easy
    E might be hard to get materials
    seems dangerous
    might be too difficult
    Project 1: (27)………………..

    Project 2: (28)………………..

    Project 3: Example E

    Project 4: (29)………………..

    Project 5: (30)………………..

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

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

    The Gray Wolf
    They might prey on animals people depend on for a living, but wolves are actually a (31)  of the Earth’s living system.

    Wolves hunt in small group and have a well developed (32) 

    At the top of the hierarchy are an alpha male and an alpha (33) 

    The alpha pair’s pups are usually the B  successfully.

    Challenges for leadership do not always lead to physical (35)  but are mostly for show.

    Questions 36-38
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    36. Gray wolves are now found only in Canada, Alaska, Northern Eurasia and
     A many other places in the southern hemisphere
     B a few other isolated areas in the world
     C on the Indian subcontinent

    37. Supporters of the reintroduction program agreed to
     A give money to people whose cattle were at risk
     B delay restoring the wolf population for several years
     C fund more studies

    38. After reintroducing the wolves, biodiversity in Yellowstone Park increased and
     A maintained itself
     B fell soon afterwards
     C stayed exactly the same

    Questions 39 and 40
    Choose TWO letters A-F.

    What are TWO results of the wolf reintroduction program in Yellowstone Park?

     A ranchers have become angry
     B there are fewer tourists in Yellowstone
     C eagle and hawk species have increased
     D Yellowstone is not as healthy as before
     E the local economy has benefitted
     F local population are fearful

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 129

    Part 1: Questions 1-5
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    Peter consumes far too much soft drink

    1. Peter and Mary’s diet will be both sensible and 
    2. Every two months, they can eat 
    3. On Saturdays, they will go 
    4. This coming Saturday, they will go to 
    5. In every meal, there will be 

    Questions 6-10
    Choose the correct letter C, I or B.

    C ChocolateI Ice-creamB Biscuits
    TuesdayThursdaySunday
    Peter’s choiceB(7)…………………(9)…………………
    Mary’s choice(6)…………………(8)…………………(10)…………………

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

    Part 2: Questions 11-16
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    ADVANTAGES OF STANFIELD CHILDCARE CENTRE
    123
    Detailwalls are (11)………………..teachers are able to teach a (13)…………………they (15)……………..surfaces daily
    Another detailincludes the (12)………………there are many special (14)………………procedures to limit the spread of (16)……………….

    (11)                   (12) 
    (13)                   (14) 
    (15)                   (16) 

    Questions 17-20
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C. NB You may use a letter more than once.

    Which childcare worker?

    17. has her own children? 
    18. often sleeps at the centre? 
    19. is good with shy children? 
    20. is a good cook? 

    A Andrea
    B Bella
    C Cathy

    Part 3: Questions 21-25
    Complete the flow chart below. Write ONE WORD only for each answer.

    Foundation for Essay Writing

    Step 1: Decide on (21)……………you like

    Step 2: Focus on (22)…………….area of interest

    Step 3: Write (23)………………statement

    Step 4: Create (24)…………….

    Step 5: Ensure this (25)…………….clearly

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

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

    There are several (26)  involved in producing a good essay. The writer must think independently, and give (27)  examples as support, each one with a reference (which is academically (28)  ). The formatting must follow the (29)  issued by the university, as well as the word count decided by the lecturer, although it can vary by (30) 

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

    31. Geocentrism
     A has a long history
     B is similar to heliocentrism
     C took some time to be deduced

    32. Heliocentrism
     A was realized only recently
     B was not generally accepted
     C fitted the views of the church

    33. The night sky
     A is relatively simple
     B remains basically the same
     C was once used for navigation

    Questions 34-40
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Nicolaus Copernicus– started the Copernican (34)…………………
    – his book published the year he (35)……………..
    – this book generated little (36)………………
    Other Scientists– Galileo was persecuted
    – (37)…………………was killed
    – even the sun believed to be in (38)……………….
    Modern Geocentrism– based on the (39)………………
    – believers also support creationism
    – (40)……………of Americans believe in this

    (34)                        (35) 
    (36)                        (37) 
    (38)                        (39) 
    (40) 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 128

    Part 1: Questions 1-3
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    1. How long is the heated pool?
     A 15 meters
     B 25 meters
     C 50 meters

    2. Which of these is free for all members?
     A the beginners swimming class
     B the training session
     C the keep-fit class

    3. Which of these does the woman need to book?
     A swimming lanes
     B gym equipment
     C sauna

    Questions 4-10
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Yoga classes
    • Held on Monday, (4)  and  mornings
    • Weekend evenings from (5)  to 
    • Attend (6)  per week
    • See instructor to change (7) 
    • Cost £1.50
    • Meet John (8) 
    • Office located on first floor
    • Meet at (9) 
    • Telephone: (10) 

    Part 2: Questions 11-16
    Complete the flow chart below using the given options.

    A air                       B ash
    C earth                  D grass
    E sticks                 F stones
    G water

    (11)                       (12) 
    (13)                      (14) 
    (15)                      (16) 

    Questions 17 and 18
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Which TWO characteristics apply to the bamboo oven?
     A it is suitable for windy weather
     B the fire is lit below the bottom end of the bamboo
     C the bamboo is cut into equal lengths
     D the oven hangs from a stick
     E it cooks food by steaming it

    Questions 19 and 20
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give about eating wild fungi?

     A cooking does not make poisonous fungi edible
     B edible wild fungi can be eaten without cooking
     C wild fungi are highly nutritious
     D some edible fungi look very similar to poisonous varieties
     E fungi which cannot be identified should only be eaten in small quantities

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

    Notes on application

    Name: Jonathan Briggs
    Degree: Economics and (21) 
    Teaching experience: volunteer teacher
    Location: (22) 
    Dates: (23) 
    Volunteer organization: (24) 
    Type of school: (25) 
    Subjects taught: (26)  Forms 1, 2 and 3
    English – Form (27) 
    Agricultural science – Form 6
    Other responsibilities: ran school farm

    Reasons for wanting to leave in first year: (28) 
    Few teaching resources

    Reasons for wanting to extend tour: success of cattle breeding project
    Obtained funds for farm buildings

    Reasons for wanting to train to teach geography: it is his (29) 
    It has many (30) 

    Part 4: Questions 31-34
    Complete the flow chart below. Write ONE WORD only for each answer.

    (31)                    (32) 
    (33)                    (34) 

    Questions 35-40
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    35. Which pie chart shows the percentage of respondents who experienced a problem in the supermarket?

     A
     B
     C

    37. How might the students’ website help the supermarket, according to the manager?
     A it would support the expansion of the company
     B it would allow the identification of problem areas
     C it would make the company appear more professional

    38. The student says one problem is that some customers
     A do not have computer skills
     B do not have their own computer
     C do not have access to a computer

    39. Further observation of website use is necessary because of
     A the small size of the sample
     B the need to evaluate the objectives
     C the unrepresentative nature of the respondents

    40. One positive result of the website for the supermarket staff could be
     A greater support from management
     B less chance of unfair complaints
     C greater cooperation between staff

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 127

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

    1. What does the applicant work on for a living?

     A
     B
     C

    2. What kind of pet does the applicant have?

     A
     B
     C

    Questions 3-6
    Complete the table below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

    RentAdvantageDisadvantages
    $ 445perfect price(3)………………….
    $ 395(4)………………….too small
    $ 565(5)…………………further away

    (3) 
    (4) 
    (5) 

    Address: (6)  Harbour Square

    Questions 7 and 8
    Circle TWO letters.

    Which TWO of the following are included at the apartment in Harbour Square?

     A garbage disposal
     B swimming pool
     C air conditioner
     D double bed
     E washing machine
     F clock

    Questions 9 and 10
    Circle TWO letters.

    What TWO things does the client request before moving in?

     A new furniture
     B windows fixed
     C carpets cleaned
     D new washer and dryer
     E parking spot
     F new kitchen floors

    Part 2: Questions 11 and 12
    Choose the correct letter.

    11. Why does Elizabeth encourage students to join the athletic programme?
     A it helps he stay in shape
     B it has taught her about teamwork and friendship
     C it has been a fun but painful experience

    12. How does Elizabeth have time for both gymnastics and academics?
     A she is very efficient
     B she studies very quickly
     C she is very organized
     D she is very intelligent

    Questions 13-15
    Circle THREE letters from A-F.

    What are Elizabeth’s study habits?

     A take classes that she is interested in
     B take easier classes
     C study for all her classes at once
     D study for each class one at a time
     E she studies away from distractions
     F she studies with the television on

    Question 16
    Choose the correct letter.

    16. Who helped to start Elizabeth’s participation in gymnastics?
     A herself
     B her parents
     C her sister

    Questions 17 and 18
    Circle TWO letters A-E.

    Why does Elizabeth say that her first year of university was the best experience of her life?

     A she met her best friends
     B she made the gymnastics team
     C she met her boyfriend
     D she learned to be independent
     E she achieved high grades

    Questions 19 and 20
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    19. What was the effect of Elizabeth breaking her wrist?
     A she was unable to do her homework
     B she was unable to participate in sports
     C she was unable to write at all

    20. Why does Elizabeth say that breaking her wrist made her stronger as a person?
     A she learned to value the people close to her
     B she learned to value the use of her hand
     C she learned to value her participation in sports

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

    21. Condors will be reestablished in their former 
    22. The last condors died out in Baja in the 
    23. The area is preferred because it is very  with not many people.
    24. Four to eight birds will be  every year.
    25. The number of birds an area can hold is called its 

    Questions 26 and 27
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    Programme goal

    Within 10 yearscondors flying (26)………………
    Within (27)………………years150 birds

    (26) 
    (27) 

    Questions 28-30
    Which THREE advantages of satellite transmitters does Mike mention? Circle the three correct letters.

    List of advantages
     A follow condors fast enough
     B not bother people living nearby
     C cheaper than other alternatives
     D monitor where planes cannot
     E keep you off dangerous roads
     F gauge effectiveness of reintroduction

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

    Origins:
    • Influence: Leopold’s concept that land should be viewed as a (31) 
    • Theory: Restoration Ecology
    • Practice: Restore (32)  to original condition

    Types of communities
    • Curtis Prairie is the (33)  restored prairie in America.
    • Edmond Moukala researched restoring (34)  in the Congo based on the (35)  found in the soil of those former communities in his homeland.

    Academics
    • Coursework in statistics, theory, ecology and (36) 
    • (37)  help students gain practical experience.

    Graduates
    • He so far granted (38)  Masters Degree and 122 Ph.D.s. One former student is now the (39)  of the World Wide Fund for Nature, while many others continue to conduct (40)  in their own university programmes.

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 126

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

    1. What is the caller’s surname?
     A Fleischer
     B Fischer
     C Benett

    2. The caller says the correct color of his car is
     A sky blue
     B light green
     C white

    3. What time does the caller say he went to collect his car?
     A 9.30 pm
     B 8 pm
     C 8.30 pm

    4. Where does the caller usually store the front panel of his radio?
     A in his pocket
     B the hospital
     C in the glove compartment

    5. What does the advisor say she will send through the mail to the caller?
     A a radio
     B some CDs
     C some forms

    Questions 6-10
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Customer first name: Bennett
    Policy number: (6) 
    Type of claim: Stolen (7) 
    Place where offence was reported: York (8)  Station
    Customer aware of the danger: No
    Other items stolen: Card radio, CDs and an old (9) 
    Documents requested to support claim: Police report and (10) 

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

    11. How many patients does the hospital consult every year?
     A 3,000
     B 5,000
     C 11,000

    12. When can patients meet the female doctor?
     A on weekday mornings
     B three days a week
     C only on Mondays and Fridays

    13. Who is the expert on treating hearing loss?
     A Mr. Robert
     B Mr. Green
     C Mr. Edwards

    14. Where are patients recommended to buy their medicine?
     A the supermarket in the town
     B pharmacies nearby the city centre
     C the health care’s pharmacy

    15. What will the patients be asked about whether they are willing to do?
     A letting one student attend the consultation
     B asking postgraduate students to do treatment
     C meeting students in group discussion

    Questions 16-20
    Label the map below. Write the correct letter A-H next to questions 16-20.

    16. Reception 
    17. Mr. Green’s room 
    18. Medical records office 
    19. Surgery room 
    20. Manager’s office 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    27. Students who wants to do the ‘Study for success’ seminar should
     A register with the faculty office
     B contact their course convenor
     C reserve a place in advance

    28. The ‘Learning skills for university study’ course takes place on
     A Monday, Wednesday and Friday
     B Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
     C Monday, Thursday and Friday

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

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

    Part 4: Questions 31-40
    Complete the lecture notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    Public speaking
    • Public speaking means speaking to (31)  people
    • Lack of confidence usually due to (32) 

    A. Planning
    • First part of public speaking is (33) 
    • This includes (34)  and length of talk
    • Make speech notes on small cards to talk from (35)  with the audience (very important)

    B. Voice
    • Speak slowly – this give time for pronunciation and is easier for audience
    • Bigger audience requires (36)  speech
    • Project your voice – rehearse and (37) 
    • Check intonation: varied tone and rhythm gives (38) 

    C. Body language
    • Lastly think about your (39)  and gestures
    • Show confidence by: head up, chin out, shoulders back
    • Avoid scratching and fiddling because this (40)  and irritates your audience

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 125

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

    Rental request
    Name: Brook Fields

    Age: (1) 
    Length of time in Brisbane: (2) 
    Present address: Unit 4, (3)  Crescent
    Post code: 5217
    Preferred accommodation: unit/ apartment with 2 bedrooms and (4) 

    Questions 5-10
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    5. What will keep the apartment cool in summer?
     A air conditioning
     B sea breezes
     C ceiling fans

    6. Brook thinks the kitchen is
     A nice and small
     B nice and modern
     C nice and big

    7. The lounge room floor is
     A wooden
     B tiled
     C carpeted

    8. The rent for the new apartment is
     A $280 per week
     B $300 per week
     C negotiable

    9. Brook will pay the rent by
     A cheque
     B cash
     C direct credit

    10. Which utility is included in the rent?
     A water charges
     B the power bill
     C telephone and internet account

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

    11. Many  happen around cars.
    12. Night time travel on  should be avoided.
    13. In the event of a break-down in a lonely place, wait in the car for help from a police car or another 
    14. When being followed, if there is no police station nearby, find an open garage or store or go straight to an 

    Question 15
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    15. Which map shows the correct location of the police station (marked P)?

     A
     B
     C

    Question 16
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    16. When people breathe air which contains oxygen levels of 10%-14% they suffer
     A mental impairment
     B complete collapse
     C loss of physical coordination

    Questions 17-20
    Match the toxic gas in the box to the effects below.

    Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-D next to questions 17-20.

    Toxic gases

    A carbon dioxide
    B nitrogen oxide
    C carbon monoxide
    D hydrogen sulphide

    17. It hurts the lungs 
    18. It makes you breathe faster 
    19. You cannot see it or smell it 
    20. It numbs the respiratory tract 

    Part 3: Questions 21-27
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    Research proposal – key elements
    • An effective (21)  – keep it brief
    • Abstract – i.e. (22)  of my research
    • Introduction and/ or (23)  – relevant books and articles – show similarities to my theory but also how it is (24) 
    • Methods – work plan: outline (25)  ; participants, samples etc.
    • Discussion (of (26)  ) – significance of findings and future use; also any weaknesses
    • (27)  – participants’ consent and approval from Ethics Committee

    Questions 28-30
    Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    Archie should consider three things: what he wants to (28)  ; why he wants to do it and how he is going to carry it out. He should pay attention to organization; maintain (29)  ; and not repeat himself unnecessarily. Correct citation is important as is style. He needs to have a clear sense of direction and reserve details for (30) 

    Part 4: Questions 31-36
    Match the hat color in the box to the descriptions below.

    Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-F next to questions 31-36.

    31. A creative response – be inventive 
    32. An emotional response – use intuition 
    33. A managerial response – take control 
    34. An optimistic response – be encouraging 
    35. A pessimistic response – be wary 
    36. A rational response – focus on data 

    Hat Color
    A Black
    B Blue
    C Green
    D Red
    E White
    F Yellow

    Questions 37-40
    Complete the flow chart below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
    The Stepladder Technique

    Step 1: (37)………………..members presented with task

    Step 2: a (38)………………….of two members is created

    Step 3: 3rd member added; discuss (39)…………….together

    Step 4: repeat the process adding the 4th member

    Step 5: all members reach a (40)……………..

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

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 124

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

    1. Where do they plan to travel?
     A the coast
     B the mountains
     C Sydney
     D the desert

    2. Where do they plan to stay during the holiday?
     A a motel
     B a hotel
     C a youth hostel
     D a holiday house

    Question 3
    Choose THREE letters A-E.

    3. What will they take with them?
     A mosquito net
     B insect repellent
     C think coats
     D medicines
     E binoculars
     F a camera

    Questions 4 and 5
    Choose the correct letter A-D or A-C.

    4. How much money do they need for the tour?
     A $480
     B $490
     C $500
     D $300

    5. How will they pay the house fee?
     A with the traveler’s cheque
     B with the credit card
     C with the saving card

    Questions 6-10
    Answer the following questions with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    6. When will they depart for the holiday? 
    7. Where is the place they are going to stay located? 
    8. Why do many tourists go to this place? 

    Which TWO things in the bushes should they be careful about?

    (9)   
    (10) 

    Part 2: Questions 11-13
    Fill in the blanks with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    Facts about Brisbane

    Besides sunny cafes, Brisbane also offers artistic atmosphere with many (11)  and 

    Being established in (12)  , Brisbane has become the third biggest city.

    In 1988, Brisbane held the (13) 

    Questions 14-16
    Fill in the table with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    ACTIVITIES IN BRISBANE
    April(14)…………………festival
    AugustFilm festival
    September and OctoberOutdoor festival of (15)……………….
    JanuaryCockroach (16)………………….

    (14) 
    (15) 
    (16) 

    Questions 17-20
    Fill in the table with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    SCENIC SPOTS IN BRISBANE
    AreasSpotlights
    From city centre to South Bankpaths, beach and (17)………………
    The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuaryto (18)……………….koalas or…………………kangaroos
    Mountain Coot-thahiking trails and gardens
    Brisbane Rive(19)……………….
    Brisbane Forest Partgreat for (20)…………………….and………………..

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

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

    21. What does George have to do next?
     A get the results of the survey back
     B draw the results of the survey
     C make some conclusions

    22. What is Anna’s market research project on?
     A violence on television
     B transportation in the city
     C the history of transportation

    23. What did the results of George’s survey show?
     A everyone thinks there is too much violence on TV
     B most people think there is too much violence on TV
     C there is no real agreement on the amount of violence

    Questions 24-26
    Complete the summary. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    Children might see the heroes of violent films as (24) 

    So most people think that violent programs should only be shown after 10 pm.

    However, there is a (25)  who feel that violent films should be banned.

    Although new broadcasts are violent, people felt they should not be banned as they are (26) 

    Questions 27-30
    Write the answer using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER.

    27. How many questionnaires did George get back? 

    28. Anna says George’s survey does not represent? 

    29. Where is Anna going to interview her respondents? 

    30. What is the best type of questions for a good questionnaire? 

    Part 4: Questions 31-40
    Fill in the summary of the lecture with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    Adventure Classes

    A particular program: combine (31)  and real life exploration

    Purpose: make students aware of international communication and (32) 

    Type of classAustralia short programAfrican safari programSea education association
    Course contents– in Cairns: classes on (33)…………….protection
    – a (34)………………..of Queensland
    – professors teach (36)……………..
    – learn African cultures through trips
    combine (39)………….and instruction in sailing
    Highlighttour to Great Barrier Reef3 or 4 safaris – students (37)…………….outside for 6 daysevery participant (40)…………….. and navigates the ship in turn
    Credit(35)…………….. semester credits8 college credits
    Tuition fee$ 1950(38) $…………….

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

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 123

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

    Louise needs a bus pass for zones 1 to 3

    1. Louise’s last bus pass began  ago.
    2. Louise now wants to be contacted by 
    3. Unlike her previous bus pass, Louise’s new one will have a  on it.
    4. The new bus pass has gone up in price by 
    5. Louise has to put her  on her bus pass to make it valid.

    Questions 6-8
    Which bus stop matches each location?

    Choose your answers from the box and write the correct letter A-H next to questions 6-8.

    BUS STOPS
    6. Bus Stop Q 
    7. Bus Stop G 
    8. Bus Stop A 

    Locations
    A West Gate Shopping Centre
    B West Howe
    C The University
    D The Town Centre Post Office
    E The Town Hall
    F The Hospital
    G The Arrowdown Sports Centre
    H The Cinema

    Questions 9 and 10
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Which TWO of the following will Louise get discounts on prices with her bus pass?

     A The cinema
     B Local train services
     C The local football club
     D The local theatre
     E The local museum

    Part 2: Questions 11-15
    Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    11. Which organization founded the adult education centre? 
    12. How often is the teaching of the adult education centre’s teachers assessed? 
    13. Where can all the lesson resources be found online? 
    14. How long is one of the teachers’ weekly online tutorial sessions? 
    15. At what time does the administration section in the Langdon Street close to the general public? 

    Questions 16-20
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    CoursesNotes
    Languages– European languages and others
    – for different abilities
    – (16)………………..available on the website
    Business– short 1-day courses or longer ones to gain a qualification
    – computer software, (17)…………………search engine optimization and website development
    Photography and (18)……………– how to get the most from your camera
    – basic to advanced courses – build up knowledge and learn about your equipment
    Cooking– specialty of the popular introduction to cooking
    – basics and some more advanced topics covered
    – learn all about store cupboard ingredients
    – learn important techniques
    – (19)………………..for fast and fun cooking
    Creatinve writing– course run by studying practical exercises with discussion and examples
    – given an insight to the creative process
    – hopeful writers can learn the (20)………………..for creating fiction

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

    Part 3: Questions 21-26
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    SURVEY ON COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT
    Topic numberTopicNotes
    1Perceptions of internet speed(21)…………….not dial up
    2Perceptions of affordabilityavoid questions related to travel to avoid creating (22)……………..in the answers
    3Changing subscriptions and providersfocus on locked in contracts and length of (23)………………………….
    4Transparency regarding (24)…………………very topical; communication companies look for the best (25)……………from a deal rather than their customer’s financial well-being
    5Mobile phones – users’ satisfaction with their (26)………………topical again; other countries better than this country

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

    Questions 27 and 28
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    27. When will the four students conduct their survey?
     A Wednesday afternoon
     B Friday afternoon
     C Saturday afternoon

    28. Where is the final decision to conduct the survey?
     A The town centre
     B The train station
     C The central shopping mall

    Questions 29 and 30
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    29. Abbie suggests that the group meets the next day to collate the survey’s results and perform some  on them.

    30. Martin’s trip to the  prevents him meeting the others on Sunday evening.

    Part 4: Questions 31-37
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Geothermal energy and Iceland
    • Geothermal energy is heat from the earth
    • Found underground sometimes shallow, sometimes deep (to the magma layer)
    • Most of the energy comes from the (31)  of radioactive minerals
    • Iceland at the forefront of geothermal energy for heating and electricity production (currently it supplies 25% of the country’s electricity production)
    • 84% of energy use is from domestic renewable resources (66% is geothermal)
    • In the 20th century Iceland changed from a poor country to one with a high (32) 
    • Iceland is on a geological fault line
    • The North American and Eurasian tectonic plates move at (33)  cm annually
    • Creates a lot of volcanic activity and regular (34)  (not usually dangerous)
    • Lots of volcanoes (more than 200) and hot springs
    • Approximately 30 volcanoes have erupted since Iceland was populated
    • Iceland’s geothermal energy from 2 types of hot water systems:

    High Temperature Fields
    • Found in the (35)  or nearby
    • Usually at altitude
    • The rock is young and permeable
    • Groundwater is deep
    • Shown at surface usually as (36) 

    Low Temperature Fields
    • Found usually in southwest Iceland
    • Shown at surface usually as hot or boiling springs
    • Flow rates from almost zero to 180 litres a second
    • These fields are thought to be (37)  (existing a few thousands years)

    Questions 38-40
    Complete the diagram below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    (38) 
    (39) 
    (40) 


  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 122

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

    Name of new tenant – Anders

    Good points about himBad points about him
    Behaviourhe is (1)…………………..he is (2)…………………..
    His friendshis friends visit (3)…………………they (4)……………………
    Otherhe pays rent (5)…………………he does not (6)………………..

    (1)                    (2) 
    (3)                   (4) 
    (5)                   (6) 

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

    Issues to discuss

    Communication: (7) 
    Friends: (8) 
    Cigarettes: (9) 
    Cleaning: must (10) 

    Part 2: Questions 11-17
    Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    11. It is important for everyone to know simple first aid 
    12. After an accident, one must firstly be aware of 
    13. After that, the first aider must 
    14. Clearing of airways may not happen when patients are 
    15. The mouth must be checked for 
    16. CPR must be done if breathing is absent or 
    17. CPR must be done up to the arrival of 

    Questions 18-20
    Choose THREE answers from the list, and write correct letter A-G next to questions 18-20.

    Which THREE pieces of advice does the first-aid office say are most important?

    (18) 
    (19) 
    (20) 

    A have proper equipment
    B give regular first-aid training
    C have a safety officer
    D instill safe behavior
    E put posters on walls
    F have safety meetings
    G have first-aid boxes

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

    21. Nicole received the best information from
     A staff
     B students
     C cleaners

    22. The product used most wastefully was
     A copying paper
     B plastic
     C paper plates and cups

    23. The proportion of interviewed people who expressed concern over waste was
     A 30%
     B 45%
     C 55%

    24. The proportion who claim they take action over this problem was
     A 10%
     B one third
     C one half

    25. Nicole thinks many people do nothing because they are
     A lazy
     B uncaring
     C uninformed

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

    Procedure to reduce copying waste
    (26)………………..staff to double-sided copying
    (27)……………………..unwanted copies into a special recycling tray
    (28)…………………..these clearly, for easy re-use
    Stack them in a special copying tray each morning
    (29)……………………codes which allow each user to access this way
    Give highest users a (30)…………………….(e.g. cinema tickets)

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

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

    31. Society cannot
     A find more coal and oil
     B reduce more carbon dioxide
     C take carbon dioxide from power stations

    32. Turning carbon dioxide into a solid
     A is slow but practical
     B can be made faster
     C cannot happen naturally

    33. Sea water
     A has lots of carbon acid
     B has closely connected types of life
     C is highly acidic

    Questions 34-40
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    THREE PROBLEMS OF GEO-SEQUESTRATION
    Risk of leaksCost(34)………………still not proven
    Gas would become (35)………………

    Risk of widespread (36)……………
    expensive, particularly the (37)………………

    price of electricity could (38)…………..
    needs (39)……………more of the energy

    release of more sulphur, ash and (40)……………..

    (34)                   (35) 
    (36)                   (37) 
    (38)                   (39) 
    (40) 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 121

    Part 1: Questions 1-9
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Enquiry about bookcases

    Number of bookcases available – 2

    Both bookcases:
    • Width: (1) 
    • Made of: (2) 

    First bookcase:
    • Cost: (3) 
    • Color: (4) 
    • Number of shelves: six (four are (5)  )

    Second bookcase:
    • Color: dark brown
    • Other features: almost 80 years old, has a (6)  at the bottom, and has glass (7) 
    • Cost: (8) 

    Details of seller
    • Name: Mrs (9) 
    • Address: 41 Oak Rise, Stanton

    Question 10
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    10. Which map shows the correct location of the seller’s house?

     A
     B
     C

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

    Charity art sale

    The paintings will be displayed in the Star Gallery and in a nearby (11)  The sale of pictures will begin at (12)  on Thursday, and there will be refreshments beforehand. The money raised will all be used to help (13)  children in New Zealand and other countries.

    Questions 14-20
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    ArtistPersonal informationType of painting
    Don Studley– daughter is recovering from a problem with her back
    – self-taught artist
    – pictures of the (14)…………………of New Zealand
    James Chang– originally from Taiwan
    – had a number of (15)………………there
    – (16)………………..paintings
    – strong colors
    Natalie Stevens– has shown pictures in many countries
    – is an artist and a website (17)……………………
    – soft colors, various media
    – mainly does (18)…………..
    Christine Shin– lived in New Zealand for (19)……………
    – Korean
    – paintings are based on (20)……………
    – watercolors of New Zealand landscapes

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

    Part 3: Questions 21-25
    What instructions were the students give about their project?

    A they must do this
    B they can do this if they want to
    C they cannot do this

    Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 21-25.

    21. Choose a writer from a list provided 
    22. Get biographical information from the internet 
    23. Study a collection of poems 
    24. Make a one hour video 
    25. Refer to key facts in the writer’s life 

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

    Other requirements for the project
    • Extract chosen from the author’s work must reflect the (26)  and  of the author.
    • Students must find sound effects and (27)  to match the texts they choose.
    • Students must use a (28)  of computer software programs to make the video.
    • Students must include information about the (29)  of all material

    Criteria for assessment
    • Completion of all components – 25%
    • (30)  (must represent essence of author’s work) – 50%
    • Artistic and technical design of video – 25%

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

    31. ‘Extremophiles’ are life forms that can live in
     A isolated areas
     B hostile conditions
     C new habitats

    32. The researchers think that some of the organisms they found in Antarctica are
     A new species
     B ancient colonies
     C types of insects

    33. The researchers were the first people to find life forms in the Antarctica
     A in the soil
     B under the rock surface
     C on the rocks

    Questions 34-40
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORDS for each answer.
    How the extremophiles survive

    34. Access to the sun’s heat can create a  for some organisms.
    35. The deeper the soil, the higher the  of salt.
    36. Salt can protect organisms against the effects of  even at very low temperatures.
    37. All living things must have access to  water.
    38. Salt plays a part in the process of  which prevents freezing.
    39. The environment of  is similar to the dry valleys of Antarctica.
    40. This research may provide evidence of the existence of extraterrestrial life forms and their possible  on other planets.