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  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 100

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

    Customer details:
    • They will be coming to London on (1) 
    • He’s going with his sister and his (2) 

    Tour details:
    • Bus tour
    o The cost is (3) £  for adults and (4) £  for children
    o Tours start at 7 am and finish at (5) 

    Questions 6-8
    Choose TWO letters A-G.

    Which three places does the tourist decide he’s likely to see?
     A Buckingham Palace
     B Big Ben
     C Harrods
     D Houses of Parliament
     E Hyde Park
     F St Paul’s Cathedral
     G London Eye

    Questions 9-10
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    9. How will the tourist buy the tickets?
     A By phone
     B Online
     C On the bus

    10. How long before he leaves should he buy his tickets?
     A 1 week
     B 6 weeks
     C 3 months

    Part 2: Questions 11-12
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    11. Each day, pandas need to eat:
     A Very little nutrition
     B 12-38 kg of bamboo
     C 330 pounds of bamboo

    12. If pandas are cared for away from the wild, they can live for approximately:
     A 6 months
     B 14-20 years
     C 30 years

    Questions 13-14
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Select two things that are endangering pandas:
     A Public awareness
     B Ecotourism
     C Poaching
     D Other wildlife
     E Building of roads and railroads

    Questions 15-16
    Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER.

    15. What proportion of the panda population in China is protected by reserves? 
    16. What did the WWF create which encouraged people to support pandas? 

    Questions 17 – 20
    Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND / OR A NUMBER.

    Reasons that pandas may not be worth saving:
    • They are extremely (17)  to look after
    • They have a diet that is not (18) 
    • They get sick easily and are hard to breed

    Reasons that pandas should not be allowed to die out:
    • They are in danger because (19)  are damaging the forests
    • We should protect their homes because other animals live there
    • The number of pandas in the wild is (20)  so they will not become extinct

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

    21. What is the problem that the students are having with the project?
     A The readings are too difficult
     B The readings are not interesting
     C The project is taking too long

    22. When can extensions be granted?
     A Problems with planning
     B Illness or accidents
     C Scheduling issues

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

    A knowledge about their customers
    B long-term gain
    C competition
    D customer satisfaction
    E employees
    F external factors

    23. Princeton Windows 
    24. MK Cars 
    25. Lakeside Golf 
    26. Bryson’s Meats 
    27. Mojo’s Music Shop 

    Questions 28-30
    Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-F next to questions 28-30.

    A It has good managers
    B It has been operating for too long
    C There aren’t enough music shops
    D It needs more innovative marketing
    E It will close down in the end
    F It has a good long-term future

    28. Sarah 
    29. John 
    30. Neil 

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

    Behavior or dolphins
    • almost 40 species of dolphin
    • found (31) 
    • usually in shallower seas
    • carnivores

    SOCIALISING
    • very sociable and live in pods
    • super-pods may have more than (32)  dolphins
    • have strong social bonds
    • help other animals – Moko helped a whale and calf escape from (33) 
    • have been known to assist swimmers

    CULTURE
    • discovered in May 2005 that young bottlenose dolphins learn to (34) 
    • dolphins pass knowledge from mothers to daughters, whereas primates pass to (35) 

    AGGRESSION
    • dolphins may be aggressive towards each other
    • Like humans, this is due to disagreements over (36)  and competition for females
    • Infanticide sometimes occurs and the killing of porpoises

    FOOD
    • dolphins have a variety of feeding methods, some of which are (37)  to one population
    • methods include:
    o herding
    o corralling
    (38)  or strand feeding
    o whacking fish with their flukes

    PLAYING
    • have a variety of playful activities
    • common behaviour with an object or small animal include:
    o carrying it along
    o passing it along
    (39)  away from another dolphin throwing it out the water
    • may harass other animals
    • playful behaviour may include other (40)  such as humans

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 99

    Part 1: Questions 1-6
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

    Hotel Information
    Name of accommodation: Carlton Hotel
    Length of stay: 3 nights
    Ages of children: (1) 
    Rooms available: Two en-suites at £270
    Price inclusive of: (2) 
    Payment method: credit card
    Name: Michael (3) 
    Date of birth: (4)  1968
    Address: 273, Stanton Court, London.
    Post code: (5) 
    Telephone: 08773 (6) 

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

    TRANSPORT OPTIONS
    Mode of transportCostArrangementsTravel time to town
    Taxiapproximately (7)……………..pick up from the hotel10 minutes
    Bus£ 2 per personwalk down Oak Tree (8)……………….15 minutes
    Walingwalk through (9)……………..(10)……………….

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

    Part 2: Questions 11-14
    Complete the correct option below.

    11. The company expanded in
     A. 2000
     B. 2007
     C. 2014

    12. The number of permanent staff is
     A. 75
     B. 90
     C. 150

    13. Most volunteers join the program
     A. in winter
     B. in July
     C. when it is best for them

    14. Time Abroad receives all its income from
     A. partner organisations
     B. volunteers
     C. the government

    Questions 15-20
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

    Volunteering opportunityActivityBenefits
    English teachinghelping with English (15)………………..significantly improves the (16)…………..of many children and adults
    Agriculture and farmingpromoting sustainable and (17)…………..farming– promote (18)………………farming methods
    – educate local communities
    Veterinary medicine– helping the vet with (19)……………..
    – joining the vet on home visits
    – amazing insights into the country
    – see a lot of fascinating animals
    – gain a greater (20)……………..of the difficulties in the country

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

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

    21. How long did Louise work at a radio station?
     A. 2 years
     B. 4 years
     C. 6 years

    22. Why does Louise want to do a Masters?
     A. to get a promotion in her current job
     B. to go into TV
     C. Employers like post-graduate qualifications

    23. How long will it take to do the Masters part-time rather than the modular route?
     A. 18 months
     B. 3 years
     C. 4 years

    Questions 24 and 25
    Choose TWO letters A-F.

    Which two things must Louise have to join the course?
     A A bachelor’s degree
     B Work experience
     C Either a bachelor’s degree or work experience
     D Research experience
     E A completed thesis
     F Motivation

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

    Fees and Funding
    The fees are (26)  per year to do the course part-time. The university has a (27)  it can use to fund the most suitable students. You must have a (28)  in place before you can get any funding. The details on funding can be found on the (29)  That will also have information on eligibility, help available, and (30) 

    Part 4: Questions 31-35
    Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    31. Indian Railways is owned and  by the government of India.
    32. There are more than  million people working for Indian Railways.
    33. The  of the railways from 1857 occurred under Robert Maitland Brereton.
    34. The joining of the East Indian Railway with the Great Indian Peninsula Railway led to a network of  kilometres.
    35. The route from Bombay to Calcutta, opened in 1870, was an  for the book Around the World in 80 days.

    Questions 36-40
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    PeriodSituation
    1875 – 1899the network radiated inward from (36)……………., Madras and Calcutta
    1900 – 1906it was not long before various independent kingdoms had their own (37)……………….
    1907 – 1919when the war finished the railways were suffering from (38)………….and……………..
    1920 – 1938between 1920 and 1929, the railways had a (39)……………………of around £ 687 million
    1939 – 1946the rolling stock that was moved to the Middle East included locomotives and (40)………………

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

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 98

    Part 1: Questions 1-4
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    1. Which is the first recommended transportation by the man?
     A taxi
     B underground
     C coach

    2. What is the reason of the girl for not hiring a private car?
     A bad weather
     B having lost her driving licence
     C too expensive

    3. What is the minimum coach fare?
     A £12
     B £14
     C £16

    4. The disadvantage of taking a coach from airport is
     A unsafe
     B too many people
     C too long time

    Questions 5-10
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Shuttle reservation
    Name: Echo Grey
    Age: 21
    Nationality: (5) 
    Flight number: (6) 
    Arrival time: 3.05 pm
    Heathrow airport terminal: (7) 

    Seat reservation
    To: Cambridge
    Ticket: single and (8) 
    Departure time: 16.10
    Fare: £18 including (9) 
    Payment: American Express
    Credit card number: (10) 

    Part 2: Questions 11-18
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Health centreEast centreWest centre
    Locationnear to (11)………………out of town
    Appointment systemnot badmore (12)………………
    (13)……………….modern(14)………………..
    Doctor resource(15)……………….doctors

    Dr. Sam is good with children
    8 doctors

    Dr. Jerry is good with (16)……………
    Home visit time(17)…………………10 am – 5 pm
    Charge£ 8(18)…………………

    (11)                 (12) 
    (13)                (14) 
    (15)                (16) 
    (17)                (18) 

    Questions 19 and 20
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Which TWO groups of patients get free medication from health centre?

     A children under 10
     B UK residents
     C overseas students
     D pregnant or retired patients
     E people over 70 years old

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

    ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
    Part 1: Campus TourMonday
    – meet at door of (21)………………..at 9 am
    – visit (22)……………….in the afternoon
    – computer centre: to get (23)………………
    – (24)………………apply for membership
    Part 2: Course AgreementWednesday
    – meet at auditorium in (25)………………….course coordinator
    – course requirement and (26)………………..optional course requirements:
    – (27)………………..80%
    – assignment
    – (28)…………………….group work
    – exam open book

    Thursday
    Go to department office to:
    – get a (29)………………..
    – hand in optional course form
    Part 3:Friday: Time – 5 pm
    Welcome Partyvenue (30)………………….on the third floor

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

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

    31. How many species in oceans are there according to latest search?
     A 23,000
     B 230,000
     C 2,300,000

    Questions 32-34
    Choose your answer from the box and write the letters A-E next to questions 32-34.

    A 2%
    B 10%
    C 20%
    D 50%
    E 5%

    32. Crustacean 
    33. Mollusk and fish 
    34. Species for environmental protection 

    Questions 35 and 36
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    The main threats to marine life are:
    • Overfishing
    • (35) 
    • Pollution

    Contaminations in enclosed area:
    • Chemicals
    • (36) 
    • Pollution from dense coastal population

    Questions 37-40
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    ‘The census of marine life’ indicates:
    37. There are over  invasive species in the Mediterranean Sea.
    38. The area with  has a high rate of speciation
    39. The two countries,  have the most marine species in the world.
    40. There will be around  fish species in the world according to the survey.

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 97

    Part 1: Questions 1-5
    Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    How long has Caroline been waiting? Five minutes

    1. What does Matt suggest they do? 
    2. In which month is the party going to take place? 
    3. Where is Niki? 
    4. How long is Matt going to be away for? 
    5. What day of the week is the party going to be held? 

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

    6. The location of Nikki’s house on the map is

     A
     B
     C

    7. The house has
     A a bridge over the river
     B a large swimming pool
     C gardens leading down to the river

    8. The address is
     A 93 Wester road
     B 39 West road
     C 93 West road

    9. The telephone number is
     A 477113
     B 447130
     C 477130

    10. Each person has to give
     A ten pounds
     B refreshments
     C a barbecue

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

    11. The food festival takes place
     A at the beginning of April
     B at the end of April
     C in the middle of March

    12. The East Asian section will feature cuisine from
     A Vietnam and Thailand
     B Japan and China
     C France and Italy

    13. The Latin American section will have
     A South American food
     B South Asian cuisine
     C food from Germany

    14. Besides food tasting, there will also be
     A live music and dancing
     B stores selling their products
     C events that show people how to cook

    15. For a list of events, people can
     A call the information centre
     B look them up on the internet
     C pick up a brochure

    16. The speaker highly recommends that participants
     A practice their cooking techniques
     B buy their aprons beforehand
     C register in advance for workshops

    Questions 17-20
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    NamePurposeWho should attend
    World tour of spicesintroduce different spices and flavour profilesadults who want to seriously (17)………………..
    Candy adventuresmake healthy candy and sweetsmainly (18)………………….
    Salads (19)…………………….make tasty salads and dressingsanyone interested in (20)………………….

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

    Part 3: Questions 21-24
    Choose FOUR letters A-G.

    Which FOUR of the following are required of student teachers?

     A weekly journal
     B sample lesson plans
     C meetings with other student teachers
     D observing other teachers
     E evaluation from supervising teacher
     F portfolio
     G final exam

    Question 25
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    25. Who has to sign the agreement form?
     A the student teacher
     B the supervising teacher
     C the advisor

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

    First week: (26)  due
    Fourth week: (27)  meeting
    Seventh week: (28) 
    Fourteenth week: (29)  due
    Fifteenth week: (30) 

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

    31. According to the speaker, which of the following models emerged first?
     A equity based crowdfunding
     B micro lending
     C fan based crowdfunding

    32. The fan based model offers
     A shares
     B a financial return
     C a reward

    Questions 33-40
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    Crowdfunding explained
    • The project and financial target are explained on the crowdfunding website
    • Each fundraising initiative has a set (33)  limit
    • For a film people could expect anything from free tickets to having their name listed in the (34) 

    Crowdfunding opportunities
    • Companies can receive small donations from a(n) (35)  of people
    • Partner companies can help as part of their own fundraising events
    • You can get (36)  from supporters during the development phase
    • Crowdfunding will increase (37)  of the product and potentially improve sales

    Crowdfunding dangers
    • You must reach your target or donations are (38) 
    • It can take a lot of time to fulfil the promises you have made to fans
    • Don’t forget to consider the cost of (39)  when working out profits
    • Raising awareness is hard if your company is (40)  or if you don’t have many social media followers

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 96

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

    SILVERTON HALL – Event booking form
    Date of event: 15th January

    Day of week: (1) 
    Room needed for: 7.30 pm until (2) 

    Event details
    Type of event: (3) 
    Number of guests: 60 including some (4)  guests
    Catering requirements: (5)  and drinks
    Equipment required: (6) 
    Transport arrangements: travel by (7) 
    Total cost: (8) £ 

    Contact details
    Name: Rob (9) 
    Phone: (10) 

    Part 2: Questions 11-16
    What comment does the manager make about each of the following steps in coffee processing?

    Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter A-H next to questions 16-20.

    Description

    A needs additional staff
    B separates beans for different purposes
    C is an unnecessary step
    D is more expensive
    E increases flavor
    F is less polluting
    G uses less space
    H required special skills

    Steps in coffee processing
    11. wet processing by machine 
    12. machine drying 
    13. natural drying 
    14. polishing 
    15. sorting by size 
    16. sorting by color 

    Questions 17 and 18
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Which TWO areas of the building are not part of the tour?

     A the tasting room
     B the shop
     C the staff canteen
     D the visitor centre
     E the reception area

    Questions 19 and 20
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Which TWO things will each member of staff be provided with?

     A protective shoes
     B a name badge
     C a cap
     D gloves
     E pen and notebook

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

    21. What gives Tim the idea for his dissertation proposal?
     A his grandmother asked him to record her language
     B he heard about a linguistic project he wanted to join
     C he learned about conserving languages on his course

    22. When talking about the impact of technology, Tim
     A points out a problem caused by its spread
     B explains how it can be used to conserve language
     C emphasizes its importance for communication

    23. Tim and his tutor decide that in the introduction to his dissertation he should discuss
     A the impact of media on language
     B how globalization has helped remote communities
     C the reasons why he talks to his grandmother in English

    24. What does Tim say about documenting dying languages?
     A he believes writing a language down stops it from falling out of use
     B he sees little point in trying to revive languages that are already dead
     C he is unconvinced that his grandmother’s language can be saved

    25. Tim’s tutor explains to him that recording minority languages is
     A something that schoolchildren can be involved in
     B a way to allow future generations to experience them
     C a useful tool for training language teachers

    26. When talking about language and culture Tim
     A highlights why family traditions are important to him
     B describes how the two subjects are linked together
     C expresses a desire to learn about his family’s customs

    Questions 27 and 28
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Which TWO areas of language does the tutor recommend Tim to focus on?

     A written language
     B context of speech
     C translations of written samples
     D vocabulary items
     E grammar points

    Questions 29 and 30
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Which TWO approaches to recording do Tim and his tutor decide he should take?

     A covering as much as possible
     B doing several recording sessions
     C keeping a record of times and places
     D writing things down immediately
     E waiting a few days before listening back to it

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

    31. Humans first started tracking time
     A 30,000 years ago
     B 25,000 years ago
     C 5,000 years ago

    32. Horizon tracking involved recording
     A where the sun rose and set
     B the times of sunrise and sunset
     C the length of the shortest day

    33. Time measurement improved when
     A trees were planted on hill tops
     B special constructions were erected
     C people began living in larger groups

    Questions 34-36
    Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD only for each answer.

    34. The first clocks worked by making a small hole in a  and allowing water to drip out.

    35. Sundials measured time by noting where the sun’s shadow fell on the  marked on the dial.

    36. Workers in China and Japan changed activities when the  of the incense changed.

    Questions 37-40
    Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    37. What object made the wheels of a mechanical clock go round? 

    38. What invention created a problem with communities having different times? 

    39. In which year was a time system for England nationally agreed? 

    40. Which building in Greenwich was chosen as the point from which to measure time? 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 95

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

    Council Youth Scheme
    Application for funding for group project

    Name: Ralph Pearson

    Contact address: (1)  Drayton, DR68AB
    Telephone number: 01453 586098

    Name of group: Community Youth Theatre Group
    Description of group: amateur theatre group ((2)  members)
    Involved in drama (3)  and 

    Amount of money requested: (4) £ 
    Description of project: to produce a short (5)  play for young children
    Money needed for: (6)  for scenery
    Costumes
    Cost of (7) 
    (8) 
    Sundries

    How source of funding will be credited
    • Acknowledged in the (9)  given to audience

    Other organisations approached for funding (and outcome)
    • National Youth Services – money was (10) 

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

    11. Joanne says that visitors to Darwin are often surprised by
     A the number of young people.
     B the casual atmosphere.
     C the range of cultures.

    12 To enjoy cultural activities, the people of Darwin tend to
     A travel to southern Australia.
     B bring in artists from other areas.
     C involve themselves in production.

    13. The Chinese temple in Darwin
     A is no longer used for its original purpose.
     B was rebuilt after its destruction in a storm.
     C was demolished to make room for new buildings.

    14. The main problem with travelling by bicycle is
     A the climate.
     B the traffic.
     C the hills

    15. What does Joanne say about swimming in the sea?
     A It is essential to wear a protective suit.
     B Swimming is only safe during the winter.
     C You should stay in certain restricted areas.

    Questions 16-20
    What can you find at each of the places below?

    Choose your answers from the list and write correct letter A-H next to questions 16-20.

    A a flower market
    B a chance to feed the fish
    C good nightlife
    D international arts and crafts
    E good cheap international food
    F a trip to catch fish
    G shops and seafood restaurants
    H a wide range of different plants

    16. ‘Aquascene’ 
    17. Smith Street Mall 
    18. Cullen Bay Marina 
    19. Fannie Bay 
    20. Mitchell Street 

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

    Effects on weather on mood
    21. Phil and Stella’s goal is to  the hypothesis that weather has an effect on a person’s mood.

    22. They expect to find that ‘good’ weather (weather which is  ) has a positive effect on a person’s mood.

    23. Stella defines effect on mood’ as a  in the way a person feels.

    Questions 24-27
    What information was given by each writer?

    Choose your answers from the list below and write correct letters A-F next to questions 24-27.

    A the benefits of moving to a warmer environment
    B the type of weather with the worst effect on mood
    C how past events affect attitudes to weather
    D the important effect of stress on mood
    E the important effect of hours of sunshine on mood
    F psychological problems due to having to cope with bad weather

    24. Vickers 
    25. Whitebourne 
    26. Haverton 
    27. Stanfield 

    Questions 28-30
    Choose THREE letters A-H.

    Which THREE things do Phil and Stella still have to decide on?

     A how to analyse their results
     B their methods of presentation
     C the design of their questionnaire
     D the location of their survey
     E weather variables to be measured
     F the dates of their survey
     G the size of their survey
     H the source of data on weather variables

    Part 4: Questions 31 and 32
    Choose TWO letters A-F

    Which TWO of the following problems are causing concern to educational authorities in the USA?

     A differences between rich and poor students
     B high numbers dropping out of education
     C falling standards of students
     D poor results compared with other nationalities
     E low scores of overseas students
     F differences between rural and urban students

    Questions 33 and 34
    Choose TWO letters A-F

    According to the speaker, what are two advantages of reducing class sizes?

     A more employment for teachers
     B improvement in general health of the population
     C reduction in number of days taken off sick by teachers
     D better use of existing buildings and resources
     E better level of education of workforce
     F availability of better qualified teachers

    Questions 35-40
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    USA RESEARCH PROJECTS INTO CLASS SIZE
    StateSchools involvedNumber of students participatingKey findingsProblems
    Tennesseeabout 70 schoolsin total (35)………….significant benefit especially for (36)……………..pupilslack of agreement on implications of data
    California(37)……………..schools1.8 millionvery little benefit– shortage of (38)……………especially in poorer areas
    – no proper method for (39)……………of project
    Wisconsin14 schools with pupils from (40)……………familiessimilar results to Tennessee project

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

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 94

    Part 1: Questions 1-6
    Label the floor plan below. Choose FIVE answers from the floor plan and write the correct letters A-I next to questions 1-6.

    1. children’s play centre 
    2. hairdresser 
    3. toy store 
    4. toilets 
    5. phone kiosk 
    6. elevator 

    Questions 7-10
    Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    7. How much does it cost to leave your car in the car park for four hours? 
    8. What is the minimum age for children at the children’s play centre? 
    9. Which level is the food court located on? 
    10. What is located on the top floor of the building? 

    Part 2: Questions 11-20
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    The agency
    • Contented Homes agency began in (11) 
    • Agency does most work using the (12) 

    How the system operates
    • Minimum time period for housesitting is (13) 
    • Housesitters do not pay (14) 
    • Homeowners check (15)  of housesitters
    • Housesitters have fewer (16)  than normal tenants

    Advantages of having housesitters
    • Prevent (17) 
    • Take care of your (18)  and 

    Charges
    • Agency charges housesitters (19)  to register
    • Agency recommends that homeowners organize (20) 

    Part 3: Questions 21-25
    Where did a majority of the nationalities listed below settle?

    Choose your answers from the list and write correct letters A-C next to questions 21-25.

    A Melbourne
    B Sydney
    C Other places in Australia

    21. British 
    22. Chinese 
    23. Lebanese 
    24. Malaysians 
    25. New Zealanders 

    Questions 26-30
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    26. Most migrants chose where to live based on
     A employment
     B community
     C real estate

    27. There is a trend for people born in Australia to leave Sydney
     A because it is becoming too busy and crowded
     B due to the inadequate infrastructure
     C so they can have more money in retirement

    28. Among people who recently migrated to Australia, the percentage who settled in Sydney and Melbourne was
     A 40%
     B 50%
     C 60%

    29. The government is considering encouraging migrants to settle in other areas by
     A offering tax incentive to employers
     B making it easier for farmers to migrate
     C employing people outside Sydney and Melbourne

    30. The number of migrants living in Sydney is likely to be
     A higher than the statistics indicate
     B lower than the statistics indicate
     C the same as the statistics indicate

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

    ProductTraditional sourceAdvantages of using hemp
    Paperwood– ready to harvest in (31)……………..
    – no need for (32)……………
    Clothingcotton– need less (33)…………….fertilizer and pesticides
    – provides better protection for people against (34)………………
    Lamps(35)……………..– causes less smell
    Carsmetal– is (36)……………………
    – decomposes sooner
    Fuelpetrol– causes less (37)………………..

    (31)                     (32) 
    (33)                     (34) 
    (35)                     (36) 
    (37) 

    Questions 38-40
    Complete the summary below. Choose your answers from the box and write correct letter A-G next to questions 38-40.

    A. DryB. CheeseC. FlourD. Long-lasting
    E. Non-toxicF. ShadyG. Versatile

    Hemp can be a source of foods and health products. It can produce (38)  containing a higher level of protein. It has many applications in the home. Pain made from hemp is (39)  Hemp grows well under (40)  conditions. It is an environmentally friendly solution to many problems.

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 93

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

    Cycling club notes
    James is the club secretary

    Membership:
    • Chance for members to enter (1) 
    • Extra fee covers meetings with guest speakers and (2) 
    • New members receive a free (3)  for their bike

    Practical information:
    • Club meets in the village of (4) 
    • Tops with long sleeves and warmers for (5)  available at a discount
    • Payment for bike hire is on a (6)  basis or per outing

    Activities and events:
    • This summer’s camping trip will be to the (7) 
    • Club runs a yearly (8)  event for the local community

    Contact details:
    • Cycling shop telephone number – (9) 
    • Name of website – www. (10)  .com

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

    11. The speaker describes letter writing as a 
    12. Writers used to use  to exemplify their ideas.
    13. Writers could talk about their  in letters.
    14. The speaker keeps her treasured letters in a 
    15. The speaker compares letters to a 

    Questions 16-20
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    Tips for letter writing
    • Find a (16)  room
    • Avoid using (17)  which may not last
    • Letters can act as a (18)  (e.g. for seeking advice)
    • Word every (19)  carefully
    • Ensure you use an appropriate (20) 

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

    Which TWO reasons do the students give for choosing the university they attend?

     A the opportunities to study abroad
     B the lower fees
     C the wide choice of courses offered
     D the location
     E the reputation of the teaching staff

    Questions 23 and 24
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Which TWO study groups are both students going to join?

     A grammar focus
     B conversation practice
     C writing skills
     D literature analysis
     E listening skills

    Questions 25-30
    Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 25-30.

    Which problems do the students agree each online resource has?

    Online resources
    25. internet chat room 
    26. translation software 
    27. vocabulary builder 
    28. online dictionary 
    29. language lab 
    30. writing checker 

    Problems
    A operates too slowly
    B is not accurate enough
    C has too few features

    Part 4: Questions 31-40
    Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    Maths is the real world

    31. Students need  and persistence to succeed in maths.

    32. Students also have a need to understand the  of the subject.

    33. It is the teacher’s role to make maths accessible. Maths is in everything we do, from using a  to decorating a room.

    34. Teachers should avoid using techniques involving  or repetition.

    35. People have applied similar  for many generations.

    36. Basic maths skills help us stick to a  or understand trends.

    37. Maths is essential in progressing our careers, much like  skills.

    38. It is also useful in hobbies like music or sailing. Students find it hard to see how maths relates to life outside school: studying risk assessment or  makes this easier. Maths also helps us to find solutions to difficult life problems.

    39. The way to study maths is to start from a  of simple ideas and build up to more complex ones.

    40. What teachers can do to help students see the point of maths; ask them to imagine life without calendars, watches, money or 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 92

    Part 1: Questions 1-10
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Cycle tour leader: Applicant enquiry
    Name: Margaret Smith

    About the applicant:
    • Wants a (1)  job
    • Will soon start work as a (2) 
    • Has led cycle trips in (3) 
    • Interested in being a leader of a cycling trip for families
    • Is currently doing voluntary work with members of a (4)  club
    • Available for five months from the 1st of (5) 
    • Can’t eat (6) 

    Contact details
    • Address: 27 (7)  Place, Dumfries
    • Postcode: (8) 

    Interview:
    • Interview at 2.30 pm on (9) 
    • Will plan a short (10)  about being a tour guide

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

    Visiting the Sheepmarket Area
    11. Which is the most rapidly growing group of residents in the sheepmarket area?
     A. young professional people
     B. students from the university
     C. employees in the local market

    12. The speaker recommends the side streets in the sheepmarket for their
     A. international restaurants
     B. historical buildings
     C. arts and crafts

    13. Clothes designed by entrants for the Young Fashion competition must
     A. be modelled by the designers themselves
     B. be inspired by aspects of contemporary culture
     C. be made from locally produced materials

    14. Car parking is free in some car parks if you
     A. stay for less than an hour
     B. buy something in the shops
     C. park in the evenings or at weekends

    Questions 15-20
    Label the map below. Write correct letter A-I next to questions 15-20.

    15. the Reynolds House 
    16. the Thumb 
    17. the Museum 
    18. the Contemporary Art Gallery 
    19. the Warner Gallery 
    20. Nucleus 

    Part 3: Questions 21-24
    Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    PRESENTATION OF FILM ADAPTATIONS OF SHAKESPEARE’S PLAY
    Stages of presentationWork still to be done
    Introduce Giannetti’s book containing a (21)……………of adaptationsorganize notes
    Ask class to suggest the (22)………………….adaptationsno further work needed
    Present Rachel Malchow’s ideasprepare some (23)………………..
    Discuss relationship between adaptations and (24)…………………..at the time of making the filmno further work needed

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

    Questions 25-30
    What do the speakers say about each of the following films?

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

    Comments
    A clearly shows the historical period
    B contains only parts of the play
    C is too similar to another kind of film
    D turned out to be unpopular with audiences
    E presents the play in a different period from the original
    F sets the original in a different country
    G incorporates a variety of art forms

    Films
    25. Ran 
    26. Much Ado About Nothing 
    27. Romeo and Juliet 
    28. Hamlet 
    29. Prospero’s Books 
    30. Looking for Richard 

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

    Noise in Cities
    Past research focused on noise level (measured in decibels) and people’s responses.

    Noise ‘maps’
    • Show that the highest noise levels are usually found on roads
    • Do not show other sources of noise e.g. when windows are open or people’s neighbours are in their (31) 
    • Ignore variations in people’s perceptions of noise
    • Have made people realize that the noise is a (32)  issue that must be dealt with

    Problems caused by noise
    • Sleep disturbance
    • Increase in amount of stress
    • Effect on the (33)  of school children

    Different types of noise
    Some noises can be considered pleasant e.g. the sound of a (34)  in a town
    To investigate this, researchers may use methods from (35)  sciences

    What people want
    Plenty of activity in urban environments which are (36)  but also allow people to relax

    But architects and town planners
    • Do not get much (37)  in acoustics
    • Regards sound as the responsibility of engineers

    Understanding sound as an art form
    We need to know
    • How sound relates to (38) 
    • What can be learnt from psychology about the effects of sound
    • Whether physics can help us understand the (39)  of sound

    Virtual reality programs
    • Advantage: predict the effect of buildings
    • Current disadvantage: they are (40) 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 91

    Part 1: Questions 1-10
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Public Library
    The library re-opened last month

    The library now has
    • A seating area with magazines
    • An expanded section for books on (1) 
    • A new section on local (2) 
    • A community room for meetings (also possible to (3)  there)
    • A new section of books for (4) 

    For younger children
    • The next Science club meeting: experiments using things from your (5) 
    • Reading challenge: read six books during the holidays

    For adults
    • This Friday: a local author talks about a novel based on a real (6) 
    • IT support is available on Tuesday-no (7)  is necessary
    • Free check of blood (8)  and cholesterol levels

    Other information
    • The library shop sells wall charts, cards and (9) 
    • Evenings and weekends: free (10)  is available

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

    Which TWO age groups are taking increasing numbers of holidays with BC Travel?
     A 16-30 years
     B 31-42 years
     C 43-54 years
     D 55-64 years
     E over 65 years

    Questions 13 and 14
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Which TWO are the main reasons given for the popularity of activity holidays?
     A clients make new friends
     B clients learn a useful skill
     C clients learn about a different culture
     D clients are excited by the risk involved
     E clients find them good value for money

    Questions 15-17
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    15. How does BC Travel plan to expand the painting holidays?
     A. by adding to the number of locations
     B. by increasing the range of levels
     C. by employing more teachers

    16. Why are BC Travel’s cooking holidays unusual?
     A. they only use organic foods
     B. they have an international focus
     C. they mainly involve vegetarian dishes

    17. What does the speaker say about the photography holidays?
     A. clients receive individual tuition
     B. the tutors are also trained guides
     C. advice is given on selling photographs

    Questions 18-20
    Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    FITNESS HOLIDAY
    LocationMain focusOther comments
    Ireland and ItalyGeneral fitness– personally designed programme
    – also reduces (18)……………
    Greece(19)……………….control– includes exercise on the beach
    MoroccoMountain biking– wide variety of levels
    – one holiday that is specially designed for (20)…………………

    (18) 
    (19) 
    (20) 
    Part 3: Questions 21-26

    Complete the flow chart below. Choose SIX answers from the options A-H given below.

    A. PatternsB. NamesC. SourcesD. Questions
    E. EmployeesF. SolutionsG. HeadingsH. Officials

    STAGES IN DOING A TOURISM CASE STUDY
    RESEARCH
    • Locate and read relevant articles, noting key information and also (21)  identify a problem or need
    • Select interviewees – these may be site (22)  , visitors for city (23) 
    • Prepare and carry out interview. If possible collect statistics.
    • Check whether (24)  of interviewees can be used

    ANALYSIS
    • Select relevant information and try to identify (25) 
    • Decide on the best form of visuals

    WRITING THE CASE STUDY
    • Give some background writing the main sections
    • Do not end with (26) 

    Questions 27-30
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    The Horton Castle Site
    27. Natalie and Dave agree one reason why so few people visit Horton Castle is that
     A. the publicity is poor
     B. it is difficult to get to
     C. there is little there of interest

    28. Natalie and Dave agree that the greatest problem with a visitor centre could be
     A. covering the investment costs
     B. finding a big enough space for it
     C. dealing with planning restrictions

    29. What does Dave say about conditions in the town of Horton?
     A. there is a lot of unemployment
     B. there are few people of working age
     C. there are opportunities for skilled worker

    30. According to Natalie, one way to prevent damage to the castle site would be to
     A. insist visitors have a guide
     B. make visitors keep to the paths
     C. limit visitor numbers

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

    The effects of environmental change on birds
    Mercury (Hg)
    • Highly toxic
    • Released into the atmosphere from coal
    • In water it may be consumed by fish
    • It has also recently been found to affect birds which feed on (31) 

    Research on effects of mercury on birds
    • Claire Varian Ramos is investigating:
    o The effects on birds’ (32)  or mental processes e.g. memory
    o The effects on bird song (usually learned from a bird’s (33)  )
    • Findings:
    o Songs learned by birds exposed to mercury are less (34) 
    o This may have a negative effect on birds’ (35) 
    • Lab based studies:
    o Allow more (36)  for the experimenter

    Implications for humans
    • Migrating birds such as (37)  containing mercury may be eaten by humans
    • Mercury also causes problems in learning (38) 
    • Mercury in a mother’s body from (39)  may affect the unborn child
    • New regulations for mercury emissions will affect everyone’s energy (40)