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  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 90

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

    Events during Kenton Festival
    Start date: 16th May

    Opening ceremony (first day)
    • In town centre, starting at (1) 
    • The mayor will make a speck
    • A (2)  will perform
    • Performance of a (3)  about Hele Tungate (a (4)  )
    • Evening fireworks display situated across the (5) 

    Other events
    • Videos about relationships that children have with their (6) 
    • Venue: (7)  House
    • Performance of (8)  dances
    • Venue: the (9)  market in the town centre
    • Time: 2 and 5 pm every day except 1st day of festival
    • Several professional concerts and one by children
    • Venue: library
    • Time: 6.30 pm on the 18th
    • Tickets available online from festival box office and from shops which have the festival (10)  in their windows

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

    Theatre trip to Munich
    11. When the group meet at the airport they will have
     A. breakfast
     B. coffee
     C. lunch

    12. The group will be met at Munich airport by
     A. an employee at the National Theatre
     B. a theatre manager
     C. a tour operator

    13. How much will they pay per night for a double room at the hotel?
     A. 110 euros
     B. 120 euros
     C. 150 euros

    14. What type of restaurant will they go to on Tuesday evening?
     A. an Italian restaurant
     B. a Lebanese restaurant
     C. a typical restaurant of the region

    15. Who will they meet on Wednesday afternoon?
     A. an actor
     B. a playwright
     C. a theatre director

    Questions 16-20
    What does the man say about the play on each of the following days? Choose FIVE answers from options given below.

    Comments
    A The playwright will be present
    B The play was written to celebrate an anniversary
    C The play will be performed inside historic building
    D The play will be accompanies by live music
    E The play will be performed outdoors
    F The paly will be performed for the first time
    G The performance will be attended by officials from the town

    Days
    16. Wednesday 
    17. Thursday 
    18. Friday 
    19. Saturday 
    20. Monday 

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

    Scandinavian Studies
    21. James chose to take Scandinavian Studies because when he was a child
     A. he was often taken to Denmark
     B. his mother spoke to him in Danish
     C. a number of Danish people visited his family

    22. When he graduates James would like to
     A. take a postgraduate course
     B. work in the media
     C. become a translator

    23. Which course will end this term?
     A. Swedish cinema
     B. Danish television programmes
     C. Scandinavian literature

    24. They agree that James’ literature paper this term will be on
     A. 19th century playwrights
     B. the Icelandic sagas
     C. modern Scandinavian novels

    25. Beth recommends that James’ paper should be
     A. a historical overview of the genre
     B. an in depth analysis of a single write
     C. a study of the social background to the literature

    Questions 26-30
    Complete the flow chart below.

    Choose FIVE answers from options given below and write correct letter A-G next to questions 26-30

    A bullet points
    B film
    C notes
    D structure
    E student paper
    F textbook
    G documentary

    How James will write his paper on the Vikings
    • He’ll read a (26)  and choose his topic
    • He’ll borrow a (27)  from Beth
    • He’ll plan the (28)  of the paper
    • He’ll read some material and write (29) 
    • He’ll write paper using (30) 

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

    Conflict at work
    Conflict mostly consists of behavior in the general category of (31) 
    Often a result of people wanting to prove their (32) 
    Also cause by differences in (33)  between people
    (34)  conflicts: people more concerned about own team than about company
    Conflict related stress can cause (35)  that may last for months

    Chief Executives (CEOs)
    Many have both (36)  and anxiety
    May not like to have their decisions questioned
    There may be conflict between people who have different (37) 

    Other managers
    A structure that is more (38)  may create a feeling of uncertainty about who staff should report to

    Minimizing conflict
    Bosses need to try hard to gain (39) 
    Someone from outside the company may be given the role of (40)  in order to resolve conflicts

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 89

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

    FAMILY EXCURSIONS
    Cruise on a lake
    • Travel on an old steamship
    • Can take photos of the (1)  that surround the lake

    Farm visit
    • Children can help feed the sheep
    • Visit can include a 40 minute ride on a (2) 
    • Visitors can walk in the farm’s (3)  by the lake
    • (4)  is available at extra cost

    Cycling trips
    • Cyclists explore the back road
    • A (5)  is provided
    • Only suitable for cyclists who have some (6) 
    o Bikes can be hired from (7)  (near the cruise ship terminal)

    • Cyclists need:
    o A repair kit
    o Food and drink
    o A (8)  (can be hired)
    • There are no (9) or accommodation in the area

    Cost
    • Total cost for whole family of cruise and farm visit: (10) $ 

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

    Talk to new kitchen assistants
    11. According to the manager what do most people like about the job of kitchen assistant?
     A. the variety of work
     B. the friendly atmosphere
     C. the opportunities for promotion

    12. The manager is concerned about some of the new staff’s
     A. jewelry
     B. hair styles
     C. shoes

    13. The manager says that the day is likely to be busy for kitchen staff because
     A. it is a public holiday
     B. the head chef is absent
     C. the restaurant is almost fully booked

    14. Only kitchen staff who are 18 or older are allowed to use
     A. the waste disposal unit
     B. the electric mixer
     C. the meat slicer

    Questions 15 and 16
    Choose TWO letter A-E.

    According to the manager which TWO things can make the job of kitchen assistant stressful?
     A. they have to follow orders immediately.
     B. the kitchen gets very hot
     C. they may not be able to take a break
     D. they have to do overtime
     E. the work is physically demanding

    Questions 17-20

    What is the responsibility of each of the following restaurant staff?

    Choose FOUR answers from below.

    Responsibilities
    A. training courses
    B. food stocks
    C. first aid
    D. breakages
    E. staff discounts
    F. timetables

    Restaurant staff
    17. Joy Parkins 
    18. David Field 
    19. Dexter Wills 
    20. Mike Smith 

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

    Paper on Public Libraries
    21. What will be the main topic of Trudie and Stewart’s paper?
     A. how public library services are organized in different countries
     B. how changes in society are reflected in public libraries
     C. how the funding of public libraries has changed

    22. They agree that one disadvantage of free digitalized books is that
     A. they may take a long time to read
     B. they can be difficult to read
     C. they are generally old

    23. Stewart expects that in the future libraries will
     A. maintain their traditional function
     B. become centres for local communities
     C. no longer contain any books

    Questions 24-30
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    Study of local library: possible questions
    • Whether it has a (24)  of its own
    • Its policy regarding noise of various kinds
    • How it’s affected by laws regarding all aspects of (25) 
    • How the design needs to take the (26)  of customers into account
    • What (27)  is required in case of accidents
    • Why a famous person’s (28)  is located in the library
    • Whether it has a (29)  of local organisations
    • How it’s different from a library in a (30) 

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

    Four business rules
    • Many business values can result in (31) 
    • Senior managers need to understand and deal with the potential (32) that may result

    Collaboration
    • During a training course the speaker was in a team that had to build a (33) 
    • Other teams experienced (34)  from trying to collaborate
    • The speaker’s team won because they reduced collaboration
    • Sales of a (35)  were poor because of collaboration

    Industriousness
    • Hard work may be a bad use of various company (36) 
    • The word lazy in the context refers to people who avoid doing tasks that are (37) 

    Creativity
    • An advertising campaign for a (38)  was memorable but failed to boost sales
    • Creativity should be used as a response to a particular (39) 

    Excellence
    • According to one study on average pioneers had a (40)  that was far higher than that of followers.

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 88

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

    Hilary Lodge Retirement House
    Manager’s Name – Cathy

    Activities programme involving volunteers
    Monday evenings: computer training
    • Training needed in how to produce (1) 
    Tuesday afternoons: singing
    • The home has a (2)  and someone to play it
    Thursday mornings: growing (3) 
    • The home does not have many (4)  for gardening
    Once a month: meeting for volunteers and staff

    Interview
    • Go in on (5)  any time
    • Interview with assistant called (6) 
    • Address of home: 73 (7)  road

    Open house days
    • Agreed to help on (8) 
    • Will show visitors where to (9) 
    • Possibility of talking to a (10)  reporter

    Part 2: Questions 11-15
    Label the plan below. Write the correct letters A-H next to questions 11-15.

    11. Newspapers 
    12. Computers 
    13. Photocopier 
    14. Café 
    15. Sports books 

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

    NEW STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

    NameNew responsibility
    Jenny Reedbuying for the (16)……………..centre
    Phil Penshursthelp with writing (17)……………….for courses
    Tom Salisburyinformation on topics related to the (18)………………
    Saeed Aktarfinding a (19)……………………..
    Shilpa Desaihelp with (20)………………….

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

    Part 3: Questions 21-27

    What helped Stewart with each of the following stages in making his training film for museum employees?

    Choose SEVEN answers from options below.

    What helped Stewart
    A advice from friends
    B information on a website
    C being allowed extra time
    D meeting a professional film maker
    E good weather conditions
    F getting a better computer
    G support of a manager
    H help from a family member
    I work on a previous assignment

    Stages in making the training film for museum employees
    21. finding a location 
    22. Deciding on equipment 
    23. writing the script 
    24. Casting 
    25. filming 
    26. Editing 
    27. designing the DVD cover 

    Questions 28-30
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    Stewart’s work placement: benefits to the Central Museum Association
    • His understanding of the Association’s (28) 
    • The reduction in expense
    • Increased co-operation between (29) 
    • Continuous (30)  which led to a better product
    • Ideas for distribution of the film

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

    New Caledonian crows and the use of tools
    Examples of animals using tools
    • Some chimpanzees use stones to break nuts
    • Betty (new Caledonian crow) made a (31)  out of wire to move a bucket of food

    New Zealand and Oxford experiment
    • Three stages: crows needed to move a (32)  in order to reach a short stick

    Oxford research
    • Crows used sticks to investigate whether there was any (33)  from an object
    • Research was inspired by seeing crows using tools on a piece of cloth to investigate a spider design
    • Barney used a stick to investigate a snake made of (34) 
    • Pierre used a stick to investigate a (35) 
    • Corbeau used a stick to investigate a metal toad
    • The crows only used sticks for the first contact

    Conclusions of above research
    • Ability to plan provides interesting evidence of the birds’ cognition
    • Unclear whether this is evidence of the birds’ (36) 

    Exeter and Oxford research in New Caledonia
    • Scientist have attached very small cameras to birds’ (37) 
    • Food in the form of beetle larvae provides plenty of (38)  for the birds
    • Larvae’s specific (39)  composition can be identified in birds that feed on them
    • Scientists will analyse what the birds include in their (40) 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 87

    Part 1: Questions 1-6
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION IN DARWIN
    NamePrice per personComments and reviews
    Top end backpackers$ 19– parking available
    – staff are (1)…………..
    – nice pool
    – air conditioning is too (2)…………………
    Gum tree lodge(3)…………………– good quiet location
    – pool and gardens
    (4)……………..in the dormitories
    Kangaroo lodge$ 22– downtown location
    – reception at the lodge is always open
    – no lockers in the rooms
    – the (5)………………….are very clean
    – seems to be a (6)……………every night

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

    Questions 7-10
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    Kangaroo lodge
    Address: on (7)  Lane
    General information about hostel accommodation
    • Sheets are provided
    • Can hire a (8) 
    • (9) is included
    • A shared (10)  is available

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

    Anglia Sculpture Park
    11. The land where the Sculpture Park is located was previously
     A completely covered by forest.
     B the site of a private house.
     C occupied by a factory.

    12. What is unusual about the Anglia Sculpture Park?
     A Artists have made sculptures especially for it.
     B Some of its sculptures were donated by the artists.
     C It only shows contemporary sculptures.

    13. What is the theme of Joe Tremain’s ‘burnt’ sculptures?
     A the contrast between nature and urban life
     B the effect of man on the environment
     C the violence of nature

    14. The path by the Lower Lake
     A is rather wet in some places.
     B has recently been repaired.
     C is difficult to walk on.

    15. What does the speaker say about the Visitor Centre?
     A It is being enlarged at present.
     B It has received an international award.
     C It was designed by a Canadian architect.

    16. Today, visitors can buy snacks and sandwiches
     A at the kiosk.
     B in the Terrace Room.
     C at the Lower Lake Cafe.

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

    17. Joe Tremain sculptures 
    18. Giorgio catalucci bird sculptures 
    19. Garden gallery 
    20. Long house 

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

    Marketing report
    21. Why did Leo choose instant coffee as the topic for his marketing report?
     A He found plenty of material on the topic.
     B He had some practical experience in the area.
     C He had an idea of a brand he wanted to target.

    22. Leo discovered that in Australia, recent technological developments
     A are producing less healthy types of instant coffee.
     B are reducing the demand for instant coffee.
     C are improving the quality of instant coffee.

    23. What do the speakers agree about Leo’s table of coffee products?
     A It needs more explanation in the text.
     B It is factually inaccurate in some places.
     C It would be best to put this in the appendix.

    24. What do they decide about the description of Shaffers coffee as a market follower?
     A Leo needs to define his terms.
     B Leo needs to provide more evidence.
     C Leo needs to put it in a different section.

    25. What does Anna say about originality in someone’s first marketing report?
     A Clear analysis of data can be considered original.
     B Graphs and diagrams should be original, not copied.
     C Reports should contain some original data collected by the student.

    26. What difference between his school assignments and this report has surprised Leo?
     A not knowing the criteria for getting a good mark
     B being required to produce work without assistance
     C having to do a great deal of research

    Questions 27-30
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    Notes on specific sections of marketing report
    Executive summary
    • Give a brief overview including the (27) 

    Problems
    • Link each problem to a (28)  which explains it

    Implementation
    • Practical solutions to problems
    • Include details such as participants, (29)  and sequence
    • Section is often poorly done because of lack of (30) 

    Conclusion
    • Don’t use new material here

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

    History of fireworks in Europe
    13th-16th centuries
    • Fireworks were introduced from China
    • Their use was mainly to do with:
    o War
    (31)  (in plays and festivals)

    17th century
    • Various features of (32)  were shown in fireworks displays
    • Scientists were interested in using ideas from fireworks displays:
    o To make human (33)  possible
    o To show the formation of (34) 

    • London:
    o Scientists were distrustful at first
    o Later they investigated (35)  uses of fireworks

    • St Petersburg:
    o Fireworks were seen as a work of (36)  for people

    • Paris:
    o Displays emphasized the power of the (37) 
    o Scientists aimed to provide (38) 

    18th century
    • Italian fireworks specialists became influential
    • Servandoni’s fireworks display followed the same pattern as an (39) 
    • The appeal of fireworks extended to the middle classes
    • Some displays demonstrated new scientific discoveries such as (40) 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 86

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

    Accommodation form : rental properties

    Name: Jane Ryder
    Contact phone number: (1) 0044 
    Email address: (2) richard@  co.uk
    Occupation: a local (3) 
    Type of accommodation: a 2 bedroom apartment wanted (must have its own (4)  )
    No (5)  required
    (6)  in the kitchen is preferable
    Preferred location: near a (7) 
    Maximum rent: (8)  per month
    Other requests: the accommodation has to be (9)  in the daytime
    How did you first hear about us? Through a (10) 

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

    The police officer suggests neighbours give each other their (11) 
    Neighbours should discuss what to do if there’s any kind of (12) 
    It’s a good idea to leave on the (13) 
    Think carefully about where you put any (14) 
    It’s a good idea to buy good-quality (15) 

    Questions 16-20

    Which crime prevention measure is proposed for each area affected by crime?

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

    Proposed crime prevention measures
    A install more lighting
    B have more police officers on patrol
    C remove surrounding vegetation
    D contact local police
    E fix damage quickly
    F change road design
    G use security cameras

    Areas affected by crime
    16. skate park 
    17. local primary schools 
    18. Abbostford street 
    19. shops on Victoria street 
    20. supermarket car park 

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

    Presentation on the problems and potential of biofuels
    21. Mike suggests they begin their presentation by
     A explaining what kind of harm is caused by fossil fuels.
     B pointing out that biofuels were in use before fossil fuels.
     C ensuring students know the difference between fossil fuels and biofuels.

    22. Karina doesn’t want to discuss the production of ethanol because
     A other students will already be familiar with the process.
     B there will not be time to cover more important information.
     C they may not provide an accurate description.

    23. Which source of biofuel do the students agree is least environmentally friendly?
     A sugar cane
     B corn
     C canola

    24. What is the main problem facing the development of the biofuel industry in the USA?
     A inadequate infrastructure for transporting ethanol
     B not enough farmers growing biofuel crops
     C little government support of biofuel development

    25. Karina doubts that sugar cane production in Brazil will
     A lead to the loss of wildlife habitats.
     B create a large number of jobs in the biofuel sector.
     C continue to provide enough energy for the country’s needs.

    26. Karina and Mike conclude that in order to increase the use of biofuels
     A the price of fossil fuels must go up.
     B more machinery must be adapted to use them.
     C production methods must be more energy-efficient.

    Questions 27-30
    Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    What TWO biofuel-related problems do Mike and Karina decide to focus on in the last section of their presentation?
    • (27) 
    • (28) 

    Which two sources of biofuel do Mike and Karina say are being tried out?
    • (29) 
    • algae
    • (30) 

    Part 4: Questions 31-34
    Complete the summary below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    The ‘weak-tie’ theory: how friends-of-friends influence us
    In 1973, Mark Granovetter claimed that the influence of ‘weak-ties’ can affect the behaviour of populations in the fields of information science, politics and (31)  Although friends-of-friends may be unlike us, they have similar enough (32)  to have a beneficial effect on our lives. An example of this influence is when we hear about (33)  Because information about them is provided by weak-ties. Since Granovetter proposed his theory, other studies have shown that weak-tie networks also benefit our (34) 

    Questions 35 and 36
    Choose TWO letters, A-E.

    Which does the speaker believe are TWO real benefits of online social networking?
     A people can gain higher self-esteem
     B people can access useful medical information
     C people can form relationships more quickly
     D people can improve academic performance
     E people can be reliably informed about current affairs

    Questions 37 and 38
    Choose TWO letters, A-E.

    Which TWO problems related to online social networking will increase, according to the speaker?
     A criminal activity
     B poorer grades at school
     C a decline in physical fitness
     D less work done by employees
     E loss of career prospects

    Questions 39 and 40
    Choose TWO letters, A-E.

    Which TWO claims are made by Robin Dunbar about social networking sites?
     A They are not helpful for developing certain social skills.
     B They cannot fully reveal a person’s real character.
     C They are not a good starting point for building new relationships.
     D They do not encourage people to widen their social circle.
     E They will not retain their popularity with the young generation.

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 85

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

    CITY TRANSPORT LOST PROPERTY ENQUIRY
    Main item lost: suitcase
    Description of main item: black with thin (1)  stripes
    Other items: a set of (2)  keys
    Some documents
    (3)  in a box
    A blue (4) 
    Journey details
    Date and time: 2-2.30 pm on (5) 
    Basic route: caller travelled from the (6)  to Highbury
    Mode of travel: caller thinks she left suitcase in a (7) 

    Personal details
    Name: Lisa (8) 
    Address: 15A (9)  Rd. Highbury
    Phone number: (10) 

    Part 2: Questions 11-15
    Label the map below. Write correct letter A-H next to questions 11-15.

    11. supermarket 
    12. climbing supplies store 
    13. museum 
    14. bike hire 
    15. café 

    Questions 16-20
    What comment does the speaker make about each of the following tracks?

    Write correct letter A, B or C next to questions 16-20.

    Track
    16. North point 
    17. Silver river 
    18. Valley crossing 
    19. Stonebridge 
    20. Henderson ridge 

    A It is possible to get lost here.
    B It only offers basic accommodation.
    C It requires physical strength.

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

    21. Why has James chosen to do a case study on the company Furniture Rossi?
     A It has enjoyed global success.
     B It is still in a developmental phase.
     C It is an example of a foreign company being rebranded for Australia.

    22. According to James, why did Luca Rossi start a furniture company?
     A Furniture-making was already a family occupation.
     B Rossi saw a need for hand-crafted furniture.
     C The work Rossi had done previously was unrewarding.

    23. What gave Furniture Rossi a competitive advantage over other furniture companies?
     A its staff
     B its lower prices
     C its locally sourced products

    24. What does the tutor recommend James does when writing the second draft of his case study?
     A provide more detailed references
     B check for written accuracy
     C add his own views

    25. What do the tutor and James agree was wrong with James’ last presentation?
     A It was too short.
     B It focused too much on statistics.
     C There was not enough interaction with the audience.

    Questions 26-30
    Complete the flow chart below. Choose FIVE answers from the list below and write the correct letter A-G next to questions 26-30.

    A website
    B locations
    C designs
    D TV advertising campaigns
    E quality
    F values
    G software programs

    History of Furniture Rossi
    The product (26)………………..led to a wider customer base
    Greater customer demand meant other (27)…………….were needed
    Better (28)…………………..increased overall profitability
    Changes to the (29)…………………..were brought on by customer complaints
    Furniture Rossi wants to make people more aware of its (30)…………………

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

    Part 4: Questions 31-36
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD for each answer.

    ROCK ART
    Why rock art is important to researchers
    It provides evidence about
    • Evolution
    • (31) 

    Global similarities in rock art
    • Humans often had large (32) 
    • Animals were common but a (33) was always drawn from the side or from above.
    • Unlikely that contact through (34)  resulted in similar artistic styles

    Why our ancestors produced rock art
    Research suggests rock art was produced
    • Firstly for reasons of (35) 
    • Later for social, spiritual and (36)  reasons.

    Questions 37-40
    Answer the questions below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    What TWO images drawn by Aboriginal people show their contact with Europeans?
    • (37) 
    • (38) 

    Which human activities does the lecturer say are the main threats to Aboriginal rock art?
    • (39) 
    • Vandalism
     (40) 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 84

    Part 1: Questions 1-6
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

    COMMUNITY CENTRE EVENING CLASSES
    ClassWhereWhenWhat to bringCost
    Painting with watercolorsin the hallat (1)…………………pm on Tuesdayswater jar and set of (2)…………..£ 45 – 4 classes
    Maori languagethe small room at (3)…………….of the buildingstarts in (4)…………….small decoder£ 40 – 5 classes
    Digital photographyroom 96 pm Wednesday eveningsthe (5)………..for the camera(6) £…….. – 8 classes

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

    Questions 7-10
    Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    7. The watercolours class suits people who are 
    8. To find out about the Maori language class, contact Jason 
    9. For the photography class, check the  for the camera.
    10. There is a trip to a local  in the final week of the photography class.

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

    Which TWO tasks will the volunteers in group A be responsible for?
     A. widening pathways
     B. planting trees
     C. picking up rubbish
     D. putting up signs
     E. building fences

    Questions 13 and 14
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Which TWO items should volunteers in group A bring with them?
     A. food and water
     B. boots
     C. gloves
     D. raincoats
     E. their own tools

    Questions 15-20
    Label the plan below. Write the correct letter A-I next of questions 15-20.

    15. Vegetable beds 
    16. Bee hives 
    17. Seating 
    18. adventure playground 
    19. Sand area 
    20. Pond 

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

    Food Waste
    21. What point does Robert make about the 2013 study in Britain?
     A. It focused more on packaging than wasted food.
     B. It proved that households produced more waste than restaurants.
     C. It included liquid waste as well as solid waste.

    22. The speakers agree that food waste reports should emphasise the connection between carbon dioxide emissions and
     A. food production.
     B. transport of food to landfill sites.
     C. distribution of food products.

    23. Television programmes now tend to focus on
     A. the nutritional value of food products.
     B. the origin of food products.
     C. the chemicals found in food products.

    24. For Anna, the most significant point about food waste is
     A. the moral aspect.
     B. the environmental impact.
     C. the economic effect.

    25. Anna and Robert decide to begin their presentation by
     A. handing out a questionnaire.
     B. providing statistical evidence.
     C. showing images of wasted food.

    Questions 26-30
    What advantage do the speakers identify for each of the following projects?

    Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 26-30.

    Advantages
    A. it should save time
    B. it will create new jobs
    C. it will benefit local communities
    D. it will make money
    E. it will encourage personal responsibility
    F. it will be easy to advertise
    G. it will involve very little cost

    Projects
    26. edible patch 
    27. ripeness centre 
    28. waste tracking technology 
    29. smartphone application 
    30. food waste composting 

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

    Kite making by the Maori people of New Zealand

    Making and appearance of kites
    • The priests who made the kites had rules for size and scale
    • (31)  was not allowed during a kite’s preparation

    Kites:
    • Often represented a god, a bird or a (32) 
    • Had frames that were decorated with grasses and (33) 
    • Had a line of noisy (34)  attached to them.
    • Could be triangular, rectangular or (35)  shaped.
    • Had patterns made from clay mixed with (36)  oil.
    • Sometimes had human head masks with (37)  and a tattoo.

    Purpose and function of kites:
    • A way of sending (38)  to the gods
    • A way of telling other villages that a (39)  was necessary
    • A means of (40)  if enemies were coming.

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 83

    Part 1: Questions 1-5
    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    SARAH’S HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUB MEMBERSHIP FORM

    First name: Harry
    Last name: (1) 
    Date of birth: 11th December (2) 
    Type of membership: (3) 
    Activities: badminton and (4) 
    Payment details: total – £450, to be paid (5) 

    Questions 6-10
    Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

    Lifestyle questionnaire
    What exercises do you do regularly? (6) 
    Do you have any injuries? Has a (7) 
    What is your goal or target? A better (8) 
    What is your occupation? A (9) 
    How did you hear about the club? (10) 

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

    11. The next event at the hotel will be
     A. trade fair
     B. wedding
     C. party

    12. The number of guests will be
     A. less than 50
     B. from 50 to 100
     C. more than 100

    13. Guests will start arriving at
     A. 7.15
     B. 7.30
     C. 7.45

    14. The entertainment will be a
     A. live band
     B. comedian
     C. magician

    Questions 15-17
    Who will be responsible for the following jobs as the guests arrive?

    Choose THREE answers from the box and write correct letter A-E.

    A Susan
    B Ahmed
    C Gary
    D Olav
    E Monica

    15. offer drinks to guests 
    16. take guests’ coats and hats 
    17. show guests where to go 

    Questions 18-20
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    General instructions
    In order to get the guests to move to the restaurant the hotel manager will (18) 
    Seating plans will be placed on each table and also in the (19) 
    There will be a total of three (20) 

    Part 3: Questions 21-25
    Complete the flow chart below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

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

    Questions 26-30
    Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    26. What part of the assignment is Alan going to start working on? 
    27. Where will Melanie get more information on used paper collection? 
    28. What will they add to the assignment to make it more interesting? 
    29. What do they agree to complete by the end of the month? 
    30. Who will they ask to review their work? 

    Part 4: Questions 31-38
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

    HAIR
    FACTS ABOUT HAIR
    • Main purposes – warmth and (31) 
    • Main component keratin – makes fingernails (32) 
    • Full head of hair can support a large weight – equal to two (33) 
    • Average number of strands of hair – (34)  for an adult
    • Large amount of money spent on (35)  for hair in the UK

    STRUCTURE OF HAIR
    The three main parts:
    a. Bulb – like a (36)  over end of hair follicle
    b. Root – contains glands that supply (37)  to hair strand
    c. Shaft – not (38) 

    Questions 39 and 40
    Complete the summary below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    Health and Hair
    Changes in diet will take longer to affect your hair than your (39) 
    Vitamins C, D and E are all important for healthy hair and (40)  are one of the best sources of Vitamin C.


  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 82

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

    University Accommodation Department
    Customer information
    The caller wants accommodation for international students.

    Student name: Maria Teresa (1)  Vila
    Student number: (2) 
    Faculty: Modern (3) 
    Starting: September 1

    Questions 4-7
    Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    NameLocationRent
    The Trigonlocated near (4)…………….and main campus£ (5)…………….per week
    The Cubelocated near (6)…………………entrance to campus(7)………….room option
    – 1 bedroom – £ 180 per week
    – 2 bedrooms – £ 110 per week
    per person

    (4)                      (5) 
    (6)                      (7) 

    Questions 8-10
    Choose THREE letters A-E.

    Which THREE of the following are features of accommodation at the Cube?

     A parking garage
     B laundry room
     C ensuite bathroom
     D kitchen
     E study bedroom

    Part 2: Questions 11-16
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Barker’s Country Safaris
    Established: (11)  years ago by John and Nancy Barker

    As teens the Barkers enjoyed: Climbing, kayaking, white water rafting, pot-holing, (12) 

    At university they organized: motor trips, (13)  tours

    5 years ago they (14)  their regular jobs

    (15)  years later they began running activity tours

    1 year ago they started activities for (16)  groups

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

    TOUR OPTIONS

    NameSizeTime
    Woodland tour and trail10 jeeps (17)……………..people per jeepMorning: 8 am
    Afternoon: (18)…………pm to 6 pm
    Evening: 7-11 pm
    Family (19)………………..1 jeep/ jeeps if (20)………….partywhole day from 10 am till 11 pm

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

    Part 3: Questions 21-27
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    21. Jess wants to start the meeting by
     A organizing his notes
     B taking a photo
     C reviewing the objectives for the project

    22. What are Matt and Jess planning to study?
     A different species of insects
     B different species of plants
     C old photos

    23. How far apart are the plots supposed to be?
     A 12 feet
     B 10 meters
     C 10 miles

    24. Where can the bamboo sticks be purchased?
     A department stores
     B toy shops
     C gardening centres

    25. One person throws the frame and the other person
     A turns on the spot
     B smiles and waves
     C marks out the squares

    26. The instructions sound complicated because
     A they are in writing
     B there is so much turning around
     C there are so many squares

    27. Jess thinks Matt should do the throwing because
     A he has more experience
     B he has a stronger arm
     C he is more accurate

    Questions 28-30
    What do Matt and Jess decide about each of the possible locations?

    Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 28-30.

    A they will go there
    B they might go there
    C they will not go there

    Locations
    28. the lowland around the marsh 
    29. behind the beach 
    30. behind the headland near the bay 

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

    31. Compared to other industries, tourism has
     A the most young customers
     B the biggest impact on people
     C only indirect impact

    32. In global tourism there is a
     A 97% economic leakage
     B a 9 in 10 chance of failure
     C about 9% economic failure

    33. Some countries with high levels of tourism still have
     A poor accommodation
     B great poverty
     C large national debt

    34. Geo-tourism is all about
     A reducing pollution from industry
     B increasing numbers of travelers
     C providing a fair reward for service

    Questions 35-40
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Project with World Bank

    Developing technology platform
    • Brings grassroots products to locals
    • Avoid (35)  men

    Volunteering
    • Many teen schedule (36)  year between school and university
    • Volunteering organisations charge up to £ (37) 

    Geo-tourism
    • Customers are looking for organisations that can suggest (38)  projects
    • Organisers would charge flat (39) 
    • This would make for a good (40) for each customer

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 81

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

    1. What did Nadia buy at the bookshop?
     A newspaper
     B novel
     C crossword puzzles

    2. Thomas is interested in the play about
     A a hunter
     B a pirate
     C a doctor

    3. The couple in the bookshop were discussing
     A a funny play
     B a smooth play
     C a boring play

    4. How does Nadia want her coffee?
     A sweet and black
     B with milk
     C black with no sugar

    5. What kind of muffin does Nadia want?
     A plain
     B berry
     C chocolate

    Questions 6-10
    How likely are Thomas and Nadia to visit the following attractions?

    Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 16-20.

    A they will definitely visit
    B they might visit
    C they will not visit

    6. the Tower of London 
    7. the Wheel 
    8. Westminster 
    9. the British Museum 
    10. Buckingham Palace 

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

    11. What time does the museum open on Thursday morning? 

    12. How much does it cost to hire a multi-media guide? 

    13. Where should visitors leave their coats and bags? 

    14. How much does it cost to leave a package there? 

    15. Where can visitors buy a cup of tea? 

    Questions 16-20
    Label the plan below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

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

    Part 3: Questions 21-30
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    Research Methodology

    • Use scientific method based on empirical evidence (= (21)  )
    • Find a research problem or question
    o a commonly held belief e.g. lack of sleep has negative impact on (22) 
    o Review the literature
    o an everyday problem e.g. research different memorization (23) 

    • Define your variables
    • Develop a hypothesis
    • Conduct (24)  research
    o Books, journals, online databases and websites
    o Make notes and create (25) 

    • Select an experimental design
    o Pre-experimental = experimental group only
    o Quasi-experimental = include control group but not random
    o True experimental = both kinds of groups + random

    • Standardize your (26) 
    o Compare like with like

    • Choose your participants
    • Use different (27) 
    o Random sample – sample from same group
    o Stratified random sample – select from subsets with different (28) 

    • Conduct tests and collect data
    • Analyse the results
    o Use (29)  methods (to be covered next week)

    • Write up and communicate results
    (30)  and  of paper is important; tips for writing (to be covered in next two weeks)

    Part 4: Questions 31-34
    Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER only.

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

    Questions 35-39
    Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    Rice gives more (35)  per hectare than other cereal crops and production has increased over 100% in recent years because of better yields. Land area has only increased by 30% due to the need for wet land so availability of land is quite limited by (36)  type and (37)  supply. The dry-land variety gives poorer yields and poorer (38)  No weed killers have been developed yet that do not harm the main crop. Heavy machines are unable to work in paddy fields so most rice is still grown (39) 

    Question 40
    Complete the diagram below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    (40)