Author: theieltsbridge

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 15

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

    Sunshine tours

    Type of holiday:      Cruise

    Customers’ names: Keith Waters       Age: 32

    (1)  Waters                  Age: (2) 

    Interests and hobbies:    travelling, swimming, jogging, (3)  history, reading

    Budget: $7000 – $(4) 

    Dates: 1st July – 16th July

    Cruise duration: at least (5) 

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

    Maria Cristina
    • Spanish boat
    • Starts in Barcelona
    • Cost – $10,500 (not including (6) )
    • All foods and drinks included
    • Inside cabin (upgrade to sea view for $800)
    • On board cinema (different films every night)
    • (7) on destinations
    • Classes (ie. Painting, cooking, art appreciation and others)
    • (8) included

    Sea Queen
    • Spanish boat
    • Starts in Marseille
    • Length – 2.5 week cruise
    • Cost – $(9)  (including flights)
    • Sea view cabin
    • Food included but not drinks
    • Cinema
    • (10)  + gym

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

    11. The Read for All charity especially targets  parents.
    12. The Read for All charity mainly tries to contact parents at 
    13. Parents who want help with finding books can go to the Read for All charity’s centre or visit their 
    14. The Read for All charity’s app costs  to download to a smartphone.
    15.  families can also benefit the Read for All charity in terms of improving English for the whole family.

    Questions 16-18
    Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

    16. The Read for All charity gets most of its operating funds from
     A the government
     B one individual
     C the general public

    17. Jake suggests radio listeners can make a donation to the Read for All charity
     A online
     B by dropping into one of the charity’s centres
     C by post

    18. The Read for All charity can sometimes pay
     A a modest hourly rate for people who work for them
     B for some overnight accommodation if volunteers live far from a centre
     C for workers’ expenses if they provide a receipt

    Questions 19 and 20
    Below is a basic map used to show where the Read for All charity’s offices are. The map has 12 locations marked A-L. Match the locations in questions 19-20 with the correct locations on the map.

    19. Cinema 
    20. Main town post office 

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

    SubjectProblemsRecommendations
    AMYWorld (21)………………..and the car industry(22)………………..of her sourcesCheck the (23)………………on the department website
    WILLIAMHow (24)…………………..affects employment in northern territoryWritten too muchFocus on the (25)……………..of his essay – going through the essay

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

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

    26. Why was Anna delayed starting her essay this month?
     A she was sick
     B she had other work to prepare
     C her parents were visiting

    27. Where does Mr. Stevenson recommend that Anna study?
     A library
     B Mr. Stevenson’s dedicated study periods
     C quietly at home

    28. What does Mr. Stevenson ask Anna to provide him with for an extension?
     A a copy of the department rules
     B a paper from her doctor
     C an application form for the extension

    29. What was Anna’s first possible topic to write about?
     A foreign investment helped by reduces tax deals offered by the Australian government
     B Australian taxes invested in overseas investment
     C how foreign governments’ tax deals help Australian business investment overseas

    30. What was Anna’s second possible topic to write about?
     A the travel business in Australia and New Zealand
     B taxation issues between Australia and New Zealand
     C a history of trade between Australia and New Zealand

    Part 4: Questions 31-35
    Match the person with their actions (A-G).

    31. The Sumerians 
    32. The Roman Emperor Valentinian 
    33. Camilo Baldi 
    34. Jean Michon 
    35. Wilheim Preyer 

    A stressed the importance of the link between handwriting and brain functions
    B was the first paid for his autograph
    C wrote the first signature in handwriting that we still have
    D used seals to identify ownership
    E started a social graphology
    F first wrote about the science that was to be called graphology
    G interpreted handwriting for police

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

    The development of e-signature

    E-signatures have made the hand-writing signature (36)  Technologies such as fax and internet created a need for contracts and agreements to be signed without the presence of the signer. E-signatures did not satisfy previous basic law requirements for handwritten signatures as they did not create a (37)  The UN created a (38)  in 1996 that set out rules that allowed electronic business to go ahead as e-contracts and paper contracts would meet with (39)  in law. Although online businesses can use click-to-agree there is still demand for an electronic hand written signature as it can help (40)  in law and create human touch. This kind of hand written signature is available on software used to create electronic signatures.

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 14

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

    NEW PASSWORD

    Call taken by: Natasha

    Customer’s full name: Michael (1) 
    Date of birth: 27 March 1988
    Previous address: 319 (2)  East providence
    Phone number: 049248002
    Data allowance: (3) 
    Current plan: (4) 
    Mother’s maiden name: (5) 
    First pet: (6) 
    New password sent on: (7) 
    Extra services required: new (8) 
    Cancel (9) 
    (10)  pack

    Part 2: Questions 11-16
    Where can each of the following items be found?

    Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter A-I next to questions 11-16.

    Locations
    A on washing machine
    B in hallway cupboard
    C in hot water cupboard
    D next to back door
    E in bathroom
    F on top of television
    G in bedroom
    H under kitchen sink
    I above front door

    11. Alarm 
    12. Garage key 
    13. Laundry detergent 
    14. Beach towels 
    15. Bath towels 
    16. Light bulbs 

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

    Difficult parking in town at the weekend because of so many (17) 
    Museum is closed on (18) 
    Recommended places to eat:
    • (19)  for Chinese food
    • Pizzeria for Italian food
    Phone number for takeaway pizza (20) 

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

    21. Why did Joanne accept the offer from Gregory Associates?
     A it covered her travel expenses
     B it was from a well-known company
     C it was the only offer she received

    22. Joanne was disappointed because
     A she found the work routine repetitive
     B the staff were not very helpful
     C the work was not related to her studies

    23. What did Joanne like best about her internship?
     A observing how the workplace operates
     B being responsible for completing projects
     C working closely with the project managers

    24. What was the hardest part of the internship?
     A combining it with her studies
     B living on so little money
     C working such long hours

    25. During the internship Joanne
     A changed her mind about her career
     B received a job offer from the company
     C decided not to continue her studies

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

    How to apply for an internship
    (26) 
    (27) 
    (28) 
    (29) 
    (30) 

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

    DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
    Development studies attempts to understand:
    • How societies change and progress over time
    • What (31) help to make these changes

    Two approaches
    • Theoretical (understand how change occurs)
    • Applied (examine (32)  and how they can be applied) Areas of focus: Asia Pacific region; urbanizing (including employment and (33)  ); migration, trade

    You will develop skills to:
    • Understand key development issue in detail
    • Gather data (both (34)  and textual data)
    • Carefully (35)  findings
    • (36)  on a research project

    Brief history of development studies:
    • 1950s – the discipline emerges
    • (37)  issues are the major consideration
    • 1970s – development studies became more (38)  of the establishment. Questions were raised about power, environmental sustainability and (39)  issues.
    • 1980s – today – national governments were no longer as important. Growing interests in small scale practices such as remittances and (40) 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 13

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

    Budget accommodation in Queenstown, New Zealand

    AccommodationPrice (dormitory)Comments
    Travellers’ LodgeFully booked
    Bingley’s(1) $…………………– In town centre
    – Cafe with regular (2)………………nights
    – Sundeck
    Chalet Lodge$18.00– Located in a (3)………………..alpine setting
    – 10 mins from town centre
    – (4)……………………….are welcome
    Globetrotters$18.50– In town centre
    – (5)………………………included
    – Chance to win a (6)…………………


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

    Questions 7-10
    Who wants to do each of the activities below?

    A only Jacinta
    B only Lewis
    C both Jacinta and Lewis

    Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 7-10

    7. bungee jump 
    8. white-water rafting 
    9. jet-boat ride 
    10. trekking on wilderness trail 

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

    11. Jack says that in London these days many people
     A see cycling as a foolish activity
     B have on experience of cycling
     C take too many risks when cycling

    12. If people want to cycle to school or work, CitiCyclist helps them by
     A giving cycling lessons on the route they take.
     B advising them on the safest route to choose.
     C teaching them basic skills on quiet roads first.

    13 Jack works with some advanced cyclists who want to develop
     A international competitive riding skills.
     B knowledge of advanced equipment.
     C confidence in complex road systems.

    14 CitiCyclist supports the view that cyclists should
     A have separate sections of the road from motor traffic.
     B always wear protective clothing when cycling.
     C know how to ride confidently on busy roads.

    Questions 15-17
    List THREE types of organizations for which CitiCyclist provides services.

    Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    (15) 
    (16) 
    (17) 

    Questions 18-20
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Website address: citicyclist.co.uk
    Phone: (18) 
    Cost (single person): (19)  per person
    Usual length of course: (20)  except complete beginners)

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

    21. What do Sharon and Xiao Li agree was the strongest aspect of their presentation? 
    22. Which part of their presentation was Xiao Li least happy with? 
    23. Which section does Sharon feel they should have discussed in more depth? 

    Questions 24-27
    Choose the correct letters A-C.

    24. Sharon and Xiao Li were surprised when the class said
     A they spoke too quickly.
     B they included too much information.
     C their talk was not well organised.

    25. The class gave Sharon and Xiao Li conflicting feedback on their
     A timing.
     B use of visuals.
     C use of eye contact.

    26. The class thought that the presentation was different from the others because
     A the analysis was more detailed.
     B the data collection was more wide-ranging.
     C the background reading was more extensive

    27. Which bar chart represents the marks given by the tutor?

     A
     B
     C

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

    The tutor says that the (28)  of the presentation seemed rather sudden.

    The tutor praises the students’ discussion of the (29)  of their results.

    The tutor suggests that they could extend the (30)  review in their report.

    Part 4: Questions 31-33
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    The World Health Organisation says a healthy city must
    • have a (31)  and environment.
    • meet the (32)  of all its inhabitants.
    • provide easily accessible health services.
    • encourage ordinary people to take part in (33) 

    Questions 34-40
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    Place/ projectAimMethodAchievement
    Sri Lanka

    Community contracts system
    To upgrade squatter settlementsThe (34)……………….. constructed infrastructures e.g. drains, paths– Better housing and infrastructure
    – Provided better (35)………….opportunities
    Mali

    Cooperative
    To improve sanitation on city– (36)………………graduates organizing garbage collection
    – Public education campaign via (37)……………..and discussion group
    – Greater environmental awareness
    – Improved living conditions
    Egypt (Mokattam) (38)………………To support disadvantages womenWomen provided with the (39)…………………..and equipment for sewing and weaving-Rise in the (40)……………..and quality of life of young women

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

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 12

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

    Harry’s Hire Company
    Hire for: birthday party

    Equipment hire:
    Day and date of event: (1)  November
    Number attending event: (2) 

    Rental: 5 dozens dinner plates, bowls
    5 dozens sets of (3)  and 
    40 plastic (4) 
    4 dozen each small/ medium glasses
    Six (5) 

    Costings:
    Weekend package: 5pm Friday – 10am Monday: $1600 + tax
    (6)  package: 5pm Saturday – 10am Monday: $1350 + tax
    (7)  $50 (within 10Km)

    Breakage allowance: $60

    Replacement costs: plates, bowls – $3.55 per item
    Small glasses – (8)  per item
    Medium glasses – $4.40 per item
    Customer details:
    Full name: (9) 
    Address: 28B, sandstone close, martinsborough
    Contact number: (10) 084 

    Part 2: Questions 11-15
    Match the creatures to their behavior. Write the correct letter A, B, C or D next to questions 11-15.

    A swifts
    B bats
    C cockroaches
    D centipedes

    11. feed on the guardrail beside the path 
    12. are dangerous to people 
    13. collect in large groups 
    14. fly only at night 
    15. live on the roof of the cave 

    Questions 16 and 17
    Answer the questions below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

    16. What is the guano from the caves used for? 
    17. What are the birds’ nests from the cave used for? 

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

    In the cave you should:
    18. carry a 
    19. wear a  and a hat.
    20. keep to the  at all times.

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

    21. Mary has been called in for a meeting because
     A she has been working too hard
     B she has offered to lead an activity
     C she is going on a training programme

    22. The most important part of planning a field trip is:
     A to organize activities for everyone
     B to know about the official rules for field trips
     C to think about and plan for problems

    23. Leaders must develop
     A a tailored trip plan
     B an adventure activities plan
     C a hazard management plan

    Questions 24 and 25
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    24. Mary’s plan must consider  such as local rain or wind, the land and the party members.
    25. Mary’s plan does not need to consider things such as tropical storms or serious illnesses, which are known as 

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

    Field trip plan

    Weather:
    • Everyone needs warm clothing and a (26) 

    Activities:
    • Hiking – first aid kit, map and a (27) 
    • Avoid routes where an avalanche, mudslide or (28)  is possible

    Group members
    • Think about the fitness and (29)  of the group
    • Do not allow (30)  to be responsible for transport

    Part 4: Questions 31-34
    Label the diagrams below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

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

    Questions 35-40
    Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

    Cochlear implants – Advantages, disadvantages and factors

    Hearing aids (35)  normal sounds, so they are good for mild hearing loss but not for severe loss. Cochlear implants help some people a lot, but do not work so well for everyone. The brain gets different (36)  from an implant, so users must relearn how to hear. Cochlear implants are not a cure. Users need ongoing training in (37) , lip-reading and sign language. The surgery can damage nerves. It may also destroy any (38) ; in such cases, those users cannot go back to using a hearing aid. The most important factor for selecting users is the (39)  of their deafness and also age and previous speaking ability. Finally, the condition of the nerve cells in the cochlea is a factor because (40)  can damage these cells.

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 11

    Questions 1-10

    Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    ClearPoint Telephone Company Customer Order Form
    Order taken by:Ms. Jones
    Name:Harold (1)……………………..
    Address:(2)…………………….Fulton Avenue apartment 12
    Type of service:(3)……………………………..
    Employer:Wrightsville Medical Group
    Occupation:(4)……………………………..
    Work Phone:(5)…………………………………..
    Time at current job:(6)……………………………..
    Special services:(7)……………………….. and (8)………………………….
    Installation scheduled for:Day (9)……………………..
    Time of day (10)………………………

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

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

    11. The fair will take place at the
     A Fairgrounds
     B Park
     C School

    12. The fair will begin on Friday
     A Morning
     B Afternoon
     C Evening

    13. The fair will begin with a
     A Parade
     B Dance performance
     C Speech by the major

    Questions 15-20

    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

    Day/ TimeEvent
    Saturday afternoon(15)…………………….show
    Saturday evening(16)………………………….by the lake
    Sunday afternoon(17)…………………….contest
    All weekend(18)…………………food
    (19)…………….for children
    (20)……………….for sale

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

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

    How you get academic credit for work experience

    First, read the (21)  Find courses that match your work experience. Then write
    (22)  of your work experience. Submit that together with a letter from your
    (23)  to the university admissions office.

    Questions 24-28
    Where can the items listed below be found?
    A admissions office
    B counseling center
    C library

    Write the correct letter, A, B, or C, next to questions 24-28.

    24. university catalog 
    25. application for admission form 
    26. requirements list 
    27. recommendation forms 
    28. job listings 

    Questions 29 and 30
    Choose the correct letters, A, B, or C.

    29. What are full-time students eligible for?
     A Discounted books
     B The work-study program
     C A free bus pass

    30. How can a student get financial assistance?
     A Speak with a counselor
     B Apply to the admissions office
     C Make arrangements with a bank

    Part 4: Questions 31-35
    Complete the chart with information about the black bear. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    RangeLives in (31)……………………..of North America
    DietNinety percent of diet consists of (32)……………….., also eats (33)……………………….
    CubsBaby bear cubs are born in (34)…………………………
    Life SpanBlack bears live for about (35)………………….in the wild

    (31)                  (32) 
    (33)                 (34) 
    (35) 

    Questions 36-40
    Which characteristics fit black bears and which fit grizzly bears?

    Write A if it is a characteristic оf black bears.
    Write В if it is a characteristic of grizzly bears.

    36. Has a patch of light fur on its chest 
    37. Weighs 225 kilos 
    38. Has a shoulder hump 
    39. Has pointed ears 
    40. Has shorter claws 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test- Exercise 10

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

    GRANDVIEW HOTEL

    Arrival date:(1)……………….13th, number of nights:2
    Number of guests:(2)…………………………….
    Guest name:Roxanne (3)……………………
    Credit card number:(4)…………………………..

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

    Questions 5-7
    Choose THREE letters, A-G.

    Which THREE places will the caller visit?
     A art museum
     B science museum
     C shopping mall
     D monument
     E post office
     F restaurant
     G park

    Questions 8-10
    Choose the correct letters, A, B, or C.

    8. When will the caller arrive at the airport?
     A In the morning
     B In the afternoon
     C At night

    9. How will the caller get to the hotel?
     A Subway
     B Bus
     C Taxi

    10. What time does the hotel front desk close?
     A 10:00
     B 12:00
     C 2:00

    Part 2: Questions 11 and 12
    Complete the information below. Write ONE NUMBER for each answer.

    City Tours
    Fare Information
    Adult All-Day Pass: (11) $ 
    Children ages 5—12 All-Day Pass: (12) $ 

    Children under age 5: Free

    Questions 13-15
    Complete the information below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

    Starting point: Tour Bus Office
    First stop: (13) 
    Second stop: Fishing Docks
    Third Stop: (14) 
    Fourth Stop: Shopping District
    Fifth Stop: (15) 

    PlaceActivity
    First stopEnjoy the (16)………………………..of the bay
    Second stopLook at the (17)…………………………
    Third stop(18)……………………fish
    Fourth stopPurchase (19)………………
    Fifth stopVisit the (20)……………………..

    Questions 16-20
    Complete the chart below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

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

    Part 3: Questions 21-23
    Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    21. When is the research project due? 
    22. Where will the students conduct the interviews? 
    23. How many interviews will they complete all together? 

    Questions 24-30
    Complete the outline showing the steps the students will take to complete their projects. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

    A. Read (24) 
    B. (25) 
    C. Get (26) 
    D. (27) 
    E. Get together to (28) 
    F. Prepare (29) 
    G. Give (30) 

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

    1832 (31) 
    In her teens Alcott worked to (32) 
    At age 17 Alcott wrote (33) 
    (34)  Alcott enlisted as an army nurse.
    (35)  Alcott published her letters in a book called Hospital Sketches.
    (36)  Alcott returned from her trip to Europe.
    (37)  Alcott published Little Women.
    1879 (38)  died.
    (39)  Alcott set up a home for her family in Boston.
    1888 (40) 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 9

    Part 1: Questions 1 and 2
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    Type of job required: Part-time
    Student is studying (1) 
    Student is in the (2)  year of the course.

    Questions 3-5
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

    Position availableWhereProblem
    ReceptionistIn the (3)……………..Evening lectures
    (4)……………………..In the child care centreToo early
    Clerical assistantIn the (5)…………………Evening lectures


    (3) 
    (4) 
    (5) 

    Questions 6-10
    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    Student Details

    Name:Anita Newman
    Address:(6)…………………………..
    Room no. (7)……………….
    Other skills:Speaks some Japanese
    Position available:(8)……………….at the English language centre
    Duties:Respond to enquiries and (9)……………
    Time of interview:Friday at (10)……………….am

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

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

    SPONSORED WALKING HOLIDAY
    11. On the holiday, you will be walking for
     A 6 days
     B 8 days
     C 10 days

    12. What proportion of the sponsorship money goes to charity?

     A
     B
     C

    13. Each walker’s sponsorship money goes to one
     A student
     B teacher
     C school

    14. When you start the trek you must be
     A interested in getting fit
     B already quite fit
     C already very fit

    15. As you walk you will carry
     A all of your belongings
     B some of your belongings
     C none of your belongings

    16. The Semira Region has a long tradition of
     A making carpets
     B weaving blankets
     C carving wood

    Questions 17-20
    Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    ITINERARY

    Day 1Arrive in Kishba
    Day 2Rest day
    Day 3Spend all day in a (17)………………..
    Day 4Visit a school
    Day 5Rest day
    Day 6See a (18)……………………with old carvings
    Day 7Rest day
    Day 8Swim in a (19)……………………..
    Day 9Visit a (20)………………..
    Day 10Depart from Kishba

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

    Part 3: Questions 21 and 22
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    OCEAN RESEARCH
    The Robotic Float Project
    • Float is shaped like a (21) 
    • Scientists from (22)  have worked on the projects so far

    Questions 23-25
    Complete the diagram below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

    (23) 
    (24) 
    (25) 

    Questions 26-30
    In what time period can data from the float projects help with the following things?
    Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 26-30.

    26. understanding of El Nino 
    27. understanding of climate change 
    28. naval rescues 
    29. sustainable fishing practices 
    30. crop selection 

    A At present
    B In the near future
    C In the long term future

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

    Hotels and Tourist Industry
    31. According to the speaker, how might a guest feel when staying in a luxury hotel?
     A impressed with the facilities
     B depressed by the experience
     C concerned at the high costs

    32. According to recent research, luxury hotels overlook the need to
     A provide for the demands of important guests
     B create a comfortable environment
     C offer an individual and personal welcome

    33. The company focused their research on
     A a wide variety of hotels
     B large, luxury hotel chains
     C exotic holiday hotels

    34. What is the impact of the outside environment on a hotel guest?
     A It has a considerable effect
     B It has a very limited effect
     C It has no effect whatsoever

    Questions 35-40
    Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

    A company providing luxury serviced apartments aims to:
    • cater specifically for (35)  travellers
    • provide a stylish (36)  for guests to use
    • set a trend throughout the (37)  which becomes permanent

    Traditional holiday hotels attract people by:
    • offering the chance to (38)  their ordinary routine life
    • making sure that they are cared for in all respects – like a (39) 
    • leaving small treats in their rooms – e.g. cosmetics or (40) 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 8

    Part 1: Questions 1-6
    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER.

    HOMESTAY APPLICATION
    Surname: Yuichini
    First name: (1) 
    Sex: female Nationality: Japanese
    Passport number: (2) 
    Age: 28 years
    Present address: Room 21C, Willow College
    Length of homestay: approx. (3) 
    Couse enrolled in: (4) 
    Family preferences: no (5)  and no objection to
    (6)
     

    Questions 7-10
    Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

    7. What does the student particularly like to eat? 
    8. What sport does the student play? 
    9. What mode of transport does the student prefer? 
    10. When will the student find out her homestay address? 

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

    11. What kind of tour is Sally leading?
     A a bus tour
     B a train tour
     C a walking tour

    12. The original buildings on the site were
     A houses
     B industrial buildings
     C shops

    13. The local residents wanted to use the site for
     A leisure
     B apartment blocks
     C a sports centre

    14. The Tower is at the centre of the
     A nature reserve
     B formal gardens
     C Bicentennial Park

    Questions 15-17
    Label the plan below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

    (15) 
    (16) 
    (17) 

    Questions 18-20
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

    AreaFacilityActivity
    The MangrovesBoardwalk(18)…………………..
    Frog PondOutdoor classroom(19)………………………
    The Waterbird Refuge(20)………………………Bird watching

    (18) 
    (19) 
    (20) 

    Part 3: Questions 21 and 22
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    The presentation will last 15 minutes.
    There will be (21)  minutes for questions.
    The presentation will not be (22) 

    Questions 23-26

    What do the students decide about each topic for the geography presentation?
    A They will definitely include this topic.
    B They might include this topic.
    C They will not include this topic.

    Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 23-26.

    23. Geographical Location 
    24. Economy 
    25. Overview of Education System 
    26. Role of English Language 

    Questions 27-30
    Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

    Information/ visual aidWhere from?
    Overhead projectorThe (27)………………
    Map of West AfricaThe (28)……………….
    Map of the islandsA tourist brochure
    Literacy figuresThe (29)………………….
    (30)…………………….on school placesAs above

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

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

    Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
    31. The speaker says the main topic of the lecture is
     A the history of monosodium glutamate
     B the way monosodium glutamate works
     C where monosodium glutamate is used

    32. In 1908, scientists in Japan
     A made monosodium glutamate
     B began using kombu
     C identified glutamate

    33. What change occurred in the manufacture of glutamate in 1956?
     A It began to be manufactured on a large scale
     B The Japanese began extracting it from natural sources
     C It became much more expensive to produce

    Questions 34-40
    Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

    Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

    • MSG contains
    o Glutamate (78.2%)
    o Sodium (12.2%)
    (34)  (9.6%)
    • Glutamate is found in foods that contain protein such as (35)  and
    (36) 

    • MSG is used in foods in many different parts of the world.
    • In 1908 Kikunae Ikeda discovered a (37) 
    • Our ability to detect glutamate makes sense because it is so (38)  naturally.
    • John Prescott suggests that:
    o Sweetness tells us that a food contains carbohydrates.
    (39)  tells us that a food contains toxins.
    o Saltiness tells us that a food contains (40) 

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 7

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

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

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

    Summer music festival booking form

    Name: Goerge O’Neill

    Address: (3)………………..Westsea

    Postcode: (4)…………….

    Telephone: (5)……………….

    DateEventPrice per ticketNo. of tickets
    5 JuneInstrumental Group – Guitarinni£ 7.502
    17 JuneSinger (price includes (6)……………..in the garden£ 62
    22 June(7)……………………Anna Ventura£ 71
    23 JuneSpanish dance and guitar concert(8) £…………….(9)…………………

    NB: Children/ students/ senior citizens have (10)………………..discount on all tickets

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

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

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

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

    Questions 16-18
    Choose THREE letter A-G.

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

    Questions 19 and 20
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

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

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

    Field Trip Proposal

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

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

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

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

    Questions 25-27
    Choose THREE letters A-G

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

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

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

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

    GEOGRAPHY
    Studying geography helps us to understand:
    • The effects of different processes on the (31)  of the Earth
    • The dynamic between (32)  and population

    Two main branches of study:
    • Physical features
    • Human lifestyles and their (33) 

    Specific study areas:
    • Biophysical, topographic, political, social, economic, historical and (34)  geography and also cartography

    Key point:
    • Geography helps us to understand our surroundings and the associated
    (35) 
    What do the geographers do?
    • Find data e.g. conduct censuses, collect information in the form of (36)  using computer and satellite technology
    • Analyse data – identify (37)  e.g. cause and effect
    • Publish findings in the form of:
     
    Maps

    Can show physical features of large and small areas
    But a two-dimensional map will always have some (38) 

    Aerial photos

    Can show vegetation problems (39)  density, ocean, floor etc.
     

    Landsat pictures sent to receiving stations
    • Used for monitoring (40)  conditions etc.

  • IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 6

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

    BORGHEIMER LANGUAGE COURSES INFORMATION

    Course Level – 3/ lower intermediate

    Customer’s name: (1) 
    Maximum class size: (2) 
    Hours of study per day (weekdays): (3) 
    Most expensive accommodation: (4) 
    First Berlin course begins: (5) 

    Questions 6 and 7
    Choose TWO letters A-E.

    Which TWO things does he need to buy for the course?

     A computer
     B computer disks
     C dictionary
     D translation exercises
     E textbooks

    Questions 8-10
    Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    8. Without the student discount, the course costs  Euros.

    9. Payment can be made by credit card or by 

    10. To get a free course you need to find  other people.

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

    11. Ministers and officials put the  of the agriculture business first.

    12. Hormones make cattle  thus making meat production more profitable.

    13. The use of hormones was banned over  ago in Europe.

    14. The USA and Canada asked the WTO to declare the ban 

    15. A Danish study shows that hormones are over more dangerous than was previously thought.

    Questions 16-20
    Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    Lack of testing

    The government has not been testing beef which is (16)  much to the anger of Mr. Verral. About (17)  of the beef which British people eat comes from abroad, some of it from Brazil, a country which on paper does not allow the use of (18)  However, when some EU inspectors visited a Brazilian farm, they found a (19)  of the banned substance. This is not the first food scandal we have had in this country. Several months ago, a well-known chocolate company found out its sweets were contaminated with (20)  of salmonella.

    Part 3: Questions 21-25
    Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

    High achievers

    Although it is thought that people who bring work home every night would be top achievers, they tend to peak early and then go into (21)  High achievers work hard, but within (22)  It is also important to choose (23)  you enjoy. Top achievers spend over (24)  of their working hours doing work they prefer. They want (25)  not just external rewards.

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

    26. Top achievers take risks
     A without worrying about the consequences
     B only if they are assured of success
     C even if they face possible failure

    27. Very often perfectionists
     A turn out to be top achievers
     B don’t get many results
     C are not hard working

    28. When top achievers make mistakes
     A they ignore the fact
     B they get angry with themselves
     C they learn from the experience

    29. Top achievers tend to be people who
     A work well with others
     B prefer to work alone
     C complicate matters

    30. Loners
     A want to do everything themselves
     B are free of the compulsion to be perfect
     C take no notice of rivals

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

    31. Exposure to bright light
     A stopped production of melatonin in patients
     B increased the production of melatonin in many patients
     C caused people to crave sweet things

    32. Melatonin’s role in SAD is
     A not considered that important
     B now fully understood
     C not fully understood

    33. Subsyndromal SAD
     A is more common than SAD
     B has approximately the same number of sufferers as SAD
     C is far less common than SAD

    34. You would expect the typical SAD sufferer to be
     A a 45 year old man
     B a 16 year old girl
     C a 25 year old women

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

    35. Depression probably has a  as it seems to run in the family.

    36. Many SAD sufferers have a  craving.

    37. Serotonin has a  effect on the brain.

    38. The serotonin system of the brain cannot regulate itself well during 

    39. Some neurotransmitters may be  in certain cases.

    40. Many SAD patients put on fat in late autumn, just as