Category: IELTS Listening

Questions 31-33

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

31. Psychologist Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic says, “If narcissism is fire, then Facebook is ”.

32. People have a desire to broadcast their lives to reinforce their self-concept,  and self-centered needs.

33. According to the recent research, the more time you spend on the various social networks, the more  you become.

Questions 34-36

Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.34. Social networks may cause depression because:

1.  People have to portray themselves in a positive way
2.  People spend too much time on social networks
3.  People compare themselves to others and feel miserable

35. What is the biggest problem of children and teenagers who spend too much time online?

1.  They don’t develop their social and intellectual skills
2.  They grow isolated
3.  They don’t spend enough time on education

36. If children spend their time looking at screens instead of looking out, what consequences it may cause?

1.  Their adaptation to the world is more technologically mediated
2.  They encounter difficulties in interacting with other people
3.  They experience deficit in social and emotional skills

Questions 37-40

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

37. Psychotherapist Gillian Isaacs Russell discovered that there are some distinct differences between working on the screen and working  in the room.

38. Therapies like CBT are appropriate for online use because they are .

39. Psychotherapists have to pay attention to  , non-verbal part of relationship, as it makes 60% of our communication.

40. There are some risks related to treatment at distance, because therapists can’t see the whole body and a lot of  things that are going on.

SECTION 3. QUESTIONS 21-30

Questions 21-25

Answer the questions below. Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

21. Why do people experience pain?

1.  It preserves good health condition
2.  It prevents us from damaging ourselves
3.  Continuous pain is useful for humans

22. What parts of our body are responsible for feeling pain?

1.  Receptors and nerves
2.  Some part of our brain
3.  Pain is a complex process, which involves various parts of our body

23. How many people in the UK suffer from pain?

1.  31%
2.  37%
3.  40 million

24. Is chronic pain different from pain we feel when we knock our knee?

1.  No, all kinds of pain have evolved as survival mechanisms
2.  Yes, there is an enormous difference
3.  We don’t have much insight into that

25. Professor John Wood compares pain perception to

1.  Beauty
2.  Continuousness
3.  Anesthesia

Questions 26-28

Choose the correct letters, A, B, or C.

26. How do scientists block pain nowadays?

1.  By blocking activity of nerves that send electrical signals
2.  By understanding mechanisms of pain perception and altering them
3.  By threating the central nervous system

27. When do patients experience “phantom limb” pain?

1.  After the operation
2.  While their wounds heal
3.  After the amputation

28. Are peripheral nerves involved in process of feeling pain?

1.  No, pain has nothing to do with peripheral nerves
2.  Yes, peripheral nerves are required to feel pain
3.  Scientists don’t know much about pain perception nowadays

Questions 29 and 30

Complete the information below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

What’s happening in a case of phantom limb?Pain can create a (29) 

 of itself. The same way listening to music can take you to a certain point in time, some sort of stimulation can cause a (30) 

 to be re-experienced.

SECTION 2. QUESTIONS 11-20

Questions 11-15

Choose FIVE letters, A—I. Which FIVE group fitness programs are available at Fitness Land?

A yoga  D aerobics E belly dance

F barbell classes  G kickboxing H zumba I stretching

Questions 16-20

Complete the timetable of group activities below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each
answer.

Day	Activity name
Monday	(16)
Tuesday	(17)
Wednesday	(18)
Thursday	(19)
Friday	(20)

SECTION 1. QUESTIONS 1-10

Questions 1-5

Complete the information below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Tour information
Destination	Sydney
Tour type	(1)
Tourist attractions	The Harbour Bridge The Opera House The Queen Victoria (2)
Timetable	From 7 am to (3)  pm
Closest stop	(4)  metres out from here, at the front of the (5)

Questions 6-10

Complete the booklet of ticket types below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Ticket types
minimal	(6)  $	Valid during (7)  hours
(8)	30$	Lasts all day
premium	(9)  $	Lasts all day free drinks and snacks (10)

SECTION 4. QUESTIONS 31-40

Questions 31-35

Choose the correct letter, A, B, or С.

31. Initially, the Great Wall was built to

1.  prevent invaders from entering China
2.  function as a psychological barrier
3.  show country’s enduring strength

32. The construction of the Great Wall started

1.  in third century B.C.
2.  in 220 B.C.
3.  in 390 A.D.

33. The Chinese name of the monument is

1.  the Great Wall
2.  the Big Wall
3.  the Long Wall

34. The wall as it exists today was constructed mainly by

1.  Qin dynasty
2.  Northern Wei dynasty
3.  Ming dynasty

35. During the Ming dynasty, the wall’s main purpose was

1.  to be a military fortification
2.  to protect caravans traveling along the trade routes
3.  to contribute to the defense of the country

Questions 36-40

Complete the timeline with information about the history оf the tomato in the United States.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

36. Before the use of bricks, the Great Wall was mainly built from stones, wood and .

37. Many western sections of the wall are constructed from mud and thus are more .

38. A part of the wall in Gansu province may disappear in the next 20 years, due to .

39. To see the wall from the Moon would require superhuman .

40. The Great Wall is generally recognized as one of the most impressive  in history.

SECTION 3. QUESTIONS 21-30

Questions 21-23

Complete the information below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

21. The total course duration is .

22. During the final project students will work in teams of .

23. The professor told that the key thing in marketing strategy is to .

Questions 24-28

Choose FIVE letters, A-I. What FIVE modules does the course include?

1.  Marketing
2.  Design of custom logos
3.  Product management
4.  Branding
5.  E-commerce
6.  Advertising
7.  Analytics
8.  Customer attraction
9.  Business strategies

Questions 29-30

Complete the information below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

29. The next lecture is in the big classroom on the .

30. Students need to take their last week .

Questions 11-16

Complete the table below.

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

Ticket type	Ticket cost
Adult’s ticket	(11)  pounds
Child’s  ticket	(12)  pounds
*Children under (13)  years	free
Reduced tariff(for full-time students and disabled visitors)	(14)  pounds
(15) (can be used by up to 2 adults and 3 children)	55 pounds
Annual membership	(16)  pounds

Questions 17-20

Complete the information about ordering tickets below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

• The easiest way, is to buy your tickets (17)  .Make sure that you receive a (18)  of your booking!
• The second way is to book your tickets (19)  .
• If you don’t want to plan your visit in advance, you can simply purchase the tickets (20)  in ticket kiosks.

PART 1 Questions 1–10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Opportunities for voluntary work in South village

Library

• Help with 1  books (times to be arranged)

• Help needed to keep 2  of books up to date

• Library is in the 3  Room in the village hall

Lunch club

• Help by providing 4 

• Help with hobbies such as 5 

Help for individuals needed next week

• Taking Mrs Carroll to 6 

• Work in the 7  at Mr Selsbury’s house

Questions 8–10

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Village Social Events

DATE	EVENT	LOCATION	HELP NEEDED
19 Oct	8	Village hall	providing refreshments
18 Nov	dance	Village hall	checking 9
31 Dec	New Year’s Eve party	Mountfort Hotel	designing the 10

Table Questions Listening

PART 2 Questions 11–20

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Oniton Hall

11. Many past owners made changes to

1. the gardens.
2. the house.
3. the farm.

12. Sir Edward Downes built Oniton Hall because he wanted

1. a place for discussing politics.
2. a place to display his wealth.
3. a place for artists and writers.

13. Visitors can learn about the work of servants in the past from

1. audio guides.
2. photographs.
3. people in costume.

14. What is new for children at Oniton Hall?

1. clothes for dressing up
2. mini tractors
3. the adventure playground

Questions 15–20

Which activity is offered at each of the following locations on the farm?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–H, next to Questions 15–20.

Activities

1. shopping
2. watching cows being milked
3. seeing old farming equipment
4. eating and drinking
5. starting a trip
6. seeing rare breeds of animals
7. helping to look after animals
8. using farming tools

Locations on the farm

15. ABCDEFGH dairy
16. ABCDEFGH large barn
17. ABCDEFGH small barn
18. ABCDEFGH stables
19. ABCDEFGH shed
20. ABCDEFGH parkland

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PART 3 Questions 21–30

Questions 21 and 22

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO things do the students agree they need to include in their reviews of Romeo and Juliet?

1. analysis of the text
2. a summary of the plot
3. a description of the theatre D a personal reaction
4. a reference to particular scenes

Questions 23–27

Which opinion do the speakers give about each of the following aspects of The Emporium’s production of Romeo and Juliet?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–G, next to Questions 23–27.

Opinions

1. They both expected this to be more traditional.
2. They both thought this was original.
3. They agree this created the right atmosphere.
4. They agree this was a major strength.
5. They were both disappointed by this.
6. They disagree about why this was an issue.
7. They disagree about how this could be improved.

Aspects of the production

23. ABCDEFG the set
24. ABCDEFG the lighting
25. ABCDEFG the costume design
26. ABCDEFG the music
27. the actors’ delivery

Questions 28–30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

28. The students think the story of Romeo and Juliet is still relevant for young people today because

1. it illustrates how easily conflict can start.
2. it deals with problems that families experience.
3. it teaches them about relationships.

29. The students found watching Romeo and Juliet in another language

1. frustrating.
2. demanding.
3. moving.

30. Why do the students think Shakespeare’s plays have such international appeal?

1. These stories are exciting.
2. There are recognizable characters.
3. They can be interpreted in many ways.

PART 4 Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below.

Wrie ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

The impact of digital technology on the Icelandic language

The Icelandic language

• has approximately 31  speakers
• has a 32  that is still growing
• has not changed a lot over the last thousand years
• has its own words for computer-based concepts, such as web browser and 33 

Young speakers

• are big users of digital technology, such as 34  are becoming 35  very quickly
• are having discussions using only English while they are in the 36  at school
• are better able to identify the content of a 37  in English than Icelandic

Technology and Internet companies

• write very little in Icelandic because of the small number of speakers and because of how complicated its 38  is

The Icelandic government

• has set up a fund to support the production of more digital content in the language
• believes that Icelandic has a secure future
• is worried that young Icelanders may lose their 39  as Icelanders
• is worried about the consequences of children not being 40  in either Icelandic or English

PART 1 Questions 1–10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Buckworth Conservation Group

Regular activities

Beach

• making sure the beach does not have 1  on it
• no 2 

Nature reserve

• A maintaining paths.
• B nesting boxes for birds installed
• C The next task is taking action to attract 3  to the place.
• identifying types of 4 
• building a new 5 

Forthcoming events

Saturday

• meet at Dunsmore Beach car park
• walk across the sands and reach the 6 
• take a picnic
• wear appropriate 7 

Woodwork session

• suitable for 8  to participate in
• making 9  out of wood
• 17th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• cost of session (no camping): 10 £ 

PART 2 Questions 11–20

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Boat trip round Tasmania

11: What is the maximum number of people who can stand on each side of the boat?

1. 9
2. 15
3. 18

12: What colour are the tour boats?

1. dark red
2. jet black
3. light green

13: Which lunchbox is suitable for someone who doesn’t eat meat or fish?

1. Lunchbox 1
2. Lunchbox 2
3. Lunchbox 3

14: What should people do with their litter?

1. take it home
2. hand it to a member of staff
3. put it in the bins provided on the boat

Questions 15 and 16

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO features of the lighthouse does Lou mention?

1. why it was built
2. who built it
3. how long it took to build
4. who staffed it
5. what it was built with

Questions 17 and 18

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO types of creature might come close to the boat?

1. sea eagles
2. fur seals
3. dolphins
4. whales
5. penguins

Questions 19 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO points does Lou make about the caves?

1. Only large tourist boats can visit them.
2. The entrances to them are often blocked.
3. It is too dangerous for individuals to go near them.
4. Someone will explain what is inside them.
5. They cannot be reached on foot.

PART 3 Questions 21–30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. Questions 21–26

Work experience for veterinary science students

21: What problem did both Diana and Tim have when arranging their work experience?

1. making initial contact with suitable farms
2. organising transport to and from the farm
3. finding a placement for the required length of time

22: Tim was pleased to be able to help

1. a lamb that had a broken leg.
2. a sheep that was having difficulty giving birth.
3. a newly born lamb that was having trouble feeding.

23: Diana says the sheep on her farm

1. were of various different varieties.
2. were mainly reared for their meat.
3. had better quality wool than sheep on the hills.

24: What did the students learn about adding supplements to chicken feed?

1. These should only be given if specially needed.
2. It is worth paying extra for the most effective ones.
3. The amount given at one time should be limited.

25: What happened when Diana was working with dairy cows?

1. She identified some cows incorrectly.
2. She accidentally threw some milk away.
3. She made a mistake when storing milk.

26: What did both farmers mention about vets and farming?

1. Vets are failing to cope with some aspects of animal health.
2. There needs to be a fundamental change in the training of vets.
3. Some jobs could be done by the farmer rather than by a vet.

Questions 27–30

What opinion do the students give about each of the following modules on their veterinary science course?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–F, next to questions 27–30.

Opinions

1. Tim found this easier than expected.
2. Tim thought this was not very clearly organised.
3. Diana may do some further study on this.
4. They both found the reading required for this was difficult.
5. Tim was shocked at something he learned on this module.
6. They were both surprised how little is known about some aspects of this.

Modules on Veterinary Science course

27. ABCDEF Medical terminology
28. ABCDEF Diet and nutrition
29. ABCDEF Animal disease
30. ABCDEF Wildlife medication

PART 4 Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Labyrinths

Definition

• a winding spiral path leading to a central area

Labyrinths compared with mazes

• Mazes are a type of 31 

−32  is needed to navigate through a maze

− the word ‘maze’ is derived from a word meaning a feeling of 33 

• Labyrinths represent a journey through life

−they have frequently been used in 34  and prayer

Early examples of the labyrinth spiral

• Ancient carvings on 35  have been found across many cultures
• The Pima, a Native American tribe, wove the symbol on baskets
• Ancient Greeks used the symbol on 36 

Walking labyrinths

• The largest surviving example of a turf labyrinth once had a big 37  at its center

Labyrinths nowadays

• Believed to have a beneficial impact on mental and physical health, e.g., walking a maze can reduce a person’s 38  rate
• Used in medical and health and fitness settings and also prisons • Popular with patients, visitors and staff in hospitals

− patients who can’t walk can use ‘finger labyrinths’ made from 39 

− research has shown that Alzheimer’s sufferers experience less 40 

PART 1 Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER ONLY for each answer.

Job details from employment agency

Role: 1 

Location: Fordham 2  Centre, 3  Road, Fordham

Work involves

• dealing with enquiries
• making 4  and reorganising them
• maintaining the internal 5 
• general administration

Requirements

• 6  (essential)
• a calm and 7  manner
• good IT skills

Other information

• a 8  job – further opportunities may be available
• hours: 7.45 am to 9  p.m. Monday to Friday
• 10  is available onsite

PART 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 11-14

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11. The museum building was originally

1. a factory.
2. a private home.
3. a hall of residence.

12. The university uses part of the museum building as

1. teaching rooms.
2. a research library.
3. administration offices.

13. What does the guide say about the entrance fee?

1. Visitors decide whether or not they wish to pay.
2. Only children and students receive a discount.
3. The museum charges extra for special exhibitions.

14. What are visitors advised to leave in the cloakroom?

1. cameras
2. coats
3. bags

Questions 15-20

What information does the speaker give about each of the following areas of the museum?

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

Information

1. Parents must supervise their children.
2. There are new things to see.
3. It is closed today.
4. This is only for school groups.
5. There is a quiz for visitors.
6. It features something created by students.
7. An expert is here today.
8. There is a one-way system.

Areas of museum

15. ABCDEFGH Four Seasons
16. ABCDEFGH Farmhouse Kitchen
17. ABCDEFGH A Year on the Farm
18. ABCDEFGH Wagon Walk
19. ABCDEFGH Bees are Magic
20. ABCDEFGH The Pond

PART 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21 and 22

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO educational skills were shown in the video of children doing origami?

1. solving problems
2. following instructions
3. working cooperatively
4. learning through play
5. developing hand-eye coordination

Questions 23-27

Which comment do the students make about each of the following children in the video?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 23-27.

Comments

1. demonstrated independence
2. asked for teacher support
3. developed a competitive attitude
4. seemed to find the activity calming
5. seemed pleased with the results
6. seemed confused
7. seemed to find the activity easy

Children

23. ABCDEFG Sid
24. ABCDEFG Jack
25. ABCDEFG Naomi
26. ABCDEFG Anya
27. ABCDEFG Zara

Questions 28-30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

28. Before starting an origami activity in class, the students think it is important for the teacher to

1. make models that demonstrate the different stages.
2. check children understand the terminology involved.
3. tell children not to worry if they find the activity difficult.

29. The students agree that some teachers might be unwilling to use origami in class because

1. they may not think that crafts are important.
2. they may not have the necessary skills.
3. they may worry that it will take up too much time.

30. Why do the students decide to use origami in their maths teaching practice?

1. to correct a particular misunderstanding
2. set a challenge
3. to introduce a new concept

PART 4 Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Victor Hugo

His novel, Les Miserables

• It has been adapted for theatre and cinema.
• We know more about its overall 31  than about its author.

His early career

• In Paris, his career was successful and he led the Romantic movement.
• He spoke publicly about social issues, such as 32  and education.
• Napoleon III disliked his views and exiled him.

and His exile from France

• Victor Hugo had to live elsewhere in 33  .
• He used his income from the sale of some 34  he had written to buy a house on Guernsey.

His house on Guernsey

• Victor Hugo lived in this house until the end of the Empire in France.
• The ground floor contains portraits, 35  and tapestries that he valued.
• He bought cheap 36  made of wood and turned this into beautiful wall carvings.
• The first floor consists of furnished areas with wallpaper and 37  that have a Chinese design.
• The library still contains many of his favourite books.
• He wrote in a room at the top of the house that had a view of the 38  .
• He entertained other writers as well as poor 39  in his house.
• Victor Hugo’s 40  gave ownership of the house to the city of Paris in 1927.