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IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 161

Questions 1-4 You will hear two undergraduates doing a research methods course – a girl called Leela and a boy called Jake – having a seminar with their tutor. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. Research on web-based crosswords 1    Leela and Jake chose this article because A  it was on a topic familiar to most students. B  it covered …

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IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 160

Questions 1-10 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. The use of soil to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere  Rattan Lal: •    Claims that 13% of C02 in the atmosphere could be absorbed by agricultural soils •    Erosion is more likely in soil that is 1  •    Lal found soil in Africa that was very 2  • …

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IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 159

Questions 1-6 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. THORNDYKE’S BUILDERS Example Customer heard about Thorndyke’s from a friend Name: Edith 1  Address: Flat 4, 2  Park Flats (Behind the 3  ) Phone number: 875934 Best time to contact customer: during the 4  Where to park: opposite entrance next to the 5  Needs full quote showing all the jobs and the 6   Show workspace Questions 7-10 Write ONE …

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IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 158

Questions 1-10 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. The Tawny Owl Most 1  owl species in UK Strongly nocturnal Habitat Mainly lives in 2 , but can also be seen in urban areas, e.g. parks. Adaptations: Diet Main food is small mammals. Owls in urban areas eat more 8  Survival Two thirds of young owls die within …

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IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 157

Questions 1-5 You hear a club leader giving information to a group of young people who are planning to do a two-week holiday course at the Tamerton Centre. Choose the correct answer, A, B or C. Tamerton Centre 1   The Tamerton Centre was set up in order to encourage people A  to enjoy being in the countryside. B  to help conserve the countryside. …

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IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 155

Questions 1-2 For each question, choose TWO letters A-E. 1.    ‘Which TWO activities for school groups need to be booked one week in advance?  A  drama workshops B  garden sculpture experience C  painting demonstrations  D  tours for the blind  E  video making 2.   Which TWO facilities are closed in winter? A  adventure playground B  artists’ studio C  cafe  D  mini zoo  E  shop ————– Tips: Multiple-choice with multiple answers Task guide …

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IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 154

Questions 1-8 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. 1.  Eggs contain a nutritive element which is good for the brain. A  TRUE B  FALSE C  NOT GIVEN 2.   If you want to boost mental alertness, you should drink _______ ounces of coffee. A  6 B  16 C  6 3.   What can dark chocolate help? A  decrease blood flow B  lower blood pressure C  Both are correct 4.  …

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IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 153

Questions 1-6 Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. ANNUAL WULLABALLOO CONFERENCE TIME CONTENT LOCATION 9:00 a.m. Title of the lecture: 1 Lecturer: John Smith from the 2  Main Hall 10:30 a.m. Presentation of papers Garden Room on the ground floor 11:15 a.m. Coffee break Main Hall 1:00 p.m. Lunch Sea …

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IELTS Listening Practice Test – Exercise 152

Questions 1-5 Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D. Write the correct letter in boxes 1-5 on your answer sheet. 1. What do pilots and police officers wear to work? A  Casual clothes.          B  Sportswear.      C  Blue jeans.      D  Uniforms. 2. What do the underlined phrase “dress codes” mean? A  They tell what you can do and can’t …

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