Listening Test
TIME ALLOWED: APPROXIMATELY. 30 MINUTES, PLUS 10 MINUTES TO
TRANSFER ANSWERS
NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: 40
This test has been written to simulate the IELTS test in its style, format, level of difficulty, question types and length. You should do this test under IELTS test conditions. This means, playing the recording only once without pausing or stopping.
Instructions
You will hear four different recordings and you will have to answer questions on what you hear.
There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions before the recording played. You will also have the opportunity to check your answers.
The recording will be played ONCE only.
The test is in four sections. Write your answers on the question sheet as you listen. At the end of Section 4 you have 10 minutes to transfer your answers onto the answer sheet.
Now turn to Section 1 on the next page.
SECTION 1 Questions 1-10
Questions 1-7
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Notes – Clark’s Bicycle Hire
Example Answer
Type: .. touring.. bike
Rental: £50 a week, or 1£ .......................... a day
Late return fee: 2£.......................... per extra hour
Deposit: 3£.......................... returnable
Accessories: £5 for 4.......................... pannier or handlebar type
free: pump
repair kit
5 strong......................... .............
Insurance: included, but must pay first 6£......................... of claim
Pay: by 7.......................... only
Questions 8-10
Label the map. Choose your answers from the box below.
Write the appropriate letters A-E on the map.
A health centre
B Maple Leaf pub
C Clark’s Cycle Hire
D supermarket
E garage
Section 2 Questions 11-20
Questions 11-17
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
TYPE OF CLUB OR SOCIETY EXAMPLES
SPORTS rugby
tennis
HOBBY/INTEREST landscape photography
11..........................
12......................... dancing
speed-dating
RELIGIOUS
INTERNATIONAL/CULTURAL 13..........................
Afro-Caribbean
14.......................... human rights
environmental
15.......................... Republicans
16..........................
PERFORMING ARTS 17..........................
amateur theatre
Questions 18-20
Choose the correct letters A-C.
18 In this city, clubs and societies are mainly paid for by
A embassies of other countries.
B individual members.
C the city council.
19 Finding the right dub might influence your choice of
A city.
B district.
C friends.
20 What should you do if the right club does not exist?
A set one up yourself
B find one on the Internet
C join one in another town
Section 3
Questions 21-25
Label the flow chart.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
LECTURES AND NOTE TAKI