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This is a full sample of IELTS listening test, including library, travel, tourism, and environment topics.
SECTION 1 Questions 1-10 (PUBLIC LIBRARY)
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Example: The library re-opened last month The library now has
a seating area with magazines
an expanded section for books on ____1
a new section on local ____2
a community room for meetings (also possible to ____3 there)
a new section of books for ____4
For younger children
the next Science Club meeting: experiments using things from your ____5
Reading Challenge: read six books during the holidays
For adults
this Friday: a local author talks about a novel based on a real ____6
IT support is available on Tuesdays - no ____7 is necessary
free check of blood ____8 and cholesterol levels (over 60s only)
Other information
the library shop sells wall-charts, cards and ____9
evenings and weekends: free ____10 is available
Answers
1. travel/travel(l)ing 2. history 3. study 4. teenagers 5. kitchen 6. crime 7. appointment/booking 8. sugar 9. stamps 10. parking
SECTION 2 Questions 11-20 (BC TRAVAIL)
Questions 11 and 12 Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO age groups are taking increasing numbers of holidays with BC Travel?
A 16-30 years
B 31-42 years
C 43-54 years
D 55-64 years
E over 65 years
Questions 13 and 14 Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO are the main reasons given for the popularity of activity holidays?
A Clients make new friends.
B Clients learn a useful skill.
C Clients learn about a different culture.
D Clients are excited by the risk involved.
E Clients find them good value for money.
Questions 15-17 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
15 How does BC Travel plan to expand the painting holidays?
A by adding to the number of locations
B by increasing the range of levels
C by employing more teachers
16 Why are BC Travel’s cooking holidays unusual?
A They only use organic foods.
B They have an international focus.
C They mainly involve vegetarian dishes.
17 What does the speaker say about the photography holidays?
A Clients receive individual tuition.
B The tutors are also trained guides.
C Advice is given on selling photographs.
Questions 18-20 Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Fitness Holidays
Location
Main focus
Other comments
Ireland and Italy
general fitness
personally designed programme also reduces ____18
Greece
____19 control
includes exercise on the beach
Morocco
mountain biking
wide variety of levels one holiday that is specially designed for ____20
Answers
11. D, E - in either order 12. D, E - in either order 13. A, C - in either order 14. A, C - in either order 15. C 16. B 17. A 18. stress 19. weight 20. families
SECTION 3 Questions 21-30 (TOURISM)
Questions 21-26 Complete the flow-chart below. Choose SIX answers and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 21-26.
A patterns B names C sources D questions E employees F solutions G headings H officials STAGES IN DOING A TOURISM CASE STUDY
RESEARCH
Locate and read relevant articles, noting key information and also ____21
Identify a problem or need
Select interviewees - these may be site ____22, visitors or city ____23
Prepare and carry out interviews. If possible, collect statistics.
Check whether ____24 of interviewees can be used
ANALYSIS
Select relevant information and try to identify ____25
Decide on the best form of visuals
WRITING THE CASE STUDY
Give some background before writing the main sections
Do NOT end with ____26
Questions 27-30 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
The Horton Castle site
27 Natalie and Dave agree one reason why so few people visit Horton Castle is that
A the publicity is poor.
B it is difficult to get to.
C there is little there of interest.
28 Natalie and Dave agree that the greatest problem with a visitor centre could be
A covering the investment costs.
B finding a big enough space for it.
C dealing with planning restrictions.
29 What does Dave say about conditions in the town of Horton?
A There is a lot of unemployment.
B There are few people of working age.
C There are opportunities for skilled workers.
30 According to Natalie, one way to prevent damage to the castle site would be to
A insist visitors have a guide.
B make visitors keep to the paths.
C limit visitor numbers.
Answers
21. C 22. E 23. H 24. B 25. A 26. F 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. B
SECTION 4 Questions 31-40 (ENVIRONMENT)
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The effects of environmental change on birds
Mercury (Hg)
Highly toxic
Released into the atmosphere from coal
In water it may be consumed by fish
It has also recently been found to affect birds which feed on ____31
Research on effects of mercury or binds
Claire Varian-Ramos is investigating
the effects on birds' ____32 or mental processes, e.g. memory
the effects on bird song (usually learned from a bird's ____33)
Findings
songs learned by birds exposed to mercury are less ____34
this may have a negative effect on birds' ____35
Lab-based studies
allow more ____36 for the experimenter
Implications for humans
Migrating birds such as ____37 containing mercury may be eaten by humans
Mercury also causes problems in learning ____38
Mercury in a mother’s body from ____39 may affect the unborn child
New regulations for mercury emissions will affect everyone’s energy ____40
Answers
31. insects 32. behaviour/behavior 33. father 34. complex/complicated 35. reproduction/breeding 36. control 37. duck(s) 38. language 39. food 40. cost(s)/price(s)/bill(s)