IELTS Listening Full Practice 3

This is a full sample of IELTS listening test, including sports club, theatre, college course, London history topics.

Questions 1-4 Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

NOTES ON SPORTS CLUB

Example answer: Name of club: __Kingswell__

Facilities available:

• Golf
• __1__
• __2__

Classes available:

• Kick-boxing
• __3__

Additional facility:

• __4__ (restaurant opening soon)

Questions 5-8 Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO NUMBERS for each answer.

MEMBERSHIP SCHEMES

Type	Use of facilities	Cost of classes	Times	Joining fee	Annual subscription fee
GOLD	All	Free	Any time	£250	__5__ £
SILVER	All	__6__ £	From __7__ to __7__	£225	£300
BRONZE	Restricted	£3	From 10.30 to 3.30 weekdays only	£50	__8__ £

Question 9 and 10 Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

9. To join the centre, you need to book an instructor’s __9__

10. To book a trial session, speak to David __10__ (0458 95311).

Questions 11-16 What change has been made to each part of the theatre? Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-16.

RIVENDEN CITY THEATRE

• A. doubled in number
• B. given separate entrance
• C. reduced in number
• D. increased in size
• E. replaced
• F. strengthened
• G. temporarily closed

Part of the theatre

• 11. box office __11__
• 12. shop __12__
• 13. ordinary seats __13__
• 14. seats for wheelchair users __14__
• 15. lifts __15__
• 16. dressing room __16__

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

Fitness Holidays

Play	Dates	Starting time	Tickets available	Price
Royal Hunt of the Sun	October 13th to __17__	__18__ pm	For __19__ and __19__	__20__ £

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

21. What is Brian going to do before the course starts?

• A. attend a class
• B. write a report
• C. read a book

Questions 22-25 Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

College Facility	Information
Refectory	inform them __22__ about special dietary requirements
__23__	long waiting list, apply now
Careers advice	drop-in centre for information
Fitness centre	reduced __24__ for students
Library	Includes books, journals, equipment room containing audio-visual materials
Computers	ask your __25__ to arrange a password with the technical support team

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

Business Centre

This Business Resource Centre contains materials such as books and manuals to be used for training. It is possible to hire __26__ and __27__ . There are materials for working on study skills (e.g. __28__ ) and other subjects include finance and __29__ . __30__ membership costs £50 per year.

Questions 31-37 Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Social History of the East End of London

Period	Situation
1st-4th centuries	Produce from the area was used to __31__ the people of London.
5th-10th centuries	New technology allowed the production of goods made of __32__ and __32__
11th century	Lack of __33__ in the East End encouraged the growth of businesses.
16th century	Construction of facilities for the building of __34__ stimulated international trade. Agricultural workers came from other parts of __35__ to look for work.
17th century	Marshes were drained to provide land that could be __36__ on.
19th century	Inhabitants lived in conditions of great __37__ with very poor sanitation.

Questions 38-40 Choose THREE letters from A-G: __38__,__39__, and __40__

Which THREE of the following problems are mentioned in connection with 20th century housing in the East End?

• A. unsympathetic landlords
• B. unclean water
• C. heating problems
• D. high rents
• E. overcrowding
• F. poor standards of building
• G. houses catching fire