Ielts Listening Section 1 40 Practice Tests

SECTION 1
IELTS
LISTENING
Si t DON I
Test 1
LISTENING
SECTION 1 Questions 1 - 1 0
Questions 1 - 4
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
NOTES ON SOCIAL PROGRAMME

Example Answer
Number of trips per month: 5
Visit places which have:
• historical interest
• good 1 .........................
. 2 ...........................
Cost. between 5.00 pounds and 15.00 pounds per person
Note: special trips organised for groups of 3 ........................

people
Time: departure - 8.30 a.m.

return - 6.00 p.m.
To reserve a seat. sign name on the 4 ...........................3 days in advance
Questions 5 -1 0
WEEKEND TRIPS
Place Date Number of seats Optional extra
St Ives 5 .................... 16 Hepworth Museum
London 16th February 45 6 ....................

7 .................... 3rd March 18 S.S. Great Britain
Salisbury 18th March 50 Stonehenge
Bath 23rd March 16 8 ....................

For further information:
Read the 9 .................... or see Social Assistant: Jane 1 0 ......................
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Test 2
LISTENING
SECTION 1 Questions 1 - 10
Questions 1 - 5
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Example
Melanie could not borrow any books from the library because
A five minutes
B twenty minutes
(C ) thirty minutes
1 Wnat does Peter want to drink?
A tea
B coffee
C a cold drink
2 What caused Peter problems at the bank?
A The exchange rate was down.
B He was late.
C The computers weren't working
3 Who did Peter talk to at the bank?
A an old friend
B an American man
C a German man
4 Henry gave Peter a map of
A the city.
B the bus routes.
C the train system.
5 What do Peter and Sally decide to order?
A food and drinks
B just food
C just drinks
Questions 6 - 8
Complete the notes below using words from the box.
Art Gallery
Cathedral
Castle
Gardens
Markets
Tourist attractions open all day: 6 ........................................ and Gardens

Tourist attractions NOT open on Mondays: 7 ........................................ and Castle
Tourist attractions which have free entry: 8 ........................................ and Markets
Questions 9 and 10
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
9 The first place Peter and Sally will visit is the ...........................................
10 At the Cathedral,Peter really wants to ...........................................
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Test 3
LISTENING
Questions 1 - 4
Complete the form below.
Accommodation Request Form

Example Answer
Name: SaraLim
Age: 23
Length of time in Australia: 1................................
Present address: Flat 1,

539, 2 ......................
Canterbury 2036
Present course: 3 .............................. ... English
Accommodation required form: 4 ......................

7th September
Questions 5 - 7
5 Sarah requires a
A single room.
B twin room.
C triple room.
6 She would prefer to live with a
A family.
B single person.
C couple.
7 She would like to live in a
A flat.
B house.
C studio apartment.
Questions 8 - 1 0
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.
8 T h e ............................... will be $320.

9 She needs to pay the rent by cash or cheque on a ...... basis.
10 She need to pay her part of th e ............................... bill.
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Test 4
LISTENING
GOODBYE PARTY FOR JOHN

Example Answer
Date: 22ndpecember
Venue: 1 ...............
Invitations (Tony)
Who to invite: John and his wife
Director
the 2 ..................
all the teachers
all the 3 .............
Date for sending invitations: 4 ................
Present (Lisa)
Collect money during the 5
Suggested amount per person: 6 $ ...................

Check prices for: - CD players
- 7 .......................
- coffee maker
Ask guests to bring: - snacks
- 8 ...........................................
- 9 .......................
Ask student representative to prepare a -10......................
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Test 5
Questions 1 - 6
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Oreamtime travel agency

Tour information
Example Answers
Holiday name Whale WatghJExpenejjce
Holiday length 2 days

Type of transportation 1
Maximum group size 2
Next tour date 3
Hotel name 4 The
Questions 5 and 6
Choose TWO letters A-E.
Which TWO things are included in the price o f the tour?
A fishing trip
B guided bushwalk
C reptile park entry
D table tennis
E tennis
Questions 7-10
7 The tour costs $ ..........................

8 Bookings must be made no later than days in advance.
9 A deposit is required.
10 The customer’s reference number is
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Test 6
Questions 1 - 1 0

Library information
Example Answer
Minimum joining age: 1§JS.ars.
For registration, must take
• two 1 ........................and
• two forms of I.D. e.g. driving licence, 2 ........................
Cost to join per year (without current student card): 3 £ ...................

Number of items allowed: (members of public) 4 ........................
Loan times: four weeks
Fines start at 5 £ ........................
Computers can be booked up to 6 ........................hours in advance
Library holds most national papers, all 7 ........................ and magazines
Need 8 ........................ to use photocopier
Creative W riting class
• tutor is John 9 ........................
• held on 1 0 ........................evenings
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Test 7
LISTENING
M INTONS CAR M ART

Customer Enquiry
Example Answer
Make: , Lida
Engine size: 1 ...................... ...
Model: Max
Type of gears: 2 .............................
Preferred colour: 3 ............................. ... blue
FINANCE
Customer wishes to arrange 4 ........................
Part exchange? Yes
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Wendy 5 .................
Title: 6 .............................
Address: 20, Green Banks
7 .......................................
Hampshire
Postcode: GU8 9EW

Contact number: 8 {for................................ , only) 0798257643
CURRENT CAR
Make: Conti
Model: Name: 9 ......................
Year. 1994
Mileage: maximum 70,000
Colour: metallic grey
Condition: 1 0 ...........................
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Test 8
LISTENING
Questions 1 - 1 0
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBERS for each answer.
HOST FAMILY APPLICANT

Example Answer
Name: JennyC han.......
Present address: Sea View Guest House, 1 ............................
Daytime phone number: 2237676
(NB Best time to contact is 2 ......................... )
Age: 19
Intended length of stay: 3 .....................

Occupation while in UK: student
General level of English: 4 ..............................
Preferred location: in the 5 ...............................
Special diet: 6 ..............................
Other requirements: own facilities
own television
7.....................
to be 9 ...........................
Maximum price: 9 £ .....................a week
Preferred starting date: 1 0 .............................
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Test 9
LISTENING
Questions 1 - 4
Notes on sports club
Example Answer
Name of club: Mp&swell
Facilities available: Golf 1 ..............................2 ................................
Classes available: • Kick- boxing
• 3 .............................
Additional facilities 4 ..............................(restaurant opening soon)
Questions 5-8
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO NUMBERS for each answer.
MEMBERSHIP SCHEMES
Use of Cost of Joining Annual
Type Times
facilities classes free subscription
GOLD All Free Any time £250 5 £ ............
SILVER All 6 £ ........... From £225 £300

7........... to .........
BRONZE Restricted £3 From 10.30 to 3.30 £50 8 £...........
weekdays only
Questions 9 and 10
Complete the sentence below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
9 To join the center, you need to book an instructor’s ................................
10 To book a trial session, speak to D avid........................... (0458 95311),
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Test 10
LISTENING
Questions 1 - 5
CHILDREN’S ART AND CRAFT WORKSHOP
Example Answer
Workshop organized every: Saturday
• Adults must accompany children under 1

. Cost: £2.50
• Workshop held in: Winter House, 2......... .. Street
• Security device: must push the 3.......... to open door
• Should leave ear behind the 4 ................
• Book workshops by phoning the 5.......... . (on 200765)
Questions 6-10
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Next two workshops
Date Workshop title Children advised to wear Please bring (if

possible)
16/11 ‘Building 6........................’ 8........................
23/11 9 ' ........................' (Nothing special) 10........................
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Test 11
LISTENING
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT
Example Answer
Application for a Cyrrenfbank account
Type of current account The 1 '.......................

Full name of applicant: Pieter Henses
Date of birth: 2 ....................
Joint account holder(s): No
Current address: 3 ............................. Exeter
Time at current address: 4 ........................
Previous address: Rielsdorf2, Utrecht, Holland
Telephone: work 5.......................
Home 796431
Occupation: 6 .............................
Identity (security): Name of this 7 ........
Opening sum: 8 € ............................
Statements: Every 9 ....................
Requests: Supply information about the bank’s
1 0 ............................ . service
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Test 12
LISTENING
Example Answer
Title of conference Fjiture_Djrections in Computing
Three day cost: 1 £ ...............................
Payment by 2 ............................... or on arrival
Accommodation:
Conference center
• 3 £ ............................... per night
• Near to conference rooms.
Guest House
• 4 £ ............................... per night
• Approximately 5 ............................... walk from Conference Center
Further documents to be sent:
. 6 ............
• an application form
Location
Conference Center is on 7 ............................... Park Road, next to the 8 ................................
Taxi costs 9 £ ............................... or rake bus number 1 0 .................................from station .
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Test 13
LISTENING
SECTION 1 Questions 1 — 10
Questions 1—5
______ Transport from Airport to Milton

Example Answer
Distance: .......147........ miles
Options:
• Car hire
-don't want to drive
• 1.......................
-expensive
• Grey hound bus
-$15 single, $27.50 return
-direct to the 2 ...........
-long 3 ................
• Airport Shuttle
-4..........service
-every 2 hours
-$35 single, $65 return
-need to 5 ................
Questions 6-10
Complete the booking form below.
AIRPORT SHUTTLE BOOKING FORM

To: Milton
Date: 6.............. No.ofpassengers: One
Bus Time: Type of ticket: Single
Name: Janet 8..............
Flight NO: 9 .......... From: London Heathrow
Address in Milton: Vacation Motel
24, Kitchener Street
Fare: $35
Credit Card No: (Visa) 10..........
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Test 14
LISTENING
CAR INSURANCE
Example Answer
Name PatrickJones
Address: 1......................... Greendale
Contact number: 730453
Occupation: 2.........................
Size of car engine: 1200cc
Type of car:
Manufacture: Hewton
Model: 3.........................
Year: 1997
Previous linsurance company: Any insurance claims in the last five years?
4 ......................... Yes [/J
No □
If yes, give brief details:
Car was 5......................... in 1999
Name(s) of other driver(s): Uses of car: - social
Simon 6.......................... - 8.........................
Relationship to main driver:
7..........................
Start date: 31 January
Recommended Insurance arrangement
Name of company: 9.........................
Annual cost: 10.........................
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Test 15
LISTENING
SECTION 1 Questions 1 —10

Questions 1 and 2
Example Answer
Type o f job required: Part-time
Student is studying 1.........................
Student is in the 2 ........................... year of the course.
Questions 3-5
Position Available Where Problem
Receptionist in the 3....................... evening lectures

4 ....................... in the Child Care Center too early
Clerical Assistant in the 5....................... evening lectures
Questions 6-10
STUDENT DETAILS
Name: Anita Newman

Address: 6............................
Room No. 7.........................
Other skills: Speaks some Japanese
Position Available:
Language Center
Duties: Respond to enquiries
Time of interview: Friday at 10.......................a.m.
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Test 16
LISTENING
Questions 1-6

HOMESTAY APPUCA TION
Example Answer
Surname: Yuicini
First name: 1................................
Sex: female Nationality: Japanese
Passport number: 2........................ Age: 28 years
Present address: Room 21C, Willow College
Length of homestay: approx 3...........................
Course enrolled in: 4.................................
Family preferences: no 5............................
no objection to 6.............................
Questions 7-10
Answer the questions below.

7 What does the student particularly like to eat?

8 What sport does the student play?
9 What mode of transport does the student prefer?
10 When will the student find out her homestay address?
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Test 17
LISTENING
Questions 1 and 2
Example
In the library George found
A a book
(S ) a brochure
C a newspaper
1 In the lobby of the library George saw

A a group playing music.
B a display of instruments.
C a video abount the festival.
2 George wants to sit at the back so they can
A see well.
B hear clearly.
C pay less.
Questions 3 - 10
SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

BOOKING FORM
NAME: George O'Neill
ADDRESS: 3 ............................Westsea
POSTCODE: 4 ...........................
TELEPHONE: 5 ............................
Date Event
Price per ticket No. of tickets
5 June Instrumental group - £7.50 2
Guitarrini
17 June Singer (price includes £6 2
the garden)
22 June 7 ............................ £7.00 1
(Anna Ventura)
23 June Spanish Dance & 8 £ ........................... 9 ............................
Guitar Concert
NB Children / Students 1 Senior Citizens have 1 0 ............................discount on all tickets.
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Test 18
LISTENING
Questions 1 - 3
TOTAL INSURANCE INCIDENT REPORT
Example Answer
Name M/'chae/A/exander
Address 24 Manly Street, 1 ... ......................... Sydney

Shipping agent 2 .......................
Place o f origin China
Data of arrival 3 ....................

Reference number 601 ACK
Questions 4 - 10
Item Damage Cost to repair/replace
The 4 ......................
Television Not known
needs to be replaced
The 5 ...................... The 6 ............................ of

7 $ .......................
cabinet the? cabinet is damaged
Dining room table $200

spilt
about 10$......................
Set of china
were broken in total
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Test 19
LISTENING
Questions 1 - 3
Rented Properties
Customer's Requirements
Name: Steven Godfrey
Example Answer
No. of bedrooms: four
Preferred location: in the 1..................area of town

Maximum monthly rent: 2 £ ..................
Length of let required: 3 ..................
Starting: September 1st
Questions 4 - 8
Address Rooms Monthly rent Problem
Oakington living/dining room, £550

Avenue separate kitchen
Mead Street large living room £580

and kitchen, too large
bathroom and a
cloakroom
Hamilton living room, £550

Road kitchen-diner, and
a 6..................
Devon Close £ 8.................. none

living room, dining
room, small kitchen
Questions 9 - 1 0
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO facilities in the district of Devon Close are open to the public at the moment?
A museum
B concert hall
C cinema
D sports centre
E swimming pool
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Test 20
LISTENING
Questions 1 - 1 0

Write NO MORE TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
West Bay Hotel - details of job
Example Answer
• Newspaper advert for temporary staff
• Vacancies for 1 ...........................
• Two shifts
• Can choose your 2 ...........................(must be the same each week)
• Pay: £ 5.50 per hour, including a 3 ..........................
• A 4 ........................... is provided in the hotel

• Total weekly pay: £231
• Dress: a white shirt and 5 ........................... trousers (not supplied)
a 6 ...........................(supplied)
• Starting date: 7 ..........................
• Call Jane 8 ........................... (Service Manager) before 9 ..............

tomorrow (Tel:832009)
• She'll require a 1 0 ..........................
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Test 21
LISTENING
JOB INQUIRY
Example
• Work at: a restaurant
• Type of work: 1..........................
• Number of hours per week: 12 hours
• Would need work permit
• Work in the: 2 .................... branch
• Nearest bus stop: next to 3 ..........................
• Pay: 4 £ ......................an hour
• Extra benefits:
- a free dinner
- extra pay when you work on 5 ..................
- transport home when you work 6 ...................
• Qualities required:
— 7 ........................
— ability to 8 .................................
• Interview arranged for: Thursday 9.............. .......... at 6 p.m.
• Bring the names of two referees
• Ask for: Samira 1 0 ............................
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Test 22
LISTENING
Accommodation Form-Student Information

Example
half of residence
Type of accommodation:
Name:
Date of birth: 2 .........................
Country of Origin: India
Course of Study: 3..............................
Number of years planned in hall: 4 ........................
Preferred catering arrangement: half board
Special dietary requirements: No 5 .................................(red)
Preferred room type:
Interests: The 7 ............................................ badminton

to be with other students who
Priorities in choice of hall: are 8 ......................
to live outside the 9......................
to have a 10................ area tor socializing
Contact phone number: 667549
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Test 23
LISTENING
Questions 1-5
Apartments Facilities Other information Cost
Rose Garden studio flat Example £219

Apartments
entertainment programme:
Greek dancing
Blue Bay large salt-water -just 1.......... meters £275

Apartments swimming pool
from beach
-near shops
2........................ terrace water sports £490

Apartments
The Grand - Greek paintings -overlooking 4........... 5 £ ..............

- 3 ............... -near a supermarket and a
disco
Questions 6-10

GREEK ISLAND HOLIDAYS
Insurance Benefits Maximum Amount
Cancellation 6 £ ....................
Hospital £600 Additional benefit allows a 7...... ...... to

travel to resort
Up to £1000. Depends on reason
Up to £1000. Depends on reason Up to £3000, £500 for one 9.................
Name of Assistant Manager: Ben 10...................
Direct phone line: 543216
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Test 24
LISTENING
Questions 1 - 1 0
Write ONE WORD AND for each answer.
Health Centers
Name of centre Doctor's name Advantage
The Harvey Clinic Example especially good with 1 ...........

Dr Green
The 2............ health practice Dr Fuller offers 3 ........appointments
The Shore Lane Health Centre Dr 4 ...............
Questions 5-6
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO of the following are offered free of charge at Shore Lane Health Centre?
A acupuncture
B employment medicals
C sports injury therapy
D travel advice
E vaccinations
Questions 7-10
Talks for patients at Shore Lane Health Centre

Subject of talk Date/Time Location Notes
Giving up smoking 25th February at room 4 useful for people with asthma
7pm or 7...............problems
Healthy eating 1st March at 5 pm anyone welcome
(Shore Lane)
Avoiding injuries 9lh March room 6 for all 10...................
during exercise
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Test 25
LISTENING
Questions 1 - 6
Write ONE WORD for each answer.
SELF- DRIVE TOURS IN THE USA

Example
Names: Andrea Brown
Address:
Postcode B H 520P
Phone: (mobile) 077 8664 3091
Heard about company from: 2 ........................

Possible self - drive tours
Trip one:
• Los angels customer wants to visit some 3 ........................parks with her children
• Yosemite Park: customer wants to stay in a lodge, not a 4 ........................

Trip Two:
• Customer wants to see the 5 ........
• At San Monica: not interested in shopping
• At San Diego, wants to spend time on the 6 ........................
Questions 5-8
Write ONE WORD AND/R A NUMBER for each answer.
Number of Total distance Price Includes
days (per person)
Trip One 12 days £525 • Accommodation
• Car
• One 8 ..................
Trip Two 9 days 960 km 9 £ .................. • Accommodation
• Car
. 1 0 ..................
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Test 26
LISTENING
Transport Survey
Example
Travelled to town today: by ..... bus......
Name: Luisa 1 ........................

Address: 2 ........................White Stone Rd
Area: Bradfield
Postcode: 3 ........................
Occupation: 4 ........................
Reason for visit to town: to go to the 5 ........................
Suggestions for Improvement:
• better 6 ........................
• have more footpaths
• more frequent 7 .......................
Things that would encourage cycling to work:
• having 8 ........................parking places for bicycles
• being able to use a 9 ........................at work
• to opportunity to have cycling 1 0 ........................on bus roads

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Test 27
LISTENING
Early Learning Childcare Center Enrolment Form

Example
Parent of guardian: Carol ....Smith
Personal Details
Child's name: Kate

Age: 1 ...................
Address: 2 ................... Road, Woodside, 4032
Phone: 3345 9865
Childcare Information
Days enrolled for: Monday and 3 ...................

Start time: 4 ...................am
Childcare group: the 5 ................... Group
Which meal/s are required each day? 6 ...................
Medical conditions: needs 7 ...................
Emergency contact: Jenny 8 ................... Phone: 3346 7523
Relationship To child: 9 ................
Frees
Will pay each 1 0 ...................
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Test 28
Question 1— 6
THORDIKE’S BUILDERS
Example
Customer heard Thorndike’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 ..................
Question 7— 10
Area Work to be done Notes
Kitchen Replace the 7 ........................in the door Fix tomorrow
Paint wall above the 8 ........................ Strip paint and plaster

approximately one
Garden One 1 0 ........................needs replacing (end of

garden)
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Test 29
LISTENING
Questions 1-10
Complete the nates below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR NUMBER for each answer.
HIRING A PUBLIC ROOM

Example
• the Main Hall - seats ...............2Q.Q. ...................
Room and cost
• the 1 ...........................Room - seats 100
• Cost of Main Hall for Saturday evening: 2 £...........................
+ £250 deposit ( 3 .......................... payment is required)
• Cost indudes use of tables and chairs and also 4 ..................
• Additional charge for use of the kitchen: £25
Before the event
• Will need a 5 .......................... licence
• Need to contact caretaker (Mr Evans) in advance to arrange
6 .........................
During the event
• The building is no smoking
• The band should use the 7 .......................... door at the back
• Don't touch the system that controls the volume
• For microphones, contact the caretaker
After the event
Need to know the 8 .......................... for the cleaning cupboard
• The 9 .......................... must be washed and rubbish placed in black bags
• A II1 0 .......................... must be taken down
Chairs and tables must be piled up
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Test 30
LISTENING
Enquiry about joining Youth Council
Example
Name: Roger............Brown..................
Age: 18
Currently staying in a 1 ............................... during the week
Postal address: 2 17................................. Street, Stamford, Lines
Postcode: 3 ...............................
Occupation: student and part-time job as a 4 ...............................
Studying 5 ............................... (major subject) and history (minor subject)
Hobbies: does a lot of 6 ............................... . and is interested in the
7 ...............................
On Youth Council, wants to work with young people who are 8 ......................
Will come to talk to the Elections Officer next Monday at
9 ............................... pm
Mobile number: 1 0 ...............................
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Test 31
LISTENING
Questions 1 - 6
Choose the letter, A, B, or C.
Free activities in the Burnham area
Example
The caller wants to find out about events on
A 27 June.
B 28 June.
© 29 June.
1 The 'Family Welcome' event in the 4 Where will the 4 pm concert of

art gallery begins at Latin American music take place?
A 10 am. A in a museum
B 10.30 am. B in a theatre
C 2 pm. C in a library
2 The film that is now shown in the 5 The boat race begins at
‘Family Welcome’ event is about A Summer Pool.
A sculpture. B Charlesworth Bridge.
B painting. C Offord Marina.
C ceramics. 6 One of the boat race teams
3 When do most of the free concerts A won a regional competition
take place? earlier this year.
A in the morning B has represented the region in
B at lunchtime a national competition.
C in the evening C has won several regional
competitions.
Questions 7-10
Paxton Nature Reserve

7 Paxton is a good place for seeing ra re .................................all year round.
8 This is a particularly good time for seeing certain unusual.................................
9 Visitors will be able to learn about.................................and then collect some.
10 Part of th e .................................has been made suitable for swimming.
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Test 32
LISTENING
Questions 1 - 7
Event Cost Venue Notes
Jazz Example The 1 .............. school Also appearing:

Carolyn Hart (plays
band Tickets available for £ 15
the 2 ................ )
Duck £1 per duck Start behind the Prize: tickets for

races 3 ................... 4 ....................held at
the end of the festival.
Ducks can be bought
Flower Free 6 .................... Hall Prizes presented at 5

show pm by a well-known
7 ....................
Questions 8-10
Who is each play suitable for?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 8-10.
A mainly for children
B mainly for adults
C suitable for people of all ages
Plays
8 The Mystery of Muldoon ...................
9 Fire and Flood ...................
10 Silly Sailor ...................
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Test 33
LISTENING
FAMILY EXCURSIONS
Cruise on a lake
Example
Travel on an old........ steamship
Can take photos of the 1 ............................. that surround the lake
Farm visit
Children can help feed the sheep
Visit can include a 40-minute ride on a 2 .............................
Visitors can walk in the farm’s 3 ............................. by the lake
4 ............................. is available at extra cost
Cycling trips
Cyclists explore the Back Road
A 5 ............................. is provided
Only suitable for cyclists who have some 6 .............................
- Bikes can be hired from 7 ............................. (near the Cruise Ship Terminal)
Cyclists need:
- a repair kit
- food and drink
- a 8 ............................. (can be hired)
There are no 9 .............................or accommodation in the area
Cost
T otal cost for whole family of cruise and farm visit: 1 0 $ .............................
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Test 34
LISTENING
Events during Kenton Festival

Example
Start date: ........... 1&h................. May
Opening ceremony (first day)
In town centre, starting at 1 .................................
The mayor will make a speech
A 2 ................................. will perform
Performance of a 3 .................................about Helen Tungate (a 4 .................................. )
Evening fireworks display situated across the 5 .................................
Other events
Videos about relationships that children have with their 6 .................................
Venue: 7 ................................. House
Performance of 8 .................................dances
Venue: the 9 .................................market in the town centre
Time: 2 and 5 pm every day except 1st day of festival
Several professional concerts and one by children
Venue: library
Time: 6.30 pm on the 18th
Tickets available online from festival box office and from shops which have the festival
1 0 ................................. in their windows
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Test 35
LISTENING
Write ONE WORLD ONLY for each answer.
PUBLIC LIBRARY
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 1 0 ....................................... is available
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Test 36
LISTENING
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBERS for each answer.
Cycle tour leader: Applicant enquiry

Example
Name: Margaret Smith
About the applicant:
• wants a 1 .................................. job
• will soon start work as a 2 ..................................
• has led cycle trips in 3 ..................................
■ interested in being a leader of a cycling trip for families
• is currently doing voluntary work with members of a 4 ............................ ... club
• available for five months from the 181 of 5 ..................................
• can't eat 6 ..................................
Contact details:
• address: 27 7 .................................. Place, Dumfries
• postcode: 8 ..................................
Interview:
• interview at 2.30 pm on 9 ..................................
• will plan a short 1 0 .................................. about being a tour guide
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Test 37
LISTENING
COOKERY CLASSES
Cookery Class Focus Other Information
Example how to 1 .............................. • small classes
The Food Studio and cook with seasonal • also offers 2...................
products classes
• clients who return get
Bond’s Cookery food that • includes recipes to strengthen

School is 4 ..............................
• they have a
Thursday
The mainly 8............................... • located near

7 ..................................... food
Centre
• a special course in skills with
sometimes available
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Test 38
LISTENING
South City Cycling Club
Example
Name of club secretary: Jim ...... Hunter.........
Membership
Full membership costs $260; this covers cycling and 1.............................

all over Australia
Recreational membership costs $108
Cost of membership includes the club fee and 2...............................
The club kit is made by a company called 3...............................
Training rides
Chance to improve cycling skills and fitness

Level B: speed about 4............................... kph
Weekly sessions
- Tuesdays at 5.30 am, meet at the 5...............................
- Thursdays at 5.30 am, meet at the entrance to the 6...............................
Further information
Rides are about an hour and a half

Members often have 7 ............................... together afterwards
There is not always a 8............................... with the group on these rides
Check and print the 9............................... on the website beforehand
Bikes must have 10...............................
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Test 39
LISTENING
Moving to Banford City

E x a m p le
Linda recommends living in suburb o f.... D a l t o n
Accommodation
Average ren t 1 £ ........................a month
Transport
Linda travels to work by 2........................
Limited 3........................in city centre
Trains to London every 4 ........................minutes
Poor train service at 5........................
Advantages of living in Banford

• New 6........................opened recently
7........................ has excellent reputation
Good 8........................on Bridge Street
Meet Linda
Meet Linda on 9........................after 5.30 pm
In the 10........................opposite the station
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Test 40
LISTENING
Questions 1 - 1 0
A le x ’s T ra in in g
Example
Alex completed his training in.....2014....
About the applicant:
At first, Alex did his training in the 1.................... department.
• Alex didn’t have a qualification from school in 2......................
• Alex thinks he should have done the diploma in 3.................... skills.
Age of other trainees: the youngest was 4......................
Benefits of doing training at JPNW:
Lots of opportunities because of the size of the organisation.
Trainees receive the same amount of 5.................... as permanent staff.
The training experience increases people’s confidence a lot.
• Trainees go to 6.................... one day per month.
The company is in a convenient 7......................
Advice for Interview:
Don't wear 8......................
Don’t be 9......................
Make sure you 10......................
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SECTION 1

Complete the notes below.

NOTES ON SOCIAL PROGRAMME

Cost. between 5.00 pounds and 15.00 pounds per person

Note: special trips organised for groups of 3 ........................

Time: departure - 8.30 a.m.

Complete the notes below.

Place Date Number of seats Optional extra

St Ives 5 .................... 16 Hepworth Museum

London 16th February 45 6 ....................

Salisbury 18th March 50 Stonehenge

Bath 23rd March 16 8 ....................

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Tourist attractions open all day: 6 ........................................ and Gardens

Complete the form below.

Accommodation Request Form

Length of time in Australia: 1................................

Present address: Flat 1,

Accommodation required form: 4 ......................

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

8 T h e ............................... will be $320.

GOODBYE PARTY FOR JOHN

Who to invite: John and his wife

all the teachers

all the 3 .............

Date for sending invitations: 4 ................

Collect money during the 5

Suggested amount per person: 6 $ ...................

Ask guests to bring: - snacks

Ask student representative to prepare a -10......................

Complete the notes below.

Oreamtime travel agency

Holiday length 2 days

Complete the sentences below.

7 The tour costs $ ..........................

Complete the notes below.

Minimum joining age: 1§JS.ars.

For registration, must take

• two forms of I.D. e.g. driving licence, 2 ........................

Cost to join per year (without current student card): 3 £ ...................

Loan times: four weeks

Fines start at 5 £ ........................

Computers can be booked up to 6 ........................hours in advance

Library holds most national papers, all 7 ........................ and magazines

Need 8 ........................ to use photocopier

Creative W riting class

• tutor is John 9 ........................

M INTONS CAR M ART

Postcode: GU8 9EW

Complete the notes below.

HOST FAMILY APPLICANT

Name: JennyC han.......

Present address: Sea View Guest House, 1 ............................

Daytime phone number: 2237676

(NB Best time to contact is 2 ......................... )

Intended length of stay: 3 .....................

General level of English: 4 ..............................

Preferred location: in the 5 ...............................

Special diet: 6 ..............................