IELTS Listening Sample 11

IELTS Listening Sample 11

IELTS Listening Sample 11

You will hear a number of different recordings and you have to answer questions on what you hear. There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to check your work.

All the recordings will be played once only. The test is in 4 Sections. At the end of the test, you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.

Listening Audio: [Click the Play Button to start the recording.]

SECTION 1

(Section 1 – Questions 1-10)

Questions 1 and 2:
Circle the correct letters A-C.

Example…
Gavin moved into his apartment…
A two days ago.
(B) two weeks ago.
C two months ago.

1. Gavin’s apartment is located on the…
A  ground floor.
B  second floor.
C  third floor.

2. The monthly rent for Gavin’s apartment is…
A  $615.
B  $650.
C  $655.

Questions 3-6:
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

ITEM                                     VALUE
(3) ……………….                     $450
(4) ……………….                     $1,150
Watches                                 $2,000
CDs and (5) ……………            $400
——————————————————————–
Total annual cost of insurance (6) $ ………………….


Questions 7-10:
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

INSURANCE APPLICATION FORM

Name:     Mr Gavin (7) ………………………
Address:  (8) ……………………… Biggins Street
              (9) ………………………

Date of Birth: 12th November
Telephone: Home: 9872 4855
Nationality: (10) ………………………
 

SECTION 2

(Section 2- Questions 11-20)

Question 11:
Circle the correct letter A-D.

Smith House was originally built as…
A. a residential college.
B. a family house.
C. a university.
D. an office block.

Questions 12-14:
Complete the explanation of the room number.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

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Questions 15-17
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

•  Students need a front door key between (15) ……………………. AND …………………….
•  In an emergency, students should use (16) …………………….
•  Fees also cover some (17) ……………………. charges.

Questions 18-20
Complete the notice below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

•  No noise after 9 pm.
•  Smoking only allowed on (18) …………………….
•  No changes can be made to (19) …………………….

If you have any questions, ask the (20) …………………….

 

SECTION 3

(Section 3 – Questions 21-30)

Question 21-25:
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Forms of Media                          Examples

Print                                               • books
                                                      • (21) ………………………..
Pictures                                           • (22) ………………………..

Audio (listening)                               • CDs
                                                      • (23) ………………………..
Audio-visual                                     • film
                                                      • (24) ………………………..
                                                      • videos

Electronic                                       (25) ………………………..

Question 26-30:
Write the appropriate letters A-C against questions 26-30.

According to the speakers, in which situation are the following media most useful?
A.   individual children
B.   five or six children
C.   whole class

Answers
26. tapes ………………………..
27. computers ………………………..
28. videos ………………………..
29. books ………………………..
30. wall maps ………………………..

 

SECTION 4

(Section 4 – Questions 31-40)

Question 31:
Circle the correct letter A-D.

What percentage of the workforce was employed in agriculture in the mid-1900s?
A.  3%
B.  10%
C.  20%
D.  50%
 
Questions 32-33:
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
 
Three factors contributing to the efficiency of the agricultural sector are…

  •  50-60 years of intelligent state support.
  •  the quality of (32) …………………… among those employed.
  •  the farmers’ investment in (33) ……………………………….

 
Questions 34-39:
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Region

North

East

West

Land

hilly with thin soil

flat with

(36) ………………

rich soil

Climate

(34) ………………

and  ………………

mixed

(3) …………….

and …………….

Farm type

small, family-run

commercial

average size

(39) …….…hectares

Produce

(35) ………………

and ………………

cereals and

(37) ………………

milk, cheese and meat

Question 40:
 
Circle the correct letter A-C.
 
Farmers have a strong sense of solidarity because…
A.  the media supports them.
B.  they have a strong Union.
C. they have countrywide interests.
 

Answer: (Click the button to Show/ Hide Answers)

Answer:

Section 1 (Questions 1-10)
1. B
2. A
3. fridge/ refrigerator
4. stereo (system)
5. books
6. ($/dollars) 184 [NOT per month/monthly]
7. Murray
8. 16C
9. South Hills
10. English/ British

Section 2 (Questions 11-20)
11. B
12. north/ N
13. (2nd/second) floor (number)
14. room (number)
15. 8 pm (and 7 am)
16. (the) fire/ emergency doors
17. laundry/ washing
18. (the) balconies / balconys
19. meal times
20. (elected) floor senior(s)

Section 3 (Questions 21-30)
21. newspaper(s)
22. map(s)
23. radio(s)
24. television/ TV
25. computer(s)
26. B
27. B
28. C
29. A
30. B

Section 4 (Questions 31-40)
31. A
32. training
33. technology
34. cool (and) wet
35. wool (and) timber
36. fertile soil(s)/ land/ earth/ ground
37. (high quality) vegetables/vegs
38. warm (and) wet
39. 800 / eight hundred
40. B

[Source: Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 2]

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