Road To IELTS Listening - 6 Tests Merged

Candidate Number
Candidate Name ______________________________________________
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM
Listening
PRACTICE TEST 1 hour
Time 1 hour
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so.
Write your name and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page.
Listen to the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
Answer all the questions.
While you are listening, write your answers on the question paper.
You will have 10 minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers onto the
separate answer sheet. Use a pencil.
At the end of the test, hand in this question paper.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

There are four parts to the test.
You will hear each part once only.
There are 40 questions.
Each question carries one mark.
For each part of the test, there will be time for you to look through the questions and
time for you to check your answers.
© The British Council 2012. All rights reserved. 1

SECTION 1 Questions 1–10
Questions 1–5
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Transport from Bayswater
Example Answer
Destination Harbour City
• Express train leaves at 1 …………………….
• Nearest station is 2 …………………….
• Number 706 bus goes to 3 …………………….
• Number 4 ……………………. bus goes to station
• Earlier bus leaves at 5 …………………….

Questions 6–10
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Transport Cash fare Card fare
Bus 6 $ …………… $1.50
Train (peak) $10 $10
Train (off-peak) $10
– before 5pm or after 7 …………… pm) 8 $ ……………
9 …………… ferry $4.50 $3.55
Tourist ferry (10 ……………) $35 –
Tourist ferry (whole day) $65 –

Questions 11–14
Which counsellor should you see?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 11–14.
A Louise Bagshaw
B Tony Denby
C Naomi Flynn
11 if you do not have an appointment
12 if it is your first time seeing a counsellor
13 if your concerns are related to anxiety
14 if you are unable to see a counsellor during normal office hours

Questions 15–20
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Workshop Content Target group
Adjusting what you need to succeed 15 ………………… students

academically
Getting Organised use time effectively, find all students

16 ………………… between
study and leisure
Communicating talking with staff, all students, especially

communicating across cultures
17 …………………
Anxiety 18 …………………, breathing students about to sit exams

techniques, meditation, etc.
19 ………………… staying on track for long periods 20 ………………… students

only

Questions 21–30
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Novel: 21 …………………
Protagonists: Mary Lennox; Colin Craven
Time period: Early in 22 …………………
Plot: Mary → UK – meets Colin who thinks he’ll never be able to
23 ………………… . They become friends.
Point of view: “Omniscient” – narrator knows all about characters’ feelings,
opinions and 24 …………………
Audience: Good for children – story simple to follow
Symbols (physical items that represent 25 …………………):
• the robin redbreast
• 26 …………………
• the portrait of Mistress Craven
Motifs (patterns in the story):
• the Garden of Eden
• secrecy – metaphorical and literal transition from 27 …………………
Themes: Connections between
• 28 ………………… and outlook
• 29 ………………… and well-being
• individuals and the need for 30 …………………

Questions 31–35
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Time Perspectives
Time Zone Outlook Features & Consequences
Past Positive Remember good times, e.g. birthdays.
Keep family records, photo albums, etc.
31 ………… Focus on disappointments, failures, bad decisions.

…..
Present Hedonistic Live for 32 …………….. ; seek sensation; avoid pain.
Fatalistic Life is governed by 33 …………….. , religious beliefs,

social conditions. Life’s path can’t be changed.
Future 34 ………… Prefer work to play. Don’t give in to temptation.

…..
Fatalistic Have a strong belief in life after death and importance of
35 …………….. in life.

Questions 36–40
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
36 We are all present hedonists

A at school
B at birth
C while eating and drinking
37 American boys drop out of school at a higher rate than girls because
A they need to be in control of the way they learn
B they play video games instead of doing school work
C they are not as intelligent as girls
38 Present-orientated children
A do not realise present actions can have negative future effects
B are unable to learn lessons from past mistakes
C know what could happen if they do something bad, but do it anyway
39 If Americans had an extra day per week, they would spend it

A working harder
B building relationships
C sharing family meals
40 Understanding how people think about time can help us

A become more virtuous
B work together better
C identify careless or ambitious people

Candidate Number
Candidate Name ______________________________________________
Listening
PRACTICE TEST 2 1 hour
Time 1 hour


Questions 1–6
Complete the form below.
Application Form for use of Library Internet Service
Example Answer
Existing cardholder? Yes
Family name: Milton
First names: 1 ……………….. Jayne
Address: 2 ………………..
35 Maximilian Way
Whitfield
Post Code: 3 ………………..
Occupation: Nurse
(works the 4 ………………..)
Home phone: N/A
Mobile: 0412 214 418
Type of ID: 5 ………………..
ID number: AZ 1985331
Date of Birth: 25th 6 ………………..

Questions 7 and 8
Choose TWO letters, A–E.
What will the woman use the internet for?
A trade & exchange

B research
C email
D social networking
E job vacancies
Questions 9 and 10
9 How much does it cost to register as an internet user?

………………………………….
10 What is the maximum amount of time allowed per single daily internet session?
………………………………….

Questions 11–15
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
11 The guided bushwalk is suitable for

A adults only
B children over 12 and adults
C children over 8 accompanied by a parent
12 On the bird observation outing, it is recommended that you have

A waterproof footwear
B a bird identification book
C binoculars
13 For the trip to the sand dunes, a company will donate

A water
B tools
C gloves
14 The bush tucker excursion will cost (per person)

A $15
B $12
C $7
15 The deadline to register for the bush tucker outing is

A 25 November
B 15 November
C 10 November

Questions 16–20
Activity Leader Date Venue Time
Bush walk Glenn Ford 16 …………… Springvale 17 ……–1pm
Bird watching Joy Black, club 10 September Camford 4.30–6.30pm
18 ……………
Sand dunes Rex Rose 26 November 19 …………… 8.30–10.30am
Bush tucker Jim Kerr, ranger 3 December Carson Hills 10am–20 ……

Questions 21–25
Complete the sentences below.
21 Students must follow ……………………. to prevent accidents in the lab.
22 The students have not been using ……………………. while in the lab.
23 Students cannot eat or drink until ……………………. is finished and they have
washed their hands.
24 Tessa should tie her hair back to avoid danger when she is working with
a ……………………. or chemicals.
25 Students must wear long sleeves and shoes made of ……………………. in the
lab.

Questions 26–28
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
26 Which student is currently using an appropriate notebook?
A Vincent
B Tessa
C Neither student
27 The tutor says that writing observations in complete sentences
A is often not a good use of time

B makes them easier to interpret later
C means that others can understand them
28 The students must write dates
A next to each drawing

B next to each written section
C next to each drawing and written section
Questions 29 and 30
Which TWO things must be included in the conclusion to the experiment?
A the questions investigated
B the solutions to the questions
C the student’s own thoughts about the experiment
D the length of time spent on the experiment
E the student’s signature

Questions 31–40
Climate change
HUMAN FACTORS
• Cutting down trees for 31 ……………………

• Industrial Revolution
• 32 ……………………
• Increase in population  deforestation
KNOWN EFFECTS
• Over previous 130 yrs: temp.  by 0.6 ° C

• Since Ind. Rev.: CO2  by 30% & Methane  by 33 …………………… (from
mining, animals, rice paddies)
• N2O  (from 34 …………………… esp. fertiliser; waste management; car
exhausts)
• Greenhouse Effect: gases form 35 ……………………  heat trapped  Earth
warms up
FUTURE EFFECTS
1. Rise in sea levels  ice melting

Sea level Number of people at risk
1998 levels 36 ……………………

+50 cm 92 million
+1 metre 37 ……………………
2. Change in 38 …………………  more arid areas  population movement to

cities
3. Increase in pests and 39 …………………… e.g. malaria
4. Change in ecosystems: *shift in 40 …………………… – some die, others

multiply *deserts get hotter & bigger

Candidate Number
Candidate Name ______________________________________________
Listening
PRACTICE TEST 3 40 minutes
Time 40 minutes


Questions 1–5
Second-hand Bedroom Furniture for Sale
Example Answer
Number of items for sale: three
Bedside tables
Construction: wood
Colour: 1 ………………..
Drawers: two (in each table)
handles made of 2 ………………..
Height: 3 ……………….. cm
Condition: 4 ………………..
Price: 5 ……………….. (for both)

Questions 6–10
Dressing table
Drawers: five (two are 6 ………………..)
Width: 7 ………………..
Mirrors: three: one large, two small (all
8 ………………..)
Condition: good
Price: 9 ………………..
Seller’s details
Name: Carolyn Kline
Address: 19 10 ……………….. Road

Questions 11–17
Label the plan below.
Write the correct letter, A–J, next to questions 11–17.
11 Administration office
12 Sports medicine clinic
13 Bike racks
14 Café
15 Conference room
16 Men’s locker room
17 Pool shop

Question 18
18 The sports centre is open on public holidays from
A 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
B 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
C 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Questions 19 and 20
Which TWO services are covered by the membership fee?
A Personal training
B Swim squads
C Childminding
D Programme design
E Tennis lessons

Questions 21–25
Part One – Checklist:
 Write an 21 ……………………. – keep it brief.
 List relevant 22 ……………………. .
 Have two academic advisors read over your 23 ……………………. .
 Choose the journal you want to submit to.
 Apply the journal’s 24 ……………………. to your article.
 Sign the 25 ……………………. .

Questions 26–30
Complete the flow-chart below.
Part Two – Process

Questions 31–33
Complete the summary below.
If soil is healthy, it is a 31 ………………… teeming with life such as worms, fungi
and bacteria. If plants are grown in poor soil, they will lack 32 ………………… and
human health will suffer. Plants are nourished by organic matter, 33 …………………
and other essential elements which are broken down by insects and other organisms in
a synergistic relationship.
Questions 34–36
Label the diagram below.

Questions 37–40
Problems:
 Erosion
 37 ………………… from various sources, including chemical fertilisers
Conventional farming methods Organic farming methods

 monoculture  crop rotation
 synthetic fertiliser & chemicals  covering crops
used for 38 …………………  use of insects as natural
 genetically-modified seeds 40 …………………
 pesticide & fungicide sprayed on  addition of manure & green waste
crops after picking
 no need for documentation of
39…………………

Candidate Number
Candidate Name ______________________________________________
Listening
Time 1 hour
You will have 10 minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers onto the separate
answer sheet. Use a pencil.
At the end of the test, hand in this question paper and your answer sheet.

For each part of the test, there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for
you to check your answers.
© British Council. All rights reserved. 1

BUYING A USED CAR
Example Answer
Name of caller Peter Smith
Vehicle Details:
• Vehicle for sale: 2012 Toyota sedan

• Vehicle colour: 1 ……………………
• Condition of vehicle: original 2 ……………………
no scratches
no dents
engine: no problems, regular servicing
• Ownership: one driver, old lady

3 ……………………
• Tyres: back tyres: worn
front tyres: 4 ……………………
• Extras air conditioning

5 ……………………
power steering, central locking, ABS brakes
manual transmission
tow bar – useful for Peter’s 6 ……………………
Mileage: 7 …………………… km
Meeting Arrangements
• Tina’s address: 8 352 ……………………
• Time of appointment: 9 …………………… today
• Peter’s phone number: 10 045 -……………………

Questions 11–17
Label the plan below.
Write the correct letter, A–I, next to questions 11–17.
Daisy Day Care Centre
11 shoe rack ………
12 carpet ………
13 bookcase ………
14 dress-up cupboard ………
15 cubbyholes ……....
16 climbing walls ………
17 chickens ………

Questions 18–20
18 The official ratio of adults to children who are two or older is one adult to
…………………. children.
19 Parents who are often late may be asked to ………………….. .
20 The quickest waiting time for a place in the Day Care is …………………. .

Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A–E
Professor Jones thinks that Mark will ask for more time for his essay because:
A two other students have already asked her

B her students never plan their assignments
C most students have handed in their assignments
D it is the day before the assignment is due in
E Mark is always late with his assignments
Questions 23–25
Choose ONE letter, A, B or C
23 Mark needs an extension because:

A he was sick and went to the doctor
B he had a problem with his computer
C his brother had a personal problem
24 Mark didn’t come to see Professor Jones a week ago because:

A he thought his writing was very bad
B he planned to finish the essay on time
C he wanted to keep his grade point average
25 Which rule below is NOT correct? You should

A ask at least 3 days before the essay is due
B fill out a form and then email it
C talk to your teacher in person

Questions 26–30
Professor Jones’s feedback:
• Mark needs to add 26 …………………… to his bibliography
• He should look in the online databases, e.g. Languageline
• His essay has no 27 ……………………
• Mark plans to explain the theories and show 28 …………… for each of them
• He should 29 …………………… the essay before he hands it in
• He can have one 30 …………………… for his assignment

Questions 31–35
Managing Creativity in Your Business
Managing creative staff is a difficult task. They have creativity and 31 ……………….., so
they need freedom. In the past, in factories, 32 ……………….. was vital for making a
high quality product. Nowadays, we hire staff to create new products and find new
customers. But, their new ideas must be 33 ………………. if we want to make money
from them. A standard method for managing staff is setting 34 ……………….. targets,
related to profits, products or new clients. This method has some problems, because
staff might be dishonest or break the law so that they can meet the company goals.
These goals are often tied in to 35 ……………….. and this can make the problem worse.

Questions 36–40
Robert Simons’ Three 36 ……………………..
The first: Develop a mission statement
Engage the workers with the Follow the company 37 ……………………..

company’s core values
examples:
the best tools in the world
the customer is no 1
The second: Don’t tell your creative staff what to do;
The power of 38 tell them what they should not do, e.g.
……………………..
this product is not part of our company goals
this behaviour is not OK
You need to set 39…………………….. to help

control creativity
The third: Be aware of and discuss external factors
40……………………. the competition
the company profits and losses
other new products in the market

Candidate Number
Candidate Name ______________________________________________
Listening
Time 1 hour

For each part of the test, there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for
you to check your answers.

Questions 1–6
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Harry’s Hire Company
Example
Hire for: birthday party
Equipment Hire:
Day and date of event: 1 …………………… November
Number attending event: 2 ……………………
Rental: 5 dozen dinner plates, bowls
5 dozen sets of 3 ………… and …………
40 plastic 4 ……………………
4 dozen each small / medium glasses
six 5 ……………………
Costings:
Weekend Package: 5 p.m. Fri – 10 a.m. Mon: $1600 + tax
6 …………………… Package: 5 p.m. Sat – 10 a.m. Mon: $1350 + tax
7 ……………………: $50 (within 10 km)
Breakage Insurance: $60
Replacement costs: plates, bowls – $3.55 per item
small glasses – 8 …………………… per item
medium glasses – $4.40 per item

Customer Details:
Full name: 9 ……………………
Address: 28B Sandstone Close, Martinsborough
Contact number: 10. 084 ……………………

Questions 11–15
Match the creatures to their behaviour.
Write the correct letter, A, B, C or D next to each description.
A swifts
B bats
C cockroaches
D centipedes
11 feed on the guardrail beside the path
12 are dangerous to people
13 collect in large groups
14 fly only at night
15 live on the roof of the cave
Questions 16 and 17
Answer the questions below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
16 What is the guano from the caves used for?
………………………………….
17 What are the birds’ nests from the cave used for?
………………………………….

Questions 18–20
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
In the cave, you should:
18 carry a .…………………
19 wear a .………………… and a hat
20 keep to the .………………… at all times

Questions 21–23
Choose ONE letter, A, B, or C.
21 Mary has been called in for a meeting because:

A she has been working too hard
B she has offered to lead an activity
C she is going on a training programme
22 The most important part of planning a field trip is:

A to organise activities for everyone
B to know about the official rules for field trips
C to think about and plan for problems
23 Leaders must develop:

A a tailored trip plan
B an adventure activities plan
C a hazard management plan
Questions 24 and 25
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
24 Mary’s plan must consider .…………………, such as local rain or wind, the land and the
party members.
25 Mary’s plan does not need to consider things such as tropical storms or serious illnesses,
which are known as ………………… .

Questions 26–30
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer
FIELD TRIP PLAN:
WEATHER:
• everyone needs warm clothing and a 26 .…………………
ACTIVITIES
• hiking – first aid kit, map and a 27 .…………………
• avoid routes where an avalanche, mudslide or 28 .………………… is
possible
GROUP MEMBERS
• think about the fitness and 29 ………………… of the group
• do not allow 30 .………………… to be responsible for transport.

Questions 31–34
Label the diagrams below
A Normal Ear An Ear with Cochlear Implant
31 .…………………
32 ………………….
33 .…………………
34 .…………………

Questions 35 – 40
Cochlear Implants – Advantages, Disadvantages and Factors
Hearing aids 35.…………………… normal sounds, so they are good for mild hearing loss but
not for severe loss. Cochlear implants help some people a lot, but do not work so well for
everyone. The brain gets different 36.…………………… from an implant, so users must
relearn how to hear. Cochlear implants are not a cure. Users need ongoing training in
37.……………………, lip-reading and sign language. The surgery can damage nerves. It
may also destroy any 38 .……………………; in such cases, those users cannot go back to
using a hearing aid. The most important factor for selecting users is the
39.…………………… of their deafness, and also age and previous speaking ability. Finally,
the condition of the nerve cells in the cochlea is a factor, because 40 ……………………. can
damage these cells.

Candidate Number
Candidate Name ______________________________________________
Listening
Time 1 hour


Questions 1–6
Cell Phone Packages
Type of Plans • Pre-paid
• 24-month contract plans
Prepaid Plans • 1 without ………………
SIM cards • 15 minutes of 2 ………………
Minimal Plan • $12
• 40 minutes
• 3 without ………………
Social Plan • $40
• 200 minutes
• 4 ………………
• 2GB data
5 ……… & ……… Plan • 5 numbers, free talking and texting
• $70
• 3GB data
Changing Plans • at any time
• in person
• access the 6 ………………

Questions 7–10
Complete the sales form below.
Sales Form
Plan Social Plan
Phone Number 7 047 - ………………
Customer Name 8 ………………
Address 375 Thompson 9 ………………
Total Payment $42.50
Payment Method 10 ………………

Questions 11–13
11 Which option is NOT part of keeping the kitchen clean?

A hair covers
B hand wash
C touching counter surfaces
12 The locked door is NOT used to protect against …

A theft of money
B damage to food
C unwanted visitors
13 Mayonnaise is measured …
A to count the number of burgers sold
B to make the burgers taste delicious
C to know how much has been used
Questions 14 and 15
Choose TWO letters, A—E
Which TWO of the following make the company efficient?
A achieving sales targets

B knowing the busy times and days
C throwing away burgers after 10 minutes
D hiring extra staff at key times
E teaching staff to work in one area

Questions 16–20
There is a 16 …………………. on the back of the paper tray covers.
Exact servings are important for stock checking, for 17 …………………. and, most
importantly, for providing correct food values.
Customers in cars account for 18 …………………. of the total sales.
Paid orders are sent to 19 …………………., for both cooks and servers.
The order is finished when the 20 …………………. arrives.

Questions 21–30
Complete the form below.
Experiment Planning Form

Experimental hypothesis:
That 21 …………………. impacts on crabs at the beach.
Variables:
Visitor numbers overall number of visitors
Time of day changes in number of people and 22 ………………….
23 …………………. left by visitors to the beach
Constants:
• floating rubbish
• boat pollution
Available beaches and usage levels:
Main town beach 24 ………………….
Beach over the hill Little use
25 …………………. No use; control
Experimental method:
Count crab holes:
• over a set 26 ………………….
• in a defined area of sand
• the same 27 …………………. from the sea
Equipment: (3 of each):
• measuring tapes, balls of string, small posts

• 28 …………………. to check that we start and stop at the same time
• stop watches for timing
• 29 …………………. to see at night
Observations:
• Initial time period: one hour / day and night

• Total observation period: 20 hours over a 30 ………………….


Questions 31 and 32
Choose TWO letters, A—E
The lecturer states that in the past mythologies offered …

A stories to explain the unknown.
B a substitute for religion.
C characters with special powers.
D examples of goodness and virtue.
E an escape into fantasy.
Questions 33 and 34
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C
33 The Warring States are mentioned as an example of …

A how myths affect poor people.
B political change in modern China.
C the social power of myths.
34 Luke Skywalker’s story is told to show that ...

A modern myths have new values and ideas.
B myths are still being retold today.
C myths are written mainly for young people.

Questions 35—40
Match the creation mythologies to their features.
Write the correct letter, A, B, C or D next to each feature.
A Greek
B Norse
C Chinese
D Māori
E Australian
35 An animal brings up life from the sea.
36 The world is formed from the body of a god.
37 The gods fight with each other.
38 The Earth forms as a god becomes bigger.
39 A son separates his parents.
40 People steal from the gods.

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Candidate Name ______________________________________________

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM

PRACTICE TEST 1 hour

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

© The British Council 2012. All rights reserved. 1

Complete the notes below.

Transport from Bayswater

• Express train leaves at 1 …………………….

• Nearest station is 2 …………………….

• Number 706 bus goes to 3 …………………….

• Number 4 ……………………. bus goes to station

• Earlier bus leaves at 5 …………………….

© The British Council 2012. All rights reserved. 2

Complete the table below.

Transport Cash fare Card fare

Bus 6 $ …………… $1.50

Train (peak) $10 $10

Train (off-peak) $10

– before 5pm or after 7 …………… pm) 8 $ ……………

9 …………… ferry $4.50 $3.55

Tourist ferry (10 ……………) $35 –

Tourist ferry (whole day) $65 –

© The British Council 2012. All rights reserved. 3

Which counsellor should you see?

Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 11–14.

11 if you do not have an appointment

12 if it is your first time seeing a counsellor

13 if your concerns are related to anxiety

14 if you are unable to see a counsellor during normal office hours

© The British Council 2012. All rights reserved. 4

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Workshop Content Target group

Adjusting what you need to succeed 15 ………………… students

Getting Organised use time effectively, find all students

Communicating talking with staff, all students, especially

Anxiety 18 …………………, breathing students about to sit exams

19 ………………… staying on track for long periods 20 ………………… students

© The British Council 2012. All rights reserved. 5

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Protagonists: Mary Lennox; Colin Craven

Time period: Early in 22 …………………

Plot: Mary → UK – meets Colin who thinks he’ll never be able to

23 ………………… . They become friends.

Point of view: “Omniscient” – narrator knows all about characters’ feelings,

opinions and 24 …………………

Audience: Good for children – story simple to follow

Symbols (physical items that represent 25 …………………):

• the robin redbreast

• the portrait of Mistress Craven

Motifs (patterns in the story):

• the Garden of Eden

• secrecy – metaphorical and literal transition from 27 …………………

Themes: Connections between

• 28 ………………… and outlook

• 29 ………………… and well-being

• individuals and the need for 30 …………………

© The British Council 2012. All rights reserved. 6

Time Zone Outlook Features & Consequences

Past Positive Remember good times, e.g. birthdays.

Keep family records, photo albums, etc.