IPP IELTS

LISTENING – TEST 121

LISTENING SECTION 2 – UNDERSTANDING KEY VOCABULARY

Choose the option that has the closest meaning to the bolded word.
1. His flat (n.) has three bedrooms and ours has four, but the rest is the same.
A. A residential house typically for rent
B. A smooth surface
2. I turned off my computer without saving the project by mistake (adverbial phrase).
A. Thinking that something is something else
B. By accident; without intending to
3. To turn up the TV volume, turn the knob (n.) clock-wise.
A. A round switch on a machine such as a television that you use to turn it on and off, etc.
B. A handle
4. As we are being very careful, I will make a total of six spare (adj.) keys; one for each of you.
A. Forgive someone/something
B. Not being used nor needed mainly/at the present

IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 QUESTIONS

TOPIC: Holidays
1. Do you like going on holidays?
2. Where is/are your favorite destination(s)?
3. Do you prefer homestays or hotels?
4. Have you ever got in trouble with your accommodations’ facility?
5. Do you think the accommodation is important to the quality of a vacation?

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LISTENING – TEST 121

LISTENING SECTION 3 – UNDERSTANDING KEY VOCABULARY

Read the sentences and find the meaning of the words by writing them in the correct rows.
1. The bank finally granted (v.) a £500 loan to me.
2. The company is credited with (phrasal) inventing the industrial robot.
3. I think you should try to be more assertive (adj.) when working in a group, otherwise your
contribution will be underrated.
4. Meeting and talking to people could develop one’s critical thinking (nominal phrase).
5. He had altered (v.) so much that I scarcely recognized him.
to believe that somebody/ something has a particular good
quality or feature
involving making fair, careful judgements about the good and
bad qualities of somebody/ something
expressing opinions or desires strongly and with confidence, so
that people take notice
To make changes
give somebody what they ask for, especially formal or legal
permission to do something

IELTS SPEAKING PART 3 QUESTIONS

Living and Studying Abroad
1. Do you have plans to study or live abroad?
2. Why do so many people nowadays choose to study abroad?
3. Apart from language, what challenges do you think you might encounter?
4. What are some disadvantages of studying or living in a foreign country?

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LISTENING – TEST 121

LISTENING SECTION 4 – UNDERSTANDING KEY VOCABULARY

Read the definition of each word/ phrase and decide where they fit best.
A fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully
A. Phenomenon (n.)
understood
B. Endorse (v.) To make a public statement of your approval or support for s.t or s.o
C. Deliberately (adv.) Done in a way that was planned, not by chance
D. Norm (n.) A situation or a pattern of behavior that is usual or expected
A remark or sign that shows that something is happening or what
E. Indication (n.)
somebody is thinking or feeling
To put a mark (✓) beside a name or an item on a list to show that
F. Tick off (v.)
something has been dealt with

1. Our manager gave no (1) ________ of how the survey should be carried out, and we’re
desperately seeking for help from friends.
2. Older parents seem to be the (2) ________ rather than the exception nowadays.
3. Early retirement is a relatively new (3) ________ in Britain.
4. It’s a good idea to (4) ________ the jobs on the list as you do them.
5. She’s been (5) ________ ignoring him all day as she knows he has a crush on her.
6. The Council is expected to (6) ________ the committee's recommendations.

IELTS SPEAKING PART 2 CUE CARD

Describe your favorite animal.
You should say:
- What kind of animal is it?
- What is it like?
- Why do you like the animal?
And explain how you will take care of one.

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