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Preface
As far as you know, IELTS candidates will have only 30 minutes (in PBT, extra 10 minutes for transferring
the answers to the answer sheet) for the IELTS Listening test. There will be total of 40 questions.
Therefore, it is absolutely necessary that you invest time in practising the real IELTS Listening tests for this
module.

Besides Cambridge IELTS Practice Tests series published by Oxford University Press, IELTS Listening Recent
Actual Tests with Answers aims to develop both test-taking skills and language proficiency to help you
achieve a high IELTS Listening score. It contains IELTS Listening Tests in the chronological order starting
from the recent tests and an Answer Key. Each test contains three Listening passages which cover a rich
variety of topics and give a lot of practice for a wide range of question types used in the IELTS Exam such
as multiple-choice questions, short- answer questions, sentence completion, summary completion,
classification, matching lists / phrases, matching paragraph headings, identification of information –
True/False/Not Given, etc. When studying IELTS with this e-book, you can evaluate at the nearest
possibility how difficult the IELTS Listening Section is in the real exam, and what the top most common
traps are. Moreover, these tests are extracted from authentic IELTS bank source; therefore, you are in all
probability to take these tests in your real examinations.

The authors are convinced that you will find IELTS Listening Recent Actual Tests extremely helpful on your
path to success with the International English Language Testing System.

Don’t just trust luck in your IELTS exam – the key is practice!

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Table of Contents
Tips and Tricks for different question types 2
Signposting Language 5
Practice Test 1 8
Practice Test 2 15
Practice Test 3 23
Practice Test 4 34
Practice Test 5 43
Practice Test 6 55
Practice Test 7 67
Practice Test 8 78
Practice Test 9 89
Practice Test 10 99
Practice Test 11 110
Practice Test 12 120
Answer Keys 130

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IELTS Listening Test

Tips and Tricks for different question types

Types of questions in IELTS Listening

• Multiple choice questions


• Map Labelling questions
• Sentence Completion/Note completion/ Table completion/Diagram completion questions
• Match questions
Let’s look at the tips and tricks required to answer each question type:

Multiple Choice Questions

While listening to the audio recording there will be a section for multiple-choice questions. The multiple-
choice questions are of two types –

● Multiple choice questions with one answer.


● Multiple choice question with two or more answers
There are questions that have one or more answers, for those type of questions, you would have to
listen keenly to identify all the answers from the options given.

There are a few things you would have to keep in mind while you’re answering multiple-choice
questions:

● You will hear all the options that are given to you in the question. You would have to listen to
the audio and interpret the answer from what is asked in the question.

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● Sometimes, the answer options might be of the same kind to confuse you. For instance, it
might all be in the form of dates ( 15 November, 17 November or 18 November). You would
have to read the question and choose the correct answer.
● The words used in the question might not be the exact words that you hear in the audio
recording. So, you’d have to pay attention to synonyms and how the words are paraphrased.
● The information provided in the audio recording might not be in the same order as the
questions asked, so in order to answer the questions correctly, you should have read the
questions beforehand to be aware of what is being asked.
● There would be a lot of distractors in the audio recording. There would be a lot of the same
kind of information. Sometimes, the speaker might give us any information and then change it
which might be the correct answer. So, do not rush and write down the answer as soon as you
hear it.

Map Labelling questions

For these types of questions, you would be provided with a map and you would have to label the places
on the map.

There are two types of questions:


1. A list of words might be given to you and you’d have to listen to the recording and choose the
correct word that fits the blank on the map.
2. There won’t be a list, you would just listen to the audio and identify the place on the map.
There are a few things you would have to keep in mind while you’re answering Map Labeling questions:

● There would be directions to a place or some kind of tour.


● Read the instructions before you begin, so that you’ll know the word limit of the blanks.
● Description of the location – listen to words that best describe the location given. For
example, below the park, next to the supermarket, etc.
● Look at the question numbers – Look at the question numbers and identify the flow of the
map. That would help you listen to what’s coming next.
● The audio recording would provide you with an understanding of where you are or where you
have to begin at. Pay attention to it at the beginning of the recording. Also, listen to nearby
places and clues to help find the answers.
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Sentence Completion/Note completion/ Table completion/Diagram completion


questions

In some of the questions, there will be a gap left in between and the examiner asks you to fill that gap. In
order to guess the word correctly, you must have solid grammar skills.

There are a few things you would have to keep in mind while you’re answering sentence (and other
completion) questions:

● Read the question before you start in order to understand what you should be listening for.
● Try to guess what would come in the blank. It could be a place, a number, year, name or even
a specific range of information (such as seasons, climatic conditions)
● The words in the question need not necessarily be the same words you hear in the audio
recordings, learn to tune yourself to synonyms of the words in the question.
● Though the questions might be phrased differently from the recordings, the answers should
be the exact words you hear in the audio.
● Remember to check the word count, spelling and grammar before you transfer your answers
to the answer sheet.

Match questions

These questions are not as common as the other question types but they do occur in the Listening
section. These questions have a list of statements that you’d have to match with the options provided.
Mostly it would be names, places or dates.

There are a few things you would have to keep in mind while you’re answering Match questions:

● Look at the statements and listen keenly to the kind of information that has been provided as
options. (i.e) if the options are dates, listen keenly to all the dates in the audio.

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● By the side, write down all the information linked to that particular option, it would make it
easier for you to find the answer.

Signposting Language

What is a signposting language?

Signposting means using phrases and words to guide the reader through the content of a passage or a
recording. In this case, it’s an audio recording. With the help of these phrases and words, the listener
can anticipate what’s next and find the answer.

Signposting examples:

Purpose Signposting language

Introduction to the lesson/lecture


● The purpose of today’s lecture is…
● The subject/topic of my talk is …
● The lecture will outline …
● The talk will focus on …
● Today I’ll be talking about /
discussing…

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● Today we are going to talk about…


● The topic of today’s lecture is…

Describing the structure of the lecture


● I’m going to divide this talk into a
few parts.
● First, we’ll look at….. Then we’ll go
on to … And finally I’ll…

Introducing the topic/ first point / first section


● Let’s start by talking about…
● To begin,…
● Firstly,…

Starting an idea or linking to another idea


● Let’s move on to…
● Now, let’s turn to…
● And I’d now like to talk about…
● Building on from the idea that …,
● Another line of thought on …
demonstrates that …
● Having established …,

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To reach the end of the talk / Summing up


● In conclusion, …
● From the above, it is clear that

● Several conclusions emerge from
this analysis …
● To summarise, …
● I’d like now to recap…

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Practice Test 1

Instructions to follow
Listen to the audio and answer the questions below

Part 1

Questions 1-6

Instructions to follow
• Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The Most of Graduate School

supervisor
1. First, students should pay more attention to the relationship with their ______________.
regularly
2. Students should meet their tutor _____________.

3. Add a "to do" list for students themselves and the tutor, including a reading _______________.
list
communicate
Students should__________________ with their tutor, if they disagree with their advisor, they must
concerns
state their ________________
objections and ________________ clearly and calmly.

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Questions 7 - 10

Instructions to follow
• Look at the checklist below. Select A-G and answer questions 7-10.

The principles for the students about getting the most out of what they read

A be organised
B. keep your "to do" list
C. be efficient
D. write the time and date of next meeting
E. summarise what you have read
F. minimise your other commitments
G. read PhD theses

7_______________________

8_______________________

9________________________

10_______________________

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Part 2

Questions 11-14

Instructions to follow
• Complete the information below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Community Week
The National Union of Students will run a National ________________ next month. Every student should
give up
__________________ some time to help the community . This is a nationwide scheme. It has two aims: to
responsible
show the public that students are _________________members of society, to show students can give their
practical
________________________help to their community.

Questions 15-17

Instructions to follow
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. Fill in the gaps below.

Tyler
The old man's name is ___________________.

Street
Address 8 Milkman ______________________.

the kitchen
Students' job paint _____________________.

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Questions 18-20

Instructions to follow
• Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing

A for an accurate statement


B for an inaccurate statement
C if there is insufficient information

18. The old lady never went out to work.

19. The old lady 's husband once served in the Army.

20. The girl student also liked the book very much.

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Part 3

Questions 21-24

Instructions to follow
• Complete the form below.
• Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER for each answer.

Conference Registration Form


Name of Conference: Beyond 2000
Mitchell
Name: Melanie Ms _________________

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Address: Room __________________ at Women’s College Newtown

Education
Faculty: _________________

994578ED
Student No: 24 ________________

Questions 25-30

Instructions to follow
• Circle the correct letters A-C.

25. Registration for:


Half day
Full day
Full conference

26. Accommodation required:


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Share room/share bathroom


Own room/share bathroom
Own room with bathroom

27. Meals required:


Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

28. Friday SIGs:


Computers in Education
Teaching Reading
The Gifted Child

29. Saturday SIGs:


Cultural Differences
Music in the Curriculum
Gender Issues

30. Method of payment:


Credit Card
Cheque
Cash

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Part 4

Questions 31-40

Instructions to follow
• Answer the questions below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

31 In which decade did the British Council create the EPTB exam? 1960s

32 What did the 'B' of `EPTB' stand for? Battery

33 In which year was ELTS introduced? 1980

34 What kind of language 'context' was ELTS intended to reflect?

35 How many candidates took ELTS in 1985? 10000

36 What was conducted in 1987? a review

37 Of what were there 210 in 1995? test centers

38 Which IELTS module was revised in 2001? speaking

39 In which year was a computerised version of the exam introduced? 2005

How does the lecturer describe the 'industry of English-language exams'? highly competitive

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Practice Test 2

Instructions to follow
Listen to the audio and answer the questions below

Part 1

Question 1-4

Instructions to follow
• Complete the notes below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Notes for Holiday

Travel Information
Terminal
-Must find out which _________________ arriving at.

Pantera
-Best Taxi company ________________________

east
-Note: Simon lives in the __________________ of the city

-Simon's cell phone number: ______________________


07765328411

Questions 5 - 10

Instructions to follow
• Complete the notes below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

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What to pack

To wear:

- casual clothes
one smart dress to wear at a _______________.
hotel's restaurant

raincoat
- a good _________________

walking shoes
-tough _________________.

To read:
Mountain Lives
- try to find book named _______________ by Rex Campbell

For Presents:

- For Janice: _________________.


chocolate

calendar
- For Alec: __________________.
(with racing pictures)

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Part 2

Questions 11-14

Instructions to follow
• Complete the form below.
• Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

DVD Customer Profile

Occupation: student (For example)

Have you owned a DVD player before? No


85 pounds
What is the maximum you want to spend on a DVD player? _______________

3/ month
How often do you watch DVDs? _________________
thriller
What type of films do you enjoy? ________________

Comedy programs, sport


What other DVDs (non-film) do you watch?_________________

Questions 15-20

Instructions to follow
• Complete the table below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer

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Player Features Cost After-sales service

DB 30 basic £69 ______________ only


parts

XL 643 Can also ______________ ______________ ______________ at reduced


71.99
cost labour
record

TriX Will also play £94 including Guaranteed for 3 years


24 _______________ _________________
CDs insurance

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Part 3

Questions 21-26

Instructions to follow
• Complete the table showing the student's opinion
• Choose your answers from the box below
• There are more words than spaces so you will not use them all.
• You may use any of the words more than once.

Student Favourite Instrument Favourite style of music

Greg drums classical

Alexandria guitar classical

Katja drums rock

Rachel violin country

Harry piano opera

Emika flute jazz

Instrument

Guitar Violin Pipa

Organ Piano Bouzouki

Piano Drums Harp

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Style of Music

Ballet music Rap Classical

Heavy metal Opera Jazz

Rock Be-Bop Country

Questions 27-30

Instructions to follow
• Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

heartbeat
27. Stimulating music speeds up our _________________

blood pressure
28. Calming music reduces our ________________.

Melodious
29. ________________ music has very predictable rhythms.

30. Research may show if people of different ________________


cultures perceive music differently.

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Part 4

Questions 31-33

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

31 'Extremophiles' are life forms that can live in

isolated areas.
hostile conditions.
new habitats.

32 The researchers think that some of the organisms they found in Antarctica are

new species.
ancient colonies.
types of insects.

33 The researchers were the first people to find life forms in Antarctica

in the soil.
under the rock surface.
on the rocks.

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Questions 34-40

Instructions to follow
• Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

How the extremophiles survive?

34 Access to the sun's heat can create a ___________for


microclimate some organisms.

concentration
35 The deeper the soil, the higher the__________________ of salt.

frost
36 Salt can protect organisms against the effects of ______________ even at very low temperatures.

37 All living things must have access to ________________water.


liquid

38 Salt plays a part in the process of______________


supercooling which prevents freezing.

39 The environment of ____________


Mars is similar to the dry valleys of Antarctica.

This research may provide evidence of the existence of extra terrestrial life forms and their possible
__________________
locations on other planets.

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Practice Test 3

Instructions to follow
Listen to the audio and answer the questions below

Part 1

Question 1-2

Instructions to follow
• Complete the sentences with the correct answer from the list.

The students are planning to study

different types of celebration.


how the festivals started.
people's attitudes to festivals.

The students have already discovered

the seasons in different countries.


how the Carnival is linked to different times of the year.
similarities between countries that are far away from each other.

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Question 3-5

Instructions to follow
• Choose THREE letters A-G.

What do the students say about the changes in the Carnival since it started ?

It has turned into a church celebration.


It celebrates the end of winter.
It is only celebrated in Europe.
It is celebrated in many different regions.
It takes place during the rainy season.
It is not connected with the seasons.
It is celebrated when the weather is very hot.

(3) what _________________

where_________________

when _________________

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Question 6-10

Instructions to follow
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

6 What else are the students going to research? _________________

7 How many countries do they know of where festivals involve water?


___________________

8 What three meanings can water have? Life- wealth - ______________________

9 What do water festivals celebrate?


____________________

10 How are the carnival and the seasons linked by? _____________________

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Part 2

Question 11-14

Instructions to follow
• Complete the table below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

University Clubs and Societies

Club Membership fee Number of members

________________ *20 60

Cross country cycling *15 ___________________

Film and drama *50 ____________________

___________________ *5 80

Question 15-17

Instructions to follow
• Choose THREE letters A - G.

Which THREE activities does Victoria enjoy?

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contemporary dance
B yoga
C film and drama
D cycling
E photography
F running
G jazz and tap dancing

15 _____________.

16______________.

17_______________.

Question 18-20

Instructions to follow
• Complete the form below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Name: Victoria _______________

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Age: 19

Address: 57, _____________Atherton Park, MANCHESTER M46

Contact number: _______________& Email: victoriainatherton@england.com

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Part 3

Question 21-25

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

21. Why are they going to the main hall?

to apply for a course


to hand out some forms
to register for the coming year

22. Where is the Administration Office?

on ground level
on the first floor
on the second floor

23. What do they agree to do?

to separate and meet later


to go to the Main Hall together
to go to the Canteen together

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24. What does Phoebe want to drink?

coke
orange juice
water

25. How much money does Phoebe give Mike?

twenty pounds
five pounds
two pounds

Question 26-28

Instructions to follow
• Complete the form below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Name of student: …….………………..

Town: ……..………………..

Course:

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First year ……..………………..

Question 29-30

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter A,B, or C.

29 What did Mike buy her to eat ?

a chicken and tomato sandwich


a ham and cheese sandwich
a cheese and tomato sandwich

3 What must the students do as part of registration at the university ?

pay their fees


find out about lectures
check the noticeboard

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Part 4

Question 31-40

Instructions to follow
• Complete the form below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

A Pirate’s Story: William Kidd

William Kidd lived in the ….…………………… and gained widespread notoriety as a pirate because his exploits

were documented in ………………………….

People still search to this day for his …………………………

Timeline of William Kidd’s life

- 1680’s Early years at sea

- Was Known as a legitimate ……………………. and sea captain.

- Battled against the French.

- Owned property in ………………………

1695 Hired to capture ……..………………….

1697 Converted to ……..…………………….

Murdered his gunner, William Moore, after a mutiny attempt.

1698 Abandoned former ship to commandeer greatest prize, the “Quedagh Merchant”

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1701 After trying to prove his innocence, found guilty and …….…………………….

Questions about Kidd’s life

Later questioning caused some to believe that there was not enough ……………………. to declare Kidd guilty

Some of his treasure were still found and given to …….……………………

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Practice Test 4

Instructions to follow
Listen to the audio and answer the questions below

Part 1

Question 1-7

Instructions to follow
• Complete the form below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Number of nights _____________________

Type of rooms: Single/Double - twin beds/ Double - king - sized bed

Name _______________________

Home address ______________________Avenue

Postcode _______________________

Transport ________________________

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Meals ________________

Date of arrival ___________________16th April.

Questions 8 - 10

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

8 The customer's mobile phone number is:

07976 122577
07961 122577
07961 121597

9 The customer would also like to:

receive tourist information


make a restaurant booking
book tickets for the theatre

10 He leaves a message for:

Mr. Alami

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Mr. El Fassi
Mr. Alaoui

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Part 2

Questions 11-14

Instructions to follow
• Complete the summary below.
• Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

DEVELOPMENT @!

To many employers, academic success and personal development as a result of being at


….……………………….. can be as important as course content. So choose ………………………………. modules that
you may do well in. you should, however, think more carefully about your choice if your course is
……………………… In this case the course normally includes all the modules necessary for professional
training, but if you are in any doubt check with your academic department or the .. …………………….. at the
university.

Questions 15-19

Instructions to follow
• Write Appropriate letters, A-C against questions 15 - 19.

Which modules have the following features?

A Applied Chemical Engineering

B Fluid Mechanics

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Chemical Engineering: Science 1

15 developing computer skills ………………………………

exemption from part of a module ……………………

assessment by formal examination ……………………

developing speaking and writing skills ………………

learning through problem solving ……………………..

Questions 20

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter A, B, or C.

Which chart shows the percentage of private study time on the Spanish 1A Module?

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20_____________________

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Part 3

Questions 21-25

Instructions to follow
• Complete the flowchart below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Doxey’s Irridex model of tourism

Euphoria
• Tourists seen as a …….………………….. and welcomed
• Tourism could bring chance of ….…………………..

Apathy
• Interest becomes sectionalized
• Contacts tend to be ….……………………..

Annoyance
• Problems caused by overdevelopment and …….…………………
• Policy makers attempt solutions by increasing infrastructure

Antagonism
• Open hostility to tourists
• Tourists blamed for change to ……..……………………….

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Questions 26-30

Instructions to follow
• Complete the summary below
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Criticism of Doxey’s model

The model has been criticized as giving a ……..…………………. view of the effects of tourism, because it is
unidirectional.
It is also rather oversimplified-in fact …………………………. are more complex and varied.

Positive effects of tourism

Tourism may give tourists increased understanding of other societies and cultures, and in the host
community it may lead to the revitalization of ……………………………….……
Tourism may also help groups and individuals by creating new jobs for ……………………….…. and by
encouraging people who work in tourism to learn …………………………………………

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Part 4

Questions 31-40

Instructions to follow
• Complete the notes below. Write NO MORETHAN TWO WORD/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.

RECOMMENDED BANKS LOCATION

Barclays Ragdale Square

National Westminster Preston ……….………………

HSBC City Plaza

Halifax ……………..…………..

International students must provide …………………..………… proving they can support themselves.

International students must take with them a photocopy of their passport and ………………………… of their

enrolment.

Time given by universities for the repayment of loans is limited …………….………….

The university has an interest rate of ………………………..…………

Recommended accounts are either a ………………..………… account or a ……………………… account.

Automatic teller machines allow you to make ……………….………… at any time.

Maestro services ……………………….………… take the money from your account.

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Practice Test 5

Instructions to follow
Listen to the audio and answer the questions below

Part 1

Questions 1-2

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter A, B C or D.

1. Where do they plan to travel?

the coast
the mountains
Sydney
the desert
2. Where do they plan to stay during the holiday?

a motel
a hotel
a youth hostel
a holiday house

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Questions 3

Instructions to follow
• Choose THREE letters A-F.

What will they take with them?

A mosquito net

B insect repellent

C think coats

D medicines

E binoculars

F a camera

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Questions 4-5

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter A-D or A-C.

4. How much money do they need for the tour?

$480
$490
$500
$300
5. How will they pay the house fee?

with the traveler’s cheque


with the credit card
with the saving card

Questions 6 - 10

Instructions to follow
• Answer the following questions with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

When will they depart for the holiday?

_____________________

Where is the place they are going to stay located?

Opposite__________________

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Why do many tourists go to this place?

Do______________________

Which TWO things in the bushes should they be careful about?


______________________

_______________________

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Part 2

Questions 11-15

Instructions to follow
• Label the diagram below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

11____________________

12____________________

13____________________

14_____________________

15_______________________

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Questions 16-20

Instructions to follow
• Complete the table below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Membership
Cost Access Additional Benefits
Type

Any time between


Access to ….…………..
Anytime ……………….. 5 a.m. and
clubs nationwide.
midnight

Between 10 a.m. Access to


Free time £500
and 3 p.m. …..…………..

Same as Free time


Standard £400 None
but only ……………

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…..………….. Depends on Depends on choice


Children
discount choice of scheme of scheme

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Part 3

Questions 21-23

Instructions to follow
• Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

21. The best days for engineering students are ………………...

22. Students can get useful suggestions about ……………...

23. Use the internet to look at …………...before the event.

Questions 24-27

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

24. Fergus says that

there is one company he is particularly interested in


he has done some research already
he knows the boss at one of the companies
25. The tutor thinks Fergus should

prepare questions in advance


research the skills required for jobs before the event
find out what the starting salaries are
26. Fergus plans
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to wear a suit and tie


to wear smart but casual clothes
to buy an outfit for the event
27. The tutor suggests that Fergus

should ask particular people certain questions


should avoid taking free gifts
should treat conversations like short interviews

Questions 28-30

Instructions to follow
• Choose THREE letters A-F.

Why do the tutor and Fergus think it is useful to attend a jobs fair?

A to get a job

B to find out what employers want from you

C to give employers your contact details

D to discover which are the key companies to work for

E to practice your communication skills

F to make useful contacts

28________________________

29________________________

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30_________________________

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Part 4

Questions 31-40

Instructions to follow
• Complete the notes below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Eco-tourism

Aims:

• To encourage tourists to travel in a responsible way

• To reduce the ……….………… of tourism (for example, rubbish, …….………… and criminal activity).

Alternative Tourism

• Is different from traditional holidays (for example, beach and sightseeing holidays)

• Examples :…….. ………… and adventure trips

Sustainable Tourism

• Shares the same……………………….………… as eco-tourism

• Travel is not restricted to…………………….………… (can include travel to urban areas too)

• Involves adhering to local ……………………..………… (for example, dress and language)

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Volunteerism

• Combines volunteering with tourism

• Involves assisting with building work in local communities and participating in ……….…………

• Examples : Tree planting in Costa Rica

• Assistance with sustainable …………………..………… in Cuba

• Cleaning up local ………………..………… in Jamaica

• Animal conservation in……………..………… and Ecuador

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Practice Test 6

Instructions to follow
Listen to the audio and answer the questions below

Part 1

Questions 1-10

Question 1-4

Instructions to follow
• Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for
each answer.

ITALIA BREAKS

Example

Destination: Venice

Name: John ________________

Mobile number: 07987 _______________

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Number of people: Two adults

Holiday length: _______________

Hotel Scotland: ____________ star

Question 5-6

Instructions to follow
Choose TWO letters A–E. Which TWO good things about Hotel Scotland are mentioned?

restaurant convenience room with a terrace

large rooms E cleanliness

5______________________________

6______________________________

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Question 7-10

Instructions to follow
• Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

7. The departure date is __________________

8. The holiday excluding insurance costs £ _________________

9. The discount is_______________ per cent if booked before 17th February.

1. The booking reference is ________________

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Part 2

Question 11-15

Instructions to follow
• Complete the following table below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

How to safeguard your home

Do's Don'ts
How to secure
the window Leave __________-____________ device to your windows

Use a ________________ device


for your windows

How to secure Install a YOU ________________ Open the door to anyone


the door in front of the door ____________________

Prepare a stepping ladder or


stepping box for the kids

How to secure Leave them where they can be seen


your valuables from the ______________

Make a valuables
________________

Engrave your valuables

Question 17-18

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Instructions to follow
• Circle the appropriate letter, A - C.

To ensure safety in your courtyard, you should install aight ______________.

Near the door


Near each of your windows
Somewhere high out of reach
18. Why is there a need to trim hedges or bushes in your courtyard

Because they may be used by burglars as good hiding places


Because they do not help in creating an occupancy illusion
Because they may block the views from the windows or peepholes.

Question 19-20

Instructions to follow
• Complete the notes below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Strategies when you're on a vacation

• Buy electronic timers that turn lights on and off at different times

• Have your mail delivery and newspaper ______________.

• Ask a neighbor to park in your driveway or parking place

• Think about having someone house sit your home


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• Leave your shades as they're normally.

• Lock your ___________________ with a padlock

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Part 3

Questions 21-25

Instructions to follow
• Complete the sentences below. Use NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

According to Mike:

21 Condors will be reestablished in their former …………………………

22 The last condors died out in Baja in the ……………………….

23 The area is preferred because it is very …………………… with not many people.

24 Four to eight birds will be ……………………… every year.

25 The number of birds an area can hold is called its …………………….

Questions 26-27

Instructions to follow
• Complete the table. Use NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

Programme Goal

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Within 10 years Condors flying _________________

Within ______________ years 150 birds

Questions 28-30

Instructions to follow
• Which THREE advantages of satellite transmitters does Mike mention? Circle the three
correct letters.

List of Advantages

A Follow condor fast enough

B Not bother people living nearby

C Cheaper than other alternatives

D Monitor where planes can’t

E Keep you off dangerous roads

F Gage effectiveness of reintroduction

28________________________

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29_________________________

30__________________________

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Part 4

Questions 31-37

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter A, B, or C.

31 The purpose of the data collection was to

test people’s reaction to different buildings.


collect detailed information on various buildings.
the beauty of different public buildings.

32 The initial plan to use a questionnaire was abandoned, because

it would take too much time to produce.


the questions were too difficult to write.
it would take too long for people to complete.

33 People indicated their reactions on a 1—5 scale,

giving rise to some interesting answers.


ensuring that the information was easier to collect
making it quicker to choose the top three images.

34 To make sure people could see the detail in the images better

only daylight images were used.


black and white images were used.
the images were produced in color.

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35 What was done to preserve the images when being used?

they were covered in plastic with a special machine.


people were asked to wear gloves when touching them
the images were handled only by the researcher.

36 Among the people Who formed part of the sample were

tourists from various places.


office workers during lunch-break.
Commuters as they exited stations.

37 What was the reasons appointing a leader for the group?

to comply with the instructions for the task.


to help hold the team together.
to allocate tasks to the various members.

Questions 38-40

Instructions to follow
• which findings match the age groups of the image testing?
• Write the appropriate letter next to each age group.

Findings

varied reaction

B mainly scored 1
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mostly scored 3

D mainly scored 5

3 11—18 year-olds ………………….

3 20-40 year-olds …………………….

50years Old and over 1s=45………………

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Practice Test 7

Instructions to follow
Listen to the audio and answer the questions below

Part 1

Questions 1-6

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Becoming a Friend of Laverton Arts Centre

costs £15.
costs £50.
doesn't cost anything.

2 How many newsletters do Friends receive each year?

four
one
three

Friends of the Arts Centre can buy

more tickets than other visitors


tickets before other visitors.
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books earlier than other visitors

There might be reductions on tickets for events

in the Small Theatre.


in the Main Theatre.
at the Arts Cinema.

5 The Arts Centre is changing

the password for its website.


its website address.
the design of its website.

Friends of Laverton Arts Centre are

required to attend a certain number of events.


not forced to attend a certain number of events.
encouraged to count how many events they attend.

Questions 7-10

Instructions to follow
• Complete the sentences below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

The woman has visited the Arts Centre times __________________ in total.

8 The first event at the Arts Centre the woman went to was _________________

9 The woman was unaware that there was ____________ at the Arts Centre.

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1 The woman likes the idea of __________.

Part 2

Questions 11-20

Question 11-13

Instructions to follow
• fill in the details to complete the information on the map below.

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11 ___________________

12___________________

13___________________

Question 14-16

Instructions to follow
• Fill in the chart using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS or a NUMBER for each answer.

Whale Identification Chart

Colour Size General Characteristics

Dolphins grey 1-2 metres _______________________

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Orcas/ Killer Whales ____________________ 7 - 8 metres • fierce hunters

• eat fish, seals, other whales

Grey Whales Grey __________________ • migratory

• solitary

• filter feeders, eat shrimp

Question 17-20

Instructions to follow

• Complete the following using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

• For a smooth ride, sit in _______________________ of the boat.


• Watch the waves and hold onto the ropes.

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• Survival suits are ______________________ in colour for maximum visibility. They are designed to keep
you floating upright in the water even if you __________________ and will protect you from the cold.
• For seasickness: Place a patch ______________________ instead of taking pills.

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Part 3

Questions 21-23

Instructions to follow
• Complete the sentences. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

21 Karen is planning to use an _______________ for her presentation.


22 Karen is also going to prepare a power-point presentation as a _____________
23 Karen wants a few websites to obtain more specific ______________

Questions 24-28

Instructions to follow
• Choose your answers from the list and write the letters A-G next to the questions 24-28.

What recommendations does Dr Owen make about the websites?

A Must read

B Read recent articles

C Look at abstracts quickly

D Check links

E Scan references

F Useful

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G Limited use

24. investment_IT.com

25. knowledge_journal.com

26. IT_knowledge_review.com

27. IT_online.com

28 NationalStatistics.com

Question 29-30

Instructions to follow

• Choose TWO letter A-E.

Which TWO things should be avoided in the presentation?

29________________________

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Too much information at once


Irrelevant visuals
Small fonts
Too many colours
Talking fast

30____________________

Too much information at once


Irrelevant visuals
Small fonts
Too many colours
Talking fast

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Part 4

Questions 31-35

Instructions to follow
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS. Answer the following questions.

31 Who should take charge of the patient’s health? …………………………………….

32 What, in the speaker’s opinion, is the single greatest threat to health? ……………………………….

33 Which group in the study was most at risk of early death? ………………………………

34 Which environmental hazard does the speaker find most under-rated? ……………………………….

35 What will be improved by an education campaign? ……………………………

Questions 36-40

Instructions to follow
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS to complete the sentences.

36 Statistics quoted show that ……………………………. would prevent many ……………………….

38 Exercise should be ………………………… so find someone to join you in your activity.

39 One important way of preventing sports injury is by adequate ……………………………

Injuries can also be reduced by using …………………………………. techniques.

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Practice Test 8

Instructions to follow
Listen to the audio and answer the questions below

Part 1

Questions 1-4

Instructions to follow
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Venue booking form

Number of people approximately …………

Date of party …………………………………

Name of room The …………………….…………

Time from ………… to 9pm

Drinks Licensed only for soft drinks

Questions 5-10

Instructions to follow
• Complete the notes below.
• Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

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Contact details

Postcode ……………………..…………

Address Flat …………..…………, 35 Beeches street

Telephone:

Landline 223279

Mobile 07897 ………………..…………

Booking fee

Cost of room hire £115 with …………………… and chairs

Disco system hire Optional. Fee £25 with no technician.

Deposit £ ………….…………

Insurance £9 for 24 hours. Covers cancellation, damage and …………..…………

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Part 2

Questions 11

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter, A-D.

The students are discussing

one essay of 1,500 words.


four essays of 1,500 words.
one essay of 5,000 words.
one essay of 5, 000 - 6, 000 words.

Questions 12-14

Instructions to follow
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

12 The questions limit on the questionnaire is

Which of the following can be included in the assignment?

Dr Brighwell's notes
tables and graphs, but not charts
tables, graphs and charts
social science books

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1 What has to be handed in to Dr Brighwell in two weeks time?

data for the graphs


a questionnaire in draft form
a completed questionnaire b collected information

Questions 14

Instructions to follow
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

The question limit on the questionnaire is ________________

Questions 15-20

Instructions to follow
• Complete the points below to the speaker.

Circle M for Mark or A for Anne.

Forty questions will be enough. M A

16 The questions should be simple. M A

The subject of the questionnaire will be how active students are. M

M A
18 The questionnaires do not need to have names.

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Twenty to twenty - five questions should be written by both of them.

20 The layout of the questionnaire can be played with.


M A

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Part 3

Questions 21-25

Instructions to follow
• Complete the sentences below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

21. The Student Union is run by four _________________.

22. The president is responsible for the day - to day running of the Union according to established policies
within the _______________________.

23. A new vice - presidential post has been created to focus on _______________.

24. One way to improve communications within the college will be _____________.

with regular meetings of the Student Union.


with the regular publication of the Student Union magazine
with regular elections.
with regular visits by journalists.

25. One possible way to see the president is ____________.

to fix a time with the office assistant, Pat.


to call the president directly.
to leave a notice for the president.
to drop in the president's office.

Questions 26-30

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Instructions to follow
• Choose any correct letter from A, I or N.
• Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing

A for an accurate statement


I for an inaccurate statement
if the information is not given.

26. The president advises students not to waste time on relaxation and enjoyment.

27. The Student Union is a very helpful organization.

28. Central London is only 20 minutes away by tube from Ealing.

29. The Student Union is an organization run by the college.

30. The president is a third - year student at Ealing College.

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Part 4

Questions 31-35

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter, A, B, C, or D.

31 The total number of lectures mentioned by the lecturer is

ten.
thirteen.
six.
eight.

The lunch break of the average British worker is

on the increase.
shorter than it used to be.
36 minutes.
precisely 30 minutes.

Which graph shows the change as regards sick leave?

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There will be another lecture on stress in work and study

given by Professor Butt.


on the calendar.
in about a fortnight.
in a week's time.

35 Which of the following is mentioned?

Most workers say they do not take all their holidays.


Under half of the workers say they do not take all their holidays.
Employers do not believe workers.
About a third of healthy workers take days off sick.

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Questions 36-39

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Complete the table below, using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Student’s Notes

Employees now working _______________ physically and mentally

Productivity up in many areas of _____________________

In 2002, local car plant vehicle per employee on rise to _______________

Car industry once though to be ________________

Questions 40

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter, A, B, C, or D.

Dr Butt asks those students to see him who

want to work at the plant.


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have chosen to do the project.


want to write extra essays.
are new.

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Practice Test 9

Instructions to follow
Listen to the audio and answer the questions below

Part 1

Questions 1-5

Instructions to follow
• Complete the form below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Customer name: Mr ____________

Daytime telephone number: _________________

Telephone number after 5 pm as above (if no one answers, ____________ a massage)

Number of guests: ____________________

Date: _____________________

Questions 6-8

Instructions to follow
• Complete the notes below.

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Seating:

Shape _______________

Size _______________

Number of tables ________________

Questions 9-10

Instructions to follow
• Circle the correct letter A - C.

9 The main decides to book

a three - course meal

a buffet

a banquet

10 The man will have to pay

*E750 tomorrow

*E100 per head

*E1, 500 on the day of the party

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Part 2

Questions 11-12

Instructions to follow
• Complete the notes below.
• Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Research details:

Title of project: ____________________

Focus of project: entertainment away from ____________________

Questions 13-16

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letters A-C.

Which chart shows the percentage of cinema seats provided by the different cinema houses?

Chart A

Chart B

Chart C

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Which graph shows the relative popularity of different cinemas?

Graph A

Graph B

Graph C

What did Rosie and Mike realise about the two theatres?

The prices were very similar

They were equally popular

They offered the same facilities

Which graph shows comparative attendance for cinema and theatre?

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Graph A

Graph B

Graph C

Questions 17-20

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct words in the list. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A
NUMBER for each answer.

Complete the chart about the different music clubs below.

A. Poor

B. OK

C. Excellent

Club Type of music Quality of venue

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The Blues Club Blues __________________

The Sansue ___________________ Excellent

Pier Hotel Folk ___________________

Baldrock Cafe Rock ___________________

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Part 3

Questions 21-26

Instructions to follow
• Complete the notes below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

• 34 interviewed from ………….………… applicants nationally

• 13 chosen for a ………….………… training course in film-making

• ……………………………… finalists selected as competitors

• produce a ………………..………… video every two weeks

• no previous professional ………..………… experience allowed

• make their own …………………… and obtain approval

Questions 27-28

Instructions to follow
• Circle the correct letter A-C.

What was Sarah price’s worst experience during the trip ?

she got lost in Mongolia.


she was homesick.
she got sick in a remote place.

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In which of the following areas does Ray expect have most difficulty ?

loneliness
time pressure
organisation skills

Questions 29-30

Instructions to follow
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

In what month does the Journey begin ?


……………………..
Name two things and are provided free of charge to the competitors
……………… and ……………….

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Part 4

Questions 31-33

Instructions to follow
• Answer the questions below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

31 In which part of London is the Tate Modern? The ……………………………………


32 What did the building the Tate Modern is in use to be? A …………………………..
33 Work by whom is displayed on level 2 of the Tate Modern? ……………………….

Questions 34-40

Instructions to follow
• Complete the notes below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

* Tate St. Ives

Location: Cornwall

Built on site of: ……………………………..

Housed in: ………..…………………….

Opening date: 1993

Exhibits: ……..……………………….. including St Ives School

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* Tate Britain

Location: Westminster

Opening date: …………………………..

Built on site of: old prison

Founder: Sir Henry Tate

Exhibits ………..……………… and modern art

* Tate Liverpool

Opening date: 1988

Exhibits: displays from Tate Collection and …………………….

Housed in: ………………………………….

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Practice Test 10

Instructions to follow
Listen to the audio and answer the questions below

Part 1

Questions 1-6

Instructions to follow
• Circle the correct letter, A - C

What’s the problem of Jeanna?

She can’t get sick leave from her boss


She’s worrying about her shape
She hasn’t had meals and sleep for quite a while

What caused the occupational stress?

Being afraid of being laid off.


The huge workload
incapability of keeping awake.

What’s the counselor’s suggestion?

To take some time off the work


To have a break and get
To clear the working place.
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What does the counselor suggest Anna to do with the boss?

ask the boss to arrange a more reasonable timetable


keep the boss informed of the project and result
provide the boss clues about time management.

What does the counselor suggest Anna to do if she is afraid of getting fired?

actively pursue career opportunities


take the necessary actions
don’t feel surprised

What’s the percentage of people who think they work under pressure?

40%
25%
14%

Questions 7-10

Instructions to follow
• Fill in the blanks with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

CONDITIONS RESULTS

Conflicts Produce hormones that make ….…………………… tense and increase


…………………….

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Regular Diseases Eke sleeplessness. headaches and …….……………….


Occurrence

Measures: take actions ……..…………………….

Make your mind and body ……..…………………..

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Part 2

Questions 11-20

Instructions to follow
• Complete the notes below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Khufu’s Pyramid

Material – 2.3 million stones of ____________ high and tons

Built time – 4,500 years ago

Tools – ________________ and tools

Astronomical significance – arranged to north by using two stars moving around


______________________

Athens’ Ancient Parthenon

Material – made completely of ____________________

Built time – 5th century B.C.

Design ideals – _____________________ and

The height and width are designed with the logic of _________________

Symbolization – ______________________

The Roman Colosseum

Significance – show Romans’ ___________________ nature and thinking

Built time – 80 A.D.

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Function – to _________________ the crowds

Size – stand ___________________ meter high and hold audience

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Part 3

Questions 21-24

Instructions to follow
• Complete the notes showing the modules Zoe is taking or considering taking this
semester.

A = Accountancy
B = Banking and Finance
E = Economics
I = Introduction to Economics
P = Principles of Marketing

…………………………….

………………..………….

……………….………….

……………..………….

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Questions 25-28

Instructions to follow
• Complete the information below.
• Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Zoe is worried about doing a type of mathematics called ………………..

Her adviser recommends she do a brush-up ……….. .

Zoe needs to develop the reading skills of skimming and ……….. .

The course develops these skills through a series of specially – designed ……….. .

Questions 29-30

Instructions to follow
• Circle the correct letters , A – D.

Zoe’s adviser recommends she learn the …….. .

Academic Vocabulary List


The Academic Word List
The General Word List
Academic Resource List

The list contains …….. .

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517 words
970 collocations
570 word families
2000 words

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Part 4

Questions 31-38

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter A-C.

'What's John’s problem ?

He cannot take notes on listening to lectures.


He cannot concentrate on the lecture all the time
He feels frustrated when listening to the lecture.

The tutor thinks inferring is very important because

the student cannot identify the words in speech


stop the lecturer to check unfamiliar words and patter
the non - native speakers have severe strain

According to the tutor ,______________________ .

inferring is always done successful


the failure of inferring is discouraging
focus on the important points to understand the lecture

Why is the title of the lecture important ?

Because it's printed or referred to beforehand.


No doubt about the meaning of the title.
Because it covers the main points of the lecture.
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The sentence "this is , of course , the crunch" is

on implicit expression of the important points


friendly relationship between the lecturer and audience
a colloquial style to indicate the main points

36. Non - native students hove difficulty in understanding such saying as

they cannot take the main points


they are not used to the colloquial style
they don't make enough efforts

37 Which one of the following is NOT an indirect signal of the important points ?

Using colloquial expressions like crunch.


Speaking slowly and loudly
Using different intonations.

38. What does the tutor suggest John should do to write quickly and clearly ?

To sort out the main points.


To select those words with the greatest possible information
To write one noun on each line.

Questions 39-40

Instructions to follow
• Choose two letters.

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How to show connection between the different points?

By visual symbols like spacing or underlining.


By lengthy statement in words.
By seeing the framework of the lecture.

_______________________

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Practice Test 11

Instructions to follow
Listen to the audio and answer the questions below

Part 1

Questions 1-6

Instructions to follow
• Circle the appropriate letters A—C.

Example Answer
The caller can book a car by pronging button A
number

one
two
three

The caller wants to

make changes to his Car reservation.


complain about a car.
make a car reservation.

The booking reference is

ASFY15AG
ACFY15AG

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ACFY50AG.

Mr. Maxine originally booked the CAR FOR

Monday at 6 p.m.
Friday of next week
This Friday

Mr. Maxine wants to Change his booking to

a larger manual car.


five days.
a smaller automatic.

Mr. Maxine Will have to pay an extra

£165
£65
£15

Mr. Maxine rented a car

five months ago.


not long ago.
several years ago.

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Questions 7-10

Instructions to follow
• Use NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS or A NUMBER in the blank space below.

The cost of the car hire changes ……………………………

The manual estate is cheaper to hire than …………………………………

Mr. Maxine’s credit card number is 3445 …………………………… 7750.

Mr. Maxine’s address is ………………………………… vale.

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Part 2

Questions 11-13

Instructions to follow
• Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Trip to Mungo National Park

Organiser: Alan Moore

Purpose of the trip: ……………………………………

Recorded years of Aboriginal life: over …..............................

Main feature of park is the: ………………….………of………...

Questions 14-15

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter A-C.

What took Alan by surprise?

the amount of rain


the main feature of the park
evidence of Aboriginal life

How did Alan feel about having to wait in the park because of rain?

he reluctantly accepted it
he war irritated by the rain

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it made no difference to his enjoyment

Questions 16-18

Instructions to follow
• Circle THREE letters A-F.

What does Alan say about those who helped him?

A there were no other campers nearby


B they willingly helped in the search
C they kept our spirits up
D they provided some dry clothes
E the park ranger was unable to get through
F the helicopter pilot led the search very well

16_________________________.

17_________________________.

18_________________________.

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Questions 19-20

Instructions to follow
• Circle TWO letters A-F.

What does Alan say about the discoveries on the wall?

A he took photos of them


B they could be clearly seen
C some were large
D they were unique
E they proved to be ancient

19________________________.

20________________________.

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Part 3

Questions 21-24

Instructions to follow
• Answer the questions below.
• Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

What aspect of history is it important to learn something from?


our..................................................

What do we also need to know about our ancestors?


What they..................................................

Where are transferable skills useful?


in..................................................

What kind of approach to learning does social science use?


.......................and...........................

Questions 25-30

Instructions to follow
• Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A—H next to Questions 25—30.

What is said about each of these subjects studied on a social studies course?

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A This will focus on how each generation learns about its culture.
B This necessarily includes a study of physics and chemistry.
C This is studied from the point of view of human behaviour.
D This will only be covered in terms of its theory.
E This also covers the distribution of wealth.
F This includes the study of archaeology.
G This has received criticism for not being scientific enough.
H This includes some work on urban planning.

25 Anthropology …………………….

26 Economics ………………………

Education ……………………..

28 Geography ………………………

29 Law ………………….

30 Sociology and social work ……………….

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Part 4

Questions 31-37

Instructions to follow
• Complete the table below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

New Features Size Problems

transport individual transportation roads will be narrower levels of investment

commercial roofs will have …………................of …................... will be limited to


areas ………................. current area outskirts
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residential homes made of will be limited to 15,000 providing enough housing for
areas ……................... ……….............

energy sources ……............. will be an energy plants will be noise and congestion caused by
energy source smaller ……….............

Questions 38-40

Instructions to follow
• Answer the questions below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Which three types of accommodation does the speaker say will increase in city centres?

.... ...............................

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...................................

...................................

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Practice Test 12

Instructions to follow
Listen to the audio and answer the questions below

Part 1

Questions 1-5

Instructions to follow
• Complete the form below.
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT BUREAU

STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM

Faculty Science
Given Name Charlotte
Surname 1 …………………….
Address ..……………………. Heathfield St, Maryland
Telephone numbers
Home NIA
Mobile ………………………………
Number of hours
Preferred ………………….. Per week
Employment Experience 5 ………………………………

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Questions 6-8

Instructions to follow
• Circle the correct letter A – C.

What time should Annetta finish work in the hamburger shop?

7:00
3:00
11:00

What is the problem with Annetta’s pay at the hamburger shop?

the pay is too much


the pay is late
the pay isn’t correct

How many children will Annetta have to look after?

two boys and a girl


two boys and two girls
two girls and a boy

Questions 9-10

Instructions to follow
• Label the map, answers from list below. Write the Correct letters the map.

A Post Office
B Bank
C Primary School

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D Petrol Station
E Kindergarten

9…………………….

10……………………

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Part 2

Questions 11-15

Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

11 Joanne says that visitors to Darwin are often surprised by

the number of young people.


the casual atmosphere.
the range of cultures.

12 To enjoy cultural activities, the people of Darwin tend to

travel to southern Australia.


bring in artists from other areas.
involve themselves in production.

13 The Chinese temple in Darwin

is no longer used for its original purpose.


was rebuilt after its destruction in a storm.
was demolished to make room for new buildings.

14 The main problem with travelling by bicycle is

the climate.
the traffic.
the hills.

15 What does Joanne say about swimming in the sea?


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It is essential to wear a protective suit.


Swimming is only safe during the winter.
You should stay in certain restricted areas.

Questions 16-20

Instructions to follow
• Choose your answers from the box and write the correct letter A-H next to Questions 16-
20.

What can you find at each of the places below?

A a flower market
В a chance to feed the fish
C good nightlife
D international arts and crafts
E good cheap international food
F a trip to catch fish
G shops and seafood restaurants
H a wide range of different plants

16 ‘Aquascene’

17 Smith Street Mall

18 Cullen Bay Marina

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19 Fannie Bay

20 Mitchell Stree

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Part 3

Questions 21-24

Instructions to follow
• Circle the appropriate letters A-D.

21 Astrid says she is

unhappy with Dr Adams.


happy with Dr Adams.
in the same tutorial group as Boris.
in a different seminar group to Boris.

22 In the last lecture, Astrid took

fewer notes than she thought she had.


more notes than she thought she had.
too many notes.
not many notes.

23 Henry wants to copy Astrid's notes because

Astrid's are neater than his.


he missed the lecture.
he was listening rather than writing.
he didn't understand the lecture.

24 Astrid says Henry cannot copy her notes because

her handwriting is difficult to read.


they are too long.
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the photocopier is broken.


he should have taken his own notes

Questions 25-27

Instructions to follow

• Write NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS for each answer.

25 What is Astrid good at?


........................................................................

26 What was Adams' book about?


........................................................................

27 What do some intelligent people find it difficult to do?


........................................................................

Questions 28-30

Instructions to follow

• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Henry

• useless at reading..............................................

• brilliant at ....................................and putting ideas down in the

……….............................................

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Part 4

Questions 31-40

Instructions to follow
• Complete thesummary by filling blanks 31-40.
• Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Teenage Brain

The new research

Conclusion: A teen brain is in the process of …….………………….. which slow the secrets of mental
conditions.

Purpose: It hopes to test teens’ ………………..…………………. easily.

However, society, especially parents, doubts the………..……………………….… of the diagnosis.

The Old thinking

What was believed: The teen brain was completely……….…………………………. only with a lack of facts and
experiences.

What was against: Young people are likely to develop ……………….………………..

• The teenage brain cannot become mature until …………..………………….


• If the brain cannot ……………..……………… as an adult brain. mental illnesses may happen
• The early warnings are often ignored. Because the behaviors are thought …….………………………..

The value of the new research:

• To find the difference of teens with mental disorder or depression, which may cause …….…………………

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• Besides sensitive brain scanners. interviews and ……….……………… of teens’ behavior are still important.

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Answer Keys

Listening Test 1

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer

1 Supervisor 11 Community 21 Mitchell 31 1960s


week

2 Regularly 12 Give up 22 66 32 Battery

3 List 13 Responsible 23 Education 33 1980

4 Communicate 14 Practical 24 994578ED 34 Academic

5 Objections 15 Mr. Tyler 25 C 35 10,000

6 Concerns 16 Street 26 B 36 A review

7 A 17 Kitchen 27 B 37 Test
centers

8 C 18 B 28 A 38 Speaking

9 E 19 A 29 C 39 2005

10 G 20 C 30 A 40 Highly
competitive

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Listening Test 2

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Questi Answer Questi Answer Questi Answer Question Answer


on on on

1 Terminal 11 £85 21 Drums 31 B


classical

2 Pantera 12 3 a month 22 Guitar 32 B


classical

3 East 13 Thrillers 23 Drums rock 33 A

4 07765328 14 Comedy 24 Violin country 34 Microclimat


411 program e
mes

5 Hotel 15 Parts 25 Piano opera 35 Concentratio


n

6 Raincoat 16 Record 26 Flute jazz 36 Frost

7 Shoes 17 £ 71.99 27 Heart/ 37 Liquid


heartbeat

8 Mountain 18 Labour 28 Blood 38 Supercooling


lives pressure/hear
tbeat

9 Chocolate 19 CDs 29 melodious 39 Mars

10 Calendar 20 Insurance 30 Cultures 40 Locations

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Listening Test 3

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer

1 B 11 Table tennis 21 C 31 17th


century

2 B 12 100 22 B 32 English
literature

3 A 13 12 23 A 33 Buried
treasure

4 D 14 Street dance 24 C 34 Privateer

5 G 15 E 25 C 35 New York

6 Water 16 B 26 Phoebe 36 Pirates


festivals Payne

7 Six 17 G 27 Nottingham 37 Piracy

8 Luck 18 Mandeville 28 Economics 38 Hanged

9 New year 19 Bury Gardens 29 C 39 Evidence

10 Ancient 20 07942573279 30 A 40 Charity


traditions

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Listening Test 4

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer

1 1/one 11 University 21 Novelty 31 Park

2 Edward 12 Interesting 22 Economics 32 Hope street


Francis benefits

3 23 13 Vocational 23 Commercial 33 Documentation


Cypress

4 CB39NF 14 Careers 24 Congestion 34 Certification

5 Taxi 15 A 25 Lifestyles 35 Not flexible

6 Breakfast 16 C 26 Very 36 23.5%


negative

7 Friday 17 B 27 The 37 Current


relationships

8 C 18 A 28 Traditional 38 Savings
skills

9 B 19 C 29 Women 39 Deposits

10 C 20 C 30 New 40 Automatically
languages

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Listening Test 5

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer

1 B 11 Meeting 21 Tuesday 31 Negative


point and impacts
Wednesday

2 D 12 Changing 22 Career 32 Water


rooms paths pollution

3 B, D, E 13 Sports 23 Company 33 Backpacking


hall websites

4 C 14 First aid 24 B 34 Ideals

5 B 15 Café 25 A 35 Natural areas


lounge

6 14th April 16 £850 26 B 36 Customs

7 Rainforest 17 250 27 A 37 Nature


park conservations

8 Bush 18 Personal 28 B 38 Food


walking trainer production

9 venomous 19 weekdays 29 E 39 Rivers


snakes

10 (irritation) 20 50% 30 F 40 Japan


plants

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Listening Test 6

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer

1 Framlington 11 Windows 21 Range 31 A


open

2 441192 12 Pickproof 22 1930s/ 32 C


locking mid
1930s

3 5/ five 13 Peephole 23 Isolated 33 B


nights

4 4/four 14 Don’t 24 Released 34 C


know

5 B 15 Window 25 Carrying 35 A
capacity

6 C 16 Inventory 26 North 36 A

7 17th March 17 C 27 15 37 B

8 716 18 A 28 A 38 A

9 15/ 19 Suspended 29 D 39 C
fifteenth

10 FAPSJM15 20 Garage 30 F (the 40 D


door above
three in
any
order)

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Listening Test 7

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer

1 C 11 3 hours 21 Electronic 31 Patient.


whiteboard himself

2 A 12 Grey 22 Backup 32 Smoking


whales

3 B 13 Hot 23 Background 33 Young men


springs material

4 A 14 Swim 24 C 34 The sun


very/ fast

5 C 15 Black 25 G 35 public
health

6 B 16 14m/ 26 B 36 Healthy
meters lifestyle

7 3/ three 17 The 27 F 37 Illnesses


middle

8 A concert 18 Bright 28 D 38 Fun/ a


orange pleasure

9 A cinema 19 Can’t 29 A 39 Stretching


swim (exercise)

10 A tour 20 Your arm 30 B 40 Cross


training

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Listening Test 8

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer

1 70 11 D 21 Sabbatical 31 B
officers

2 September 12 C 22 The 32 B
15th consultation

3 Mandela 13 B 23 Communication 33 A
suite

4 3.30 to 9 14 50/ fifty 24 B 34 C


questions

5 PA5 7 GJ 15 A 25 A 35 B

6 40 16 A 26 I 36 Beyond

7 293381 17 M 27 A 37 Industry

8 Tables 18 A 28 A 38 100

9 30/thirty 19 A 29 I 39 Collapsing

10 damage 20 M 30 N 40 B

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Listening Test 9

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer

1 Sanders 11 Out 21 200 31 South bank

2 4456786 12 The 22 4 week 32 Power station


university
campus

3 Leave 13 B 23 8 33 Contemporary
Artists

4 50/ fifty 14 C 24 10 34 Gas works


minute

5 25th June 15 B 25 Film 35 (A)3/ three-


making storey
building

6 Round 16 A 26 Travel 36 Modern


plans British

7 Large 17 A – Poor 27 C 37 1897

8 5/ five 18 South 28 B 38 Historic


American

9 B 19 OK 29 April 39 Temporary
Exhibitions

10 A 20 Excellent 30 Course/ 40 (A)Warehouse


flights/
travel/

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cameras
(Any
two)

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Listening Test 10

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer

1 C 11 138 meter, 21 PM * (* 31 A
2.5 not in any
order*)

2 B 12 Stone, 22 I* 32 B
copper

3 B 13 Sky polar 23 B* 33 C

4 A 14 Marble 24 P* 34 C

5 A 15 Logic, 25 Statistics 35 C
reason

6 A 16 Geometry 26 Brush up 36 B

7 Muscles, 17 Democracy 27 Skimming, 37 A


blood scanning
pressure

8 Heart 18 Practical, 28 Exercises 38 B


attacks political

9 In advance 19 Entertain 29 B 39 A

10 Cope 20 48, 50000 30 C 40 B

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Listening Test 11

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer

1 A 11 A holiday 21 Past 31 Gardens


mistakes

2 B 12 40,000 22 Thought 32 One fifth


years

3 C 13 Walls, 23 A job 33 Superstones


China

4 B 14 A 24 Flexible, 34 Glass
adaptable

5 A 15 C 25 F 35 Older
residents

6 B 16 B 26 C 36 Waste

7 Daily 17 C 27 A 37 Windfarms/
wind farms

8 An 18 D 28 H 38 Co-
automatic operative
(buildings)

9 99114425 19 A 29 E 39 retirement

10 40 park 20 E 30 G 40 Social
(housing)

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Listening Test 12

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer

1 Johnstone 11 A 21 B 31 Disordered
changes

2 126 12 C 22 B 32 Suicidal
depressions

3 0414 847 13 B 23 C 33 Validity


749

4 (about) 10 14 A 24 A 34 Formed

5 (uncle’s)shop 15 C 25 Detail 35 Mental


(work) diseases

6 C 16 B 26 Space, 36 (early) 20s/


individual twenties

7 B 17 E 27 Simple 37 Reinvent
directions itself

8 C 18 G 28 Maps 38 Typical

9 A 19 H 29 Writing 39 Suicide
essays

10 E 20 C 30 Right 40 Observations
order

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If you score…

0 - 12

you are highly unlikely to get you may get an acceptable an acceptable score under I score under
examination conditions and we recommend that you spend a lot of time improving I more practice or
lessons your English before you take IELTS

13-26

you may get an acceptable score under examination conditions but we recommended that you think
about having more practice or lessons before you take IELTS.

27-40

you are likely to get an acceptable score under examination conditions but remember that different
institutions will find different scores acceptable.

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