IELTS Listening Sample 8. Section 1 IELTS Listening online practice. Sample 8.1 (ielts-up.

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SECTION 1. QUESTIONS 1-10

A Japanese girl and a housing officer are talking about her homestay family.

QUESTIONS 1-5

The housing officer takes some details from the girl. Complete the following form with NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

PERSONAL DETAILS FOR HOMESTAY APPLICATION

First name
1.
Family name Yuichini
Gender Female
Age 28
Passport number
2.
Nationality Japanese
Course enrolled
3.
Length of the course
4.
Homestay time
5.

Question 6

Mark TWO letter that represent the correct answer.

6. Whick kind of family does the girls prefer?
A A big family with many young children
В A family without smoker or drinkers
С A family without any pets
D A family with many animals or pets
Question 7-10
Fill in the blanks with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

7. Although the girl is not a vegetarian, she doesn't eat a lot of meat. Her favourite food is .

8. The girls has given up playing handball. Now, she just play with her friends at weekends.

9. The girl does not like the bus because they are always late. She would rather .

10. The girl can get the information about the homestay family that she wants .
IELTS Listening Sample 8. Section 2
SECTION 2. QUESTIONS 11-20
You will hear a talk by a tour guide about travel to Enzia.
Complete the notes by filling in the blanks with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR NUMBER for each
answer.

Notes

VISAS
Now Eznina visas are needed by almost all nationalities.
Normal visas last 11.
You need to pay 12. for the visa.
Price may change from time to time
Some Enzian consulates neighbouring countries require you to provide a letter to
13.
You can get information of major embassies on 14. of the student handbook.
If you want to re-enter Eznia, you must get a multi-entry visa.

SOME MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL ADVICE

If you carry a lot of money, you need to complete a 15.
Remember to declare all your items, especially expensive items, on a 16.
You are advised to carry a health certificate. The one you need is the 17.

NOTES FOR STUDENTS

If you wish to get a youth fare card, you should show your 18.
Due to the bureaucracy in Eznia, you are advised to take at least 19. passport photos with
you.

CURRENCY
Pounds and US dollars are not very useful now in Eznia, so you should
take 20. or with you .
Credit cards are not acceptable because of fraud scandals.
IELTS Listening Sample 8. Section 3
SECTION 3. QUESTIONS 21-30
You will hear a discussion about shopping habits.

Questions 21-24

Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS

AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
21. The woman being interviewed is now working in the bank. Her occupation is .
22. The woman usually spends about when she goes shopping.
23. The woman often goes to because she finds them convenient.
24. According to the woman, is/are her most difficult thing(s) to buy.
Questions 25-27

Questions 28-30
Mark THREE letter that represent the correct answer.
Most of the people being interviewed think that _________ is/are most difficult to
buy.
A Books
В Study materials
С Foods
D Trousers
E Shoes
F Sportswear
Questions 31-40
Choose the correct letter, A, B, С or D.
31. What does the lecturer provide for those who are interested in doing extra reading?
A. Personal consultation sessions.
B. Extra materials, such as a booklist.
C. Mid-term examination.
D. Free glasses.

32. In the past, time management meant you needed to

A. reduce your stress.
B. plan for every hour of the week.
C. own a good watch.
D. set goals and try to achieve these goals.

33. Today, wise time management means you need to

A. set goals and work in a systematic way.
B. work faster.
C. set an overview of your assignment.
D. make a list, plan for everything and try to stick to this plan.

34. In this college, students are assigned ____________ at the end of each semester.
A. team projects.
B. final term examinations.
C. essays.
D. time management courses.

35. One sign he lecturer mentions that students feel under pressure is
A. library books go missing.
B. students get angry for no reason.
C. lower class attendance rates.
D. trouble at the library.

36. What kind of suggestion does the lecturer give to the students?
A. Making a very detailed plan of their daily activities.
B. Not being so stressed just because there is an assignment.
C. A regular one-hour session in their personal timetables.
D. Wearing comfortable shoes.
37. According to the lecturer, there are three kinds of planners. They are:
A. one weekly planner, one daily planner and one hour planner.
B. one yearly planner, one weekly planner and one daily planner.
C. one term planner, one monthly planner and one weekly planner.
D. one term planner, one weekly and one daily planner.

38. If you want to set an overview of your time, you should need at least
A. one week.
B. half a week.
C. one month.
D. one term.

39. The daily planner of time is mainly concerned with

A. the detailed planning.
B. how to plan all available time.
C. TV schedules.
D. an overview of everything you need to do for several days.

40. According to the lecturer, wise time management may have the following benefit:
A. having more time to spend on relaxation and other activities.
B. improving your performance in the final term assignment.
C. helping you write better essays.
D. improving your memory.
IELTS Listening Sample 9. Section 1
SECTION 1. QUESTIONS 1-10
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Example: Name Robert Goddard
Destination: Melbourne
Total number of visits:
(1)
Best thing about the city:
(2)
Favourite attraction:
(3)
Best thing about the destination's
(4)
dining options:
Method of transport to destination:
by (5)
Age group:
(6)
Income level:
(7)
Purpouse of visit: - on business

- (8)
Occupation:
- (9)

- writer for a travel magazine

Opinion of cost of accommodation:
- (10)
Sample 9. Section 2
Questions 11-15
Lable the map below.
Writethe correct letter, A-E, next to questions 11-15
11. Science Museum
12. National History Museum
13. Car Park
14. Shopping Mall
15. Primary School
Questions 16-20
What is the improvement of each main point of interest in the area?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 16-20.
A New entrance
B Free lunch provided
C Free information provided
D Increase in size
E Additional signs
F New exhibitions
G New structure
16. Car Park
17. Primary School
18. Science Museum
19. National History Museum
20. Shopping Mall

SECTION 3. QUESTIONS 21-30

Questions 21-23
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21. The proposal will
A. be reviewed by two examiners.
B. be added to the final grade.
C. be returned with feedback.
22. The proposal will consist mostly of
A. topics.
B. methods.
C. results.
22. For the practice paper, the tutor has directed the students to make sure to
A. pay attention to time limits.
B. write at least 6,000 words.
C. keep on topic.
Questions 24-30
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

24. There is no need to lots of people.

25. Pay attention to the of the final report.

26. Prepare , one for the teaches, another for the students themselves.

27. The deadline of the final paper is .

28. The students can their topics before the beginning of April.
29. Students deciding to change topics must deliver a to the research in advance.

30. At the beginning ot the report, the hypothesis and an outline of the are needed.

SECTION 4. QUESTIONS 31-40

Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

ADVERTISING EFFECT
The important factor to consider
• The 31. customers must travel affects the probability that they will buy the product.

Methods of communication
• Advertising slogans are easier to remember if there is a 32. played with them.
• Mandy's Candy Store appeals to people's sense of 33. to draw in customers.
• To an ad campaign for digital products, it is 34. that is extremely important.

Effect on your product sales

• The customer's 35. after he or she experiences the ad is most important.

Marketing strategies
• On international flights, it is wise for the advertisement to be displayed in the

common 36. of most passengers.

• Very few young people buy 37. .
• The UNESCO website would be a good place to advertise for companies aiming to improve
the 38. .
• One good location to place ads for sunscreen is the 39. .
• A good scene for a water purification commercial would be 40. .