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IELTS Listening 3
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Format
 Table
Completion
Question 1-4 (Track 1)
Complete the table below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Value Picture Year Origin

32 cents cardinal honeyeater (1) ______________ (2) ______________

25 cents parrot (3) ______________ (4) ______________

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Strategies
Check-up 1
Table
Question 1-4 (Track 1) Completion
Complete the table below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Value Picture Year Origin

32 cents cardinal honeyeater (1) ______________ (2) ______________

25 cents parrot (3) ______________ (4) ______________

1. Identify the word limit / requirement

Check-up 1
Table
Question 1-4 (Track 1) Completion
Complete the table below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Value Picture Year Origin

32 cents cardinal honeyeater Number

(1) ______________ Country
(2) ______________

25 cents parrot Number

(3) ______________ Country
(4) ______________

2. Understand the information given

Check-up 1
Table
Question 1-4 (Track 1) Completion
Complete the table below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Value Picture Year Origin

32 cents cardinal honeyeater N

(1) ______________ N
(2) ______________

25 cents parrot N
(3) ______________ N
(4) ______________

3. Identify parts of speech

(noun, adjective, adverb, number, …)
Check-up 1
Table
Question 1-4 (Track 1) Completion
Complete the table below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Value Picture Year Origin

32 cents cardinal honeyeater 1998

(1) ______________ The United States
(2) ______________

25 cents parrot 1967

(3) ______________ Brazil
(4) ______________

4. Listen and find the correct answers

 Question Tapescript

Judy: Hi, Steve. What are you doing?

Steve: Well, I collect stamps with pictures of tropical birds on them. So. I'm
looking for more of those.
Judy: Oh ... that's interesting. Which ones have you got so far?
Steve: I've got a 32 cent stamp with a picture of a cardinal honeyeater on
(1) 1998 it. It came out in 1998.
(2) The United States Judy: A cardinal honeyeater? Is that a bird? Can I see?
Steve: Yeah, here ... It's a tropical bird.
Judy: Oh, yes. It's beautiful ... So which country is the stamp from?
Steve: The United States.
Judy: Hmmm ... and how did you get it? Do you know someone in the
States?
Question Tapescript

Judy: Hmmm ... and how did you get it? Do you know someone in the
States?
Steve: No. It's not like that. I buy stamps from other collectors. Look at this
(3) 1967 one ... I bought it last week. It’s a twenty-five cent stamp.
(4) Brazil Judy: Oh, brilliant! It's got a Parrot on it! When was it issued?
Steve: 1967
Judy: OK ... And where's it from? Steve: It's from Brazil.
Judy: Cool!
Check-up 1
Table
Question 1-4 (Track 1) Completion
Complete the table below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Value Picture Year Origin

32 cents cardinal honeyeater 1998

(1) ______________ The United States
(2) ______________

25 cents parrot 1967

(3) ______________ Brazil
(4) ______________

5. Information is NOT usually mentioned in typical order

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Practice
EXERCISE 1.1 (Track 2)

Vocabulary Phonetics Vietnamese

1 Evolve (v) /ɪˈvɒlv/ tiến hóa

2 In particular ... /pəˈtɪk.jə.lər/ cụ thể …

3 Take place (v) --- diễn ra

4 Reptile (n) /ˈrep.taɪl/ bò sát

5 Renovate (v) /ˈren.ə.veɪt/ tân trang, sửa chữa

6 Adapt to (v) /əˈdæpt/ thích nghi với

7 Tortoise (n) /ˈtɔː.təs/ rùa cạn

 Natural History day: Morning events
EXERCISE 1.1 All events begin at 9.30. You must attend one of these.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Name of event Theme or topic Type of event Location
Dogs might fly Animal 1 ­_________
N Lecture and Room 27
2 __________
N

Flowers talk How plants might Video presentation 4 _____­

N ­_(Place)
________
3 _____­
V ­_bare
________

A world in your Local animal and plant 6 _____­N

­_________ Local park
5 _____­N
­_______ life

I’m not touching that Snakes and other 7 Workshop 8 _____­N/Adj

­_______ lab
_____­
N ­_________
(animals/species)
 Natural History day: Morning events
EXERCISE 1.1 All events begin at 9.30. You must attend one of these.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Name of event Theme or topic Type of event Location
Dogs might fly evolution
Animal 1 ­_________ Lecture and Room 27
group discussion
2 __________

Flowers talk How plants might Video presentation 4 _____­

­_________
Main hall
3 _____­
­_________
communicate

A world in your Local animal and plant Nature

6 _____­ walk
­_________ Local park
5 _____­
­_______
garden life

I’m not touching that Snakes and other 7 Workshop Biology

8 _____­
­_______ lab
_____­
­_________
reptiles
EXERCISE 1.1
Question Tapescript

All right, your first choice is called 'Dogs might fly', which
will take place in Room 27. Professor Keenan… In
particular, she'll be looking at how they may evolve in the
(1) evolution future, and this will be followed by a group discussion(2)
(2) group discussion where you'll get a chance to ask her questions and offer
your own thoughts and opinions on this. So, if the
evolution(1) of animals is something you're interested in,
head for Room 27.
 Natural History day: Morning events
EXERCISE 1.1 All events begin at 9.30. You must attend one of these.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Name of event Theme or topic Type of event Location
Dogs might fly evolution
Animal 1 ­_________ Lecture and Room 27
group discussion
2 __________

Flowers talk How plants might Video presentation 4 _____­­_________

3 _____­­_________

A world in your Local animal and plant 6 _____­­_________ Local park

5 _____­­_______ life

I’m not touching that Snakes and other 7 Workshop 8 _____­­_______ lab
_____­­_________
EXERCISE 1.1

Question Tapescript

This considers the possibility that plants and flowers do

actually communicate with each other.(3) The video is
presented by Patrick Bell, who has just written a book
(3) communicate
on how plants adapt to their natural environment. So it
(4) Main hall
should be very interesting. That will take place in the
lecture room, no sorry, correct that, here in the main
hall.(4)
 Natural History day: Morning events
EXERCISE 1.1 All events begin at 9.30. You must attend one of these.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Name of event Theme or topic Type of event Location
Dogs might fly evolution
Animal 1 ­_________ Lecture and Room 27
group discussion
2 __________

Flowers talk How plants might Video presentation 4 _____­

­_________
Main hall
3 _____­
­_________
communicate

A world in your Local animal and plant 6 _____­­_________ Local park

5 _____­­_______ life

I’m not touching that Snakes and other 7 Workshop 8 _____­­_______ lab
_____­­_________
EXERCISE 1.1

Question Tapescript

We've called it 'A world in your garden',(5) which we

thought was appropriate as it looks at the sort of things
(5) garden you can find just by stepping out of your front door.
(6) Nature walk Anyway, for those of you interested in getting away from
the classroom, Doctor Watkins will be taking you on a
nature walk through the local park,(6)
 Natural History day: Morning events
EXERCISE 1.1 All events begin at 9.30. You must attend one of these.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Name of event Theme or topic Type of event Location
Dogs might fly evolution
Animal 1 ­_________ Lecture and Room 27
group discussion
2 __________

Flowers talk How plants might Video presentation 4 _____­

­_________
Main hall
3 _____­
­_________
communicate

A world in your Local animal and plant Nature

6 _____­ walk
­_________ Local park
5 _____­
­_______
garden life

I’m not touching that Snakes and other 7 Workshop 8 _____­­_______ lab
_____­­_________
EXERCISE 1.1

Question Tapescript

It won't just be snakes, however. I believe Tom Howard,

our resident reptile expert, has brought some other
reptiles along for you to meet, including his pet tortoise.
(7) reptiles
(7)
Reggie, who is over 100 years old, … I’m sure you'll
(8) Biology
have a lot of fun. For those of you who don't usually use
the Biology lab, could I remind you that you need to put
on one of the white coats by the door before you go in.(8)
EXERCISE 1.2 (Track 3)

Vocabulary Phonetics Vietnamese

1 Concern (n) /kənˈsɜːn/ mối lo ngại

2 Monitor (v) /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər/ giám sát

2 Enhance (v) /ɪnˈhɑːns/ nâng cao

3 (Be) Aware of sth /əˈweər/ cảnh giác

4 Specifically (adv) /spəˈsɪf.ɪ.kəl.i/ một cách chuyên biệt

5 Revise (v) /rɪˈvaɪz/ ôn tập

6 Handy (adj) /ˈhæn.di/ có ích

EXERCISE 1.2 Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Website Age range Useful for

Playtime Online 4-6 Learning skills for games

Moving Up Number
1. ________ Developing maths and language skills

Net Aware 12-16 N

Understanding 2. ________

Chat Electric 13-16 N

Making 3. ________

4. ________
N (name) 16-18
Exam hints and tips
EXERCISE 1.2 Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Website Age range Useful for

Playtime Online 4-6 Learning skills for games

Moving Up 5-10
1. ________ Developing maths and language skills

Net Aware 12-16

Understanding 2. online dangers
________

Chat Electric 13-16

Making 3. friends
________online

4.Test doctors
________ 16-18
Exam hints and tips
EXERCISE 1.2

Question Tapescript

but we would suggest one called Playtime Online … Children

love it and it helps them when they begin school. Then, from five
(1) 5 - 10
until about ten years of age. There’s a really useful website
called Moving Up.(1)
EXERCISE 1.2 Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Website Age range Useful for

Playtime Online 4-6 Learning skills for games

Moving Up 5-10
1. ________ Developing maths and language skills

Net Aware 12-16

Understanding 2. ________

Chat Electric 13-16

Making 3. ________

4. ________ 16-18
Exam hints and tips
EXERCISE 1.2

Question Tapescript

(2) When children get into their teens, the Internet can be a more
online dangerous place. Net Aware, for the twelve to sixteen year age
dangers group, makes young people more aware of online dangers.(2
EXERCISE 1.2 Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Website Age range Useful for

Playtime Online 4-6 Learning skills for games

Moving Up 5-10
1. ________ Developing maths and language skills

Net Aware 12-16

Understanding 2. online dangers
________

Chat Electric 13-16

Making 3. ________

4. ________ 16-18
Exam hints and tips
EXERCISE 1.2

Question Tapescript

(3) Now, all teenagers love chatting, and Chat Electric is a site
friends designed specifically for teens from thirteen to sixteen to make
online friends online with people their own age.(3)
EXERCISE 1.2 Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Website Age range Useful for

Playtime Online 4-6 Learning skills for games

Moving Up 5-10
1. ________ Developing maths and language skills

Net Aware 12-16

Understanding 2. online dangers
________

Chat Electric 13-16

Making 3. friends
________online

4. ________ 16-18
Exam hints and tips
EXERCISE 1.2

Question Tapescript

The last site is invaluable for teens studying for exams. Sixteen-
(4) to eighteen-year-olds love Test Doctors, which is a site designed
Test Doctors to help students revise for their exams and is full of handy hints
and tips.(4)
EXERCISE 1.2 Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Website Age range Useful for

Playtime Online 4-6 Learning skills for games

Moving Up 5-10
1. ________ Developing maths and language skills

Net Aware 12-16

Understanding 2. online dangers
________

Chat Electric 13-16

Making 3. friends
________online

4.Test doctors
________ 16-18
Exam hints and tips
EXERCISE 1.3 (Track 4)

Vocabulary Phonetics Vietnamese

1 Entrepreneur (n) /ɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/ doanh nhân

2 Consultancy (n) /kənˈsʌl.tən.si/ sự tư vấn

3 Revenue (n) /ˈrev.ən.juː/ doanh thu

4 Investment (n) /ɪnˈvest.mənt/ sự đầu tư

5 Headquarter (n) /ˌhedˈkwɔː.tər/ trụ sở chính

EXERCISE 1.3 Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Overview of Benchmark Consulting

2000 Founded by James Cox First office in Melbourne Established new 1.consultancy
_______
system

Fred
2. __________ Montgomery Opened the Perth office Increased revenue to
2006 5 million dollars
3. _________

2008 Sold to TFB Group Ltd for Created new

Contract with government of
headquarters
$10 million 4. __________ in Sydney Australia
5. __________
EXERCISE 1.3

Question Tapescript

(1) Benchmark Consulting was set up in 2000 by James Cox, a

consultancy local entrepreneur who opened the first office in Melbourne. His
system real achievement was to create a new consultancy system(2) …
EXERCISE 1.3

Question Tapescript

(2) Fred He retired in 2006, and was succeeded by Fred Montgomery.(2)

Fred shared James's views on consulting, and continued the
(3) 5 million expansion; he increased revenue to $5 million and opened a
dollars new office in Perth.(3)
EXERCISE 1.3

Question Tapescript

Our new owners are, as you know, TFB Group Ltd. and their
(4)
investment has allowed us to build our brand new
headquarters
headquarters here in Sydney.(4) …, and our most recent

(5) Australia success has been winning a contract with the government of
Australia,5) advising on management restructuring.
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Format & Notes

 Multiple
Choose the correct letter a, b or c (Track 5) Choice

1. Italian painting is
a. the subject
b. the topic
c. course
2. Who originally wants to discuss one painter?
a. Edward
b. Farouk
c. Mandy

Type 1: Choose ONE correct answer

Check-up 2
Multiple
Choose the correct letter a, b or c (Track 5) Choice

1. Italian painting is
a. the subject
b. the topic
c. course
2. Who originally wants to discuss one painter?
a. Edward
b. Farouk
c. Mandy
3. Mandy suggests
a. Michelangelo and Botticelli
b. Michelangelo
Check-up 2
Multiple
Choose the correct letter a, b or c (Track 5) Choice

1. Italian painting is
a. the subject
b. the topic
c. course
2. Who originally wants to discuss one painter?
a. Edward
b. Farouk
c. Mandy
3. Mandy suggests
a. Michelangelo and Botticelli
b. Michelangelo
Check-up 2 Multiple
Choice

Question Tapescript

Beth: OK, everyone, the first thing we have to decide is our

topic. I mean, what exactly are we going to talk about? We know
(1) A the course is Art History and the subject is Italian painting, but
(2) C that’s still too big. We have to choose a particular topic. What do
you think, Mandy?
Mandy: I think we should concentrate on a single painter.
Check-up 2 Multiple
Choice

Question Tapescript

Mandy: Right, So the next thing is to decide which artists to

look at. I think we should definitely include Michelangelo. You
know he painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. He’s
(3) C very famous ... and what about Leonardo da Vinci. They were
(4) B both great painters. What do you think Beth ?
Beth: They’re OK. I suppose. But don’t you think everyone else
will choose them? How about Botticelli? His painting is very
different from the other two.
 Multiple
Choice

NOTES
 MULTIPLE CHOICE (Type 1)

1 2 3
Read the question and Identify keywords Questions appear
answers carefully in order

4 5 6
All answers are Take notes Most information
mentioned is paraphrased
 Multiple
Choice

❖ Which TWO things are included in the price of the tour? (Track 6)

A. Fishing trip D. Table tennis

B. Guided bushwalk E. Tennis

C. Reptile park entry

Type 2: Choose MORE THAN ONE correct answer

Check-up 3 Multiple
Choice

❖ Which TWO things are included in the price of the tour? (Track 6)

A. Fishing trip D. Table tennis

B. Guided bushwalk E. Tennis

C. Reptile park entry

No need
included to pay
Check-up 3 Multiple
Choice

❖ Which TWO things are included in the price of the tour? (Track 6)

A. Fishing trip D. Table tennis

B. Guided bushwalk E. Tennis

C. Reptile park entry

Check-up 3 Multiple
Choice

Question Tapescript

CUSTOMER: And what about the other things? You know, that are
included in the price.
(1) B
RECEPTIONIST: Oh, there are lots of things. If you don’t want to do the
Guided
whale watch cruise, your guide will take anyone who is interested either
bushwalk
on a bushwalk through the national park near the hotel, and there’s no
extra charge for that, or on a fishing trip. That’s an extra $12 I think. And
there’s also a reptile park in town – that costs more or less the same.
Check-up 3 Multiple
Choice

Question Tapescript

RECEPTIONIST: Yeah. And if you just want to relax you are free
to sit by the hotel pool or go down the beach. Oh, and they also
(2) D
have tennis courts at the hotel, but you have to pay for those by
Table tennis
the hour. But there are table tennis tables downstairs and they’re
part of the accommodation package. Just speak to your guide.
 Multiple
Choice

NOTES
 MULTIPLE CHOICE (Type 2)

1 2 3
Read the question and Identify the speaker Answers don’t often
answers carefully appear in order

4 5 6
All answers are Take notes Most information
mentioned is paraphrased / Traps
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Practice
EXERCISE 2.1 (Track 7)

Vocabulary Phonetics Vietnamese

1 Presentation (n) /ˌprez.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/ Bài thuyết trình

2 Risk = Danger (n) /rɪsk/ Hiểm họa

3 Divide (into) (n) /dɪˈvaɪd/ Phân chia

4 Benefit = Advantage (n) /ˈben.ɪ.fɪt/ Lợi ích

5 Balance sth up /ˈbæl.əns/ Làm cân bằng

 Listen to the recording of three students talking to their tutor about
EXERCISE 2.1 to the presentation they are planning. Choose the correct answer.

1. The topic of the presentation is: 3. On the second slide, the students are planning to:

A how mobile phone are designed A explain why mobile phone are dangerous

B the risk caused by mobile phone B point out some different kind of risk

C how mobile phone are used C mention way to avoid to the risk

2. The introduction explains the: 4. The tutor suggests:

A dangers of mobile phone A not discussing the danger of mobile phone

B importance of mobile phone B discussing the benefit of mobile phone

C importance of understanding the danger of C having an argument

mobile phone
 Listen to the recording of three students talking to their tutor about
EXERCISE 2.1 to the presentation they are planning. Choose the correct answer.

1. The topic of the presentation is: 3. On the second slide, the students are planning to:

A how mobile phone are designed A explain why mobile phones are dangerous

B the risks caused by mobile phone B point out some different kinds of risks

C how mobile phones are used C mention ways to avoid to the risks

2. The introduction explains the: 4. The tutor suggests:

A dangers of mobile phones A not discussing the dangers of mobile phones

B importance of mobile phones B discussing the benefits of mobile phone

C importance of understanding the dangers of C having an argument

mobile phones
EXERCISE 2.1

Question Tapescript

Laila: Er …not exactly. We’re actually going to explain the dangers of

using mobile phones
(1) B Tutor: Ahh …..OK…. that sounds interesting. What are you going to
(2) C discuss exactly?
Anne-Marie: Well, We‘ve planned to divide the presentation into three
sections. We’ll have an introduction, explaining why we think it’s
important to understand the dangers of mobiles.
EXERCISE 2.1

Question Tapescript

Anne-Marie: Then on the second slide, we’ll have a list of the different
types of danger and then on the last slide we’re going to suggest ways
of staying out of danger when you use a mobile.
(3) B Harry: Yes, we want to start by telling the audience that using a mobile
(4) B phone can be dangerous and then go into more detail in the next part.
Tutor: Ok…. but before you talk about the dangers of mobiles. I think
you should mention the advantages. You could put that in your
introduction. It balances up the argument a bit.
EXERCISE 2.2 (Track 8)

Vocabulary Phonetics Vietnamese

1 Punch-lines (n) /ˈpʌntʃ.laɪn/ Câu nói gây cười

2 Softie (n) /ˈsɒf.ti/ Người hiền lành

3 (Be) Keen on sth - Thích làm gì

4 (Be) Taken by sth - Bị hấp dẫn bởi

5 Musical (n) /ˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl/ Phim âm nhạc

EXERCISE 2.2

Choose THREE letters A-F.

What types of films does Louise like?

A Action

B Wildlife

C Musicals

D Romance

E Westerns

F Comedies
EXERCISE 2.2

Choose THREE letters A-F.

What types of films does Louise like?

A Action

B Wildlife

C Musicals

D Romance

E Westerns

F Comedies
EXERCISE 2.2

Question Tapescript

LOUISE: Well, I love anything that makes me laugh. I just love to hear
jokes and funny punch-lines I’m not very keen on westerns, although my
father likes them, but I’m a real softie, so anything with a bit of a love
story is good for me. It doesn’t matter how old. Not musicals though,
B, D, F they’re too much!
MR MAX: Anything else ?
LOUISE: I’m completely taken by documentaries of the great outdoors,
you know the sort, animals, plants and far away places I saw a
wonderful one on dolphins last week. It was amazing.
EXERCISE 2.3 (Track 9) ANSWER KEYS