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Section 1

Questions 1-6

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

Questions 7-9

Name THREE additional items the man requests.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Question 10

Complete the note.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for the answer.

Section 2

Questions 11 -20

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

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Section 1

Questions 1-10

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

Day and date:  1 _________
Place: Brighton 2 _________
Registration time: 3 _________

Sponsorship

• Aim to raise over 4 _________ pounds as a team and get a free t-shirt
• Free prize draw for trip to 5 _________

Team details

• Must have crew of 20 and elect a 6 _________
• Participants under 18 need to have 7 _________ to enter
• Need to hire 8 _________
• Advised to bring extra 9 _________
• Must choose a 10 _________ for the team

Section 2

Questions 11 -15

Questions 16 and 17

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

Questions 18-20

Complete the flowchart below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

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Section 1

Questions 1-4

Complete the form.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Questions 5-10

Choose the correct answer A-C

5. Registration for:
A Half day
B Full day
C Full conference

6. Accommodation required:
A Share room/share bathroom
B Own room/share bathroom
C Own room with bathroom

7. Meals required:
A Breakfast
B Lunch
C Dinner

8. Friday SIGs:
A Computers in Education
B Teaching Reading
C The Gifted Child

9. Saturday SIGs:
A Cultural Differences
B Music in the Curriculum
C Gender Issues

10. Method of payment:
A Credit card
B Cheque
C Cash

Section 2

Questions 11 -20

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Section 1

Questions 1-4

Choose the right letter A-C.

1. What kind of course is the man seeking?
A Daytime
B Evenings
C Weekends

2. How long does the man want to study?
A 12 weeks
B 6 months
C 8 months

3. What proficiency level is the student?
A Beginner
B Intermediate
C Advanced

4. When does the man want to start the course?
A March
B June
C September

Questions 5-10

Complete the form.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Section 2

Questions 11 and 12

Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer

11. The story illustrates that dogs are 11 __________ animals.

12. The people of the town built a 12 __________ of a dog.

Questions 13-20

Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer

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Section 1

Questions 1-3

Listen to the telephone conversation between a student and owner of a paragliding school and answer the questions below.
Choose the correct letters A-D.

1. How much is the beginner’s course?
A $190
B $320
C $330
D $430

2. What does the club insurance cover?
A injury to yourself
B injury to your equipment
C damage to other people’s property
D loss of personal belongings

3. How do the girls want to travel?
A public transport
B private bus
C car
D bicycle

Questions 4-7

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

TELEPHONE MEMO

Name: Maria Gentle
Address: C/o Mr & Mre 4 __________
5 __________ Newcastle
Fax no: 0249 6 __________
Type of Card : 7 __________

Question 8

Choose TWO letters A-G

Which TWO of the following items must people take with them?

A sandals
B old clothes
C pullover
D shirt with long sleeves
E soft drinks
F hat
G sunglasses

Question 9

Choose TWO letters A-G.

Which TWO accommodation options mentioned are near the paragliding school?

A camping
B youth hostel
C family
D backpackers’ inn
E caravan park
F bed and breakfast
G cheap hotel

Question 10

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for your answer
Which weekend do the girls decide to go? 10 __________

Section 2

Questions 11–20

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

GOODWOOD CAR SHOW

Type of car: Dueeenberq J-type
Number made: 11 __________
Type of body: 12 __________
Engines contained capsules of mercury to ensure a  13 __________  trip.
Top speed:  14 __________ kilometres per hour.
Sold as a 15 __________
Main attraction: 16 __________

Type of car: Leyat Helica
Number built: 17 __________
Car looks like a  18 __________ without  19 __________
Steering used the 20 __________

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Section 1

Questions 1-10

Questions 1-6
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

THORNDYKE’S BUILDERS

Example
Customer heard about Thorndyke’s from a friend

Name:  Edith 1 __________
Address: Flat 4, 2 __________ Park Flats
(Behind the 3 __________)
Phone number: 875934

Best time to contact customer: during the 4 __________
Where to park: opposite entrance next to the 5 __________
Needs full quote showing all the jobs and the 6 __________

Questions 7-10
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Section 2

Questions 11-20

Questions 11-15
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

MANHAM PORT

11 Why did a port originally develop at Manham?
A It was safe from enemy attack.
В It was convenient for river transport.
C It had a good position on the sea coast.

12 What caused Manham’s sudden expansion during the Industrial Revolution?
A the improvement in mining techniques
В the increase in demand for metals
C the discovery of tin in the area

13 Why did rocks have to be sent away from Manham to be processed?
A shortage of fuel
В poor transport systems
C lack of skills among local people

14 What happened when the port declined in the twentieth century?
A The workers went away.
В Traditional skills were lost.
C Buildings were used for new purposes.

15 What did the Manham Trust hope to do?
A discover the location of the original port
В provide jobs for the unemployed
C rebuild the port complex

Questions 16-20
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Complete the table below.

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IELTS Listening is the first of four IELTS test parts. It lasts for 30 minutes and consists of four sections, each having 10 questions for a total of 40. IELTS Listening test below is to get you familiar with the exam structure.

Section 1

Questions 1-10

Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Early Learning Childcare Centre

Section 2

Questions 11-20

Questions 11 and 12

Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO things does Alice say about the Dolphin Conservation Trust?

A Children make up most of the membership
В It’s the country’s largest conservation organisation
C It helps finance campaigns for changes in fishing practices
D It employs several dolphin experts full-time
E Volunteers help in various ways

Questions 13-15
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C

13 Why is Alice so pleased the Trust has won the Charity Commission award?
A It has brought in extra money
В It made the work of the trust better known
C It has attracted more members

14 Alice says oil exploration causes problems to dolphins because of …
A noise
В oil leaks
C movement of ships

15 Alice became interested in dolphins when
A she saw one swimming near her home
В she heard a speaker at her school
C she read a book about them

Questions 16-20
Which dolphin does Alice make each of the following comments about?
Write the correct letter, А, В, C or D, next to questions 16-20.

Comments
16 It has not been seen this year
17 It is photographed more than the others
18 It is always very energetic
19 It is the newest one in the scheme
20 It has an unusual shape

The old, print-friendly test

IELTS Listening Section 1

Questions 1–10

Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD for each answer.

Transport Survey

Example
Travelled to town today: by bus

Name: Luisa 1
Address: 2 White Stone Rd
Area: Bradfield
Postcode: 3
Occupation: 4
Reason for visit to town: to go to the 5
Suggestions for improvement:
• better 6
• have more footpaths
• more frequent 7
Things that would encourage cycling to work:
• having 8

parking places for bicycles
• being able to use a 9  at work
• the opportunity to have cycling 10 on busy roads

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The old, print-friendly test

IELTS Listening Section 1

Questions 1–10

Questions 1–6
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD for each answer.

Car Tours in the USA

Example
Name: Andrea Brown

Address: 24 1 Road
Postcode: BH5 2OP
Phone: (mobile) 077 8664 3091
Heard about company from: 2

Possible self-drive tours
Trip One:
• Los Angeles: customer wants to visit some 3 parks with her children
• Yosemite Park: customer wants to stay in a lodge, not a 4
Trip Two:
• Customer wants to see the 5 on the way to Cambria
• At Santa Monica: not interested in shopping
• At San Diego, wants to spend time on the 6

Questions 7–10
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

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