IELTS Listening Practice Test-09

The duration of the IELTS Listening test is approximately 30 minutes, and an additional 10 minutes will be provided for you to transfer your responses to the answer sheet.

Questions 1-2

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

[1] What did Joanna find on the festival website?

A) an online booking links

B) A full program of events

C) Information about student discounts

[2] Joanna has already decided to book tickets for

A) A film

B) A Concert

C) An exhibition

Part-01

Questions 3 -10

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Please listen to the conversation and answer the questions as you listen.

Part-02

Questions 11-13

listen to the telephone conversation between a student and the owner of a paragliding school and answer the questions below.

Circle the correct letters A- D.

(11) How much is the beginner's course ?

(A) $190

(B) $320

(D) $430

(12) What does the insurance cover ?

(A) injury to yourself

(B) injury to your equipment

(D) loss of personal belongings

(13) How do the girls want to travel ?

(A) public transport

(B) private bus

(D) bicycle

Questions 14 - 17

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

TELEPHONE MEMO

Name : Maria Gentle

Address: C/o Mr & Mrs (14)……………….

(15)…………………Newcastle

Fax no : 0249 (16)……………………..

Type of card : (17)……………………..

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

(A) sandals

(B) old clothes

(D) shirt with long sleeves

(E) soft drinks

(F) hat

(G) sunglasses

(19) Which TWO accommodations mentioned are near the paragliding school ?

(A) camping

(B) youth hostel

(D) backpackers' inn

(E) caravan park

(F) bed and breakfast

(G) cheap hotel

20 Which weekends do the girls decide to go ?

…………………………………………………………

Part-03

Questions 21-24

Questions 21-24 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C,

21. Leela and Jake chose this article because

A. It was on a topic familiar to most students.

B. It covered both IT and education issues.

C. It dealt with a very straightforward concept.

22. How did Leela and Jake persuade students to take part in their research ?

A. They convinced them they would enjoy the experience.

B. They said it would help them do a particular test.

C. They offered to help them with their own research later.

23. Leela and Jake changed the design of the original questionnaire because

A. it was too short for their purposes.

B. It asked misleading questions.

C. It contained out-of-date points.

24. Leela was surprised by the fact that

A. It is normal for questionnaire returns to be low.

B. so many students sent back their questionnaires.

C. The questionnaire responses were of such high quality.

Questions 25-26 Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What TWO things did respondents say they liked most about doing the crossword ?

A. It helped them spell complex technical terms,

B. It was an enjoyable experience.

C. It helped them concentrate effectively.

D. It increased their general motivation to study.

E. It showed what they still needed to study.

Questions 27-28 Choose TWO letters, A-E.

In which TWO areas did these research findings differ from those of the original study ?

A. Students' interest in doing similar exercises.

B. How many students doing the crossword.

C. Time taken do the crossword.

D. Gender difference in appreciation.

E. Opinions about using crosswords for formal.

F. assessment.

Questions 29-30 Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What TWO skills did Leela and Jake agree they had learned from the project ?

A. How to manage their time effectively.

B. How to process numerical data.

C. How to design research tools.

D. How to reference other people’s work

E. How to collaborate in research.

Part-04

Questions 31 - 32

Choose TWO correct letters.

Which two statements are true?

A. The name of course is west east Asian tradition.

B. Paul Stange is the coordinator of the course.

C. Paul Stange is the author of the two textbooks.

D. Students can buy textbooks from the university.

Circle the correct letters A-C.

33. What is the purpose of this lecture ?

A. To tell the students where to buy the textbooks.

B. To make new students familiar with facilities of the university.

C. To talk about assignments structure

34. Both reading materials are very important because

A. help develop a clearer understanding of each other.

B. They help gain better sensitivity to the differences between the various cultures.

C. They help reinforce understanding of the two countries.

Questions 35 - 40

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Course structure:

Main course focus is on (35) ……………………of southeast Asia.

Influences from (36)………………and (37)………………….. influences have been both.

(38) …………..and social.

The emphasis is on (39) …………………..between past influences and present cultural patterns.

Relation to other courses:

Later courses focus more on political and

economic aspects of modem period.

This course serves as (40) ……………………to later courses.

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