IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE TEST
SECTION 1
Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
ENQUIRY ABOUT BOOKCASES
Example Answer
Number of bookcases available: ...two...
Both bookcases | |
Width: | 1 ___________ (cm) |
Made of: | 2___________ |
First bookcase | |
Cost: | 3___________ pounds |
Colour: | 4___________ |
Number of shelves: | six (four are 5___________) |
Second bookcase | |
Colour: | dark brown |
Other features | - almost 80 years old - has a 6___________at the bottom - has glass 7___________ |
Cost: | 8___________ pounds |
Details of seller | |
Name: | Mrs 9___________ |
Address: | 41 Oak Rise. Stanton. |
Questions 10
Choose the correct letter A. B or C.
Which map shows the correct location of the seller’s house?
SECTION 2
Questions 11-20
Questions 11-13
Complete the summary below.
Charity Art Sale The paintings will be displayed in the Star Gallery and in a nearby 11____________. The sale of pictures will begin at 12____________ (pm) on Thursday, and there will be refreshments beforehand. The money raised will all be used to help 13____________ children in New Zealand and other countries. |
Questions 14-20
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Artist | Personal information | Type of painting |
Don Studley | • daughter is recovering from a problem with her back • self-taught artist | • pictures of the 14____________ of New Zealand |
James Chang | • originally from Taiwan • had a number of 15____________ there | • 16____________ paintings • strong colours |
Natalie Stevens | • has shown pictures in many countries • is an artist and a website 17____________ | • soft colours, various media • mainly does 18____________ |
Christine Shin | • lived in New Zealand for 19____________ • Korean | • paintings are based on 20____________ • watercolours of New Zealand landscapes |
SECTION 3
Questions 21-30
Questions 21-25
What instructions were the students given about their project?
A they must do this
B they can do this if they want to
C they can't do this
Write the correct letter A. B or C next to Questions 21-25.
21 Choose a writer from a list provided.
22 Get biographical information from the Internet
23 Study a collection of poems.
24 Make a one-hour video.
25 Refer to key facts in the writer’s life.
Questions 26-30
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Other requirements for the project • extract chosen from the author's work must reflect the 26 _________ of the author. • students must find sound effects and 27 _________ to match the texts they choose. • students must use a 28 _________ of computer software programs to make the video. • students must include information about the 29 _________ of all material Criteria for assessment • completion of all components - 25% • 30 ________ (must represent essence of author's work) - 50% artistic and technical design of video - 25% |
SECTION 4
Questions 31-33
Choose the correct answer A. B or C
31 ’Extremophiles' are life forms that can live in
A isolated areas.
B hostile conditions.
C new habitats.
32 The researchers think that some of the organisms they found in Antarctica are
A new species.
B ancient colonies.
C types of insects.
33 The researchers were the first people to find life forms in Antarctica
A in the soil.
B under the rock surface.
C on the rocks.
Questions 34-40
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD for each answer.
How the extremophiles survive Access to the sun's heat can create a 34 ___________ for some organisms. The deeper the soil, the higher the 35 ___________ of salt. Salt can protect organisms against the effects of 36 ___________ even at very low temperatures. All living things must have access to 37 ___________ water. Salt plays a part in the process of 38 ___________ which prevents freezing. The environment of 39 ___________ ##a is similar to the dry valleys of Antarctica. This research may provide evidence of the existence of extraterrestrial life forms and their possible 40 ___________ on other planets. |
Answers
1. 75:
2. wood:
3. 15:
4. cream:
5. adjustable:
6. cupboard: :
7. doors:
8. 95:
9. Blake:
10. B:
11. café:
12. 7.30:
13. (the) disabled:
14. birds:
15. (art) exhibitions:
16. abstract:
17. designer:
18. portraits:
19. two/2 years/yrs:
20. photographs/photos:
21. A:
22. C:
23. B:
24. C:
25. B:
26. interests and style/ style and interests
27. visuals:
28. range:
29. sources:
30. content:
31. B:
32. B:
33. A:
34. microclimate:
35. concentration:
36. frost:
37. liquid:
38. supercooling:
39. Mars:
40. locations: