IELTS LISTENING
SECTION 1
Questions 1-10
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Council Youth Scheme Application for Funding for Group Project | |
Example | Answer |
Name | Ralph Pearson |
Contact address | 1_________ Drayton DR6 8AB |
Telephone number | 01453 586098 |
Name of group | Community Youth Theatre Group |
Description of group | amateur theatre group (2_________ members) involved in drama 3_________ |
Amount of money requested | 4_________ (£) |
Description of project | to produce a short 5_________ play for young children |
Money needed for | · 6_________ for scenery · costumes · cost of 7_________ · 8_________ · sundries |
How source of funding will be credited | acknowledged in the 9_________ given to audience |
Other organisations approached for funding (and outcome) | National Youth Services - money was 10_________ |
SECTION 2
Questions 11-20
Questions 11-15
Choose the correct answer, A, B or C
11 Joanne says that visitors to Darwin are often surprised by
A the number of young people.
B the casual atmosphere.
C the range of cultures.
12 To enjoy cultural activities, the people of Darwin tend to
A travel to southern Australia.
B bring in artists from other areas.
C involve themselves in production.
13 The Chinese temple in Darwin
A is no longer used for its original purpose.
B was rebuilt after its destruction in a storm.
C was demolished to make room for new buildings.
14 The main problem with travelling by bicycle is
A the climate.
B the traffic.
C the hills.
15 What does Joanne say about swimming in the sea?
A It is essential to wear a protective suit.
B Swimming is only safe during the winter.
C You should stay in certain restricted areas.
Questions 16-20
What can you find at each of the places below?
Choose your answers from the box and write the correct letter A-H next to Questions 16-20.
A a flower market B a chance to feed the fish C good nightlife D international arts and crafts E good cheap international food F a trip to catch fish G shops and seafood restaurants H a wide range of different plants |
16 Aquascene
17 Smith Street Mall
18 Cullen Bay Marina
19 Fannie Bay
20 Mitchell Street
SECTION 3
Questions 21-23
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS breach answer.
Effects of weather on mood
21 Phil and Stella's goal is to_________ the hypothesis that weather has an effect on a person's mood.
22 They expect to find that 'good' weather (weather which is_________ ) has a positive effect on a person's mood.
23 Stella defines effect on mood' as a_________ n the way a person feels
Questions 24-27
What information was given by each writer?
Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-F next to Questions 24-27.
A the benefits of moving to a warmer environment
B the type of weather with the worst effect on mood
C how past events affect attitudes to weather
D the important effect of stress on mood
E the important effect of hours of sunshine on mood
F psychological problems due to having to cope with bad weather
24 Vickers ______
25 Whiteboume ______
26 Haverton ______
27 Stanfield ______
Questions 28-30
Choose THREE letters A-H.
Which THREE things do Phil and Stella still have to decide on?
A how to analyse their results
B their methods of presentation
C the design of their questionnaire
D the location of their survey
E weather variables to be measured
F the dates of their survey
G the size of their survey
H the source of data on weather variables
SECTION 4
Questions 31-32
Choose TWO letters A-F
Which two of the following problems are causing concern to educational authorities in the USA?
A differences between rich and poor students
B high numbers dropping out of education
C falling standards of students
D poor results compared with other nationalities
E low scores of overseas students
F differences between rural and urban students
Questions 33-34
Choose TWO letters A-F
According to the speaker, what are two advantages of reducing class sizes?
A more employment for teachers
B improvement in general health of the population
C reduction in number of days taken off sick by teachers
D better use of existing buildings and resources
E better level of education of workforce
F availability of better qualified teachers
Questions 35-40
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
USA RESEARCH PROJECTS INTO CLASS SIZES
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Answers
1. 230 South Road:
2. 18:
3. activities (and/&) workshops:
4. 250:
5. interactive:
6. materials:
7. insurance:
8. publicity:
9. programme:
10. not available/unavailable:
11. A:
12. C:
13. B:
14. A:
15. C:
16. B:
17. E:
18. G:
19. H:
20. C:
21. investigate:
22. sunny and warm:
23. change:
24. F:
25. D:
26. C:
27. B:
28. B. F, H (in any order):
29. B. F, H (in any order):
30. B. F, H (in any order):
31. A, D (in either order):
32. A, D (in either order):
33. E:
34. E:
35. 12,000:
36. minority:
37. all:
38. teachers:
39. the evaluation:
40. poor: