IELTS Listening Sample 9

You will hear a number of different recordings and you have to answer questions on what you hear. There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to check your work. All the recordings will be played once only. The test is in 4 Sections. At the end of the test, you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.

Now turn to section 1:
You will hear a man telephoning a sports club to ask about membership and facilities. First, you have some time to look at Questions 1 to 4.

You will see that there is an example which has been done for you. So Kingswell has been written in the notes. Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen because you will NOT hear the recording a second time.

Listen carefully and answer Questions 1 to 4:

Listening Audio: [Click the play button to start the recording.]

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SECTION 1

Section 1 - Questions 1-10.

Questions 1-4
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

IELTS Listening Sample 9 image 1

Questions 5-8
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO NUMBERS for each answer.

MEMBERSHIP SCHEMES

Type

Use of facilities

Cost of classes

Times

Joining fee

Annual subscription fee

GOLD

All

  Free

Any time

£250

(5) £ .............

SILVER

All

  (6) £ .............

from (7) .............
to ................

£225

£300

BRONZE

Restricted

 £3

from 10.30 to 3.30
weekdays only

£50

(8) £ ............

Questions 9 and 10
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

9. To join the centre, you need to book an instructor's .....................
10. To book a trial session, speak to David .................... (0458 95311).


SECTION 2

Section 2 - Questions 11-20.

You will hear a local radio broadcast about the Rivenden City Theatre. First, you have some time to look at Questions 11 to 16.

Now Listen carefully and answer Questions 11 to 16:

What change has been made to each part of the theatre?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-16.

RIVENDEN CITY THEATRE

  A   doubled in number
  B   given separate entrance
  C   reduced in number
  D   increased in size
  E   replaced
  F   strengthened
  G   temporarily closed

Part of the theatre

11. box office ......................
12. shop ......................
13. ordinary seats ......................
14. seats for wheelchair users ......................
15. lifts ......................
16. dressing rooms ......................

Questions 17-20
Complete the form below.

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

Play

Dates

Starting time

Tickets available

Price

Royal Hunt of the Sun

October 13th to
(17) ..............

(18) ............... pm

for (19) ............... and ...............

 (20) £...............

 

SECTION 3:

Section 3 - Questions 21-30.

You will hear a man enquiring about college courses. First look at questions 21 to 25.

Now Listen carefully and answer Questions 21 to 25:

Question 21
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

21. What is Brian going to do before the course starts?
    A    attend a class
       write a report
    C    read a book

Questions 22-25
Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

 College facilities

  Information

Refectory

inform them 22 .................... about special dietary requirements

23 ....................

long waiting list, apply now

Careers advice

long waiting list, apply now

Fitness centre

reduced 24 .................... for students

Library

includes books, journals, equipment room containing audio-visual materials

Computers

ask your 25 .................... to arrange a password with the technical support team

Questions 26-30
Complete the summary below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Business Centre

The Business Resource Centre contains materials Such as books and manuals to be used for training. It is possible to hire 26 .................... and 27 ..................... There are materials for working on study skills (e.g. 28 ....................) and other Subjects include finance and 29 ..................... .
30 .................... membership costs £50 per year.

 

SECTION 4:

Section 4 - Questions 31-40.

You will hear a talk on the social history of the East End of London. First look at questions 31 to 40.

Now Listen carefully and answer Questions 31 to 40:

Questions 31-37

Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Social history of the East End of London

 Period

  Situation

1st- 4th centuries

Produce from the area was used to 31 .................... the people of London.

5th- 10th centuries

New technology allowed the production of goods made of 32 .................... and .................... .

11th century

Lack of 33 .................... in the East End encouraged the growth of businesses.

16th century

Construction of facilities for the building of 34 .................... stimulated international trade.

Agricultural workers came from other parts of 35 .................... to look for work.

17th century

Marshes were drained to provide land that could be 36 .................... on.

19th century

Inhabitants lived in conditions of great 37 .................... with very poor sanitation.


Questions 38-40

Choose THREE letters, A-G. Which THREE of the following problems are mentioned in connection with 20th century housing in the East End?

  A.  unsympathetic landlords
  B.  unclean water
  C.  heating problems
  D.  high rents
  E.  overcrowding
  F.  poor standards of building
  G. houses catching fire

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Preeti
Hi.
Mentor
Audio Here :- https://youtu.be/TT2qVO7E5Hs
S
Audio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-oVeK5rIVM
Adela
Please check out the listening audio, it's not working.
Rutu
For Q.11, the answer is B and not A since the speaker in the audio clearly states that the Box Office has its own separate entrance at 8:51 in the YouTube video. I am not sure if these answers are confirmed by IELTS officials.
Afshin Hasanpor
Can you tell me where is the listening track? Thank you.
James
Video is not available. Can you please upload again?
Belle
Question #4. Resto opening soon... The answer is fully-licensed.
Tuzsok
It is a wrong audio.
MK
The audio for the section 2 is different. The audio is about train station but the questions are about theatre.
Rina
Here is the link: https://youtu.be/GrM6Mj-nnxU
Neha
Sir, the audio is not working. Could you please help me with this?
Neha
Sir, the audio is not working. Could you please help me on this?
Pasanz
Can you please tell me where is the listening tracks? Please.
Mira
Hi! Can someone please answer my question concerning the listening part?What if I put in the answer sheet just "40" but do not complete it as "40 schools"? - Would that be considered a mistake? Or also for example, if I put just the word "research" which is the correct one but do not add the word "advanced" which is also correct basically meaning that these are two correct answers and I just put in the answer sheet one of them? Thanks in advance.
Maria
Could the answer to question 4 be just 'bar'?
Caio
That's a tough listening practice! I have scored 6 in this one... =(
Tara
Q - 36. Can it be "lived"?
Priyanka
Could the answer to Q. 35 be the UK in place of England? Or does it have to be the exact word used in the audio? Also, in Q. 7, is am/pm optional or mandatory?
Alfred
It should not be incorrect, Ferid.
Ferid
Hi, is it incorrect to write 'restriction' instead of 'restrictions'? Thanks.
Yoyo
Hi, can the answer to Q. 36 be "lived"?
Mauro
Hi, for the question number 2, is SWIMMING POOL incorrect? Thinking about facilities I reckon that it suits better than only SWIMMING. Thanks.
IELTS Mentor
The answers for 11-16 questions should be in exact orders as they are given in the answer section. However, the answers for 38-40 could be written in any order. Hope that clarifies your doubt.
Shofalicious
Are the numbers 11-16 and 38-40 can be interchanged? I'm confused or only 38-40? There should be a guideline for this... Thanks a lot for your response in advance.
Jas
Can you please tell me where is the listening track? How can I play it?
IELTS Mentor
Thanks, Sojib. That has been corrected by one of our website moderators.
Sojib
Would you kindly check the answer to the question number 33? Is it rightly spelt? And many many thanks for your kind help.... :)
IELTS Mentor
Great Thomas. Thank you for the correction. This will save time and frustration of many visitors. Regards, IELTS Mentor Admin.
Thomas
Kindly note that the answer to the question No. 37 is 'poverty' and not 'property'.