IELTS Listening Sample # 11

IELTS Listening Sample 11

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.

Listening Audio: [Click the Play Button to start the recording.]

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SECTION 1

(Section 1 – Questions 1-10)

Questions 1 and 2:
Write the correct letters, A-C,on your answer sheet.

Example…
Gavin moved into his apartment…
A. two days ago.
B. two weeks ago.
C. two months ago.

Answer: B

1. Gavin's apartment is located on the…
A.  ground floor.
B.  second floor.
C.  third floor.

2. The monthly rent for Gavin's apartment is…
A.  $615.
B.  $650.
C.  $655.

Questions 3-6:
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Questions 7-10:
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

INSURANCE APPLICATION FORM

Name:     Mr Gavin (7) ………………………
Address:  (8) ……………………… Biggins Street
              (9) ………………………

Date of Birth: 12th November
Telephone: Home: 9872 4855
Nationality: (10) ………………………
 

SECTION 2

(Section 2- Questions 11-20)

Question 11:
Write the correct letter, A-D, on your answer sheet.

Smith House was originally built as…
A.   a residential college.
B.   a family house.
C.   a university.
D.   an office block.

Questions 12-14:
Complete the explanation of the room number.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Questions 15-17
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

•  Students need a front door key between (15) ……………………. AND …………………… .
•  In an emergency, students should use (16) …………………… .
•  Fees also cover some (17) ……………………. charges.

Questions 18-20
Complete the notice below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

•  No noise after 9 pm.
•  Smoking only allowed on (18) …………………….
•  No changes can be made to (19) …………………….

If you have any questions, ask the (20) …………………….
 

SECTION 3

(Section 3 – Questions 21-30)

Question 21-25:
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Question 26-30:
Write the appropriate letters A-C against questions 26-30.

According to the speakers, in which situation are the following media most useful?
A.   individual children
B.   five or six children
C.   whole class

Answers
26. tapes ………………………..
27. computers ………………………..
28. videos ………………………..
29. books ………………………..
30. wall maps ………………………..
 

SECTION 4

(Section 4 – Questions 31-40)

Question 31:
Write the correct letter A-D on your answer sheet.

What percentage of the workforce was employed in agriculture in the mid-1900s?
A.  3%
B.  10%
C.  20%
D.  50%
 
Questions 32-33:
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
 
Three factors contributing to the efficiency of the agricultural sector are…

•  50-60 years of intelligent state support.
•  the quality of (32) …………………… among those employed.
•  the farmers’ investment in (33) ……………………………….

 
Questions 34-39:
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Question 40:
Write the correct letter, A-C, on your answer sheet.
 
Farmers have a strong sense of solidarity because…
A.  the media supports them.
B.  they have a strong Union.
C. they have countrywide interests.
 

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