IELTS Listening Sample 34
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 Parts. At the end of the test, you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.
Listening Audio: [Click on the Play button to start the recording.]
SECTION 1 Questions 1–10
Questions 1–6
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Dreamtime travel agency
Tour information
| Example Holiday name |
Answer ……Whale Watch…… Experience |
| Holiday length | 2 days |
| Type of transportation | 1 ……………….. |
| Maximum group size | 2 ……………….. |
| Next tour date | 3 ……………….. |
| Hotel name | 4 The ……………….. |
Questions 5 and 6
Choose TWO letters, A–E.
Which TWO things are included in the price of the tour?
A. fishing trip
B. guided bushwalk
C. reptile park entry
D. table tennis
E. tennis
Questions 7–10
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
7. The tour costs $ ………………..
8. Bookings must be made no later than ……………….. days in advance.
9. A ……………….. deposit is required.
10. The customer’s reference number is ……………….. .
SECTION 2 Questions 11–20
Questions 11–19
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
| Brand of Cot | Good Points | Problems | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Safe | Easy to 11 ……………….. |
• Did not have any 12 ……………….. • Babies could trap their 13 ……………….. in the side bar |
14 ……………….. |
| Choice Cots | Easy to 15 ……………….. |
• Side did not drop down • Spaces between the bars were 16 ……………….. |
17 ……………….. |
| Mother’s Choice | Base of cot could be moved |
• Did not have any 18 ……………….. • Pictures could be removed easily |
19 ……………….. |
Question 20
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for the answer.
• Metal should not be rusted or bent
• Edges of cot should not be 20 ………………..
SECTION 3 Questions 21–30
Questions 21–23
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21. Andrew has worked at the hospital for
A. two years.
B. three years.
C. five years.
22. During the course Andrew’s employers will pay
A. his fees.
B. his living costs.
C. his salary.
23. The part-time course lasts for
A. one whole year.
B. 18 months.
C. two years.
Questions 24 and 25
Choose TWO letters, A–E.
What TWO types of coursework are required each month on the part-time course?
A. a case study
B. an essay
C. a survey
D. a short report
E. a study diary
Questions 26–30
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Modular Courses
Students study 26 ……………….. during each module. A module takes 27 ……………….. and the work is very 28 ……………….. . To get a Diploma each student has to study 29 ……………….. and then work on 30 ……………….. in depth.
SECTION 4 Questions 31–40
Questions 31–35
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
31. According to George Bernard Shaw, men are supposed to understand ……………….. , economics and finance.
32. However, women are more prepared to ……………….. about them.
33. Women tend to save for ……………….. and a house.
34. Men tend to save for ……………….. and for retirement.
35. Women who are left alone may have to pay for ……………….. when they are old.
Questions 36–40
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Saving for the future
Research indicates that many women only think about their financial future when a 36 ……………….. occurs.
This is the worst time to make decisions. It is best for women to start thinking about pensions when they are in their 37 ……………….. . A good way for women to develop their 38 ……………….. in dealing with financial affairs would be to attend classes in 39 ……………….. . When investing in stocks and shares, it is suggested that women should put a high proportion of their savings in 40 ……………….. . In such ways, women can have a comfortable, independent retirement.
[Source: Cambridge IELTS Book 5]
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