IELTS Listening Sample 46
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 1–10
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR NUMBERS for each answer.
HOST FAMILY APPLICANT
Example:
Name: ……Jenny Chen……
Present address: Sea View Guest House, 1 ………………..
Daytime phone number: 2237676
[NB Best time to contact is: 2 ………………..]
Age: 19
Intended length of stay: 3 ………………..
Occupation while in UK: student
General level of English: 4 ………………..
Preferred location: in the 5 ………………..
Special diet: 6 ………………..
Other requirements:
own facilities
own television
7 ………………..
to be 8 ………………..
Maximum price: 9 £ ……………….. a week
Preferred starting date: 10 ………………..
Section 2: Questions 11–20
Questions 11–13
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
11. The next meeting of the soccer club will be in the 11 ……………….. in King’s Park on 2 July.
12. The first event is a 12 ……………….. .
13. At the final dinner, players receive 13 ……………….. .
Questions 14–17
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Competition | Number of Teams | Games Begin | Training Session (in King’s Park) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 14 ……………….. | 8.30 am | 15 ……………….. |
| Senior | 16 ……………….. | 2.00 pm | 17 ……………….. |
Questions 18–20
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
| Name of Office Bearer | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Robert Young: President | to manage meetings |
| Gina Costello: Treasurer | to 18 ……………….. |
| David West: Secretary | to 19 ……………….. |
| Jason Dokic: Head Coach | to 20 ……………….. |
Section 3: Questions 21–30
Questions 21–24
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Box Telecom
Problems: been affected by
• drop in 21 ………………..
• growing 22 ………………..
• delays due to a strike
Causes of problems:
• high 23 ………………..
• lack of good 24 ………………..
Questions 25–27
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
25. What does Karin think the company will do?
A. look for private investors
B. accept a takeover offer
C. issue some new shares
26. How does the tutor suggest the company can recover?
A. by appointing a new managing director
B. by changing the way it is organised
C. by closing some of its retail outlets
27. The tutor wants Jason and Karin to produce a report which
A. offers solutions to Box Telecom’s problems.
B. analyses the UK market.
C. compares different companies.
Questions 28–30
Which opinion does each person express about Box Telecom?
Choose your answers from the list below and write the letters A–F next to questions 28–30.
A. its workers are motivated
B. it has too little investment
C. it will overcome its problems
D. its marketing campaign needs improvement
E. it is old-fashioned
F. it has strong managers
28. Karin ………………..
29. Jason ………………..
30. the tutor ………………..
Section 4: Questions 31–40
Questions 31–36
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
31. During the first week of term, students are invited to
A. be shown round the library by the librarian.
B. listen to descriptions of library resources.
C. do an intensive course in the computer centre.
32. The speaker warns the students that
A. internet materials can be unreliable.
B. downloaded information must be acknowledged.
C. computer access may be limited at times.
33. The library is acquiring more CDs as a resource because
A. they are a cheap source of information.
B. they take up very little space.
C. they are more up to date than the reference books.
34. Students are encouraged to use journals online because
A. the articles do not need to be returned to the shelves.
B. reading online is cheaper than photocopying articles.
C. the stock of printed articles is to be reduced.
35. Why might some students continue to use reference books?
A. they can be taken away from the library
B. they provide information unavailable elsewhere
C. they can be borrowed for an extended loan period
36. What is the responsibility of the Training Supervisor?
A. to supervise and support library staff
B. to provide orientation to the library facilities
C. to identify needs and inform section managers
Questions 37–40
Which section of the university will help postgraduate students with their dissertations in the following ways?
A. the postgraduate’s own department or tutor
B. library staff
C. another section of the university
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 37–40.
37. training in specialised computer programs ………………..
38. advising on bibliography presentation ………………..
39. checking the draft of the dissertation ………………..
40. providing language support ………………..
[Source: Cambridge IELTS Book 5]
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