IELTS Listening Sample 47
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 ONE WORD for each answer.
SELF-DRIVE TOURS IN THE USA
Example
Name: Andrea ……Brown……
Address: 24 1 ……………….. Road
Postcode: BH5 20P
Phone: (mobile) 077 8664 3091
Heard about company from: 2 ………………..
Possible self-drive tours
Trip One:
• Los Angeles: customer wants to visit some 3 ……………….. parks with her children
• Yosemite Park: customer wants to stay in a lodge, not a 4 ………………..
Trip Two:
• Customer wants to see the 5 ……………….. on the way to Cambria
• At Santa Monica: not interested in shopping
• At San Diego: wants to spend time on the 6 ………………..
Questions 7–10
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Number of days | Total distance | Price (per person) | Includes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trip One | 12 days | 7 ……………….. km | £525 |
• accommodation • car • one 8 ……………….. |
| Trip Two | 9 days | 980 km | 9 £ ……………….. |
• accommodation • car • 10 ……………….. |
Section 2: Questions 11–20
Questions 11–12
Choose TWO letters A–E.
Which TWO facilities at the leisure club have recently been improved?
A. the gym
B. the tracks
C. the indoor pool
D. the outdoor pool
E. the sports training for children
Questions 13–20
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Joining the leisure club
Personal Assessment
• New members should describe any 13 ………………. .
• The 14 ……………….. will be explained to you before you use the equipment.
• You will be given a six-week 15 ………………. .
Types of membership
• There is a compulsory £90 16 ………………. fee for members.
• Gold members are given 17 ………………. to all the LP clubs.
• Premier members are given priority during 18 ………………. hours.
• Premier members can bring some 19 ………………. every month.
• Members should always take their 20 ………………. with them.
Section 3: Questions 21–30
Questions 21–25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Global Design Competition
21. Students entering the design competition have to
A. produce an energy-efficient design.
B. adapt an existing energy-saving appliance.
C. develop a new use for current technology.
22. John chose a dishwasher because he wanted to make dishwashers
A. more appealing.
B. more common.
C. more economical.
23. The stone in John’s ‘Rockpool’ design is used
A. for decoration.
B. to switch it on.
C. to stop water escaping.
24. In the holding chamber, the carbon dioxide
A. changes back to a gas.
B. dries the dishes.
C. is allowed to cool.
25. At the end of the cleaning process, the carbon dioxide
A. is released into the air.
B. is disposed of with the waste.
C. is collected ready to be re-used.
Questions 26–30
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
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• John needs help preparing for his 26 ……………….. . • The professor advises John to make a 27 ……………….. of his design. • John’s main problem is getting good quality 28 ……………….. . • The professor suggests John apply for a 29 ……………….. . • The professor will check the 30 ……………….. information in John’s written report. |
Section 4: Questions 31–40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
THE SPIRIT BEAR
|
General facts • It is a white bear belonging to the black bear family. • Its colour comes from an uncommon 31 ……………….. . • Local people believe that it has unusual 32 ……………….. . • They protect the bear from 33 ……………….. . Habitat Threats Going forward |
[Source: Cambridge IELTS Book 10]
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