IELTS Listening Sample 61
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 ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Accommodation Form – Student Information | |
|---|---|
| Example Type of accommodation: |
….hall…. of residence |
| Name: | Anu 1 ……………….. |
| Date of birth: | 2 ……………….. |
| Country of origin: | India |
| Course of study: | 3 ……………….. |
| Number of years planned in hall: | 4 ……………….. |
| Preferred catering arrangement: | half board |
| Special dietary requirements: | no 5 ……………….. (red) |
| Preferred room type: | a single 6 ……………….. |
| Interests: | the 7 ……………….. badminton |
| Priorities in choice of hall: | to be with other students who are 8 ……………….. to live outside the 9 ……………….. to have a 10 ……………….. area for socialising |
| Contact phone number: | 667549 |
Section 2: Questions 11–20
Questions 11–13
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
| Parks and open spaces | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name of place | Of particular interest | Open |
| Holland Common | source of River Ouse | 24 hours |
| Holt Island | many different 11 ……………….. | between 12 ……………….. and ……………….. |
| Longfield Country Park | reconstruction of a 2,000-year-old 13 ……………….. with activities for children |
daylight hours |
Questions 14–16
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Longfield Park
14. As part of Monday’s activity, visitors will
A. prepare food with herbs.
B. meet a well-known herbalist.
C. dye cloth with herbs.
15. For the activity on Wednesday,
A. only group bookings are accepted.
B. visitors should book in advance.
C. attendance is free.
16. For the activity on Saturday, visitors should
A. come in suitable clothing.
B. make sure they are able to stay for the whole day.
C. tell the rangers before the event what they wish to do.
Questions 17–20
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A–I, next to Questions 17–20.
17. bird hide ………………..
18. dog-walking area ………………..
19. flower garden ………………..
20. wooded area ………………..
Section 3: Questions 21–30
Questions 21–24
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Self-Access Centre
21. Students want to keep the Self-Access Centre because
A. they enjoy the variety of equipment.
B. they like being able to work on their own.
C. it is an important part of their studies.
22. Some teachers would prefer to
A. close the Self-Access Centre.
B. move the Self-Access Centre elsewhere.
C. restrict access to the Self-Access Centre.
23. The students’ main concern about using the library would be
A. the size of the library.
B. difficulty in getting help.
C. the lack of materials.
24. The Director of Studies is concerned about
A. the cost of upgrading the centre.
B. the lack of space in the centre.
C. the difficulty in supervising the centre.
Questions 25–30
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
| Necessary improvements to the existing Self-Access Centre |
|---|
|
Equipment Replace computers to create more space. Resources Use of the room |
Section 4: Questions 31–40
Questions 31–40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
| Business Cultures |
|---|
|
Power culture
Characteristics of organisation Advantage: Disadvantage: Suitable employee: Role culture Characteristics of organisation Advantages: Disadvantages: Suitable employee: Task culture Characteristics of organisation: Advantage: Disadvantages: Suitable employee: |
[Source: Cambridge IELTS Book 9]
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