IELTS Listening Sample 70
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 notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Flanders Conference Hotel
| Example: Customer Services Manager: …..Angela….. |
|
| Date available | • weekend beginning February 4th |
| Conference facilities |
• the 1 ……………….. room for talks (projector and 2 ……………….. available) • area for coffee and an 3 ……………….. • free 4 ……………….. throughout • a standard buffet lunch costs 5 $ ……………….. per head |
| Accommodation | • Rooms will cost 6 $ ……………….. including breakfast. |
| Other facilities |
• The hotel also has a spa and rooftop 7 ……………….. . • There’s a free shuttle service to the 8 ……………….. . |
| Location |
• Wilby Street (quite near the 9 ………………..) • near to restaurants and many 10 ……………….. |
Section 2: Questions 11–20
Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters, A–E.
Which TWO activities that volunteers do are mentioned?
A. decorating
B. cleaning
C. delivering meals
D. shopping
E. childcare
Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A–E.
Which TWO ways that volunteers can benefit from volunteering are mentioned?
A. learning how to be part of a team
B. having a sense of purpose
C. realising how lucky they are
D. improved ability at time management
E. boosting their employment prospects
Questions 15–20
What has each of the following volunteers helped someone to do?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–G, next to Questions 15–20.
| What volunteers have helped people to do |
|---|
| A overcome physical difficulties |
| B rediscover skills not used for a long time |
| C improve their communication skills |
| D solve problems independently |
| E escape isolation |
| F remember past times |
| G start a new hobby |
Volunteers
15. Habib ………………..
16. Consuela ………………..
17. Minh ………………..
18. Tanya ………………..
19. Alexei ………………..
20. Juba ………………..
Section 3: Questions 21–30
Questions 21–26
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Background on school marching bandIt consists of around 21 ……………….. students. |
Questions 27–30
What problem does Joe mention in connection with each of the following band members?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–F, next to Questions 27–30.
| Problems |
|---|
| A makes a lot of mistakes in rehearsals |
| B keeps making unhelpful suggestions |
| C has difficulty with rhythm |
| D misses too many rehearsals |
| E has a health problem |
| F doesn’t mix with other students |
Band members
27. flautist ………………..
28. trumpeter ………………..
29. trombonist ………………..
30. percussionist ………………..
Section 4: Questions 31–40
Questions 31–40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Concerts in university arts festival |
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Concert 1 • Australian composer: Liza Lim • studied piano and 31 ……………….. before turning to composition • performers and festivals around the world have given her a lot of commissions • compositions show a great deal of 32 ……………….. and are drawn from various cultural sources • her music is very expressive and also 33 ……………….. • festival will include her 34 ……………….. called The Oresteia • Lim described the sounds in The Oresteia as 35 ……………….. • British composers: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Frederick Delius Concert 2 Concert 3 |
[Source: Cambridge IELTS Book 14]
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