listening test

Listening Test

Listening TestYou will hear a telephone conversation between a customer and an agent at a company which ships large boxes overseas.

Question 1-8

Complete the form below.

WriteNO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBERfor each answer.

PACKHAMS SHIPPING AGENCY customer quotation form

Example

Country of destination:Kenya

Name:Jacob 1....................

Address to be collected from:2....................College, Downlands Rd

Town:Bristol

Postcode:3....................

Height:5....................

Width:4....................

Contents:clothes

6....................

7....................

Total estimated value:8....................

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You will hear a telephone conversation between a customer and an agent at a company which ships large boxes overseas.

Question 9-10

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

9Type of insurance chosen

AEconomy

BStandard

CPremium

10Customer wants goods delivered to

Aport

Bhome

Cdepot

Listening Sample Task - Short Answer

You will hear an extract from a talk given to a group who are going to stay in the UK.

Questions 11-16

Answer the questions below.


WhatTWOfactors can make social contact in a foreign country difficult?

11....................

12....................

Which types of community group does the speaker give examples of?

theatre

13....................

14....................

In whichTWOplaces can information about community activities be found?

15....................

16....................


Two friends, Rachel and Paul, are discussing studying with the Open University. Rachel has already done a course at the university, but Paul has not. The extract relating to these questions comes from the last part of the recording.

Questions 17-20

Complete the sentences below.

WriteNO MORE THAN TWO WORDSfor each answer.

Studying with the Open University demanded a great deal of 17....................

Studying and working at the same time improved Rachels 18....................

It was helpful that the course was structured in 19....................

She enjoyed meeting other students at 20...................

Listening Practice Test Section 1Now turn to section 1:You are going to listen a telephone conversation, between a caller and a call centre operatorFirst you have some time to look atQuestions 1-5.

You will see that there is an example which has been done for you. SoCardhas been written on the form.Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen, because you willNOThear the recording a second time.Listen carefully and answerQuestions 1 to 5:

Example

Identification and security check:PlatinumCardService

Card number: 69921........................................1147 8921Name: Carlos da SilvaPostcode:2........................................Address:3........................................Vauxhall Close, LondonDate of birth: 13 July4........................................Mother,s maiden name:5........................................


Questions 6-10

Choose the correct letter,A, B, or C.

Before the caller and operator continue the telephone conversation, look atQuestions 6 to 10

6The caller has paid

Aless than the computer shows.

Bmore than the computer shows.

C500 twice.

7The caller is also worried about

Aa bill that is too high.

Ban overpayment to a restaurant.

Ca payment that he does not recognize.

8The interest

Awent up in April.

Bhas not changed.

Chas gone down.

9The caller's number is

A020 7997 9909.

B020 7989 7182.

C020 8979 7182.

10The operator will ring the caller

Atomorrow.

Bin two hours.

Cvery soon.

Listening Section 2IELTS Listening - Section 2

Questions 11-13

Choose the correct letter,A, B, C, or D.

Section 2:You are going to hear a radio interview about giving up smoking.First you have some time to look atQuestions 11-13.

Now Listen carefully and answerQuestions 11 to 13:

11Mr Gold had problems because he

Ahated smoking.

Bsmoked.

Ccouldn't touch his toes.

Dwas very lazy.

12Mr Gold used to travel across London to

Aget exercise.

Bsee London at night.

Cget cigarettes.

Dbuy food.

13What did Mr Gold have difficulty with in the past?

Arunning

Bgiving up smoking

Cgetting to sleep at night

Dgetting up early in the morning

Show Answer-Hide AnswerQuestions 14-20

WriteNO MORE THAN ONE WORDfor each answer.

Now look atQuestions 14 to 20.

14 Mr Gold stopped smoking on.........................................15 Mr Gold said he was........................................if people had not seen him smoking.16 The worst side effects he experienced were.........................................17 He saw giving up smoking as an.........................................18 It was easier for Mr Gold to stop smoking than he had.........................................19 The radio presenter would like to have Mr Gold's.........................................20 The presenter hopes listeners will find their own........................................to success.

Listening Section 3IELTS Listening - Section 3

Questions 21-23


Section 3:You are going to listen to a conversation between a tutor and two students.First you have some time to look atQuestions 21-23.


Lorraine has been with them on the course for21......................................... has left because she has got a22......................................... has returned to23.........................................


Questions 24-30

Choose the correct letter,A, B, C or D.


24Steve's mark could have been better if he had

Anot made mistakes in his project.

Bdone a better book review.

Cwritten more words.

Dchosen a different topic for his project.

25Steve's book review was

Atoo long.

Bnot as good as his project.

Cexcellent.

Dfairly good.

26Steve's tutor criticizes which aspect of his project?

Athe beginning

Bthe argument about road pricing

Cthe end

Dthe length

27The tutor recommends that Frances should do

Aa PhD but not an MPhil.

Ban MPhil or a PhD.

Canother project.

Dher work more carefully.

28As regards getting funding, the tutor thinks Frances's

Achances are slim.

Bchances are greater than many other students'.

Cexam results will be decisive.

Dchances are better now than in the past.

29The last time a student in the department achieved a first in their exams was

Athree years ago.

Bthirty years ago.

Clast year.

Din the first three years the college was open.

30Steve does not plan to go on to do research because he wants to

Astop studying.

Bdo lots of really exciting things.

Cearn some money to do the things he would like to do.

Dreturn to his job.


Listening Section 4Questions 31-40


Section 4:You will hear a talk on bullying in the workplace, giving by a university lecturer to a group of students.First you have some time to look atQuestions 31-33.


Notes:The speaker specializes in management31.........................................Bullying in the workplace costs the32........................................up to 4 billion a year.Bullying is caused by insufficient experience, insecurity, or a lack of33........................................on the part of managers.


Questions 34-40



Main methods of bullying Setting34........................................tasks. Constantly moving the goalposts. Stopping individuals35........................................to criticism. Not36........................................or replying to e-mails. This means you cannot expect your staff to37........................................ you. Using technology. Companies should develop an38........................................of practice.TaskIn groups39........................................other bullying strategies and ways in which they can be40.........................................


Listening Practice Test 2Listening Section 1Section 1:You are going to listen to a telephone conversation between two people, Hannah and her father.As you can see, there are four alternative answersA, B, C and Dfor each question1 to 5.You have to decide which alternative is the most suitable answer, and circle the appropriate letter.

First you have some time to look atQuestions 1-5.


Example

Hannah's Dad

Acan hear her very well.

Bcannot hear her very well.

Cwants her to move.

Dsays the line is clear.

1How long did Hannah think it would take her to find a place to live?

Athree weeks

Bless than three weeks

Cmore than three weeks

Dmore than four weeks

2There is not enough accommodation to rent because

Ait is the end of the academic year.

BHannah is a new student.

Cthe area has lots of new technology companies.

Dthe town is small.

3400 a month for rent is

Ahigher than Hannah has paid before.

Blower than Hannah has paid before.

Cnot cheap for the area.

Dcheap for the area.

4At the moment Hannah is living

Ain a hostel.

Bin a suitcase.

Cin a hotel.

Din a flat.

5Hannah's new flat

Ais a bit noisy.

Bis on the second floor.

Chas two bedrooms.

Dhas a large roof terrace.


Questions 6-7

Complete Dad's note.Hannah's address:6........................................Whitehart Road7........................................9RJ.


Questions 8-10

WriteNO MORE THAN THREE WORDSto complete each space.8 Hannah plans to travel to her parents' house on Friday.........................................9 Hannah's Dad will return the van on.........................................10 The journey time is about.........................................


Section 2:You are going to hear a news broadcast about proposed developments in a local area, and about a local college.First look at questions11 to 14.

CircleFOURlettersA-H.

WhichFOURplanned developments are mentioned?

Aa village town hall

Ba leisure centre

Ca play area for children

Da hospital

Ean industrial development

Fextra houses

Ga steel works

Ha motorway


Questions 15-18

Tick ColumnAif the individual is in favour of the proposals.

Tick ColumnBif the individual is against the proposals.

AB

Example

The local farmerX

15The Mayor

16The conservationgroup spokesman

17The local MP

18The local shopkeeper


Questions 19-20

Circle the correct IetterA-D.19Upton is

Aclose to Tartlesbury.

Bfar from Tartlesbury.

Cconnected by rail to Tartlesbury.

Da town with a university.

20The College has

Anever had a 100% success rate.

Bhad a 100% success rate this year.

Calways been very successful.

Dnever been successful.


Section 3:You are going to listen to a conversation between two students and a tutor. They are talking about essays.First look at questions 21 to 25.

WriteNO MORE THAN FOUR WORDSorA NUMBERfor each answer.

21 How many essays do the students have to write?.........................................22 What percentage does the written exam account for?.........................................23 How many marks did Carl get for his latest essay?.........................................24 How many marks did Pamela get for her latest essay?.........................................25 When was the marking system explained before?.........................................Show Answer-Hide AnswerQuestions 26-30

Complete the table below.

WriteNO MORE THAN THREE WORDSfor each answer.

CarlPamela

ResearchVery good, lots of26........................................examplesVery good

SourcesVery soundVery good

OrganizationVery good29........................................

Writing style27........................................Slightly too informal in some places

Previous essayDisappointing, but rewrite28........................................30........................................



Circle the correct lettersA-D.

Section 4:You are going to hear a lecture on life at work which has been given as a part of a series of lectures on productivity and work practices.

First you have some time to look atQuestions 31-35.


31The total number of lectures mentioned by the lecturer is

Aten.

Bthirteen.

Csix.

Deight.

32The lunch break of the average British worker is

Aon the increase.

Bshorter than it used to be.

C36 minutes.

Dprecisely 30 minutes.

33Which graph shows the change as regards sick leave?

34There will be another lecture on stress in work and study

Agiven by Professor Butt.

Bon the calendar.

Cin about a fortnight.

Din a week's time.

35Which of the following is mentioned?

AMost workers say they do not take all their holidays.

BUnder half of the workers say they do not take all their holidays.

CEmployers do not believe workers.

DAbout a third of healthy workers take days off sick.


Questions 36-39

Complete the table below.

WriteNO MORE THAN THREE WORDSfor each answer.Employeesnow working36........................................physically and mentally

Productivityup in many37........................................

In 2002, local car plantvehicle per employee on rise to38........................................

Car industryonce though to be39........................................


Question 40

Choose the correct letterA-D.40Dr Butt asks those students to see him who

Awant to work at the plant..

Bhave chosen to do the project.

Cwant to write extra essays.

Dare new.

Listening Practice test 3Section 1Now turn to section 1:Listen to this telephone conversation between Janice Begins who works for a house renting agency and John Anderson.First you have some time to look atQuestions 1 to 6.

You will see that there is an example which has been done for you. SoFlagstonehas been written in the notes.Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen, because you willNOThear the recording a second time.Listen carefully and answerQuestions 1 to 6:

ExampleAnswer

Name of agent:Flagstone

Areas dealt with:1....................north suburbs

Rent:from2....................to ....................a

month

Depends on:the area

availability of3....................garage

Properties available:West Park Road

rent4....................a month

including5....................

Tithe Road

rent 380 a month

including6....................rental

Viewing arrangements:meet at office on7....................at 5.00 pm

Need:letter from bank

reference from8....................

Must:give9....................notice of moving in

give deposit of10....................pay for contract


Section 2Questions 11-20

Section 2:You are going to hear a conversation between two women about the health system in England.First you have some time to look atQuestions 11 to 17.

Now Listen carefully and answerQuestions 11 to 17:each answer.

WriteNO MORE THAN THREE WORDSfor 11 Who is Mrs Sutton worried about?.....................12 What is the name for a group of family doctors working in the same building together?....................Questions 13-18


WriteNO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBERfor each answer.Name of HealthCentreNumber of doctorsOther informationInformation about doctors

Dean End13....................Appointment system15....................than South HayDr Jones is good with16....................patients.Dr Shaw is good withsmall children.

South Hay14....................Building less modernthan Dean EndDr Williams helps people with17....................


Questions 18-20

Question 18

WriteNO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.Doctors start seeing patients at the Health Centre from....................oclock.Question 19

ChooseTWOlettersA-E.

WhichTWOgroups of patients receive free medication?Apeople over 17 years old

Bunemployed people

Cnon-UK residents

Dpeople over 60 years old

Epregnant women

Question 20

WriteNO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.The charge for one item of medication is about .....................


Section 3:You are going to hear a university tutor interviewing a candidate for a place on a post graduate diploma course in teaching geography.First look at questions21 to 27.




NOTES ON APPLICATIONInformation about doctors

Name:

Degree:

Teaching experience:

Location:

Dates:

Volunteer Organisation:

Type of school:

Subject taught:

Other responsibilities:

NOTES (continued)

Reasons for wanting toleave in first year:

Reasons for wanting toextend tour:

Reasons for wantingto train to teach Geography:

Jonathan Briggs

Economic and21....................

Volunteer Teacher

22....................

23....................

24....................

25....................

26....................Forms 1,2 and 3

EnglishForm27....................

Agricultureal ScienceForm 6

ran school farm

28.................... few teaching resources

success of cattle breeding project obtained funds for farm building

it is his29.................... it has many30....................


Section 4:You are going to hear a radio talk on back pain given by dr. Paula Clayburg, the chief Counsellor at Liverpool Wilton Clinic.First look at questions31 to 40.


Choose the correct letterA,BorC.31Which column of the bar chart represents the figures quoted?

32According to the speaker, the main cause of back pain in women is

Apregnancy.

Bosteoporosis.

Clack of exercise.

33As treatment for back pain the Clinic mainly recommends

Apain killers.

Brelaxation therapy.

Cexercise routines.

34The back is different from other parts of the body because

Ait is usually better at self-repair.

Ba back injury is usually more painful.

Cits response to injury often results in more damage.

35Bed rest is advised

Afor a maximum of two days.

Bfor extreme pain only.

Cfor pain lasting more than two days.

36Being overweight

Ais a major source of back pain.

Bworsens existing back pain.

Creduces the effectiveness of exercise.

Show Answer-Hide AnswerQuestions 31-36

Choose the correct letterA,BorC.StronglyrecommendedRecommendedin certaincircumstancesNotrecommended

ExampleDiet if overweightX

37Buy special orthopaedic chairs

ExampleBuy orthopaedicmattressesX

38Buy shock-absorbing inserts

39Wear flat shoes

40Buy TENS machine


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