IELTS Listening Test 1

PART 1

Questions 1–10

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

The London Relocation Services

Customer's personal details

Customer's name: Anna Woods

1 Current address: 118

Postcode: BT149BJ

2 Phone No: (Mobile)

Other information

3 Anna is hoping to find work as a

4 She needs to find a school for her son.

Requirements for the new property

5 Location: Her preferred location is in the of the city.

6 Her husband would like to be near a

7 Her son would prefer to be close to a

Property details

8 She would like to live in a

9 She would prefer bedrooms

10 A small is also desirable

PART 2

Questions 11–14

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Canadian Festival Theatre

11 What special offer is there for regular theatre-goers in this season?

A They can see a second play at a reduced price.

B They can buy two tickets and get two free.

C They can get a discount on Mondays.

12 What information is given about the study guides?

A They are handed out at the theatre.

B They provide information on the actors.

C They give ideas for discussion.

13 What information is given about the 'Bring a friend' special?

A It is only for those over 65.

B It applies to a number of productions.

C It includes a 5% reduction on gifts.

14 What does Michael say about the actor Christopher Plunket?

A He may retire from acting soon.

B He writes his own plays.

C He prefers acting in films to performing live.

Questions 15-20

What is the main theme of each of the following musicals?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to questions 15-20.

Musicals

15 The Climb

16 The Voyagers

17 Joey Brown

18 Main Street

19 Millie and Mike

20 Windswept

Main theme

A living in a different century

B managing to achieve success

C ageing slowly

D growing up

E experiencing disappointment

F living in a magical place

G overcoming poverty

H handling conflict

PART 3

Questions 21–26

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Kathy's dissertation on water pumps

21 What part of Kathy's dissertation has the tutor just read?

A her results section

B her introductory chapter

C her review of the literature

22 What did the tutor like about Kathy's work?

A the organisation

B the style of writing

C the use of resources

23 Kathy and the tutor agree that she needs to

A do some more library research.

B record more data

C narrow down her topic.

24 Why does the tutor give an example from his own experience?

A to show how successful he has become

B to illustrate how times have changed

C to encourage Kathy to do something similar

25 Kathy would like the tutor to advise her on her

A layout.

B bibliography.

C appendices.

26 What is Kathy going to do next?

A try out some software

B go to a seminar

C design a new type of pump

Questions 27-30

How will Kathy benefit from doing each of the following activities?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to questions 27-30.

Activities

27 going to Mechanical Engineers' Society meetings

28 Visiting different workplaces

29 getting some work experience abroad

30 attending an international conference

Benefits

A broadens practical experience of the field

B chance to publicise own work

C effective way of keeping up-to-date

D looks good on a CV

E provides useful access to resources

F way to make useful contacts

PART 4

Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Risk assessment

Food Safety Standards

Scientists have to consider potential problems with:

31 the product's

method of preparation (will it eliminate harmful micro-organisms?)

32 how products are and distributed

33 supermarkets (e.g. changes in

end-users (how is food usually handled in the home?)

Factors affecting food consumption

Legislation

Consumer attitudes

34 e.g. dislike of additives → growth of the food market in Australia

The food industry

35 supermarkets may use price or as their selling strategy (but the main concern is profitability)

The mass media

36 now the main source of for many

negative effect because not objective:

37 concern for

38 news is now a form of

39 few programmes deal with food safety or

Personal opinion which can mislead the public

Importance of education: 40 as with benefits of exercise, many children can influence their