IELTS Listening Test 3

PART 1

Questions 1–10

Complete the form below.

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

Sailing Courses

Example: There will be a Taster Day on 22nd June

Two-day course

This covers basic techniques.

Children are always accompanied by their 1

Cost: 2 £

Five-day course

Cost: £125

Children can sail alone from the third day onwards.

Children learn how to sail in different kinds of weather.

Children receive a 3 on the last day.

Clothing

Children should wear warm clothes.

Children must wear 4

Children are recommended to bring extra trousers which are 5

Children are not allowed to wear 6

Additional information

Visitors can buy a 7 in the Marina Stores.

There is a free car park next to the 8

Send the registration form two weeks before the course.

Remember to include the name of Jacob's 9

There is an optional form giving permission to take 10

PART 2

Questions 11–20

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11 At the present time, Stanley Island can be reached by

A hovercraft.
B plane.
C ferry.

Questions 12-15

Where can the following facilities and attractions be found?

Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 12-15.

A The North Coast

B The South Coast

C The East Coast

A B C
12 golf courses
13 family hotels
14 self-catering flats
15 nature walks

Questions 16-20

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Advice to Visitors

Bring your own 16 and insect spray

It may not be possible to use your 17 in the western area.

Don't drink water from 18

Be careful of the 19 as they bite

Try the local 20

PART 3

Questions 21-24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Research on absence from work

21 Laura chose Burcock Engineering for her research because

A she was contacted by the managing director.
B she knew several people who worked there.
C she had already done a work placement there.

22 What does Laura agree to do regarding the central theme of her research?

A check it is relevant
B broaden the focus
C be more specific in her aims

23 What does Laura expect to find from her research?

A Absence rates are related to the type of work done.
B A lot of worker absence is actually unnecessary.
C Employee absence rates are increasing.

24 What employee information does the tutor think Laura will be able to obtain from company records?

A dates of birth
B details of employment
C individual records of absence

Questions 25 and 26

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO recommendations does the tutor make about Laura s questionnaire?

A Leave a space for contact details.
B Specify a completion date.
C Provide a mixture of question types.
D Keep the length to a minimum.
E Trial it on someone before finalising it.

Questions 27 and 28

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things will Laura explain in her covering letter to participants?

A when the questionnaire should be completed
B the fact that participation in the survey is voluntary
C how long the questionnaire is likely to take
D the purpose of the survey
E the benefits of participation in the survey

Questions 29 and 30

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO activities does Laura already have definite dates for?

A completion of her finished assignment
B questionnaire distribution
C collection of completed questionnaires
D the next meeting with her tutor
E analysis of figures from the company's database
PART 4

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Transhumance

Two Types of Transhumance

fixed: mainly in countries with predictable seasons, e.g. Switzerland

nomadic: in areas with unpredictable climatic conditions. e.g. Somalia

Study on the Movement of Pastoralists

for fixed transhumance, the pattern of movement is described as

31

while for nomadic transhumance, the pattern is more complex and varied

Differences in terms of Homes

fixed transhumance live in a semi-permanent shelter on high ground

such as 32

nomadic transhumance always stay in portable shelters, e.g. homes of

the Gabra people carried on 33

Number of People Involved

for fixed transhumance, only 34

the journey

pastoralists make

however, all nomadic transhumance migrate with their livestock

Diet and Goods

people who do not leave the valleys may become

35

exchange animals with other communities for 36

herds provide all needs-food and 37

Research in Algeria in North Africa

they traditionally arrive in time to help local residents with the

38

their homes are 39

which are temporary shelters

a better term to describe this type of transhumance might be

40

Your Answers

Questions 1-20

Questions 21-40

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