IELTS Listening Test

Questions 1–5

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

TAMERTON CENTRE

1 The Tamerton Centre was set up in order to encourage people

A to enjoy being in the countryside. B to help conserve the countryside. C to learn more about the countryside.

2 Last year’s group said that the course

A built their self-esteem. B taught them lots of new skills. C made them fitter and stronger.

3 For the speaker, what is the most special feature of the course?

A You can choose which activities you do. B There is such a wide variety of activities. C You can become an expert in new activities.

4 The speaker advises people to bring

A their own board games. B extra table-tennis equipment. C a selection of films on DVD.

5 Bedtime is strictly enforced because

A it is a way to reduce bad behaviour. B tiredness can lead to accidents. C it makes it easy to check everyone is in.

Questions 6–10

What rules apply to taking different objects to the Centre?

Choose the correct letter, A–C, for each answer.

Options

A You MUST take this

B You CAN take this if you wish

C You must NOT take this

6	Electrical equipment
7	Mobile phone
8	Sun cream
9	Aerosol deodorant
10	Towel

Questions 11 and 12

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

PANDAS

11 Each day, pandas need to eat

A 330 pounds of bamboo. B 12 to 38 kg of bamboo. C very little nutrition.

12 If pandas are cared for away from the wild, they can live for approximately

A six months. B thirty years. C twenty years.

Questions 13 and 14

Which TWO things are endangering pandas?

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Questions 15–20

Complete the notes below.

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

PANDA STUDYING

Protection

The proportion of the panda population protected by reserves is about .
The WWF created an impressive to encourage people to support pandas.

Arguments about conservation

Pandas are extremely to look after.
They have a diet that is not very .
They are in danger because are damaging the forests.
The number of pandas in the wild is , so they will not become extinct.

Questions 21–26

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

PREPARING FOR SEMINARS

21 What does Ahmed say about last week’s seminar?

A He wasn’t able to get there on time. B He didn’t know all the students. C He couldn’t understand everything.

22 What does the tutor say about Ahmed’s preparation for the seminar?

A He was better prepared than some students. B He completed some useful work. C He read some useful articles.

23 What does Ahmed say about his participation in the seminar?

A He tended to speak to his neighbour only. B He spoke when other students were talking. C He felt embarrassed when students looked at him.

24 What does Ahmed worry about most in seminars?

A speaking at the right time B taking enough notes C staying focused

25 What does Ahmed say about his role in the group?

A He hasn’t thought about it. B He’d like to change it. C He feels he is acting a part.

26 At the next seminar, Ahmed’s tutor suggests that he should

A give other students more help with their work. B observe the behaviour of other students. C ask other students for their views.

Questions 27 and 28

Which TWO strategies does the tutor suggest for the next seminar?

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

A speak more frequently B behave in a confident manner C sit next to someone helpful D listen to what other people say E think of questions to ask

Questions 29 and 30

Which TWO suggestions does the tutor make about taking notes?

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

A plan them before the seminar B note down key words that people say C note points to say later D include self-analysis E rewrite them after the seminar

Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

EXPERTISE IN CREATIVE WRITING

Background and initial research

The researcher had previously studied literature.
The initial idea for the research was inspired by a book--the of a famous novelist.
The researcher posed the initial question: why do some people become experts while others do not?
The researcher read expertise research in different fields.
Studies conducted in a were avoided because they were too controlled.
The most helpful studies investigated practical , for example waiting tables.

Participants and data collection

The participants were four true in creative writing and four people with extensive experience.
Using "think aloud" techniques, the researcher gathered data from the inexperienced writers.
During each session, an assistant made recordings.
Similar data was gathered from experienced writers.

Analysis and evaluation

The two data sets were compared and a for analysis was generated.
An expert evaluated the quality of the different products.
The researcher identified the most effective of stages in producing text.