Cambridge IELTS 1 Listening Test 2

Section 1 – Questions 1-10

Complete the notes.

Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Kate	Kate
Her first impression of the town	Example quiet
Type of accommodation	(1)…………….
Her feelings about the accommodation	(2)…………….
Her feelings about the students	(3)…………….
Name of course	Environmental Studies
Difficulties experienced on the course	(4)……………..
Suggestions for improving the course	(5)……………..

Luki	Luki
First type of accommodation	(6)…………….
Problem with the first accommodation	(7)…………….
Second type of accommodation	(8)…………….
Name of course	(9)……………
Comments about the course	computer room busy
Suggestions for improving the course	(10)………………..

SECTION 2 – Questions 11-20

Complete the notes below by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in the spaces provided.

There are many kinds of bicycles available:

racing

touring

(11) ……………………………………….ordinary.

They vary in price and (12) ………………………………………… .

Prices range from $50.00 to (13) ………………………………….. .

Single speed cycles are suitable for (14) ………………………….. .

Three speed cycles are suitable for (15) …………………………… .

Five and ten speed cycles are suitable for longer distances, hills and (16) ……………………………………… .

Ten speed bikes are better because they are (17) ………………………. inprice but (18) ……………………………….. .

Buying a cycle is like (19) …………………………… .

The size of the bicycle is determined by the size of the (20) ……………………………………… .

SECTION 3 – Questions 21 – 32

Questions 21-24

Circle the correct answer.

21. At first Fiona thinks that Martin’s tutorial topic is
    1. inappropriate
    2. dull
    3. interesting
    4. fascinating
22. According to Martin, the banana
    1. has only recently been cultivated
    2. is economical to grow
    3. is good for your health
    4. is his favourite food
23. Fiona listens to Martin because she
    1. wants to know more about bananas
    2. has nothing else to do today
    3. is interested in the economy of Australia
    4. wants to help Martin
24. According to Martin, bananas were introduced into Australia from
    1. India
    2. England
    3. China
    4. Africa

Questions 25-30

Complete Martin’s notes Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Commercially grown banana plant
• Each banana tree produces (25) ……………………. of bananas
• On modern plantations in tropical conditions a tree can bear fruit after
(26) ……………………. 
• Banana trees prefer to grow (27) …………………….   and they require rich soil and
(28) ……………………. 
• The fruit is often protected by (29) ……………………. 
• Ripe bananas emit a gas which helps other (30) ……………………. 

Questions 31-32

Circle the TWO correct boxes.

Consumption of Australian bananas

1. Europe
2. Asia
3. New Zealand
4. Australia
5. Other

SECTION 4 – Questions 33 – 41

Questions 33-35

Circle the correct answer.

According to the first speaker:

33. The focus of the lecture series is on
    1. organising work and study
    2. maintaining a healthy lifestyle
    3. coping with homesickness
    4. settling in at university
34. The lecture will be given by
    1. the president of the Union
    2. the campus doctor
    3. a sports celebrity
    4. a health expert

According to the second speaker:

35. This week’s lecture is on
    1. campus food
    2. dieting
    3. sensible eating
    4. saving money

Questions 36-39

Complete the notes.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

A balanced diet
• A balanced diet will give you enough vitamins for normal daily living.
• Vitamins in food can be lost through (36)…………………………………..
• Types of vitamins:
– Fat soluble vitamins are stored by the body.
– Water soluble vitamins – not stored, so you need a (37)…………………………………..

Getting enough vitamins
• Eat (38)…………………………………..  of foods
• Buy plenty of vegetables and store them in (39)…………………………………..

Questions 40-41

Complete the diagram by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in the boxes provided.

Example Answer

……………………….sugar, try to avoid

salt and butter

40. ……………………………………….. milk, lean meat, fish, nuts, eggs.

41. ……………………………………….. bread, vegetables and fruits.

Answer Notes:
( ): Answer between parenthesis is optional. Example> 21. A lot (of people)
/ : Another possible answer. Example> 22. A lot of people / Too many people

Section 1 Answers Cambridge 1 Listening Test 2

1. student accommodation / hostel
2. awful food
3. not friendly / kept to themselves (do not accept “lonely”)
4. lecturers (too) busy
5. lectures / fortnightly meetings
6. family / homestay
7. lot of noise / children made noise / difficult to study
8. student house
9. (Bachelor of) computing
10. reserve computer time

Section 2 Answers Cambridge 1 Listening Test 2

11. mountain
12. quality
13. $2000
14. short / casual rides
15. town riding / shopping
16. serious touring
17. similar / almost the same
18. better quality (components)
19. buying clothes
20. frame

Section 3 Answers Cambridge 1 Listening Test 1

21. B
22. C
23. D
24. B
25. one bunch
26. 15 months
27. uphill / on hillsides
28. lots of water / plenty of water
29. plastic bags
30. bananas / ones (to) ripen
31. C, D ( In any order)
32. C, D ( In any order)

Section 4 Answers Cambridge 1 Listening Test 1

33. B
34. D
35. C
36. cooking
37. (regular) daily intake
38. (a) variety
39. the dark / the fridge / a cool place / a dark place
40. eat in moderation / not too much
41. eat lots / eat most