Category: IELTS Listening Tests

Section 1: Questions 1-10

Questions 1-4

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

NOTES ON SPORTS CLUB

Name of club: Kingswell
Facilities available:
• Golf
• (1) ……………………….
• (2) ……………………….
Classes available:
• Kick-boxing
• (3) ……………………….
Additional facility:
• (4) ………………………. (restaurant opening soon)

Questions 5-8

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO NUMBERS for each answer.

MEMBERSHIP SCHEMES

Type	Use of facilities	Cost of classes	Times	Joining fees	Annual subscription fee
Gold	all	free	any time	£ 250	(5) £…………..
Silver	all	(6) £…………..	from (7)………….to ……………..	£ 225	£ 300
Bronze	restricted	£ 3	from 10.30 to 3.30 weekdays only	£ 50	(8) £…………….

Question 9 and 10

Complete the sentences below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

9. To join the centre, you need to book an instructor’s 
10. To book a trial session, speak to David  (0458 95311).

Section 2: Questions 11-20

Questions 11-16

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-16.

What change has been made to each part of the theatre?

RIVENDEN CITY THEATRE

1. doubled in number
2. given separate entrance
3. reduced in number
4. increased in size
5. replaced
6. strengthened
7. temporarily closed

11. box office 
12. shop 
13. ordinary seats 
14. seats for wheelchair users 
15. lifts 
16. dressing room 

Questions 17-20

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Play	Dates	Starting time	Tickets available	Price
Royal Hunt of the Sun	October 13 to (17)……………..	(18)…………pm	for (19)…………..and ……………	(20) £…………….

Section 3: Question 21-30

21. What is Brian going to do before the course starts? 
    1. attend a class
    2. write a report
    3. read a book

Questions 22-25

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

College facility	Information
Refectory	inform them (22)……………..about special dietary requirements
(23)……………..	long waiting list, apply now
Fitness centre	reduced (24)……………..for students
Computers	ask your (25)……………….to arrange a password with the technical support team

Questions 26-30

Complete the summary below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Business Centre

This Business Resource Centre contains materials such as books and manuals to be used for training. It is possible to hire (26) ………………………. and (27)  There are materials for working on study skills e.g. (28)  ………………………. and other subjects include finance and (29) ……………………….(30)  ………………………. membership costs £50 per year.

Section 4: Questions 31-40

Questions 31-37

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Period	Situation
1st – 4th centuries	produce from the area was used to (31)……………..the people of London
5th – 10th centuries	new technology allowed the production of goods made of (32)…………….and…………..
11th century	lack of (33)……………….in the East end encouraged the growth of buisnesses
16th century	construction of facilities for the building (34)………………….stimulated international trade, agricultural workers came from other parts of (35)………………to look for work
17th century	marshes were drained to provide land that could be (36)……………….on
19th century	inhabitants lived in conditions of great (37)………………..with very poor sanitation

Questions 38-40

Which THREE of the following problems are mentioned in connection with 20th century housing in the East End?

1. unsympathetic landlords
2. unclean water
3. heating problems
4. high rents
5. overcrowding
6. poor standards of building
7. houses catching fire

Cambridge IELTS 6 Listening Test 1 Section 1 Answers

1. (a) keep-fit (studio)
2. swimming
3. yoga (classes)
4. (a) salad bar
5. 500
6. 1
7. 10 (am), 4.30 (pm)
8. 180
9. assessment
10. Kynchley

Cambridge IELTS 6 Listening Test 1 Section 2 Answers

11. B
12. G
13. C
14. A
15. E
16. D
17. (October(the)) 19th
18. 7
19. Monday, Thursday
20. 18

Cambridge IELTS 6 Listening Test 1 Section 3 Answers

21. A
22. in advance
23. nursery
24. annual fee
25. tutor
26. laptops OR printers (In either order)
27. laptops OR printers (In either order)
28. report writing
29. marketing
30. individual

Cambridge IELTS 6 Listening Test 1 Section 4 Answers

31. feed
32. metal AND leather (In either order)
33. restrictions
34. ships
35. england
36. built
37. poverty
38. C OR E OR F (In either order)
39. C OR E OR F (In either order)
40. C OR E OR F (In either order)

Section 1 – Questions 1-10

Questions 1-7

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER.

Event	Cost	Venue	Notes
Jazz band	tickets available for £ 15	the (1)…………….school	also appearing: Carolyn Hart (plays the (2)……………..)
Duck races	£ 1 per duck	start behind the (3)………………	– prize: tickets for (4)……………..held at the end of the festival \ – ducks can be bought in (5)……………..
Flower show	free	(6)……………….Hall	prizes presented at 5 pm by a well known (7)……………….

Questions 8-10

Who is each play suitable for?

Write the correct letter A, B or C, next to Questions 8-10

A mainly for children

B mainly for adults

C suitable for people of all ages

Plays

8. The Mystery of Muldoon 
9. Fire and Flood 
10. Silly Sailor 

SECTION 2 – Questions 11-20

Questions 11-16

What does the speaker say about each of the following collections?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 11-16.

Comments
A was given by one person
B was recently publicized in the media
C includes some items given by members of the public
D includes some items given by the artists
E includes the most popular exhibits in the museum
F is the largest of its kind in the country
G has had some of its contents relocated

• Collections
  11. 20th-and 21st-century paintings 
  12. 19th-century paintings 
  13. Sculptures 
  14. Around the world’ exhibition 
  15. Coins 
  16. Porcelain and glass 

Questions 17-20

Label the plan below.

Write the correct letter A-H, next to questions 17-20.

Basement of museum

17. restaurant …………………………….
18. cafe …………………………….
19. baby-changing facilities …………………………….
20. cloakroom …………………………….

SECTION 3 – Questions 21 – 30

Questions 21 and 22

Choose Two letters, A-E.

Which TWO characteristics were shared by the subjects of Joanna’s psychology study?

1.  They had all won prizes for their music
2.  They had all made music recordings
3.  They were all under 27 years old
4.  They had all toured internationally
5.  They all played a string instrument

Questions 23 and 24

Choose Two letters, A-E.

Which TWO points does Joanna make about her use of telephone interviews?

1.  It meant rich data could be collected
2.  It allowed the involvement of top performers
3.  It led to a stressful atmosphere at times
4.  It meant interview times had to be limited
5.  It caused some technical problems

Questions 25 and 26

Choose Two letters, A-E.

Which TWO topics did Joanna originally intend to investigate in her research?

 A regulations concerning concert dress
 B audience reactions to the dress of performers
 C changes in performer attitudes to concert dress
 D how choice of dress relates to performer roles
 E links between musical instrument and dress choice

Questions 27-30

Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

27. Joanna concentrated on women performers because
    1. women are more influenced by fashion
    2. women’s dress has led to more controversy
    3. women’s code of dress is less strict than men’s
28. Mike Frost’s article suggests that in popular music, women’s dress is affected by
    1. their wish to be taken seriously
    2. their tendency to copy each other
    3. their reaction to the masculine nature of the music
29. What did Joanna’s subjects say about the audience at a performance?
    1. The musicians’ choice of clothing is linked to respect for the audience
    2. The clothing should not distract the audience from the music
    3. The audience should make the effort to dress appropriately
30. According to the speakers, musicians could learn from sports scientists about
    1. the importance of clothing for physical freedom
    2. the part played by clothing in improving performance
    3. the way clothing may protect against physical injury

SECTION 4 – Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The use of soil to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere

• Rattan Lal:
  • Claims that 13% of CO2 in the atmosphere could be absorbed by agricultural soils
  • Erosion is more likely in soil that is (31) ……………………………………
  • Lai found soil in Africa that was very (32) ……………………………………
  • It was suggested that carbon from soil was entering the atmosphere
• Soil and Carbon:
  • Plants turn CO2 from the air into carbon based substance such as (33) ……………………………………
  • Some CO2 moves from the (34) …………………………………… of plants to microbes in soil
  • Carbon was lost from the soil when agriculture was invented
• Regenerative agriculture:
  • uses established practices to make sure soil remains fertile and (35) ……………………………………
  • e.g. through year-round planting and increasing the (36) …………………………………… of plants that are grown
• California study:
  • taking place on a big (37) …………………………………… farm
  • uses compost made from waste from agriculture and (38) ……………………………………
• Australia study:
  • aims to increase soil carbon by using (39) …………………………………… that are always green
• Future developments may include:
  • reducing the amount of fertilizer used in farming
  • giving farmers (40) …………………………………… for carbon storage, as well as their produce

Section 1 Free activities in the Burnham area Answers Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 4

1. secondary
2. flute
3. cinema
4. concert
5. market
6. Bythwaite
7. actor
8. A
9. B
10. C

Section 2 Answers Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 4

11. E
12. D
13. G
14. B
15. C
16. A
17. F
18. H
19. C
20. B

Section 3 Answers Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 4

21. B D (IN EITHER ORDER)
22. B D (IN EITHER ORDER)
23. A B (IN EITHER ORDER)
24. A B (IN EITHER ORDER)
25. B E (IN EITHER ORDER)
26. B E (IN EITHER ORDER)
27. C
28. A
29. A
30. C

Section 4 Answers Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 4

31. dry
32. hard
33. sugar(s)
34. roots
35. moist/ damp/ wet
36. variety
37. cattle
38. gardens / gardening
39. grasses
40. payment(s) / money

Section 1 – Questions 1-10

Questions 1-6

Choose the correct letter A, B or C

Free activities in the Burnham area

Example

• The caller wants to find out about events on
  1. 27 June
  2. 28 June
  3. 29 June (Correct Answer)

1. The Family Welcome event in the art gallery begins at
   1.  10 am
   2.  10.30 am
   3.  2 pm
2. The film that is now shown in the Family Welcome event is about
   1.  sculpture
   2.  painting
   3.  ceramics
3. When do most of the free concerts take place?
   1.  in the morning
   2.  at lunchtime
   3.  in the evening
4. Where will the 4 pm concert of Latin American music take place?
   1.  in a museum
   2.  in a theatre
   3.  in a library
5. The boat race begins at
   1.  summer pool
   2.  Charlesworth bridge
   3.  Oxford marina
6. One of the boat race teams
   1.  won a regional competition earlier this year
   2.  has represented the region in a national competition
   3.  has won several regional competitions

Questions 7-10

Complete the sentences below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Paxton Nature Reserve

7. Paxton is a good for seeing rare  all year around.
8. This is a particularly good time for seeing certain unusual 
9. Visitors will be able to learn about  and then collect some.
10. Part of the  has been made suitable for swimming.

SECTION 2 – Questions 11-20

Questions 11-15

Choose the correct letter A, B or C

Changes in Barford over the last 50 years

11. In Shona’s opinion why do fewer people use buses in Barford these days?
    1. the buses are old and uncomfortable
    2. fares have gone up too much
    3. there are not so many bus routes
12. What change in the road network is known to have benefitted the town most?
    1. the construction of a bypass
    2. the development of cycle paths
    3. the banning of cars from certain streets
13. What is the problem affecting shopping in the town centre?
    1. lack of parking spaces
    2. lack of major retailers
    3. lack of restaurants and cafes
14. What does Shona say about medical facilities in Barford?
    1. there is no hospital
    2. new medical practices are planned
    3. the number of dentists is too low
15. The largest number of people are employed in
    1. manufacturing
    2. services
    3. education

Questions 16-20

What is planned for each of the following facilities?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter A-G next to questions 16-20

Plans
A it will move to a new location
B it will have its opening hours extended
C it will be refurbished
D it will be used for a different purpose
E it will have its opening hours reduced
F it will have new management
G it will be expanded

Facilities

16. railway station car park ………………………………………….
17. cinema ………………………………………….
18. indoor market ………………………………………….
19. library ………………………………………….
20. nature reserve ………………………………………….

SECTION 3 – Questions 21 – 30

Questions 21-26

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Subject of drawing	Change to be made
A (21) …………………………………………. surrounded by trees	Add Malcolm and a (22) …………………………………………. noticing him
People who are (23) …………………………………………. outside the forest	Add Malcolm sitting on a tree trunk and (24) ………………………………………….
Ice shakes on (25) …………………………………………. covered with ice	Add a (26) …………………………………………. for each person

Questions 27-30

Who is going to write each of the following parts of the report?

Write the correct letter A-D next to questions 27-30.

A Helen only

B Jeremy only

C both Helen and Jeremy

D neither Helen nor Jeremy

Parts of the report

27. how they planned the project 
28. how they had ideas for their stories 
29. an interpretation of their stories 
30. comments on the illustrations 

SECTION 4 – Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Ethnography in Business

• Ethnography: research which explores human cultures
• It can be used in business:
  • To investigate customer needs and (31) ……………………………………….
  • To help companies develop new designs
• Examples of ethnographic research in business
• Kitchen equipment
  • Researchers found that cooks could not easily see the (32) ………………………………………. in measuring cups
• Cell phone
  • In Uganda, customers paid to use the cell phones of entrepreneurs.
  • These customers wanted to check the (33) ………………………………………. used.
• Computer companies
  • There was a need to develop (34) ………………………………………. to improve communication between system administrators and colleagues.
• Hospitals
  • Nurses needed to access information about (35) ………………………………………. in different parts of the hospital
• Airlines
  • Respondents recorded information about their (36) ………………………………………. while travelling.
• Principles of ethnographic research in business
  • The researched does not start off with a hypothesis
  • Participants may be selected by criteria such as age, (37) ………………………………………. or product used
  • The participants must feel (38) ………………………………………. about taking part in the research.
  • There is usually direct (39) ………………………………………. of the participants
  • The interview is guided by the participant
  • A lot of time is needed for the (40) ………………………………………. of the data.
  • Researchers look for a meaningful pattern in the data.

Section 1 Free activities in the Burnham area Answers Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 3

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. A
7. birds
8. flowers
9. mushrooms
10. river

Section 2 Answers Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 3

11. C
12. B
13. B
14. A
15. C
16. G
17. A
18. C
19. B
20. F

Section 3 Answers Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 3

21. cave
22. tiger
23. dancing
24. crying
25. grass
26. scarf
27. A
28. C
29. D
30. B

Section 4 Answers Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 3

31. attitude(s)
32. numbers
33. time/ minutes
34. software
35. patients
36. emotions/ feelings
37. income
38. comfortable
39. observation
40. analysis

Section 1 – Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER.

Enquiry about joining Youth Council

• Example
  • Name …………….Roger………………..
• Age 18
• Currently staying in a (1)………………………………………………  during the week
• Postal address: (2) 17, ………………………………………………   Street, Stamford, Lincs
• Postcode: (3) ………………………………………………
• Occupation: student and part time job as a (4) ………………………………………………
• Studying (5) ……………………………………………… (major subject) and history (minor subject)
• Hobbies: does a lot of (6) ………………………………………………, and is interested in the (7)  ………………………………………………
• Will come to talk to the Elections Officer next Monday at (9) ……………………………………………… pm
• Mobile number: (10) ………………………………………………

SECTION 2 – Questions 11-20

Questions 11 and 12

Choose TWO letters A-E.

New staff at theatre

Which TWO changes have been made so far during the refurbishment of the theatre?

1.  Some rooms now have a different use.
2.  A different type of seating has been installed.
3.  An elevator has been installed.
4.  The outside of the building has been repaired.
5.  Extra seats have been added.

Questions 13 and 14

Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO facilities does the theatre currently offer to the public?

1. rooms for hire
2. backstage tours
3. hire of costumes
4. a bookshop
5. a cafe

Questions 15 and 16

Choose TWO letters A-E.

11. Which TWO workshops does the theatre currently offer?
    1. sound
    2. acting
    3. making puppets
    4. make-up
    5. lighting

Questions 17 -20

Label the plan below.

Write the correct letter A-G, next to questions 17-20.

Ground floor plan of theatre

17. box office …………………………………………
18. theatre manager’s office …………………………………………
19. lighting box …………………………………………
20. artistic director’s office …………………………………………

SECTION 3 – Questions 21 – 30

Questions 21-26

Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

Rocky Bay field trip

21. What do the students agree should be included in their aims?
    1.  factors affecting where organisms live
    2.  the need to preserve endangered species
    3.  techniques for classifying different organisms
22. What equipment did they forget to take on the Field Trip?
    1.  string
    2.  a compass
    3.  a ruler
23. In Helen’s procedure section, Colin suggests a change in
    1.  the order in which information is given
    2.  the way the information is divided up
    3.  the amount of information provided
24. What do they say about the method they used to measure wave speed?
    1.  It provided accurate results
    2.  It was simple to carry out
    3.  It required special equipment
25. What mistake did Helen make when first drawing the map?
    1.  She chose the wrong scale
    2.  She stood in the wrong place
    3.  She did it at the wrong time
26. What do they decide to do next with their map?
    1.  scan it onto a computer
    2.  check it using photographs
    3.  add information from the internet

Questions 27 and 28

Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO problems affecting organisms in the splash zone are mentioned?

1.  lack of water
2.  strong winds
3.  lack of food
4.  high temperatures
5.  large waves

Questions 29 and 30

Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO reasons for possible error will they include in their report?

1. inaccurate records of the habitat of organisms
2. influence on behaviour of organisms by observer
3. incorrect identification of some organisms
4. making generalisations from a small sample
5. missing some organisms when counting

SECTION 4 – Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY.

DESIGNING A PUBLIC BUILDING:

THE TAYLOR CONCERT HALL

• introduction
  • The designer of a public building may need to consider the building’s
    • Function
    • Physical and (31) ………………………………………. context
    • at first only identified on land
• Location and concept of the Concert Hall
  • On the site of a discussed (32)  ……………………………………….
  • Beside a (33) ……………………………………….
  • The design is based on the concept of a mystery
• Building design
  • It’s approached by a (34)  ………………………………………. for pedestrians
  • The building is the shape of a (35) ……………………………………….
  • One exterior wall acts as a large (36) ……………………………………….
• In the auditorium:
  • The floor is built on huge pads made of (37) ……………………………………….
  • The walls are made of local wood and are (38) ………………………………………. in shape
  • Ceiling panels and (39) ………………………………………. on walls allow adjustment of acoustics
• Evaluation
  • Some critics say the (40) ………………………………………. style of building is inappropriate

Section 1 Enquiry about joining Youth Council Answers Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 2

1. hostel
2. Buckleigh
3. PE9 7QT
4. waiter
5. politics
6. cycling
7. cinema
8. disabled
9. 4.30 (pm) / half past four
10. 07788136711

Section 2 Answers Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 2

11. A & B (IN EITHER ORDER)
12. A & B (IN EITHER ORDER)
13. B & D (IN EITHER ORDER)
14. B & D (IN EITHER ORDER)
15. C & E (IN EITHER ORDER)
16. C & E (IN EITHER ORDER)
17. G
18. D
19. B
20. F

Section 3 Answers Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 2

21. A
22. A
23. C
24. B
25. B
26. B
27. A & D (IN EITHER ORDER)
28. A & D (IN EITHER ORDER)
29. C & E (IN EITHER ORDER)
30. C & E (IN EITHER ORDER)

Section 4 Answers Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 2

31. social
32. factory
33. canal
34. bridge
35. box
36. screen
37. rubber
38. curved
39. curtains
40. international

Section 1 – Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN one word only for each answer.

HIRING A PUBLICH ROOM

• Example
  • The main Hall seats …………………200………………………..
• Room and cost
  • The (1) ……………………………………………… room seats 100
  • Cost of main hall for Saturday evening: (2)……………………………………………… £  + £250 deposit (3)………………………………………………  payment is required)
  • Cost includes use of tables and chairs and also (4) ……………………………………………… 
  • Additional charge for use of the kitchen: £25
• Before the charge
  • Will need a (5) ………………………………………………  licence
  • Need to contact caretaker (Mr Evans) in advance to arrange (6) ……………………………………………… 
• During the event
  • The building is no smoking
  • The band should use the (7)………………………………………………   door at the back
  • Don’t touch the system that controls the volume
  • For microphones, contact the caretaker
• After the event
  • Need to know the (8)………………………………………………   for the cleaning cupboard
  • The (9)………………………………………………   must be washed and rubbish placed in black bags
  • All (10)………………………………………………   must be taken down
  • Chairs and tables must be piled up

SECTION 2 – Questions 11-20

Questions 11-14

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD for each answer.

Fiddy Working Heritage Farm

Advice about visiting the farm

Visitors should
• Take care not to harm any (11) ……………………………………………… 
• Not touch any (12) ……………………………………………… 
• Wear (13) ……………………………………………… 
• Not bring (14) ………………………………………………  into the farm, with certain exceptions

Questions 15-20

Label the map below.

Write the correct letter A-I, next to questions 15-20.

15. Scarecrow …………………………..	16. Maze …………………………..
17. Café …………………………..	18. Black Barn …………………………..
19. Covered picnic area …………………………..	20. Fiddy house …………………………..

SECTION 3 – Questions 21 – 30

Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

Study on Gender in Physics

21. The students in Akira Miyake’s study were all majoring in
    1.  physics
    2.  psychology or physics
    3.  science, technology, engineering or mathematics
22. The aim of Miyake’s study was to investigate
    1. what kind of women choose to study physics
    2. a way of improving women’s performance in physics
    3. whether fewer women than men study physics at college
23. The female physics students were wrong to believe that
    1.  the teachers marked them in an unfair way
    2.  the male students expected them to do badly
    3.  their test results were lower than the male students’
24. Miyake’s team asked the students to write about
    1.  what they enjoyed about studying physics
    2.  the successful experiences of other people
    3.  something that was important to them personally
25. What was the aim of the writing exercise done by the subjects?
    1.  to reduce stress
    2.  to strengthen verbal ability
    3.  to encourage logical thinking
26. What surprised the researchers about the study?
    1.  how few students managed to get A grades
    2.  the positive impact it had on physics results for women
    3.  the difference between male and female performance
27. Greg and Lisa think Miyake’s results could have been affected by
    1.  the length of the writing task
    2.  the number of students who took part
    3.  the information the students were given
28. Greg and Lisa decide that in their own project, they will compare the effects of
    1.  two different writing tasks
    2.  a writing task with an oral task
    3.  two different oral tasks
29. The main finding of Smolinsky’s research was that class teamwork activities
    1.  were most effective when done by all-women groups
    2.  had no effect on the performance of men or women
    3.  improved the results of men more than of women
30. What will Lisa and Greg do next?
    1.  talk to a professor
    2.  observe a science class
    3.  look at the science timetable

SECTION 4 – Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY.

Ocean Biodiversity

• Biodiversity hotspots
  • areas containing many different species
  • important for locating targets for (31) ……………………………………….
  • at first only identified on land
• Boris Worm, 2005
  • identified hotspots for large ocean predators, e.g. sharks
  • found that ocean hotspots:
    • were not always rich in (32) ……………………………………….
    • had higher temperatures at the (33) ……………………………………….
    • had sufficient (34) ………………………………………. in the water
• Lisa Ballance, 2007
  • looked for hotspots for marine (35) ……………………………………….
  • found these were all located where ocean currents meet
• Census of Marine Life
  • found new ocean species living:
    • under the (36) ……………………………………….
    • near volcanoes on the ocean floor
• Global Marine Species Assessment
  • want to list endangered ocean species, considering:
    • population size
    • geographical distribution
    • rate of (37) ……………………………………….
  • Aim: to assess 20,000 species and make a distribution (38) ……………………………………….  for each one
• Recommendations to retain ocean biodiversity
  • increase the number of ocean reserves
  • establish (39) ……………………………………….  corridors (e.g. for turtles)
  • reduce fishing quotas
  • catch fish only for the purpose of (40) ………………………………………. 

Section 1 HIRING A PUBLICH ROOM Answers Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 1

1. Charlton
2. £115 / one hundred (and) fifteen
3. cash
4. parking
5. music
6. entry
7. stage
8. code
9. floors / floor
10. decorations / decoration

Section 2 Answers Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 1

11. animals / animal
12. tools / tool
13. shoes
14. dogs / dog
15. F
16. G
17. D
18. H
19. C
20. A

Section 3 Answers Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 1

21. C
22. B
23. B
24. C
25. A
26. B
27. C
28. A
29. B
30. A

Section 4 Answers Cambridge IELTS 11 Listening Test 1

31. conservation
32. foods / food
33. surface
34. oxygen / O2
35. mammals
36. ice
37. decline / declining / decrease
38. map
39. migration
40. consumption

Section 1 – Questions 1-10

Questions 1-6

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN one word only for each answer.

THORNDYKE’S BUILDERS

Example Customer heard about Thorndyke’s from a	……………………friend……………………….
Name:	Eddith (1)……………………………………………………
Address:	Flat 4, (2)…………………………………………………… Park Flats, Behind the (3)……………………………………………………
Phone number:	875934
Best time to contact customer:	during the (4) ……………………………………………………
Where to park:	opposite entrance next to the (5) …………………………………………………… Need full quote showing all the jobs and the (6) ……………………………………………………

Questions 7-10

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN one word only for each answer.

Area	Work to be done	Notes
Kitchen	– replace the (7)……………..in the door – paint wall above the (8)…………….	– fix tomorrow – strip paint and plaster approximately one (9)……………in advance
Garden	one (10)………………..needs replacing (end of garden)

SECTION 2 – Questions 11-20

Questions 11-15

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

MANHAM PORT

11. Why did a port originally develop at Manham?
    1.  It was safe from enemy attack
    2.  It was convenient for river transport
    3.  It had a good position on the sea coast

12. What caused Manham’s sudden expansion during the Industrial Revolution?
    1.  the improvement in mining techniques
    2.  the increase in demand for metals
    3.  the discovery of tin in the area

13. Why did rocks have to be sent away from Manham to be processed?
    1.  shortage of fuel
    2.  poor transport systems
    3.  lack of skills among local people

14. What happened when the port declined in the twentieth century?
    1.  The workers went away
    2.  Traditional skills were lost
    3.  Buildings were used for new purposes

15. What did the Manham Trust hope to do?
    1.  discover the location of the original port
    2.  provide jobs for the unemployed
    3.  rebuild the port complex

Questions 16-20

complete the notes below

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

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN MUSEUM

Place	Features and activities	Advice
Copper mine	specially adapted miners’ (16)………………….take visitors into the mountain	the mine is (17)……………..and enclosed – unsuitable for children and animals
Village school	classrooms and a special exhibition of (18)……………….	a (19)…………………..is recommended
‘The George’ (old sailing ship)	the ship’s wheel (was lost but has now been restored)	children should not use the (20)………………

SECTION 3 – Questions 21 – 30

Questions 21 and 22

Choose two letters, A-E.

Which TWO skills did Laura improve as a result of her work placement?

1.  communication
2.  design
3.  IT
4.  marketing
5.  organisation

Questions 23 and 24

Choose two letters, A-E.

Which TWO immediate benefits did the company get from Laura’s work placement?

1.  updates for its software
2.  cost savings
3.  an improved image
4.  new clients
5.  a growth in sales

Questions 25-30

What source of information should Tim use at each of the following stages of the work placement?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 25-30.

Source of information

1. company manager
2. company’s personnel department
3. personal tutor
4. psychology department
5. mentor
6. university careers officer
7. internet

Stages of work placement procedure

25. obtaining booklet 
26. discussing options 
27. getting updates 
28. responding to invitation for interview 
29. informing about outcome of interview 
30. requesting a reference

SECTION 4 – Questions 31 – 40

Questions 31-33

Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

Nanotechnology: technology on a small scale

31. The speaker says that one problem with nanotechnology is that
    1. it could threaten our way of life
    2. it could be used to spy on people
    3.  t is misunderstood by the public

32. According to the speaker, some scientists believe that nano-particles
    1.  should be restricted to secure environments
    2.  should be used with more caution
    3.  should only be developed for essential products

33. In the speaker’s opinion, research into nanotechnology
    1.  has yet to win popular support
    2.  could be seen as unethical
    3.  ought to be continued

Questions 34-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY.

Uses of Nanotechnology

Transport
• Nanotechnology could allow the development of stronger (34)……………………………………………..
• Planes would be much lighter in weight.
• (35) …………………………………………….. travel will be made available to the masses.

Technology
• Computers will be even smaller, faster, and will have a greater (36)……………………………………………..
• (37) …………………………………………….. energy will become more affordable.

The Environment
• Nano-robots could rebuild the ozone layer.
• Pollutants such as (38)……………………………………………..  could be removed from water more easily.
• There will be no (39) …………………………………………….. from manufacturing.

Health and Medicine
• New methods of food production could eradicate famine.
• Analysis of medical (40) …………………………………………….. will be speeded up.
• Life expectancy could be increased.

Section 1 Answers Cambridge 10 Listening Test 4

1. Pargetter
2. east
3. library
4. morning(s)
5. postbox
6. prices
7. glass
8. cooker
9. week
10. fence

Section 2 Answers Cambridge 10 Listening Test 4

11. B
12. B
13. A
14. A
15. C
16. trains
17. dark
18. games
19. guided tours
20. ladder(s)

Section 3 Answers Cambridge 10 Listening Test 4

21. A, E (in any order)
22. A, E (in any order)
23. B, C (in any order)
24. B, C (in any order)
25. D
26. F
27. G
28. B
29. E
30. C

Section 4 Answers Cambridge 10 Listening Test 4

31. C
32. B
33. C
34. metal(s)
35. space
36. memory
37. solar
38. oil
39. waste
40. tests

Section 1 – Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Early Learning Children Centre Enrolment Form

Example Parent or guardian: ……………Carol Smith…………….

Personal details: Child’s name: Kate Age: (1) …………………………………………………. Address: (2) …………………………………………………. Road, Woodside 4032 Phone: 33459865

Childcare information Days enrolled for: Monday and (3) …………………………………………………. Start time: (4)…………………………………………………. am Childcare group: the (5)…………………………………………………. group Which meals are required each day? ………………………………………………….(6)  Medical conditions: need ………………………………………………….(7)  Emergency contact: Jenny ………………………………………………….(8)  Relationship to child: ………………………………………………….(9)

Fees Will pay each ………………………………………………….(10)

SECTION 2 – Questions 11-20

Questions 11 and 12

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things does Alice say about the Dolphin Conservation Trust?

1.  Children make up most of the membership
2.  It’s the country’s largest conservation organisation
3.  It helps finance campaigns for changes in fishing practices
4.  It employs several dolphin experts full-time
5.  Volunteers help in various ways

Questions 13-15

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

13. Why is Alice so pleased the Trust has won the Charity Commission award?
    1.  It has brought in extra money
    2.  It made the work of the trust better known
    3.  It has attracted more members.

14. Alice says oil exploration causes problems to dolphins because of
    1.  noise
    2.  oil leaks
    3.  movement of ships

15. Alice became interested in dolphins when
    1.  she saw one swimming near her home
    2.  she heard a speaker at her school
    3.  she read a book about them

Questions 16-20

Which dolphin does Alice make each of the following comments about?

Write the correct letters A, B, C or D, next to questions 16-20.

Dolphins

1. Moondancer
2. Echo
3. Kiwi
4. Samson

Comments

16. It has not been seen this year 
17. It is photographed more than the others 
18. It is always very energetic 
19. It is the newest one in the scheme 
20. It has an unusual shape

SECTION 3 – Questions 21 – 30

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Theatre Studies Course

21. What helped Rob to prepare to play the character of a doctor?
    1. the stories his grandfather told him
    2. the times when he watched his grandfather working
    3. the way he imagined his grandfather at work
22. In the play’s first scene, the boredom of village life was suggested by
    1. repetition of words and phrases
    2. scenery painted in dull colours
    3. long pauses within conversations
23. What has Rob learned about himself through working in a group?
    1. He likes to have clear guidelines
    2. He copes well with stress
    3. He thinks he is a good leader
24. To support the production, research material was used which described
    1. political developments
    2. changing social attitudes
    3. economic transformations
25. What problem did the students overcome in the final rehearsal?
    1. one person forgetting their words
    2. an equipment failure
    3. the injury of one character

Questions 26-30

What action is needed for the following stages in doing the ‘year abroad’ option?

Choose FIVE answers from the box given and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 26-30

Action

1. be on time
2. get a letter of recommendation
3. plan for the final year
4. make sure the institution’s focus is relevant
5. show ability in Theatre Studies
6. make travel arrangements and bookings
7. ask for help

Stages in doing the ‘year abroad’ option

26. in the second year of the course 
27. when first choosing where to go 
28. when sending in your choice 
29. when writing your personal statement 
30. when doing the year abroad

SECTION 4 – Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write one world only for each answer

‘Self-regulatory focus theory’ and leadership

• Self-regulatory focus theory
  • People’s focus is to approach pleasure or avoid pain
  • Promotion goals focus on (31) …………………………………………
  • Prevention goals emphasise avoiding punishment

• Factors that affect people’s focus
  • The Chronic Factor
    • • comes from one’s (32) …………………………………………
    • The (33) ………………………………………… Factor
    • • we are more likely to focus on promotion goals when with a (34) …………………………………………
    • • we are more likely to focus on prevention goals with our boss

• How people’s focus affects them
  • Promotion Focus: People think about an ideal version of themselves, their (35)  and their gains.
  • Prevention Focus: People think about their ‘ought’ self and their obligations

• Leaders
  • Leadership behaviour and (36) ………………………………………… affects people’s focus
  • Transformational Leaders:
    • • pay special attention to the (37)…………………………………………  of their followers
    • • passionately communicate a clear (38)………………………………………… 
    • • inspire promotion focus in followers
  • Transactional Leaders:
    • create (39) ………………………………………… to make expectations clear
    • emphasise the results of a mistake
    • inspire prevention focus in followers

• Conclusion
  • Promotion Focus is good for jobs requiring (40) …………………………………………
  • Prevention Focus is good for work such as a surgeon Leaders’ actions affect which focus people use.

Section 1 Answers Cambridge 10 Listening Test 3

1. 4
2. 46 wombat
3. thursday
4. 8.30
5. red
6. lunch
7. glasses
8. BALL
9. aunt
10. month

Section 2 Answers Cambridge 10 Listening Test 3

11. C, E (In any order)
12. C, E (In any order)
13. B
14. A
15. C
16. B
17. C
18. D
19. D
20. A

Section 3 Answers Cambridge 10 Listening Test 3

21. C
22. A
23. A
24. B
25. B
26. E
27. D
28. A
29. G
30. C

Section 4 Answers Cambridge 10 Listening Test 3

31. achievement(s)
32. personality / character
33. situational
34. friend
35. aspirations / ambitions
36. style
37. development
38. vision
39. structures
40. innovation(s)

Section 1 – Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Transport Survey

Example Travelled to town today:	by …………….bus………………..
Name:	Lusia (1)…………………………………………..
Address”	(2) ……………………………………White Stone Road
Area:	Bradfield
Postcode:	(3) ……………………………………
Occupation:	(4) ……………………………………
Reason for visit to town:	to go to the (5) ……………………………………
Suggestions for improvement:
	– better (6) ……………………………………
	– Have more footpaths
	– More frequent (7) ……………………………………
Things that would encourage cycling to work:
	– Having (8) …………………………………… parking places for bicycles
	– Being able to use a (9) …………………………………… at work
	– The opportunity to have cycling (10) ……………………………………  on busy roads

SECTION 2 – Questions 11-20

Questions 11-14

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

New city developments

11. The idea for the two new developments in the city came from
    1.  local people
    2.  the City Council
    3.  the SWRDC

12. What is unusual about Brackenside pool?
    1.  its architectural style
    2.  its heating system
    3.  its method of water treatment

13. Local newspapers have raised worries about
    1.  the late opening date
    2.  the post of the project
    3.  the size of the facilities

14. What decision has not yet been made about the pool?
    1.  whose statue will be at the door
    2.  the exact opening times
    3.  who will open it

Questions 15-20

Which feature is related to each of the following areas of the world represented in the playground?

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

FEATURES

A ancient forts	B waterways	C ice and snow
D jewels	E local animals	F mountains
G music and film	H space travel	I volcanoes

Areas of the world

15. Asia 
16. Antarctica 
17. South America 
18. North America 
19. Europe 
20. Africa 

SECTION 3 – Questions 21 – 30

Questions 21 and 22

Choose THREE letters, A-E.

Which TWO hobbies was Thor Heyerdahl very interested in as a youth?

1.  camping
2.  climbing
3.  collecting
4.  hunting
5.  reading

Questions 23 and 24

Choose THREE letters, A-E.

Which do the speakers say are the TWO reasons why Heyerdahl went to live on an island?

1. to examine ancient carvings
2.  to experience an isolated place
3.  to formulate a new theory
4.  to learn survival skills
5.  to study the impact of an extreme environment

Questions 25-30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

The later life of Thor Heyerdahl

25. According to Victor and Olivia, academics thought that Polynesian migration from the east was impossible due to
    1.  the fact that Eastern countries were far away
    2.  the lack of materials for boat building
    3.  the direction of the winds and currents

26. Which do the speakers agree was the main reason for Heyerdahl’s raft journey?
    1.  to overcome a research setback
    2.  to demonstrate a personal quality
    3.  to test a new theory

27. What was most important to Heyerdahl about his raft journey?
    1.  the fact that he was the first person to do it
    2.  the speed of crossing the Pacific
    3.  the use of authentic construction methods

28. Why did Heyerdahl go to Easter Island?
    1.  to build a stone statue
    2.  to sail a reed boat
    3.  to learn the local language

29. In Olivia’s opinion, Heyerdahl’s greatest influence was on
    1.  theories about Polynesian origins
    2.  the development of archaeological methodology
    3.  establishing archaeology as an academic subject

30. Which criticism do the speakers make of William Oliver’s textbook?
    1.  Its style is out of date
    2.  Its content is over-simplified
    3.  Its methodology is flawed

SECTION 4 – Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write one world only for each answer

THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT

Business markets

• greater (31)…………………………………………   among companies
• increase in power of large (32)…………………………………………   companies
• rising (33)…………………………………………  in certain countries

External influences on businesses

• more discussion with (34) ………………………………………… before making business decisions
• environmental concerns which may lead to more (35)…………………………………………

Business structures

• more teams will be formed to work on a particular (36)…………………………………………
• businesses may need to offer hours that are (37)…………………………………………  , or the chance to work remotely

Management styles

• increasing need for managers to provide good (38)…………………………………………
• changes influenced by (39)…………………………………………  taking senior roles

Changes in the economy

• service sector continues to be important
• increasing value of intellectual property
• more and more (40)…………………………………………  workers

Section 1 Answers Cambridge 10 Listening Test 2

1. Hardie
2. 19
3. GT82LC
4. hairdresser
5. dentist
6. lighting
7. trains
8. safe
9. shower
10. training

Section 2 Answers Cambridge 10 Listening Test 2

11. A
12. C
13. C
14. A
15. E
16. F
17. D
18. H
19. A
20. B

Section 3 Answers Cambridge 10 Listening Test 2

21. B, C (In any order)
22. B, C (In any order)
23. B, E (In any order)
24. B, E (In any order)
25. A
26. C
27. C
28. A
29. B
30. A

Section 4 Answers Cambridge 10 Listening Test 2

31. competition
32. global
33. demand
34. customers
35. regulation
36. project
37. flexible
38. leadership
39. women
40. self-employed