IELTS Listening Sample 21

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SECTION 1

Questions 1-5

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

SOCIOLOGY RESEARCH PROJECT SURVEY

Example                                                                            Answer

Survey on:                                                                         commuting center

Age:                                                                                    1 ___________________

Postcode:                                                                           2 ___________________

COMPUTER FACILITIES ALREADY USED

Where?                                                                             3 ___________________

SPORTS FACILITIES ALREADY USED

Where?                                                                            4 ___________________

EDUCATION FACILITIES ALREADY USED

Where?                                                                            5 ___________________

Questions 6-10

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IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTRE

New sports:                                                                 6_______________ and___________________.

Classes organized only for:                                        7_______________.

Education classes:                                                       8_______________ and __________________.

Willing to pay about:                                                  9£ ______________ for new classes.

Possible frequency of visits, if improvements made?

10 ______________ a week

SECTION 2

Questions 11-15

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11. The Dark which makes up Hampstead Heath is

A. very large.
B. fairly large.
C. fairly small.

12. According the sPeaker. Hampstead underground station is

A. the shallowest in the system.
B. the deepest in the system.
C. the oldest in London.

13. The speaker suggests that after their walk people might want to •

A. have a meal in the famous restaurants.
B. avoid Hampstead village as it is very busy.
C. visit Hampstead village to look at the shops.

14. The houses in the Vale of the Heath are built

A. on the edge of the heath.
B. on the heath itself.
C. opposite the heath.

15. The speaker advises walkers to remove their headphones to

A. hear the silence away from the traffic.
B. ensure they are not being followed.
C. listen to the noises in the park.

Questions 16-20

Which activity can be done at each of the following locations on the heath?

Choose FIVE answers below and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 16-20.

Activities

A. have picnics
B. go fishing
C. view London
D. have a swim
E. attend concerts
F. watch plays
C. have snacks

Locations on the Heath

16. Kenwood House

17. grassy slopes

18. open-air stage

19. ponds

20. Parliament Hill

SECTION 3

Questions 21 -25

How do the speakers describe the green urban planning options?

Choose FIVE descriptions from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 21-25.

Descriptions

A. dangerous
B. too expensive
C too many objections
D. disruptive
F. unpractical
G. unsuccessful

21. green belt

22. decentralization

23. newtowns

24. brownfield sites

25. pedestrianized zones

Questions 26-28

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

26 Which area is jack having the most problems with?

A. Understanding the statistics.
B. The lack of material.
C. The selection of statistics.

27 What has been central to Curitiba’s success?

A. Central government intervention.
B. Working together with residents.
C. Giving responsibility to strategists.

28 Why does the transport system work so well?

A. There are cheap fares for the poor and elderly.
B. Bicycles can use the bus lanes.
C. There is a low car ownership.

Questions 29 and 30 

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which does the tutor suggest are the TWO areas Jack needs to focus on?

A. the amount of parkland

B. the employment strategy

C. the pedestrianized zones

D. the recycling scheme

E. the suburban areas

SECTION 4

Questions 31-40

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Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

ECONOMICS COURSE GUIDELINES

During lectures

Students:

will receive information about economics and the 31 __________________ to concentrate on

will be provided with information about the subject will be provided with a framework for further study

will have an opportunity to be taught by a 32 ___________________ in the field

will take part in the learning culture in 33____________________.

Common problems students have with techniques used in lectures

may not develop 34 _________________: no immediate questions

newer techniques help improve 35 __________________ more than lectures

How to avoid problems and make learning easier

leave time to read 36____________________ on the booklist

test yourself with quizzes

if you have had a 37___________________, revise what you previously learned

use the web to do more 38____________________.

check the sources of information on the web are 39___________________.

40___________________ with your classmates

Answer keys:

Section 1

1. 59

2. HA87UP

3. (LOCAL) LIBRARY

4. SWIMMING POOL

5. (FURTHER EDUCATION) COLLEGE

6. BADMINTON, YOCA

7. PENSIONERS

8. ARTS AND CRAFTS

9. 2

10. 3 TIMES

Section 2

11. A

12. B

13. C

14. B

15. C

16. G

17. A

18. E

19. D

20. C

Section 3

21. E

22. F

23. B

24. A

25. D

26. C

27. B

28. A

29. C

30. D

Section 4

31. PRIORITIES

32. RESEARCHER

33. HIGHER EDUCATION

34. STUDENT UNDERSTANDING

35. LEARNING OUTCOMES

36. ALL ITEMS

37. CAP YEAR

38. BACKGROUND RESEARCH

39. RELIABLE

40. DISCUSS IDEAS

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