Mock Test IELTS Listening: Practice Test 8

Mock Test IELTS: Listening Section 1

Questions 1-10

Complete the form below.

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

CRIME REPORT FORM

Type of crime:             theft

Personal information

Example

Name                    Louise …Taylor

Nationality           1 ………………

Date of birth        14 December 1977

Occupation           interior designer

Reason for visit    business (to buy antique 2 ………………

Length of stay       two months

Current address    3 ……………… Apartments (No 15)

Details of theft

Items stolen         – a wallet containing approximately 4 £ ………………

                               – a 5 ………………

Date of theft         6 ………………

Possible time and place of theft

Location                    outside the 7 ……………… at about 4 pm

Details of suspect    – some boys asked for the 8 ……………… then ran off

                                    – one had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger

                                    – he was about 12, slim build with 9 ……………… hair

Crime reference number allocated

                                  10 ………………

Mock Test IELTS: Listening Section 2

Questions 11-20

Induction talk for new apprentices

Questions 11 and 12

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO pieces of advice for the first week of an apprenticeship does the manager give?

A     get to know colleagues
B     learn from any mistakes
C     ask lots of questions
D     react positively to feedback
E     enjoy new challenges

Questions 13 and 14

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things does the manager say mentors can help with?

A     confidence-building
B     making career plans
C     completing difficult tasks
D     making a weekly timetable
E     reviewing progress

Questions 15-20

What does the manager say about each of the following aspects of the company policy for apprentices?

Write the correct letter, AB or C, next to Questions 15-20.

A     It is encouraged.
B     There are some restrictions.
C     It is against the rules.

Company policy for apprentices

15   Using the internet          
16   Flexible working              
17   Booking holidays            
18   Working overtime          
19   Wearing trainers             
20   Bringing food to work    

Mock Test IELTS: Listening Section 3

Questions 21-30

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, AB or C.

Cities built by the sea

 21   Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities

A   contain nearly half the world’s population.
B   include most of the world’s largest cities.
C   are growing twice as fast as other cities.

22   According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers

A   may bring pollution to the cities.
B   may reduce the land available for agriculture.
C   may mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.

23   What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?

A   There were not enough for them.
B   They were made of unsuitable materials.
C   They did not allow for the effects of climate change.

24   What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?

A   take measures to restore ecosystems
B   pay for a new flood prevention system
C   stop disposing of waste materials into the ocean

25   What do they agree should be the priority for international action?

A   greater coordination of activities
B   more sharing of information
C   agreement on shared policies

Questions 26-30

What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation?

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

Decisions

A     use visuals
B     keep it short
C     involve other students
D     check the information is accurate
E     provide a handout
F     focus on one example
G     do online research

Parts of the presentation

26   Historical background         
27   Geographical factors            
28   Past mistakes                         
29   Future risks                             
30   International implications    

Mock Test IELTS: Listening Section 4

Questions 31-40.

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Marine renewable energy (ocean energy)

Introduction

More energy required because of growth in population and 31 ………………

What’s needed:

  •  renewable energy sources
  •  methods that won’t create pollution

Wave energy

Advantage: waves provide a 32 ……………… source of renewable energy

Electricity can be generated using offshore or onshore systems

Onshore systems may use a reservoir

Problems:

  •  waves can move in any 33 ………………
  •  movement of sand, etc. on the 34 ……………… of the ocean may be affected

Tidal energy

Tides are more 35 ……………… than waves

Planned tidal lagoon in Wales:

  •  will be created in a 36 ……………… at Swansea
  •  breakwater (dam) containing 16 turbines
  •  rising tide forces water through turbines, generating electricity
  •  stored water is released through 37 ………………,driving the turbines in the reverse direction

Advantages:

  •  not dependent on weather
  •  no 38 ……………… is required to make it work
  •  likely to create a number of 39 ………………

Problem:

  •  may ham fish and birds, e.g. by affecting 40 ……………… and building up silt

Ocean thermal energy conversion

Uses a difference in temperature between the surface and lower levels

Water brought to the surface in a pipe

1. Canadian
2. furniture
3. Park
4. 250 (sterling)
5. phone
6. 10(th) eptember
7. museum
8. time
9. blond(e)
10. 87954 82361

11&12. A, C
13&14. B, E
15. B
16. B
17. C
18. A
19. A
20. A

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

31. industry
32. constant
33. direction
34. floor
35. predictable
36. bay
37. gates
38. fuel
39. jobs
40. migration

Mock Test IELTS: Listening

Mock Test IELTS Listening: Practice Test 1

Polar bears are being increasingly threatened by the effects of climate change, but their disappearance could have far-reaching consequences. They are uniquely adapted to the extreme conditions of the Arctic Circle, where….

Mock Test IELTS Listening: Practice Test 1

Polar bears are being increasingly threatened by the effects of climate change, but their disappearance could have far-reaching consequences. They are uniquely adapted to the extreme conditions of the Arctic Circle, where….

Mock Test IELTS Listening: Practice Test 1

Polar bears are being increasingly threatened by the effects of climate change, but their disappearance could have far-reaching consequences. They are uniquely adapted to the extreme conditions of the Arctic Circle, where….

Mock Test IELTS Listening: Practice Test 1

Polar bears are being increasingly threatened by the effects of climate change, but their disappearance could have far-reaching consequences. They are uniquely adapted to the extreme conditions of the Arctic Circle, where….

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