Listening Reference: Cambridge Book 16 - junior Cycle Camp listening answers.
junior Cycle Camp: IELTS Listening Mock Test 9
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Mock Test IELTS: Listening Section 1
Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
JUNIOR CYCLE CAMP |
The course focuses on skills and safety |
● Charlie would be placed in Level 5. ● First of all, children at this level are taken to practise in a 1 …………… Instructors ● Instructors wear 2 …………… shirts. ● A 3 …………… is required and training is given. Classes ● The size of the classes is limited. ● There are quiet times during the morning for a 4 …………… or a game. ● Classes are held even if there is 5 …………… . What to bring ● a change of clothing ● a 6 …………… ● shoes (not sandals) ● Charlie’s 7 …………… Day 1 ● Charlie should arrive at 9.20 am on the first day. ● Before the class, his 8 …………… will be checked. ● He should then go to the 9 …………… to meet his class instructor. Cost ● The course costs 10 $…………… per week. |
Mock Test IELTS: Listening Section 2
Questions 11-20
Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
According to Megan, what are the TWO main advantages of working in the agriculture and horticulture sectors?
A the active lifestyle
B the above-average salaries
C the flexible working opportunities
D the opportunities for overseas travel
E the chance to be in a natural environment
Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO of the following are likely to be disadvantages for people working outdoors?
A the increasing risk of accidents
B being in a very quiet location
C difficult weather conditions at times
D the cost of housing
E the level of physical fitness required
Questions 15-20
What information does Megan give about each of the following job opportunities?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 15-20.
Information
A not a permanent job
B involves leading a team
C experience not essential
D intensive work but also fun
E chance to earn more through overtime
F chance for rapid promotion
G accommodation available
H local travel involved
Job opportunities
15 Fresh food commercial manager
16 Agronomist
17 Fresh produce buyer
18 Garden centre sales manager
19 Tree technician
20 Farm worker
Mock Test IELTS: Listening Section 3
Questions 21-30
Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO points does Adam make about his experiment on artificial sweeteners?
A The results were what he had predicted.
B The experiment was simple to set up
C A large sample of people was tested.
D The subjects were unaware of what they were drinking.
E The test was repeated several times for each person.
Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO problems did Rosie have when measuring the fat content of nuts?
A She used the wrong sort of nuts.
B She used an unsuitable chemical.
C She did not grind the nuts finely enough.
D The information on the nut package was incorrect.
E The weighing scales may have been unsuitable.
Questions 25-30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
25 Adam suggests that restaurants could reduce obesity if their menus
A offered fewer options.
B had more low-calorie foods.
C were organised in a particular way.
26 The students agree that food manufacturers deliberately
A make calorie counts hard to understand.
B fail to provide accurate calorie counts.
C use ineffective methods to reduce calories.
27 What does Rosie say about levels of exercise in England?
A The amount recommended is much too low.
B Most people overestimate how much they do.
C Women now exercise more than they used to.
28 Adam refers to the location and width of stairs in a train station to illustrate
A practical changes that can influence people’s behaviour.
B methods of helping people who have mobility problems.
C ways of preventing accidents by controlling crowd movement.
29 What do the students agree about including reference to exercise in their presentation?
A They should probably leave it out.
B They need to do more research on it.
C They should discuss this with their tutor.
30 What are the students going to do next for their presentation?
A prepare some slides for it
B find out how long they have for it
C decide on its content and organisation
Mock Test IELTS: Listening Section 4
Questions 31-40.
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Hand knitting
Interest in knitting
● Knitting has a long history around the world.
● We imagine someone like a 31 ……………… knitting.
● A 32 ……………… ago, knitting was expected to disappear.
● The number of knitting classes is now increasing.
● People are buying more 33 ……………… for knitting nowadays.
Benefits of knitting
● gives support in times of 34 ……………… difficulty
● requires only 35 ……………… skills and little money to start
● reduces stress in a busy life
Early knitting
● The origins are not known.
● Findings show early knitted items to be 36 ……………… in shape.
● The first needles were made of natural materials such as wood and 37 ……………… .
● Early yarns felt 38 ……………… to touch.
● Wool became the most popular yarn for spinning.
● Geographical areas had their own 39 ……………… of knitting.
● Everyday tasks like looking after 40 ……………… were done while knitting.
1 park
2 blue
3 reference
4 story
5 rain
6 snack
7 medication
8 helmet
9 tent
10 199
11&12 A, C
13&14 B, C
15 D
16 F
17 A
18 H
19 C
20 G
21&22 C, D
23&24 C, E
25 C
26 A
27 B
28 A
29 A
30 C
31 grandmother
32 decade
33 equipment
34 economic
35 basic
36 round
37 bone
38 rough
39 style
40 sheep