IELTS Listening Practice Audio

LISTENING9.0SHOKH

PART 1 Questions 1-10

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

Film Club

Membership information

Club meets every 2 weeks

Q1 No limit 1 pt

Q2 Student membership costs GBP per season 1 pt

Members get:

- free entry to club films

Q3 GBP reduction on other films at cinema 1 pt

Q4 Members are entitled to 3 hours' free 1 pt

Films to be shown:

Oct 14: Pablo

Q5 - about a child in who runs away from home and wins a 1 pt

Q6 competition on TV 1 pt

Oct 28: The Soldier

Q7 - with live accompaniment 1 pt

Q8 - made in the year 1 pt

Q9 - type of film: a 1 pt

Nov 11: Tiger

- cartoon aimed at adults

Q10 - followed by a by the director 1 pt

PART 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 11-15 - Choose the correct letter, A, B or C

extrahands.com

Q11Stephen says the founders of extrahands.com originally needed help in1 pt

A - preparing their fields for planting B - harvesting their organic crops C - constructing their farm buildings

Q12To remain an active member, you must1 pt

A - update your form on the website every year B - pay a subscription of $25 every year C - use the scheme as a host or volunteer every year

Q13Most volunteers search for jobs according to1 pt

A - the type of work available B - the geographical location C - the length of time required

Q14Stephen recommends that the host and volunteer should1 pt

A - confirm details of the arrangement in writing B - draw up a formal written contract C - meet each other before setting on terms

Q15To deal with members' problems, extrahands.com have a system1 pt

A - for checking each new member online B - for allowing online feedback C - for inspecting work and accommodation

Questions 16-20 - Match country to job

Jobs:

A - cookB - gardener C - construction workerD - tour guide E - farm labourerF - editor G - swimming pool cleaner

Q16Portugal 1 pt

Q17Australia 1 pt

Q18South Korea 1 pt

Q19USA 1 pt

Q20Italy 1 pt

PART 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21-25 - Choose the correct letter, A, B or C

Song-writing course for drama students

Q21What problem is Lorna having with her report?1 pt

A - listing the references B - keeping to the word limit C - writing the evaluation

Q22Why did Charles take the song-writing course?1 pt

A - to improve his job prospects B - to increase his self-confidence C - to develop his self-expression

Q23Which type of work did Lorna most enjoy?1 pt

A - individual work B - pair work C - group work

Q24Which aspect did both students find interesting?1 pt

A - song structure B - writing a chorus C - lyrical styles and forms

Q25Lorna found writing a song1 pt

A - impossible B - tiring C - amusing

Questions 26-30 - Match teacher to focus

Focus:

A - use of own memoriesB - full use of the stage C - relaxation techniquesD - physical expression E - play readingsF - acting without preparation G - using a range of accentsH - following instructions

Q26Bob Lacey 1 pt

Q27Evelyn Chance 1 pt

Q28Ted Winter 1 pt

Q29Kevin Gray 1 pt

Q30Dorothy Thomas 1 pt

PART 4 Questions 31-40

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Office Design

Early 20th Century

Q31 - workers employed to do were arranged in rows 1 pt

1960s to present - Variations in design:

Q32 - first, workers had individual 1 pt

Q33 - later, cubicles with high or low 1 pt

Q34 - nowadays, workers may have to a work area 1 pt

Survey results - Employees' attitudes:

Q35 - there is a lack of 1 pt

Q36 and 1 pt

Q37 - they pose a risk to our (staff records support this) 1 pt

Employers' attitudes:

Q38 - significantly reduce rent and costs 1 pt

Q39 - can make staff easier 1 pt

Q40 - employees are often distracted by the in the office 1 pt