IELTS Practice - IELTS Listening Test

Questions 1–10

Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Family presents
Company specialises in educational toys

Presents for Peter:

A wooden 1 (a model)

• includes a sheet of stickers

• helps children to understand basic 2

• price: £17.50

A 3 feeder

• includes paints and brush

• price: £4

Present for Natalie:

A chocolate pack

• kit includes chocolate, moulds and some small 5

• develops artistic skills

• helps children to understand effects of 6

• price: £6.00

Ordering toys

• web address – www.7.com

• order before Friday to get free 8

• can be wrapped and sent straight to children

• under 'Packaging options' choose 9

• possible to include a 10

Questions 11–20

Questions 11–15

What information is given about each of the following historical sites?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–G, next to questions 11–15.

Information
A. limited viewing space
B. free movie
C. limited touring time
D. advance reservations only
E. old paintings
F. best seen at night
G. unusual architectural details

11.Chamber Museum

12.Harris Park

13.State Building

14.High Court

15.Castle Mount

Questions 16–20

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

16. At the King Centre, you can

A. watch a movie B. see a live performance C. enjoy local food

17. The 'T Park' attendance has recently improved because of

A. extra summer events B. popular activities for kids C. better public transport

18. In Marytown, you may be able to

A. find a discount shop B. visit an old house C. attend a university lecture

19. At the canal, you can

A. have a picnic B. rent a bicycle C. take a guided tour

20. The speaker concludes by recommending visitors to

A. visit all the sites B. carry water C. use public transport

Questions 21–30

Questions 21–24
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Work experience programme

21. John is unhappy because the work experience programme

A. is very expensive B. takes too long C. doesn't earn credit

22. What part of the preparation course do Emma and John agree is unnecessary?

A. creating a professional curriculum vitae B. attending an interview workshop C. setting personal goals

23. What does Emma say about the work experience role John might take on?

A. He will spend the entire time on the help desk B. He will get the chance to design computer software C. He will be able to do work appropriate to his area of study

24. According to John, when students are doing work experience after their second year

A. they cannot expect to receive the same wage as recent graduates B. their employers are not required to pay them C. they are not allowed to work for charity organisations

Questions 25–30

Complete the flow-chart below.
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–I, next to questions 25–30.

A. health and safety
B. record of work
C. application
D. contract
E. job description
F. feedback
G. payment
H. contact details
I. permission

25.The student gets a simple .......... form.

26.The college looks at a short .......... and confirms whether the work is suitable.

27.The college obtains the relevant .......... from the employer.

28.A meeting is arranged to discuss .......... issues.

29.The student must complete a .......... while doing the work experience.

30.Employers are provided with a voluntary .......... form.

Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Theories of intelligence

1st theory (developed by psychologists such as Spearman, 1920s)

• Everyone has a particular intelligence quotient (IQ).

• There is no change during a person's 31

• Intelligence is seen as genetic in origin.

• This theory is supported by research into the intelligence of 32

2nd theory (based on the same research)

• Intelligence is due to environmental factors.

• Two children from the same family are likely to have similar 33, affecting their intelligence.

• Evidence:

- The Raven's test is used to assess people's ability to reason in an abstract way.

- It found that after moving to a different culture there was an 34 in children's intelligence.

3rd theory (Howard Gardner, 1990s)

• People have multiple intelligences, including traditional ones (e.g. linguistic), and non-traditional (e.g. 35)

• It is based on research that suggests specific parts of the 36 control specific cognitive abilities.

• It is supported by the fact that some people have problems identifying a 37 but no problems in other related areas.

• According to Gardner's theory, there is 38 between the different intelligences.

This can be used to improve learning:

• Surprisingly, improvements in rhythm may affect 39

• Scientific facts may be easier to remember if learnt as a 40