IELTS Listening – Day 11 (Part 2)

IELTS Listening – Day 11

Part 2 & 3 – Choose the correct letter. For TWO-letter questions, write both letters (e.g. B D).

Question 1 – Matthews Island Holidays

Part 2 – Questions 11–14

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11 According to the speaker, the company

A. has been in business for longer than most of its competitors.
B. arranges holidays to more destinations than its competitors.
C. has more customers than its competitors.

Your answer (A/B/C):

12 Where can customers meet the tour manager before travelling to the Isle of Man?

A. Liverpool
B. Heysham
C. Luton

Your answer (A/B/C):

13 How many lunches are included in the price of the holiday?

A. three
B. four
C. five

Your answer (A/B/C):

14 Customers have to pay extra for

A. guaranteeing themselves a larger room.
B. booking at short notice.
C. transferring to another date.

Your answer (A/B/C):

Question 2 – Street Play Scheme

Part 2 – Questions 11–20

Questions 11–16: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11 When did the Street Play Scheme first take place?

A. two years ago
B. three years ago
C. six years ago

Your answer:

12 How often is Beechwood Road closed to traffic now?

A. once a week
B. on Saturdays and Sundays
C. once a month

Your answer:

13 Who is responsible for closing the road?

A. a council official
B. the police
C. local wardens

Your answer:

14 Residents who want to use their cars

A. have to park in another street.
B. must drive very slowly.
C. need permission from a warden.

Your answer:

15 Alice says that Street Play Schemes are most needed in

A. wealthy areas.
B. quiet suburban areas.
C. areas with heavy traffic.

Your answer:

16 What has been the reaction of residents who are not parents?

A. Many of them were unhappy at first.
B. They like seeing children play in the street.
C. They are surprised by the lack of noise.

Your answer:

Questions 17–18: Choose TWO letters, A–E. Write both letters, e.g. B D.

17 & 18 Which TWO benefits for children does Alice think are the most important?

A. increased physical activity
B. increased sense of independence
C. opportunity to learn new games
D. opportunity to be part of a community
E. opportunity to make new friends

Your answers (e.g. B D):

Questions 19–20: Choose TWO letters, A–E. Write both letters, e.g. A E.

19 & 20 Which TWO results of the King Street experiment surprised Alice?

A. more shoppers
B. improved safety
C. less air pollution
D. more relaxed atmosphere
E. less noise pollution

Your answers (e.g. A E):

Question 3 – Adventure Playground & Glass Houses

Part 2 – Questions 17–20

Questions 17–18: Choose TWO letters, A–E.

17 & 18 What do the speakers say about the adventure playground?

A. Children must be supervised.
B. It costs more in winter.
C. Some activities are only for younger children.
D. No payment is required.
E. It was recently expanded.

Your answers (e.g. A D):

Questions 19–20: Choose TWO letters, A–E.

19 & 20 What does the speaker say about the glass houses?

A. They are closed at weekends.
B. Volunteers are needed to work there.
C. They were badly damaged by fire.
D. More money is needed to repair some of the glass.
E. Visitors can see palm trees from tropical regions.

Your answers (e.g. A C):

Question 4 – Visit to Branley Castle

Part 2 – Questions 11–15

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11 Before Queen Elizabeth I visited the castle in 1576,

A. repairs were carried out to the guest rooms.
B. a new building was constructed for her.
C. a fire damaged part of the main hall.

Your answer:

12 In 1982, the castle was sold to

A. the government.
B. the Fenys family.
C. an entertainment company.

Your answer:

13 In some of the rooms, visitors can

A. speak to experts on the history of the castle.
B. interact with actors dressed as famous characters.
C. see models of historical figures moving and talking.

Your answer:

14 In the castle park, visitors can

A. see an 800-year-old tree.
B. go to an art exhibition.
C. visit a small zoo.

Your answer:

15 At the end of the visit, the group will have

A. afternoon tea in the conservatory.
B. the chance to meet the castle’s owners.
C. a photograph together on the Great Staircase.

Your answer:

Score: –

IELTS Listening – Day 12

MCQ practice – write answers as letters (A, B, C …). For TWO-letter questions, write both letters, e.g. C E.

Question 1 – Traffic Changes in Granford

Questions 11–13

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11 Why are changes needed to traffic systems in Granford?

A. The number of traffic accidents has risen.
B. The amount of traffic on the roads has increased.
C. The types of vehicles on the roads have changed.

Your answer:

12 In a survey, local residents particularly complained about

A. dangerous driving by parents.
B. pollution from trucks and lorries.
C. inconvenience from parked cars.

Your answer:

13 According to the speaker, one problem with the new regulations will be

A. raising money to pay for them.
B. finding a way to make people follow them.
C. getting the support of the police.

Your answer:

Question 2 – Information on Company Volunteering Projects

Questions 11–20

Questions 11–16: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11 How much time for volunteering does the company allow per employee?

A. two hours per week
B. one day per month
C. 8 hours per year

Your answer:

12 In feedback almost all employees said that volunteering improved their

A. chances of promotion.
B. job satisfaction.
C. relationships with colleagues.

Your answer:

13 Last year some staff helped unemployed people with their

A. literacy skills.
B. job applications.
C. communication skills.

Your answer:

14 This year the company will start a new volunteering project with a local

A. school.
B. park.
C. charity.

Your answer:

15 Where will the Digital Inclusion Day be held?

A. at the company’s training facility
B. at a college
C. in a community centre

Your answer:

16 What should staff do if they want to take part in the Digital Inclusion Day?

A. fill in a form
B. attend a training workshop
C. get permission from their manager

Your answer:

Questions 17–18: Choose TWO letters, A–E.

17 & 18 What TWO things are mentioned about the participants on the last Digital Inclusion Day?

A. They were all over 70.
B. They never used their computer.
C. Their phones were mostly old-fashioned.
D. They only used their phones for making calls.
E. They initially showed little interest.

Your answers (e.g. C E):

Questions 19–20: Choose TWO letters, A–E.

19 & 20 What TWO activities on the last Digital Inclusion Day did participants describe as useful?

A. learning to use tables
B. communicating with family
C. shopping online
D. playing online games
E. sending emails

Your answers (e.g. B D):

Question 3 – The Snow Centre

Questions 11–16

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11 Annie recommends that when cross-country skiing, the visitors should

A. get away from the regular trails.
B. stop to enjoy views of the scenery.
C. go at a slow speed at the beginning.

Your answer:

12 What does Annie tell the group about this afternoon’s dog-sled trip?

A. Those who want to can take part in a race.
B. Anyone has the chance to drive a team of dogs.
C. One group member will be chosen to lead the trail.

Your answer:

13 What does Annie say about the team relay event?

A. All participants receive a medal.
B. The course is 4 km long.
C. Each team is led by a teacher.

Your answer:

14 On the snow-shoe trip, the visitors will

A. visit an old gold mine.
B. learn about unusual flowers.
C. climb to the top of a mountain.

Your answer:

15 The cost of accommodation in the mountain hut includes

A. a supply of drinking water.
B. transport of visitors’ luggage.
C. cooked meals.

Your answer:

16 If there is a storm while the visitors are in the hut, they should

A. contact the bus driver.
B. wait until the weather improves.
C. use the emergency locator beacon.

Your answer:

Question 4 – Talk to New Kitchen Assistants

Questions 11–16

Questions 11–14: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11 According to the manager, what do most people like about the job of kitchen assistant?

A. the variety of work
B. the friendly atmosphere
C. the opportunities for promotion

Your answer:

12 The manager is concerned about some of the new staff’s

A. jewellery.
B. hair styles.
C. shoes.

Your answer:

13 The manager says that the day is likely to be busy for kitchen staff because

A. it is a public holiday.
B. the head chef is absent.
C. the restaurant is almost fully booked.

Your answer:

14 Only kitchen staff who are 18 or older are allowed to use

A. the waste disposal unit.
B. the electric mixer.
C. the meat slicer.

Your answer:

Questions 15–16: Choose TWO letters, A–E.

15 & 16 According to the manager, which TWO things can make the job of kitchen assistant stressful?

A. They have to follow orders immediately.
B. The kitchen gets very hot.
C. They may not be able to take a break.
D. They have to do overtime.
E. The work is physically demanding.

Your answers (e.g. A E):

Question 5 – Theatre Trip to Munich

Questions 11–15

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11 When the group meet at the airport they will have

A. breakfast.
B. coffee.
C. lunch.

Your answer:

12 The group will be met at Munich Airport by

A. an employee at the National Theatre.
B. a theatre manager.
C. a tour operator.

Your answer:

13 How much will they pay per night for a double room at the hotel?

A. 110 euros
B. 120 euros
C. 150 euros

Your answer:

14 What type of restaurant will they go to on Tuesday evening?

A. an Italian restaurant
B. a Lebanese restaurant
C. a typical restaurant of the region

Your answer:

15 Who will they meet on Wednesday afternoon?

A. an actor
B. a playwright
C. a theatre director

Your answer:

Question 6 – Scandinavian Studies

Section 3 – Questions 21–25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 James chose to take Scandinavian Studies because when he was a child

A. he was often taken to Denmark.
B. his mother spoke to him in Danish.
C. a number of Danish people visited his family.

Your answer:

22 When he graduates, James would like to

A. take a postgraduate course.
B. work in the media.
C. become a translator.

Your answer:

23 Which course will end this term?

A. Swedish cinema
B. Danish television programmes
C. Scandinavian literature

Your answer:

24 They agree that James’s literature paper this term will be on

A. 19th century playwrights
B. the Icelandic sagas
C. modern Scandinavian novels.

Your answer:

25 Beth recommends that James’s paper should be

A. a historical overview of the genre.
B. an in-depth analysis of a single writer.
C. a study of the social background to the literature.

Your answer:

Score: –

IELTS Listening – Day 13

Write answers as letters (A, B, C …). For TWO-letter questions, write both (e.g. D E).

Question 1 – BC Travel Activity Holidays

Section 2 – Questions 11–17

Questions 11–12: Choose TWO letters, A–E.

11 & 12 Which TWO age groups are taking increasing numbers of holidays with BC Travel?

A. 16–30 years
B. 31–42 years
C. 43–54 years
D. 55–64 years
E. over 65 years

Your answers (e.g. D E):

Questions 13–14: Choose TWO letters, A–E.

13 & 14 Which TWO are the main reasons given for the popularity of activity holidays?

A. Clients make new friends.
B. Clients learn a useful skill.
C. Clients learn about a different culture.
D. Clients are excited by the risk involved.
E. Clients find them good value for money.

Your answers (e.g. A C):

Questions 15–17: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

15 How does BC Travel plan to expand the painting holidays?

A. by adding to the number of locations
B. by increasing the range of levels
C. by employing more teachers

Your answer:

16 Why are BC Travel’s cooking holidays unusual?

A. They only use organic foods.
B. They have an international focus.
C. They mainly involve vegetarian dishes.

Your answer:

17 What does the speaker say about the photography holidays?

A. Clients receive individual tuition.
B. The tutors are also trained guides.
C. Advice is given on selling photographs.

Your answer:

Question 2 – Visiting the Sheep Market Area

Section 2 – Questions 11–14

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11 Which is the most rapidly-growing group of residents in the Sheep Market area?

A. young professional people
B. students from the university
C. employees in the local market

Your answer:

12 The speaker recommends the side streets in the Sheep Market for their

A. international restaurants.
B. historical buildings.
C. arts and crafts.

Your answer:

13 Clothes designed by entrants for the Young Fashion competition must

A. be modelled by the designers themselves.
B. be inspired by aspects of contemporary culture.
C. be made from locally produced materials.

Your answer:

14 Car parking is free in some car parks if you

A. stay for less than an hour.
B. buy something in the shops.
C. park in the evenings or at weekends.

Your answer:

Question 3 – Joanna’s Psychology Study (Concert Dress)

Section 3 – Questions 21–30

Questions 21–22: Choose TWO letters, A–E.

21 & 22 Which TWO characteristics were shared by the subjects of Joanna’s psychology study?

A. They had all won prizes for their music.
B. They had all made music recordings.
C. They were all under 27 years old.
D. They had all toured internationally.
E. They all played a string instrument.

Your answers (e.g. B D):

Questions 23–24: Choose TWO letters, A–E.

23 & 24 Which TWO points does Joanna make about her use of telephone interviews?

A. It meant rich data could be collected.
B. It allowed the involvement of top performers.
C. It led to a stressful atmosphere at times.
D. It meant interview times had to be limited.
E. It caused some technical problems.

Your answers (e.g. A B):

Questions 25–26: Choose TWO letters, A–E.

25 & 26 Which TWO topics did Joanna originally intend to investigate in her research?

A. regulations concerning concert dress
B. audience reactions to the dress of performers
C. changes in performer attitudes to concert dress
D. how choice of dress relates to performer roles
E. links between musical instrument and dress choice

Your answers (e.g. B E):

Questions 27–30: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

27 Joanna concentrated on women performers because

A. women are more influenced by fashion.
B. women’s dress has led to more controversy.
C. women’s code of dress is less strict than men’s.

Your answer:

28 Mike Frost’s article suggests that in popular music, women’s dress is affected by

A. their wish to be taken seriously.
B. their tendency to copy each other.
C. their reaction to the masculine nature of the music.

Your answer:

29 What did Joanna’s subjects say about the audience at a performance?

A. The musicians’ choice of clothing is linked to respect for the audience.
B. The clothing should not distract the audience from the music.
C. The audience should make the effort to dress appropriately.

Your answer:

30 According to the speakers, musicians could learn from sports scientists about

A. the importance of clothing for physical freedom.
B. the part played by clothing in improving performance.
C. the way clothing may protect against physical injury.

Your answer:

Question 4 – Changes in Barford over the last 50 years

Section 2 – Questions 11–15

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11 In Shona’s opinion, why do fewer people use buses in Barford these days?

A. The buses are old and uncomfortable.
B. Fares have gone up too much.
C. There are not so many bus routes.

Your answer:

12 What change in the road network is known to have benefited the town most?

A. the construction of a bypass
B. the development of cycle paths
C. the banning of cars from certain streets

Your answer:

13 What is the problem affecting shopping in the town centre?

A. lack of parking spaces
B. lack of major retailers
C. lack of restaurants and cafés

Your answer:

14 What does Shona say about medical facilities in Barford?

A. There is no hospital.
B. New medical practices are planned.
C. The number of dentists is too low.

Your answer:

15 The largest number of people are employed in

A. manufacturing.
B. services.
C. education.

Your answer:

Question 5 – New Staff at Theatre

Section 2 – Questions 11–16

Questions 11–12: Choose TWO letters, A–E.

11 & 12 Which TWO changes have been made so far during the refurbishment of the theatre?

A. Some rooms now have a different use.
B. A different type of seating has been installed.
C. An elevator has been installed.
D. The outside of the building has been repaired.
E. Extra seats have been added.

Your answers (e.g. A B):

Questions 13–14: Choose TWO letters, A–E.

13 & 14 Which TWO facilities does the theatre currently offer to the public?

A. rooms for hire
B. backstage tours
C. hire of costumes
D. a bookshop
E. a café

Your answers (e.g. B D):

Questions 15–16: Choose TWO letters, A–E.

15 & 16 Which TWO workshops does the theatre currently offer?

A. sound
B. acting
C. making puppets
D. make-up
E. lighting

Your answers (e.g. C E):

Score: –

IELTS Listening – Day 14

Section 2 & 3 practice – choose A/B/C or TWO letters. For TWO-letter questions, type both (e.g. C E).

Question 1 – Study on Gender in Physics

Section 3 – Questions 21–30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 The students in Akira Miyake’s study were all majoring in

A. physics.
B. psychology or physics.
C. science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

Your answer:

22 The aim of Miyake’s study was to investigate

A. what kind of women choose to study physics.
B. a way of improving women’s performance in physics.
C. whether fewer women than men study physics at college.

Your answer:

23 The female physics students were wrong to believe that

A. the teachers marked them in an unfair way.
B. the male students expected them to do badly.
C. their test results were lower than the male students’.

Your answer:

24 Miyake’s team asked the students to write about

A. what they enjoyed about studying physics.
B. the successful experiences of other people.
C. something that was important to them personally.

Your answer:

25 What was the aim of the writing exercise done by the subjects?

A. to reduce stress
B. to strengthen verbal ability
C. to encourage logical thinking

Your answer:

26 What surprised the researchers about the study?

A. how few students managed to get A grades
B. the positive impact it had on physics results for women
C. the difference between male and female performance

Your answer:

27 Greg and Lisa think Miyake’s results could have been affected by

A. the length of the writing task.
B. the number of students who took part.
C. the information the students were given.

Your answer:

28 Greg and Lisa decide that in their own project, they will compare the effects of

A. two different writing tasks.
B. a writing task with an oral task.
C. two different oral tasks.

Your answer:

29 The main finding of Smolinsky’s research was that class teamwork activities

A. were most effective when done by all-women groups.
B. had no effect on the performance of men or women.
C. improved the results of men more than of women.

Your answer:

30 What will Lisa and Greg do next?

A. talk to a professor
B. observe a science class
C. look at the science timetable

Your answer:

Question 2 – Global Design Competition

Section 3 – Questions 21–25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 Students entering the design competition have to

A. produce an energy-efficient design.
B. adapt an existing energy-saving appliance.
C. develop a new use for current technology.

Your answer:

22 John chose a dishwasher because he wanted to make dishwashers

A. more appealing.
B. more common.
C. more economical.

Your answer:

23 The stone in John’s ‘Rockpool’ design is used

A. for decoration.
B. to switch it on.
C. to stop water escaping.

Your answer:

24 In the holding chamber, the carbon dioxide

A. changes back to a gas.
B. dries the dishes.
C. is allowed to cool.

Your answer:

25 At the end of the cleaning process, the carbon dioxide

A. is released into the air.
B. is disposed of with the waste.
C. is collected ready to be re-used.

Your answer:

Question 3 – New City Developments

Section 2 – Questions 11–14

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11 The idea for the two new developments in the city came from

A. local people.
B. the City Council.
C. the SWRDC.

Your answer:

12 What is unusual about Brackenside pool?

A. its architectural style
B. its heating system
C. its method of water treatment

Your answer:

13 Local newspapers have raised worries about

A. the late opening date.
B. the cost of the project.
C. the size of the facilities.

Your answer:

14 What decision has not yet been made about the pool?

A. whose statue will be at the door
B. the exact opening times
C. who will open it

Your answer:

Question 4 – Dolphin Conservation Trust

Section 2 – Questions 11–15

Questions 11–12: Choose TWO letters, A–E.

11 & 12 Which TWO things does Alice say about the Dolphin Conservation Trust?

A. Children make up most of the membership.
B. It’s the country’s largest conservation organisation.
C. It helps finance campaigns for changes in fishing practices.
D. It employs several dolphin experts full-time.
E. Volunteers help in various ways.

Your answers (e.g. C E):

Questions 13–15: Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

13 Why is Alice so pleased the Trust has won the Charity Commission award?

A. It has brought in extra money.
B. It made the work of the trust better known.
C. It has attracted more members.

Your answer:

14 Alice says oil exploration causes problems to dolphins because of

A. noise.
B. oil leaks.
C. movement of ships.

Your answer:

15 Alice became interested in dolphins when

A. she saw one swimming near her home.
B. she heard a speaker at her school.
C. she read a book about them.

Your answer:

Question 5 – Theatre Studies Course

Section 3 – Questions 21–25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 What helped Rob to prepare to play the character of a doctor?

A. the stories his grandfather told him
B. the times when he watched his grandfather working
C. the way he imagined his grandfather at work

Your answer:

22 In the play’s first scene, the boredom of village life was suggested by

A. repetition of words and phrases.
B. scenery painted in dull colours.
C. long pauses within conversations.

Your answer:

23 What has Rob learned about himself through working in a group?

A. He likes to have clear guidelines.
B. He copes well with stress.
C. He thinks he is a good leader.

Your answer:

24 To support the production, research material was used which described

A. political developments.
B. changing social attitudes.
C. economic transformations.

Your answer:

25 What problem did the students overcome in the final rehearsal?

A. one person forgetting their words
B. an equipment failure
C. the injury of one character

Your answer:

Score: –

IELTS Listening – Day 15

Section 2, 3 & 4 – MCQ and TWO-letter questions. For TWO-letter questions, type both (e.g. A E).

Question 1 – Manham Port

Section 2 – Questions 11–15

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11 Why did a port originally develop at Manham?

A. It was safe from enemy attack.
B. It was convenient for river transport.
C. It had a good position on the sea coast.

Your answer:

12 What caused Manham’s sudden expansion during the Industrial Revolution?

A. the improvement in mining techniques
B. the increase in demand for metals
C. the discovery of tin in the area

Your answer:

13 Why did rocks have to be sent away from Manham to be processed?

A. shortage of fuel
B. poor transport systems
C. lack of skills among local people

Your answer:

14 What happened when the port declined in the twentieth century?

A. The workers went away.
B. Traditional skills were lost.
C. Buildings were used for new purposes.

Your answer:

15 What did the Manham Trust hope to do?

A. discover the location of the original port
B. provide jobs for the unemployed
C. rebuild the port complex

Your answer:

Question 2 – Laura’s Work Placement

Section 3 – Questions 21–24

Questions 21 & 22: Choose TWO letters, A–E.

21 & 22 Which TWO skills did Laura improve as a result of her work placement?

A. communication
B. design
C. IT
D. marketing
E. organisation

Your answers (e.g. A E):

Questions 23 & 24: Choose TWO letters, A–E.

23 & 24 Which TWO immediate benefits did the company get from Laura’s work placement?

A. updates for its software
B. cost savings
C. an improved image
D. new clients
E. a growth in sales

Your answers (e.g. B C):

Question 3 – Nanotechnology

Section 4 – Questions 31–33

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

31 The speaker says that one problem with nanotechnology is that

A. it could threaten our way of life.
B. it could be used to spy on people.
C. it is misunderstood by the public.

Your answer:

32 According to the speaker, some scientists believe that nano-particles

A. should be restricted to secure environments.
B. should be used with more caution.
C. should only be developed for essential products.

Your answer:

33 In the speaker’s opinion, research into nanotechnology

A. has yet to win popular support.
B. could be seen as unethical.
C. ought to be continued.

Your answer:

Question 4 – Travel Company & SleekLine Buses

Section 2 – Questions 11–15

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11 The company deals mostly with:

A. Big cities.
B. Nature holidays.
C. Nepal.

Your answer:

12 The overseas consultants deal mostly with:

A. Asia.
B. North America.
C. Europe.

Your answer:

13 For deserts and gorges, customers should come in the:

A. Morning.
B. Afternoon.
C. Night.

Your answer:

14 Trips to regional locations are good because:

A. The buses are comfortable.
B. There is storage for suitcases.
C. They can be seen quickly.

Your answer:

15 SleekLine buses are particularly known for their:

A. Service.
C. Comfort.

Your answer:

Score: –

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