IELTS Listening Test

Part 1: Questions 1–10

Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Wildlife Conservation Society

Example

Caller's name: Michael Jones

Heard of WCS from:

Address: 21 Beel Street, Leeds

Postcode:

Phone number: 01173 58642

Email address:

mj@ 3

Length of membership:

4 Years

Type of membership:

Fee:

£ 6

Payment details: direct debit

Name of bank:

Account name: Michael Jones

Account number: 01059612

Date of first payment:

Reference number:

Other requests:

- Extra information pack

- 10

Part 2: Questions 11–20

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

11 What is the purpose of the talk?

A to welcome its new members B to commemorate its 10th anniversary C to celebrate the award it received recently

12 What's the audience of this speech?

A journalists B local residents C school children

13 Why is the speaker most proud of the skating rink?

A Because two world champions have been trained there B Because people in this are fitter than the rest of the country C Because they have encouraged local school children to participate more in sports

14 The complex has recently opened a new venue for

A the unemployed B mothers with babies C pensioners

15 What does the complex plan to do next year?

A extend opening hours B expand the space C sell fitness equipment

16 What does the complex encourage people to do?

A become a coach B be on the committee C work as volunteers

Questions 17-20

What are the features of the following sports facilities?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 17-20.

Features

A A one-on-one coach is bookable
B It is featured in a TV drama
C It is beneficial for young people
D It is only available for women sometimes
E It is the largest in the country
F It can be booked for parties
G It is a place to hold courses for school children

17 Swimming pool

18 Climbing wall

19 Skating rink

20 Gym

Part 3: Questions 21–30

Questions 21-24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 What background information does Daisy give about rice?

A Wild rice is grown throughout Asia. B Some types of rice need less water than others. C All rice varieties have a lovely aroma.

22 Erik says that a priority for rice farmers is to be able to

A grow rice without fertilizers. B predict the weather patterns. C manage water resources.

23 Where is the International Rice Research Institute?

A The Philippines B China C Japan

24 Scientists in Bangladesh want to find a

A more effective type of fertilizer. B strain of rice resistant to flooding. C way to reduce the effects of global warming.

Questions 25-30

Which country do the following statements apply to?

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Countries

A Japan
B China
C Thailand

25 They grow the most rice in the world.

26 They export the most rice in the world.

27 They aim to increase the nutritional value of rice.

28 Less rice is eaten than in the past.

29 An annual rice festival takes place.

30 A new type of rice is now popular locally.

Part 4: Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

A museum in Japan

The museum accommodates a diverse range of artworks.
The museum is surrounded by 31.
The design was based on a Chinese 32 the architect knew.
Visitors can approach the museum through a 33 and over a bridge.
After getting into the building, a glass 34 can be noticed immediately.
Visitors feel like being 35 because of the light.

Advantages of underground houses:

There is less 36.
They are at a lower risk of 37.
They do better in energy conservation.

Disadvantages of underground houses:

People may feel they do not have enough 38 (but they are already used to 39 shopping centres).
Places suffering from 40 cannot be used to construct underground buildings.

Listening Test Instructions

Wildlife Conservation Society

Features

Countries

A museum in Japan

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