IELTS Listening Practice Test 01

SECTION 1

Questions 1 – 4

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR NUMBERS for each answer.

JOB HUNGTING

Company’s name	Job details	Reference number	Contact
Example POWER (manufacturing company)	• work in a 1……….. section	SW35FT	Jane 2………
COTTON (grocery company)	• good pay • work   – in 3……….. office – in a 4………… • chance of promotion	5…………	go to office

Questions 6 – 10

Complete the notes below

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Notes on Jobs

• Local jobs can be found in the 6……………….

• Buy the 7…………….. to get one free magazine (Job Plus)

• Feel stress and spend a lot of time looking for jobs

• Advisable to go to an 8…………….. instead of the recruitment seminar

• Bring a student card (10% discount)

• Referee:

– former boss (once had a job)

– one of the 9…………… (if not)

• Intend to take the art course

• Fill out a 10…………… form at the end of the course

SECTION 2

Questions 11 – 15

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11   The reason why David is replacing Jane is that

A   she is unwell.

B   she is very busy.

C   she is inexperienced.

12   According to the speaker, what is the problem for the museum currently?

A   lack of staff

B   lack of publicity

C   lack of money

13   Why were the thieves able to successfully steal the statue?

A   The security device is outdated.

B   The security guard is not well-trained.

C   They knew what they were searching for.

14   In order to improve security, they are going to

A   get more closed-circuit television cameras.

B   hire more security guards.

C   buy more computers.

15   What kind of librarian are they looking for?

A   responsible

B   experienced

C   highly-trained

Questions 16 – 20

Label the map below.

Write the correct letter, A-H, next to questions 16-20.

City Museum

16   Box Office ………………..

17   Children’s Room ………………..

18   Cafe ………………..

19   Multimedia Room ………………..

20   Showroom ………………..

SECTION 3

Questions 21 – 26

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21   What field is Willows currently focused on?

A   Specialising in one product

B   making a variety of products

C   adding a lot of retial outlet

22   How did the students feel about the software?

A   The professor contacted the company.

B   An article was read in a newspaper

C   A student work their part-time during the vacations.

23   How did the student fell about the software

A   It’s not easy to predict.

B   It’s slow for drawing designs

C   It had a good interface.

24   How did the students find out about the effects of the software on the company?

A   They went to the IT department.

B   They talked with the manager.

C   They inspected the accounts.

25   The reason why the students have a face-to-face interview alone is that

A   they could prepare for exams.

B   there will be less disturbance.

C   it’s less realistic.

26   How did the two students perform in the exam?

A   very disappointing

B   significantly good

C   above the average

Questions 27 – 28

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

In which TWO ways will the new system affect the company?

A   gain more profit

B   employ more new staff

C   increase sales

D   reduce production time

E   cut labour costs

Questions 29 and 30

Choose TWO letters, A-E

Which TWO effects will the new system have on new clients?

A   getting more involved in the design

B   obtaining more contacts

C   linking at home to do online work

D   wasting less time

E   decreasing labour costs

SECTION 4

Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

A Survey Research

Results of Questionnaire

• The patients preferred to choose the hospital because of the free 31………. service provided.

• Most patients wished the hospital to be 32…………

• Patients were concerned about prior 33……….. about the hospital treatment.

Actions in the next year

• improvements on website for local 34…………. as well as hospital medical staff

• incentive to motivate the members of staff

• extra 35…………. for staff’s success in work

• considering the opinions of the 36………….

• improving the effectiveness of 37…………. between patients, doctors and staff

• first-come-first-served system

Recommendation

• A new unit would be built for those who are suffering from 38…………. disturbance.

• A new ward would be proposed to those in need of 39…………… surgery.

• The equipment is advanced enough to do with the treatments.

• More effective 40…………. is needed to improve the efficiency of communication.