IELTS Listening Practice Test 05

SECTION 1

Questions 1 – 10

Complete the notes below.

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

INCIDENT REPORT

Example

Name: Anna Lumley

Telephone:                        1…………….

Date of arrival:                 2…………….

Address:                            235 3…………… Road, East sea

The total value of insurance: $ 4…………….

Missing items:

– lamps and chairs (not expensive)

– furniture and 5…………….

– a rocking horse, some 6…………. and fruit bowls

Items ordered: – a clock

                            – a 7……………

Damaged items:    – the 8………….. needs to be replaced

                                  – a 9…………… of one of the dining chairs is split

                                  – four 10……….. were broken

SECTION 2

Questions 11 – 17

Label the plane below

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS or each answers.

Questions 18 – 20

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

18   What kind of food does the restaurant serve every day?

A   seafood

B   barbecue

C   vegetables

19   What is the feature of the Tiki room?

A   It’s best for newly-wed couples.

B   It’s suitable for families with children.

C   It’s a good fit for business people.

20   What did the hotel win an award for recently?

A   good service

B   good facilities

C   environmental protection

SECTION 3

Questions 21 – 25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C

21   Why did James choose to work in the bakery?

A   Because it’s close to his home.

B   Because it has a good reputation in the subject area.

C   Because it’s a part of a chain.

22   What was James surprised at in his studies?

A   He finds the theoretical courses easy.

B   He can finish the theoretical courses.

C   He finds the theoretical work interesting.

23   How is James’ course assessed in the first term?

A   The marks are given by students to each other.

B   Self-assessment.

C   It is up to the practical experience.

24   Why has Kate enquired about the English language course?

A   She wants to become an artist.

B   It is her first language.

C   She plans to curate in a gallery.

25   What else did Kate need to get before going to the college?

A   starting date of the course

B   an offer with scholarships

C   a catalogue of modules

Questions 26-30

What statement applies to each of the following courses?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 26-30.

A   There are a lot of background readings.

B   People stay at the studio where the course is taken.

C   Many outside speakers will give a talk.

D   It’s the most difficult course.

E   Students do their own research.

F   Students need to spend a lot of money on a camera with a good display.

G   Expensive materials need to be bought.

26   History of Art

27   Sculpture

28   Digital Painting

29   Art Theory

30   Photography

SECTION 4

Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Birds in New Zealand

Facts

– The birds often build their nests along the coastline or next to the 31…………….

– In 1984. researchers found that there were 32………….. of this kind of bird left.

– It is difficult to 33…………… the number of birds accurately.

Influencing factors

– Human activities, such as 34……………. and building homes threaten the bird population.

– The birds are influenced by many species which can eat their 35…………….

– Natural disasters like 36…………….. can also reduce the population of the birds.

Ways of protection

– The zoo should hire a 37………….. to keep the birds from being poached

– The organizer could build 38……………. to prevent the public from getting closer.

– People should make more of an effort to protect 39…………….. birds.

– Through the 40………………, people will learn more about bird protection.