IELTS Listening Practice Test 177

SECTION 1

Questions 1-4
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

DREAMTIME TRAVEL AGENCY
Holiday name: Whale watch experience
Holiday length: 2 days
Type of transportation: (1) ………………….
Maximum group size: (2) ………………….
Next tour date: (3) ………………….
Hotel name: (4) The ………………….

Questions 5 and 6
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO things are included in the price of the tour?

 A fishing trip
 B guided bushwalk
 C reptile park entry
 D table tennis
 E tennis

Questions 7-10
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

7. The tour costs $ ………………….
8. Bookings must be made no later than  ………………….days in advance.
9. A  ………………….deposit is required.
10. The customer’s reference number is ………………….

SECTION 2

Questions 11-19
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

Question 20
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for the answer.
• Metal should not be rusted or bent
• Edges of cot should not be (20) ………………….

SECTION 3

Questions 21-23
Choose the correct letter A, B and C.

21. Andrew has worked at the hospital for
 A two years
 B three years
 C five years

22. During the course Andrew’s employers will pay
 A his fees
 B his living costs
 C his salary

23. The part-time course lasts for
 A one whole year
 B 18 months
 C two years

Questions 24 and 25
Choose TWO letters A—E.

What TWO types of coursework are required each month on the part-time course?

 A a case study
 B an essay
 C a survey
 D a short report
 E a study diary

Questions 26-30
Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Modular Courses
Students study (26)………………….  during each module. A module takes (27) …………………. and the work is very (28)………………….  To get a Diploma each student has to study (29)  ………………….and then work on (30) …………………. in depth.

SECTION 4

Questions 31-35
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

31. According to George Bernard Shaw, men are supposed to understand  ………………….economics and finance.
32. However, women are more prepared to …………………. about them.
33. Women tend to save for  ………………….and a house.
34. Men tend to save for………………….  and for retirement.
35. Women who are left alone may have to pay for  ………………….when they are old.

Questions 36-40
Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Saving for the future
Research indicates that many women only think about their financial future when a (36)  ………………….occurs. This is the worst time to make decisions. It is best for women to start thinking about pensions when they are in their (37) …………………. A good way for women to develop their (38)  ………………….in dealing with financial affairs would be to attend classes in (39)………………….  When investing in stocks and shares, it is suggested that women should put a high proportion of their savings in (40)………………….  In such ways, women can have a comfortable, independent retirement.