IELTS Listening Practice Test 183

SECTION 1

 Questions 1-4
Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORM
Name: Sara Lim
Age: 23
Length of time in Australia: (1) ………………….
Present address: Flat 1, 539, (2) …………………. Road Canterbury 2036
Present course: (3) …………………. English
Accommodation required from: (4)  ………………….7th September

Questions 5-7
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C

5. Sara requires a
 A single room
 B twin room
 C triple room

6. She would prefer to live with a
 A family
 B single person
 C couple

7. She would like to live in a
 A flat
 B house
 C studio apartment

Questions 8-10
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

8. The………………….  will be $320.
9. She needs to pay the rent by cash or cheque on a …………………. basis.
10. She needs to pay her part of the  bill………………….

SECTION 2

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

11. When is this year’s festival being held?
 A 1-13 January
 B 5-17 January
 C 25-31 January

12. What will the reviewer concentrate on today?
 A theatre
 B dance
 C exhibitions

13. How many circuses are there in the festival?
 A one
 B two
 C several

14. Where does Circus Romano perform?
 A in a theatre
 B in a tent
 C in a stadium

Questions 15-20
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

SECTION 3

Questions 21-30
Choose the correct letter, A. B or C.

21. The man wants information on courses for
 A people going back to college
 B postgraduate students
 C business executives

22. The ‘Study for Success’ seminar lasts for
 A one day
 B two days
 C three days

23. In the seminar the work on writing aims to improve
 A confidence
 B speed
 C clarity

24. Reading sessions help students to read
 A analytically
 B as fast as possible
 C thoroughly

25. The seminar tries to
 A prepare learners physically
 B encourage interest in learning
 C develop literacy skills

26. A key component of the course is learning how to
 A use time effectively
 B stay healthy
 C select appropriate materials

27. Students who want to do the ‘Study for Success’ seminar should
 A register with the Faculty Office
 B contact their Course Convenor
 C reserve a place in advance

28. The ‘Learning Skills for University Study’ course takes place on
 A Monday, Wednesday and Friday
 B Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
 C Monday, Thursday and Friday

29. A feature of this course is
 A a physical training component
 B advice on coping with stress
 C a detailed weekly planner

30. The man chooses the ‘Study for Success’ seminar because
 A he is over forty
 B he wants to start at the beginning
 C he seeks to revise his skills

SECTION 4

Questions 31 and 32
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

New Union Building
Procedures to establish student opinion:
• students were asked to give written suggestions on the building’s design
• these points informed the design of A (31)…………………. 
• (there were (32) …………………. respondents)
• results collated and report produced by Union Committee

Questions 33-37
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Question 38
Choose TWO letters A-G.

38. Which TWO facilities did the students request in the new Union building?
 A a library
 B a games room
 C a student health centre
 D a mini fitness centre
 E a large swimming pool
 F a travel agency
 G a lecture theatre

Question 39
Choose the correct letters A, B and C.

39. Which argument was used AGAINST having a drama theatre?

 A It would be expensive and no students would use it
 B It would be a poor use of resources because only a minority would use it
 C It could not accommodate large production of plays

Question 40
Choose TWO letters A-F.

40. Which TWO security measures have been requested?

 A closed circuit TV
 B show Union card on entering the building
 C show Union card when asked
 D sport searched of bags
 E permanent security office on site