IELTS Listening Practice Test 85

SECTION 1

Questions 1-5
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER.

1. Keep your   …………………in a safe place throughout your visit.
2. Pass through the   …………………to enter and leave the museum.
3. You need to buy a …………………  if you want to use a camera in the museum.
4. Look after your   …………………and mobile phone.
5. Arrive at the cinema about   …………………before the start of the show.

Questions 6-10
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

SECTION 2

 Questions 11-17
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

11. The main purpose of the service is to
 A educate people
 B persuade people to fly
 C provide people with comfort

12. The number of people working at Sydney Airport is
 A 200
 B 360
 C 440

13. Dogs are chosen according to
 A their ability to stay calm
 B their friendliness
 C their skill at locating narcotics

14. The number of postal items processed last year amounted to
 A 4,400
 B 52,000
 C 72,000

15. People carrying items that are not allowed
 A will get arrested
 B will be refused on board
 C will be given a warning

16. Which of the following is NOT allowed to be taken on the flight?
 A carry-on items
 B plant seeds
 C parcels

17. What is the proper security protocol for a pocket knife found in a carry-on suitcase?
 A it is returned to the passenger after examination
 B it is thrown away in a safe receptacle
 C it is passed on to higher level authorities

Questions 18-20
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

18. The acceptable material for packing goods in Australia is  …………………
19. The belongings most of the time are refused due to problems with the  …………………
20. The customs must be given notice of the goods from  ………………… days before it arrives in Australia.

SECTION 3

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

21. The continuing education program is for people who
 A want to learn new hobbies
 B want to start getting another degree
 C cannot find employment elsewhere

22. The woman is interested in
 A making money to travel the world
 B learning about accounting
 C being an entrepreneur

23. The city centre is accessible by public transportation but
 A is under renovation now
 B does not offer as many classes
 C is more expensive

24. The woman takes care of her ill father during
 A weekends
 B the evening
 C normal working hours

25. The man finally suggests taking classes
 A through the internet
 B at the city centre campus
 C at the suburban satellite campus

26. The class for returning students teaches time management techniques like
 A how to organize and use one’s time efficiently
 B how to talk to your teachers
 C making friends in class

27. The class that reviews study skills goes over
 A beginning English grammar
 B basic math skills
 C writing for academic classes

28. According to the dialogue, the woman can go online in order to
 A email fellow students
 B contact teachers
 C sign up for classes

29. The price of online classes is
 A the same as everything else
 B cheaper than going to either campus
 C more expensive than going to the city centre campus

30. Textbooks and other course materials are
 A free when taking the online course
 B available at campus bookstores
 C available online

SECTION 4

Questions 31-37
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Source

31. There are some man-made materials like  …………………
32. Before being used, material undergoes  …………………
33. Wood should be cut and  …………………
34. Stone should be cut and  …………………

Selection

35. Aside from environmental factors, one should take …………………  into account during construction.
36. Some properties of materials affect mood, such as  ………………… , texture, and color.
37. Use a mathematical formula to choose the type of wood, because  are subjective, which are ambiguous in verbal descriptions …………………

Questions 38-40
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.