IELTS Listening Sample 1

IELTS Listening Sample 1

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IELTS Listening Sample 1

You will hear a number of different recordings and you have to answer questions on what you hear. There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to check your work.

All the recordings will be played once only. The test is in 4 Sections. At the end of the test, you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.

Listening Audio: [Click on the Play button to start the recording.]

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SECTION 1

Section One - Questions 1-10

Questions 1-5
Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

VIDEO LIBRARY APPLICATION FORM

EXAMPLE              ANSWER   
Surname                 Jones

First names:      Louise Cynthia
Address:      Apartment 1, 72 (1) .............................. Street Highbridge     
Postcode:    (2) ............................
Telephone:   9835 6712 (home)   
                    (3) ................................ (work)
Driver's licence number:     (4)  ...........................................
Date of Birth:    Day: 25th Month:  (5) .................................. Year: 1977

Questions 6-8    

Write THREE letters A-F.

What types of films does Louise like?
A   Action
B   Comedies
C   Musicals
D   Romance
E   Westerns
F   Wildlife

Questions 9 and 10
Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.

9.  How much does it cost to join the library?
10. When will Louise's card be ready?
 

SECTION 2

Section Two - Questions 11-20

Questions 11-13 
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Expedition Across Attora Mountains

Leader:    Charles Owen
Prepared a  (11) ...........................................  for the trip
Total length of trip   (12) ................................
Climbed the highest peak in   (13) ...................................

Questions 14 and 15
Write the correct letters A-C.     

14.   What took the group by surprise?
      A the amount of rain              
      B the number of possible routes                          
      C the length of the journey            
        
15.   How did Charles feel about having to change routes?
      A He reluctantly accepted it.                
      B He was irritated by the diversion.                     
      C It made no difference to enjoyment.

Questions 16—18
Write THREE letters A-F.

What does Charles say about his friends?

A   He met them at one stage on the trip.                               
B   They kept all their meeting arrangements.
C   One of them helped arrange the transport.                       
D   One of them owned the hotel they stayed in.
E   Some of them travelled with him.                                     
F   Only one group lasted the 96 days.

Questions 19 and 20
Write TWO letters, A-E.

What does Charles say about the donkeys?

A   He rode them when he was tired.                                
B   He named them after places.            
C   One of them died.                                                              
D   They behaved unpredictably.                            
E   They were very small.      

SECTION 3

SECTION 4

Questions 36-40
Complete the table below.
Write the appropriate letters A-G against question 36-40.
   
Job                                                                     Main Role

MAIN ROLES

A   the coaching of teams       
B   the support of elite athletes
C   guidance of ordinary individuals
D   community health
E   the treatment of injuries
F   arranging matches and venues
G   the rounded development of children

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