IELTS Listening Test
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Section 1 · Riverdale Pre-school

Listen to the audio and answer questions 1–10.

Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Riverdale Pre-school
  • Children: in a class 20 (Example)
  • Classes: First group - Mrs. Oliver
    Second group - Mrs. 1
  • Hours & Days: attend 3 days a week for a total of 2 hours
  • Activities:
Outside time
  • running, playing, or something quieter
  • just got a new piece of equipment
  • intend to make a 3
Indoors
  • this year, 4 activities are popular
  • they hear a 5 every day
  • Fees: Now costs 6$ per term
Fees include:
  • a trip to a 7 this year
  • chance to take home a 8 every week
  • Do not forget:
  • in Suzie's bag Put a 9
  • Arrange a visit; phone number: 10

Section 2 · University Job Centre

Listen to the audio and answer questions 11–20.

Questions 11-15
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Special conditions may apply to 11 students looking for a job.

The university Job Centre is located on the 12 Campus.

The Job Centre remains open until 13 every evening.

The only day the employment lawyer is available is 14.

The university 15 regularly advertises new jobs.

Questions 16-20
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

16 At present, the university is offering part-time work in

17 Local employers visit the university

18 According to the speaker, a part-time job can

19 Students who work part-time

20 Part-time student workers are advised to

Section 3 · Research Project

Listen to the audio and answer questions 21–30.

Questions 21-26
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Research Project

21 How did John choose the topic of his research project?

22 During his research, John is expecting to find that

23 What is the problem with using official records?

24 What does the tutor think about John using a questionnaire to get information?

25 Which new variable does John agree to add to his investigation?

26 How many questionnaires will John distribute?

Questions 27 and 28
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO strategies will John use to encourage people to fill out his questionnaire?

Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO pieces of advice does the tutor give John about his questionnaire?

Section 4 · Driverless Vehicle Competition

Listen to the audio and answer questions 31–40.

Questions 31-33
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Driverless vehicle competition

31 Undergraduates from both the engineering school and the department can definitely take part in the project.

32 The automated vehicles will have to avoid obstacles such as

33 The tutor mentions one vehicle which used technology such as lasers, and laptops to measure its surroundings.

Questions 34-36
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

34 The purpose of holding the race is to

35 The tutor says success will depend on

36 This year's competitors were surprised that the vehicles

Questions 37-40
Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Schedule
Early May Introductory 37 about the project
Late May Essay giving information about relevant 38 and experience
June Visit to a factory
Workshop
September • discuss 39
• learn to use design package
December Submission of initial designs
January Selection of the 40