IELTS Listening Mock Test 1

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Question 1 of 15

1. Question
SECTION 1 Questions 1- 10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Transport Survey

Example:
Travelled to town today: by bus
- Name: Luisa 1.
  Address: 2. White Stone Rd
  Area: Bradfield
  Postcode: 3.
  Occupation: 4.
  Reason for a visit to town: to go to the 5.
  Suggestions for improvement:
  - better 6.
  - have more footpaths
  - more frequent 7.
  Things that would encourage cycling to work:
  - having 8. parking places for bicycles
  - being able to use a 9. at work.
  - the opportunity to have cycling 10. on busy roads.
Question 2 of 15

2. Question
SECTION 2 Question 11- 20

Questions 11-14

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

New city developments

11. The idea for the two new developments in the city came from
- A. Local people
- B. The City Council
- C. The SWRDC
Question 3 of 15

3. Question
12. What is unusual about Brackenside pool?
- A. its architectural Style
- B. its heating system
- C. its method of water treatment
Question 4 of 15

4. Question
13. Local newspapers have raised worries about
- A. the late openings date.
- B. the cost of project.
- C. the size of the facilities.
Question 5 of 15

5. Question
14. What decision has not yet been made about the pool?
- A. whose statue will be at the door
- B. the exact opening times
- C. who will open it
Question 6 of 15

6. Question
Questions 15-20

Which features are related to each of the following areas of the world represented in the playground?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter A-I, next to questions 15-20.

Features

A ancient forts
B waterways
C ice and snow
D jewels
E local animals
F mountains
G music and film
H space travel
I volcanoes
- Areas of the world
  
  15. Asia
  16. Antarctica
  17. South America
  18. North America
  19. Europe
  20. Africa
Question 7 of 15

7. Question
Section 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21 and 22

Choose TWO letters, A-E

Which TWO hobbies was Thor Heyerdahl very interested in as a youth?
- Camping
- Climbing
- Collecting
- Hunting
- Reading
Question 8 of 15

8. Question
Questions 23 and 24

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which do the speakers say are the TWO reasons why Heyerdahl went to live on an island?
- to examine ancient carvings
- to experience an isolated place
- to formulate a new theory
- to learn survival skills
- to study the impact of extreme environment
Question 9 of 15

9. Question
Questions 25-30

Choose the correct letter A, B, or C.

The later life of Thor Heyerdahl

25. According to Victor and Olivia, academics thought that Polynesian migration from the east was impossible due to
- A. The fact that Eastern countries were far away
- B. The lack of materials for boat building
- C. The directions of winds and currents
Question 10 of 15

10. Question
26. Which do the speakers agree was the main reason for Heyerdahl’s raft journey?
- A. to overcome a research setback
- B. to demonstrate a personal quality
- C. to test a new theory
Question 11 of 15

11. Question
27. What was the most important to Heyerdahl about his raft journey?
- A. the fact that he was the first person to do it
- B. the speed of crossing the Pacific
- C. the use of authentic construction methods
Question 12 of 15

12. Question
28. Why did Heyerdahl go to Easter Island?
- A. to build a stone statue
- B. to sail a reed boat
- C. to learn the local language
Question 13 of 15

13. Question
29. In Olivia’s opinion, Heyerdahl’s greatest influence was on
- A. theories about Polynesian origins
- B. the development of archaeological methodology
- C. establishing archaeology as an academic subject
Question 14 of 15

14. Question
30. Which criticism do the speakers make of William Oliver’s textbook?
- A. Its style is out of date
- B. Its content is over- simplified
- C. Its methodology is flawed
Question 15 of 15

15. Question
SECTION 4 Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT
- Business markets
  - greater 31. among companies.
  - increase in power of large 32. companies
  - rising 33. in certain countries
  External influence on businesses
  - more discussion with 34. before making business decisions.
  - environmental concerns which may lead to more 35.
  Business structures
  - more teams will be formed to work on a particular 36.
  - businesses may need to offer hours that are 37. or the chance to work remotely
  Management styles
  - increasing need for managers to provide good 38.
  - changes influenced by 39. taking senior roles
  Changes in the economy
  - service sector continues to be important
  - increasing value of intellectual property
  - more and more 40. workers

IELTS Listening Mock Test 1

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1. Question

SECTION 1 Questions 1- 10

Transport Survey

2. Question

SECTION 2 Question 11- 20

Questions 11-14

New city developments

3. Question

4. Question

5. Question

6. Question

Questions 15-20

Areas of the world

7. Question

Section 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21 and 22

8. Question

Questions 23 and 24

9. Question

Questions 25-30

The later life of Thor Heyerdahl

10. Question

11. Question

12. Question

13. Question

14. Question

15. Question

SECTION 4 Questions 31-40

THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT