IELTS Listening Mock Test 4

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Question 1 of 10

1. Question
SECTION 1 Questions 1 – 10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Moving to Banford City Example Linda recommends living in suburb of: Dalton Accommodation

Average rent: 1. £ BLANK 1 of 10 a month

Transport

Linda travels to work by 2. BLANK 2 of 10

Limited 3. BLANK 3 of 10 in city centre

Trains to London every 4. BLANK 4 of 10 minutes

Poor train service at 5. BLANK 5 of 10

Advantages of living in Banford

New 6. BLANK 6 of 10 opened recently

7. BLANK 7 of 10 has excellent reputation

Good 8. BLANK 8 of 10 on Bridge Street

Meet Linda

Meet Linda on 9. BLANK 9 of 10 after 5.30 pm

In the 10. BLANK 10 of 10 opposite the station

Moving to Banford City

Example

Linda recommends living in suburb of: Dalton

Accommodation

Average rent: 1. £ Fill in the blank 1 of 10 a month

Transport

Linda travels to work by 2. Fill in the blank 2 of 10

Limited 3. Fill in the blank 3 of 10 in city centre

Trains to London every 4. Fill in the blank 4 of 10 minutes

Poor train service at 5. Fill in the blank 5 of 10

Advantages of living in Banford

New 6. Fill in the blank 6 of 10 opened recently

7. Fill in the blank 7 of 10 has excellent reputation

Good 8. Fill in the blank 8 of 10 on Bridge Street

Meet Linda

Meet Linda on 9. Fill in the blank 9 of 10 after 5.30 pm

In the 10. Fill in the blank 10 of 10 opposite the station
Question 2 of 10

2. Question

SECTION 2       Questions 11-20

Questions 11 – 16

What advantage does the speaker mention for each of the following physical activities?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 11-16

Advantages

A. not dependent on season
B. enjoyable
C. low risk of injury
D. fitness level unimportant
E. sociable
F. fast results
G. motivating

Physical activities 11. using a gym BLANK 1 of 6 12. running BLANK 2 of 6 13. swimming BLANK 3 of 6 14. cycling BLANK 4 of 6 15. doing yoga BLANK 5 of 6 16. training with a personal trainer          BLANK 6 of 6
Physical activities

11. using a gym Fill in the blank 1 of 6
12. running Fill in the blank 2 of 6
13. swimming Fill in the blank 3 of 6
14. cycling Fill in the blank 4 of 6
15. doing yoga Fill in the blank 5 of 6
16. training with a personal trainer          Fill in the blank 6 of 6
Question 3 of 10

3. Question

Questions 17 and 18

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

For which TWO reasons does the speaker say people give up going to the gym?

A. lack of time
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B. loss of confidence
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C. too much effort required
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D. high costs
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E. feeling less successful than others
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Question 4 of 10

4. Question

Questions 19 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give for setting goals?

A. write goals down
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B. have achievable aims
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C. set a time limit
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D. give yourself rewards
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E. challenge yourself
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Question 5 of 10

5. Question

SECTION 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21 – 24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Project on using natural dyes to colour fabrics

21. What first inspired Jim to choose this project?

A. textiles displayed in an exhibition
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B. a book about a botanic garden
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C. carpets he saw on holiday
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Question 6 of 10

6. Question

22. Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved

A. using a range of dyes with different fibres.
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B. applying different dyes to one type of fibre.
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C. testing one dye and a range of fibres.
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Question 7 of 10

7. Question

23. When doing his experiments, Jim was surprised by

A. how much natural material was needed to make the dye.
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B. the fact that dyes were widely available on the internet.
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C. the time that he had to leave the fabric in the dye.
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Question 8 of 10

8. Question

24. What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?

A. It caused a slight allergic reaction.
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B. It was not a permanent dye on cotton.
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C. It was ineffective when used on nylon.
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Question 9 of 10

9. Question

Questions 25 – 30

What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 25-30

Problems

A. It is expensive.
B. The colour is too strong.
C. The colour is not long-lasting.
D. It is very poisonous.
E. It can damage the fabric.
F. The colour may be unexpected.
G. It is unsuitable for some fabrics.
H. It is not generally available.

Natural dyes 25. turmeric BLANK 1 of 6 26. beetroot BLANK 2 of 6 27. Tyrian purple BLANK 3 of 6 28. logwood BLANK 4 of 6 29. cochineal BLANK 5 of 6 30. metal oxide BLANK 6 of 6
Natural dyes

25. turmeric Fill in the blank 1 of 6
26. beetroot Fill in the blank 2 of 6
27. Tyrian purple Fill in the blank 3 of 6
28. logwood Fill in the blank 4 of 6
29. cochineal Fill in the blank 5 of 6
30. metal oxide Fill in the blank 6 of 6
Question 10 of 10

10. Question
SECTION 4 Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The sleepy lizard (tiliqua rugosa) Description

They are common in Western and South Australia

They are brown, but recognisable by their blue 31. BLANK 1 of 10

They are relatively large

Their diet consists mainly of 32. BLANK 2 of 10

Their main predators are large birds and 33. BLANK 3 of 10

Navigation study

One study found that lizards can use the 34. BLANK 4 of 10 to help them navigate

Observations in the wild

Observations show that these lizards keep the same 35. BLANK 5 of 10 for several years

What people want Possible reasons: To improve the survival of their young

(but little 36. BLANK 6 of 10 has been noted between parents and children)

to provide 37. BLANK 7 of 10 for female lizards

Tracking study

A study was carried out using GPS systems attached to the 38. BLANK 8 of 10 of the lizards

This provided information on the lizards’ location and even the number of 39. BLANK 9 of 10 taken

It appeared that the lizards were trying to avoid one another

This may be in order to reduce chances of 40. BLANK 10 of 10

The sleepy lizard (tiliqua rugosa)

Description

They are common in Western and South Australia

They are brown, but recognisable by their blue 31. Fill in the blank 1 of 10

They are relatively large

Their diet consists mainly of 32. Fill in the blank 2 of 10

Their main predators are large birds and 33. Fill in the blank 3 of 10

Navigation study

One study found that lizards can use the 34. Fill in the blank 4 of 10 to help them navigate

Observations in the wild

Observations show that these lizards keep the same 35. Fill in the blank 5 of 10 for several years

What people want

Possible reasons:

To improve the survival of their young

(but little 36. Fill in the blank 6 of 10 has been noted between parents and children)

to provide 37. Fill in the blank 7 of 10 for female lizards

Tracking study

A study was carried out using GPS systems attached to the 38. Fill in the blank 8 of 10 of the lizards

This provided information on the lizards’ location and even the number of 39. Fill in the blank 9 of 10 taken

It appeared that the lizards were trying to avoid one another

This may be in order to reduce chances of 40. Fill in the blank 10 of 10

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1. Question

SECTION 1 Questions 1 – 10

2. Question

SECTION 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 11 – 16

3. Question

Questions 17 and 18

4. Question

Questions 19 and 20

5. Question

SECTION 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21 – 24

6. Question

7. Question

8. Question

9. Question

Questions 25 – 30

10. Question

SECTION 4 Questions 31-40