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. £ a month
  Transport
  - Linda travels to work by 2.
  - Limited 3. in city centre
  - Trains to London every 4. minutes
  - Poor train service at 5.
  Advantages of living in Banford
  - New 6. opened recently
  - 7. has excellent reputation
  - Good 8. on Bridge Street
  Meet Linda
  - Meet Linda on 9. after 5.30 pm
  - In the 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
  12. running
  13. swimming
  14. cycling
  15. doing yoga
  16. training with a personal trainer
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
- B. loss of confidence
- C. too much effort required
- D. high costs
- E. feeling less successful than others
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
- B. have achievable aims
- C. set a time limit
- D. give yourself rewards
- E. challenge yourself
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
- B. a book about a botanic garden
- C. carpets he saw on holiday
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.
- B. applying different dyes to one type of fibre.
- C. testing one dye and a range of fibres.
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.
- B. the fact that dyes were widely available on the internet.
- C. the time that he had to leave the fabric in the dye.
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.
- B. It was not a permanent dye on cotton.
- C. It was ineffective when used on nylon.
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
  26. beetroot
  27. Tyrian purple
  28. logwood
  29. cochineal
  30. metal oxide
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.
  - They are relatively large
  - Their diet consists mainly of 32.
  - Their main predators are large birds and 33.
  Navigation study
  - One study found that lizards can use the 34. to help them navigate
  Observations in the wild
  - Observations show that these lizards keep the same 35. for several years
  What people want
  
  Possible reasons:
  
  To improve the survival of their young
  - (but little 36. has been noted between parents and children)
  - to provide 37. for female lizards
  Tracking study
  - A study was carried out using GPS systems attached to the 38. of the lizards
  - This provided information on the lizards’ location and even the number of 39. taken
  - It appeared that the lizards were trying to avoid one another
  - This may be in order to reduce chances of 40.

IELTS Listening Mock Test 4

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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

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9. Question

Questions 25 – 30

10. Question

SECTION 4 Questions 31-40