IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE 4
SECTION 1
Questions 1 – 10
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS A ND/OR A NUMBER
Office Rental
Example
Address: 21 North Avenue
– Type of company: 1…………..
– Full name: Jonathan Smith
– Position: 2…………..
– Location: near the 3…………..
– No. of people: 30
– Preferred size of the area: 4………….. ft2
– Requirements: 24-hour 5……………
6……………. on ground floor
– Preferred facilities: a (an) 7…………. to cook in
a (an) 8…………. away from the workspace
– No. of power sockets Daily exercise: 40
– Daily exercise: a (an) 9…………..
– unnecessary: 10…………….
– Other requirements: WIFI
– Arrangement of viewing: 3p.m on Thursday
SECTION 2
Questions 11-14
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11 The reason why this island attracts so many tourists is that
A it’s a good place to relax.
B the transport is very convenient.
C the ticket price is relatively low.
12 What is recommended to bring when you visit the island?
A a raincoat
B a sun umbrella
C a helmet
13 What is the most popular attraction at the resort?
A the rose garden
B the sunset
C the freshwater pond
14 What could possibly surprise visitors to the island?
A the size of the island
B a wide range of wildlife
C making new friends
Questions 15-20
What characteristic has been offered for each facility?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions
Characteristic
A old prison
B stunning view
C street art
D gallery
E gift shopping
F bird watching
G cycling
H maritime museum
Facility
15 tourist centre
16 mountain
17 small theatre
18 art museum
19 pond
20 ancient building
SECTION 3
Questions 21-24
What feature is there for each character in the novels?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter,
A is deliberately cruel to other people.
B acts with childish innocence.
C resents previous events.
D pays attention to appearance.
E acts in a foolish way.
F has insight into human nature.
21 Rosy
22 Flory
23 Lizzie
24 Estelle
Questions 25 and 26
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
What are the speakers’ opinions about the literature lectures?
A They are too noisy for virtual learning.
B They are well structured.
C There is insufficient time for discussion.
D They always start punctually.
E They are too shy to take part in discussions.
Questions 27 and 28
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
What improvements can be made in the near future?
A enhancing IT support
B providing more computers
C finding a good librarian
D buying some new photocopying machines
E becoming a good group leader
Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
What do the speakers think of the group discussions?
A The class is too large.
B It’s easy to find time to meet.
C Group sizes are suitable.
D The class time is properly managed.
E They find that the class is very effective.
SECTION 4
Questions 31 – 40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
History of Music in Britain
In the 18th century
– During the Industrial Revolution people moved to cities to work in the 31………….
– In the 1850s, the culture was influenced greatly by 32………… from different countries.
– Originally music reflected the work life of different 33………….. in those days.
– Different songs were created in the same 34…………., although people were from a variety
of nations.
– The songs written by the workers during this period mainly came from their feelings about
harsh 35………….
– Some small musical works were composed by people who were protesting against difficult
living conditions.
– The musical trends were led by 36………… performers.
In the 19th century
– During this period, some musical groups had expanded their popularity
among 37………….
– In the late 1870s, the 38…………. came into contact with these flourishing musical
traditions.
– Some music produced by these groups is still preserved in museums.
Nowadays
– These musical genres still exert an influence on 39……….. culture.
– Enthusiastic fans are still collecting and keeping the 40……….. of music from those days.
