IELTS Listening maps diagrams practice

test
Rewriting the original text for clarity and readability involves breaking it down into
shorter, more digestible sections. You will listen to several recordings and then
answer questions based on what you hear. You will have time to read the
instructions and questions and check your work. All the recordings will be played
once. The test is divided into four sections. At the end of the test, you will be given
10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.

Now, let's move on to Section One.

Section One: University Campus Facilities

In this section, you will hear a university administrator providing information about
the central campus buildings and the facilities they offer.

Questions 1-6: (Note: These questions relate to the information about the Brandon
complex)

Welcome, everyone, to the Brandon complex, which is essentially the heart of our
university. It's where you'll find various dining options, including Chinese, Indian,
Middle Eastern, and local cuisines. There's also a prominent store, Wilson's, offering
clothing and hardware, situated next to the restaurants. Across from Wilson's, there
are three shops. The one closest to the restaurants specializes in DVDs, which are
both affordable to buy and available for rent. On the opposite side of Wilson's, you'll
find the Student Union office, and we encourage all of you to join as it provides
numerous benefits, including discounts at the Brandon complex.

Outside this complex, across the road and visible from here, is a building we refer to
as "the H building." Beyond that, along the main road and beyond some trees, you'll
find the engineering institute. However, this isn't directly related to the Brandon
complex. Also, right outside this door, you'll see a grassy oval patch, which serves as
a playing field for the fitness room located nearby. After indulging in delicious meals
at the restaurants, you can burn off those calories at the fitness room.

Oh, one more thing! The shop in the middle, beside the Student Union, is the
bookstore. It's always busy and popular, offering newspapers, magazines, stationery,
and some clothing items, similar to Wilson's. Why don't you take a look now?

Questions 7-10: (Note: These questions pertain to activities and facilities in the
park)

During your stay here, you might want to explore what the park has to offer. Let's go
over the layout of the park to help you get acquainted with it. Most tourists choose to
stay in our guest house, situated in the southeast corner of the park. It boasts 63
tastefully furnished guest rooms, many of which provide stunning views of the park.
It's a home away from home.

For those who wish to experience the park's natural beauty up close, there's a
campsite. When you exit the guest house, head straight and turn right at the end of
the road. To your left, you'll find a campsite nestled among the trees, where you can
spend a night under the stars, accompanied by owls and chipmunks.
If you look at the top left of the plan, you'll notice a picnic area. You can either bring
your own food or have it delivered to you. Barbecue is also an option. Right across
from the picnic area is the business center, equipped with fully serviced offices,
conferencing suites, meeting rooms, and the latest multimedia facilities. High-speed
internet, both wired and wireless, is available throughout the premises. The center
caters to both individual travelers and corporate groups.

Additionally, there's a museum on-site, featuring an extensive collection that

showcases local history and the natural habitat. Starting from the guest house,
simply turn left at the first junction, pass by the Tea House, and make the third right.
You'll find the museum, a perfect place to spend a relaxing afternoon with a book
and a fresh cup of coffee.

You can visit the only cafe in the park. To get there from the guest house,
go straight and take the second right. You'll find the cafe right in front of
you.

If you're interested in sports, we have an all-season tennis court that

offers instruction for all ages and skill levels. It's located right opposite the
cafe.

That concludes Section One. You now have half a minute to check your
answers.

Now, let's move on to Section Two.

Section Two: Village Orientation

In this section, you will receive information about the layout and key
locations within the village.

Questions 11-15: (Note: These questions relate to the description of

village locations)

As you can see on the map provided in the brochure, we are currently at
the reception block. We have a renowned mill used for materials such as
steel and coal production. To visit it, simply head north along the path in
front of you, and you'll find it at the path's end.

Heading east from our starting point, turn left at the corner, then right.
There's a car park at the east end of the lane. To the west, there's a
museum, located past the shop and around the crossroads, situated at the
west end of the road. The shop specializes in selling various owl-related
souvenirs, including keyrings, postcards, tin-made Lewis Chessmen, and
even Roman soldiers crafted from beautiful pyrite.

For those interested in scientific experiments, analyses, and research, the

laboratory is situated in the southern part of the park, opposite the shop.
This laboratory is also used for gold and crystal refinement, making it an
intriguing visit.
Assuming you all need some rest and refreshment, we have an excellent
cafe serving delicious food and beverages on the other side of the road,
next to the shop. Of course, for those who prefer the outdoors, we have a
perfect picnic area just northeast of the reception block.

Further east, there's a path leading to the northern part of the park, where
you'll find restrooms at the end. Most visitors opt for using the mailbox to
send beautiful postcards to their friends.

Questions 16-20: (Note: These questions relate to village orientation)

Welcome, everyone! I hope you enjoy your stay in our village and savor
the local scenery. I'll provide details about the forest and mountain tracks
shortly, but first, let's get familiar with the village's layout.

We are currently at the tourist information center, and when you exit,
you'll find yourself on Willow Lane, just opposite the pond. If you need to
reach the supermarket for food and water supplies, go right; it's the
quickest way. Turn right at the top of Willow Lane, and it's the second
building you'll encounter, across from the Old Railway Station.

For those planning serious climbing and needing equipment, we have an

excellent climbing supply store just a five-minute walk away. Head left
once you're outside the tourist information center, follow Willow Lane all
the way up to Pine Street, and then go left. Keep walking and proceed up
Mountain Road on your right. Take the next left, and you'll find the
climbing supply store. If you reach the small building selling ski passes,
you've gone too far.

Pine Street is also where you'll find the village museum. While it's small,
it's definitely worth a visit, especially if you're interested in the history of
the village and the old gold mining industry. From Pine Street, you'll see
the Old Railway line on the other side of the road. Turn left into Pine
Street, continue until you reach Mountain Road, and just past that, you'll
find the museum on your left, just behind the railway line. Don't worry
about crossing the tracks; trains stopped running through here in 1985.

If you plan to explore one of the easier forest walks, you might consider
renting a bicycle. To reach the bike hire shop, head to Pine Street on the
left-hand side. You'll spot the town hall; go down the little road just before
it, and you'll find the bike hire shop just behind the hall. They offer a good
range of bikes to suit your needs.

Last but not least, if you're hungry after a long day's trek,

Section Three: Sculpture Park Highlights

In this section, you'll learn about some highlights in the Sculpture Park.
Questions 21-24: (Note: These questions relate to the description of
sculptures and locations)

Now, let me tell you a bit about what you can see in the Sculpture Park.
On your map, you'll see the visitor center, where we are now, at the
bottom, just by the entrance. Since we only have an hour, you might not
be able to get right around the park, but you can choose to visit some of
the highlights.

You might like to take a look at the Joe Tremaine sculptures, which are
displayed on this side of the Upper Lake, just behind the education center
and near the bridge. They're really impressive, but please remember not
to let your children climb on them.

One of our most popular exhibitions is the Giorgio Catalucci bird

sculptures. They're just across the bridge on the north side of the Lower
Lake. I love the way they're scattered around in the long grass beside the
lake, looking as if they're just about to take to their wings.

You could also go to the Garden Gallery. It's on this side of the Upper
Lake. From the visitor center, you go to the education center, then keep
on along the path, and you'll see it on your right. There's an exhibition of
animal carvings there that is well worth a look.

We also have the longhouse. That's quite a walk from here. You go to the
bridge and then turn left on the other side. Soon, you'll see a winding
pathway going up towards the northern boundary of the park. Go up
there, and you'll find it at the top. They have some abstract metal
sculptures that are well worth seeing if you have time.

Questions 25-30: (Note: These questions relate to proposed changes in

the area)

We've also put together a map, which we sent out to all the residents in
the area, and on the map, we've marked the proposed changes.

First, they will plant mature pine trees to provide shelter and shade just to
the right of the supermarket on Days Road. In order to address the traffic
problems, the pavements on the corner of Cadbury and Thomas Street will
be widened. This will help reduce the speed of vehicles entering Thomas
Street. It's crucial to separate the local residential streets from the main
road, so the roadway at the entrance to Thomas Street from Days Road
will be painted red. This should mark it more clearly and act as a signal for
traffic to slow down.

To ensure pedestrian safety, increased signage will be installed at the

intersections. A "keep clear" sign will be erected at the junction of Evelyn
Street and Hill Street to enable traffic to exit at all times. As a measure to
control traffic flow, traffic lights will be installed halfway down Hill Street
where it crosses Days Road.

We haven't only thought about the cars and traffic; there's also something
for the children. We're going to get school children in the area to research
a local story, perhaps the life of a local sports hero. An artist will
incorporate that story into paintings on the wall of a building on the other
side of Hill Street from the supermarket.

Finally, we've agreed to build a new children's playground, which will be

at the other end of Hill Street, close to the intersection with Cadbury
Street.

That's the end of Section Three. You now have half a minute to check your
answers.

Section Four: University Accommodations

In this section, you'll learn about different accommodations available in

the university area.

Questions 31-40: (Note: These questions relate to the description of

accommodations)

Now, if I can just show on this wall map here where they all are. You might
like to go and have a look around.

If you come into the main university entrance at the first junction, you'll
find that Brown Hall is on the corner opposite the theater, so you're nice
and near the station here, though I think it can get a bit noisy with traffic.
The same applies to Blake residents, which is directly facing the junction
to the university entrance. These halls are often used by medical students
and such, as they're out all day, so they don't notice the noise anyway.
Continuation of Section Four: Directions to Hackney

If you then walk along Campus Road towards the main Circle,
you'll see the library on the corner, and Queen's Building is just
past that. As you head north, you will find that it is quieter here,
and you may get fewer visitors. By the way, the Circle is quite a
feature of the campus as it's set into the hills and has a brand
new sports center in the middle. It's worth going to look around it.

And now, the Parkway Flats are on the opposite corner to the
library, facing the Circle. As you head towards the main buildings,
the main buildings are only about a five-minute walk from here.
Places in these Halls go quickly, so my advice is to reserve your
place as soon as possible. Then, Temple Rise is inside the Circle
next to the sports center but further from the main University
buildings.

Direction to Hackney:

Now, if you'd like to go off and physically look, okay, thanks. How
can I get from here to Hackney?

Well, you can choose. We're here at the information office. Okay.
Now, next to us on the corner of the High Street and Sweet Street
is the bus stop, opposite the bank. The bus goes all the way to
Hackney, but it is a very indirect route, so it could take ages. If
you want to take the train, walk down the High Street towards the
city, go past the bank, and on your left is the station. Just before
you get to the post office, there's a Mainline service to Hackney
Wick. So, if you need to get into the center of Hackney, you may
need to pick up a bus when you get there.

Opposite the post office, on the corner of Hart Lane, is the tube
entrance. You'll see the big signs. That's probably the best way to
get there, though you may have to change. It's probably best if
you go and get a travel card first. To get to the ticket office, you
go out of here onto the High Street, then turn into South Street,
and the ticket office is on your right, opposite the cinema.

Of course, you may decide it's quicker to take a taxi, but it's a
long way, so I think it'll be very expensive if you do want to get a
cab. Then the rank is outside here, just opposite the office.

That is the end of Section Four. You now have half a minute to
check your answers.

That is the end of the listening test. In the IELTS test, you would
now have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer
sheet.

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