IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE
SECTION 1
Questions 1-5
Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
MEGEQUIP CUSTOMER DETAILS
Example Answer
Order from winter catalogue
Name 1…………… Greening
Address 2…………… York Terrace
Delivery address 5, York 3……………..
Payment method 4…………….. in advance
Reason for discount address within the 5…………….
Questions 6-10
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
MEGEQUIP CUSTOMER ORDER
Catalog Catalogu Delivery
Item Colour
ue no. e section notes
customer
6………
desk lamp 664 slate will 7………
…..
….
Home 8………
chair 131 our van
Office ….
Direct from
filling cabinet
London to
two drawers Commer
153 grey later
with 9……… cial
than 10………
…..
…..
SECTION 2
Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters A-E.
Which TWO things make the museum unusual?
A the guides
B the events
C the animals
D the buildings
E the objects
Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters A-E.
Which TWO things can visitors do at the museum?
A buy home-made bread
B ride a horse
C ride on a tram
D buy copies of original posters
E go down a coal mine
Questions 15-20
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter A-I next to questions 15-20.
15 The exhibition centre ………..
16 The High Street ………..
17 The farmhouse ………..
18 The coal mine ………..
19 The Manor House ………..
20 The Railway Station ………..
SECTION 3
Questions 21-26
Which attitude is associated with the following people during the conversation?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to questions 21-26.
Attitudes
A amused
B critical
C forgetful
D impatient
E polite
F retaxed
G sympathetic
H unrealistic
People
21 Cressida’s fellow students ………….
22 Gressida ………….
23 Ainsley Webb ………….
24 Dr Erskine ………….
25 Professor Jenkins ………….
26 TV news centre staff ………….
Questions 27-30
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
27 What was Cressida asked to do at the beginning of her placement?
A go out to buy things for the production team
B run enands to other parts of the TV news centre
C meet visitors and escort them to the studio
28 What was fortunate for Cressida?
A She was familiar with a piece of equipment.
B She spent a lot of time in the editing suite.
C She was given a chance to interview someone.
29 What does Cressida fed she needs to improve?
A her understanding of business
B her organisational skills
C her ability to work in a team
30 What has given her an idea for her final assignment?
A a meeting with a public relations professional
B seeing a politician speaking to an audience
C a disagreement with one of the TV presenters
SECTION 4
Questions 31-40
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
THE HISTORY OF THE ELECTRIC GUITAR
NAME OF
DATE MAKER FEATURES
GUITAR
Orville similar in shape to
1890S no name
Gibson a 31…………..
The National made of metal, good for
1925 John Dopyera
Guitar playing 32……….. music
C.F. Martin strings made
1930S The Dreadnought
Company of 33…………..
used two 35………..
George
1931 The 34………….. shaped like horseshoes to
Beauchamp
increase sound
Adolph The Rickenbacker
1935 made from 36…………..
Rickenbacker Electro Spanish
the first to be
1941 Les Paul The log
completely 37…………..
The Fender its simplicity made it ideal
1950 Leo Fender
Broadcaster for 38…………..
1951 Leo Fender The 39………….. easy to carry around
The Gibson Les
1952 Ted McCarty 40………….. in colour
Paul
The Fender
1954 Leo Fender double cutaway design
Stratocaster
