IELTS Listening Sample 9
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You will hear a number of different recordings and you have to answer questions on what you hear. There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to check your work. All the recordings will be played once only. The test is in 4 Sections. At the end of the test, you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.
Now turn to section 1:
You will hear a man telephoning a sports club to ask about membership and facilities. First, you have some time to look at Questions 1 to 4.
You will see that there is an example which has been done for you. So Kingswell has been written in the notes. Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen because you will NOT hear the recording a second time.
Listen carefully and answer Questions 1 to 4:
Listening Audio: [Click the play button to start the recording.]
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SECTION 1
Section 1 - Questions 1-10.
Questions 1-4
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Questions 5-8
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO NUMBERS for each answer.
MEMBERSHIP SCHEMES | |||||
Type | Use of facilities | Cost of classes | Times | Joining fee | Annual subscription fee |
GOLD | All | Free | Any time | £250 | (5) £ ............. |
SILVER | All | (6) £ ............. | from (7) ............. | £225 | £300 |
BRONZE | Restricted | £3 | from 10.30 to 3.30 | £50 | (8) £ ............ |
Questions 9 and 10
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
9. To join the centre, you need to book an instructor's .....................
10. To book a trial session, speak to David .................... (0458 95311).
SECTION 2
Section 2 - Questions 11-20.
You will hear a local radio broadcast about the Rivenden City Theatre. First, you have some time to look at Questions 11 to 16.
Now Listen carefully and answer Questions 11 to 16:
What change has been made to each part of the theatre?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-16.
RIVENDEN CITY THEATRE
A doubled in number
B given separate entrance
C reduced in number
D increased in size
E replaced
F strengthened
G temporarily closed
Part of the theatre
11. box office ......................
12. shop ......................
13. ordinary seats ......................
14. seats for wheelchair users ......................
15. lifts ......................
16. dressing rooms ......................
Questions 17-20
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Play | Dates | Starting time | Tickets available | Price |
Royal Hunt of the Sun | October 13th to | (18) ............... pm | for (19) ............... and ............... | (20) £............... |
SECTION 3:
Section 3 - Questions 21-30.
You will hear a man enquiring about college courses. First look at questions 21 to 25.
Now Listen carefully and answer Questions 21 to 25:
Question 21
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
21. What is Brian going to do before the course starts?
A attend a class
B write a report
C read a book
Questions 22-25
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
College facilities | Information |
Refectory | inform them 22 .................... about special dietary requirements |
23 .................... | long waiting list, apply now |
Careers advice | long waiting list, apply now |
Fitness centre | reduced 24 .................... for students |
Library | includes books, journals, equipment room containing audio-visual materials |
Computers | ask your 25 .................... to arrange a password with the technical support team |
Questions 26-30
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Business Centre
The Business Resource Centre contains materials Such as books and manuals to be used for training. It is possible to hire 26 .................... and 27 ..................... There are materials for working on study skills (e.g. 28 ....................) and other Subjects include finance and 29 ..................... .
30 .................... membership costs £50 per year.
SECTION 4:
Section 4 - Questions 31-40.
You will hear a talk on the social history of the East End of London. First look at questions 31 to 40.
Now Listen carefully and answer Questions 31 to 40:
Questions 31-37
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Social history of the East End of London
Period | Situation |
1st- 4th centuries | Produce from the area was used to 31 .................... the people of London. |
5th- 10th centuries | New technology allowed the production of goods made of 32 .................... and .................... . |
11th century | Lack of 33 .................... in the East End encouraged the growth of businesses. |
16th century | Construction of facilities for the building of 34 .................... stimulated international trade. |
17th century | Marshes were drained to provide land that could be 36 .................... on. |
19th century | Inhabitants lived in conditions of great 37 .................... with very poor sanitation. |
Questions 38-40
Choose THREE letters, A-G. Which THREE of the following problems are mentioned in connection with 20th century housing in the East End?
A. unsympathetic landlords
B. unclean water
C. heating problems
D. high rents
E. overcrowding
F. poor standards of building
G. houses catching fire
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