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Listening - Cambridge IELTS 18 - Test 1
PART 1 Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below.Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Transport survey
Name:
Sadie Jones
Year of birth:
1991
Postcode:
(1) ……………………..
Travelling by bus
Date of bus journey:
(2)………………………
Reason for trip:
shopping and visit to the (3) ………………….
Travelled by bus because cost of
(4) ………………… too high
Got on bus at
(5) ………………… Street
Complaints about bus service:
- bus today was (6) …………………….
- frequency of buses in the (7) …………………
Travelling by car
- Goes to the
(8) …………………….. by car
Travelling by bicycle
- Dislikes travelling by bike in the city centre because of the (9) ……………………
- Doesn’t own a bike because of a lack of (10) ………………………
PART 2 Questions 11-20
Questions 11-13
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Becoming a volunteer for ACE
11. Why does the speaker apologise about the seats?
- They are too small.
- There are not enough of them.
- Some of them are very close together.
12. What does the speaker say about the age of volunteers?
- The age of volunteers is less important than other factors.
- Young volunteers are less reliable than older ones.
- Most volunteers are about 60 years old.
13. What does the speaker say about training?
A. It is continuous.
B. It is conducted by a manager.
C. It takes place online.
Questions 14 and 15
Choose TWO letters, A—E.
Which TWO issues does the speaker ask the audience to consider before they apply to be volunteers?
A. their financial situation
B. their level of commitment
C. their work experience
D. their ambition
E. their availability
Questions 16-20
What does the speaker suggest would be helpful for each of the following areas of voluntary work?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 16-20.
Helpful things volunteers might offer
A. experience on stage
B. original, new ideas
C. parenting skills
D. an understanding of food and diet
E. retail experience
F. a good memory
G. a good level of fitness
Area of voluntary work
16. Fundraising ……………
17. Litter collection ……………
18. ‘Playmates’ ……………
19. Story club ……………
20. First aid ……………
PART 3 Questions 21—30
Questions 21—26
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Talk on jobs in fashion design
21. What problem did Chantal have at the start of the talk?
A. Her view of the speaker was blocked.
B. She was unable to find an empty seat.
C. The students next to her were talking.
22. What were Hugo and Chantal surprised to hear about the job market?
A. It has become more competitive than it used to be.
B. There is more variety in it than they had realised.
C. Some areas of it are more exciting than others.
23. Hugo and Chantal agree that the speaker’s message was
A. unfair to them at times
B. hard for them to follow
C. critical of the industry.
24. What do Hugo and Chantal criticise about their school careers advice?
A. when they received the advice
B. how much advice was given
C. who gave the advice
25. When discussing their future, Hugo and Chantal disagree on
A. which is the best career in fashion
B. when to choose a career in fashion
C. why they would like a career in fashion
26. How does Hugo feel about being an unpaid assistant?
A. He is realistic about the practice
B. He feels the practice is dishonest.
C. He thinks others want to change the practice.
Questions 27 and 28
Choose TWO letters, A—E.
Which TWO mistakes did the speaker admit she made in her first job?
A. being dishonest to her employer
B. paying too much attention to how she looked
C. expecting to become well known
D. trying to earn a lot of money
E. openly disliking her client
Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters, A—E.
Which TWO pieces of retail information do Hugo and Chantal agree would be useful?
A. the reasons people return fashion items
B. how much time people have to shop for clothes
C. fashion designs people want but can’t find
D. the best time of year for fashion buying
E. the most popular fashion sizes
PART 4 Questions 31—40
Complete the notes below.Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Elephant translocation
Reasons for overpopulation at Majete National Park
- strict enforcement of anti-poaching laws
- successful breeding
Problems caused by elephant overpopulation
- greater competition, causing hunger for elephants
- damage to (31) ………………….. in the park
The translocation process
- a suitable group of elephants from the same (32) ……………….. was selected
- vets and park staff made use of (33) ……………… to help guide the elephants into an open plain
- elephants were immobilised with tranquilisers
- this process had to be completed quickly to reduce (34) ………………..
- elephants had to be turned ON their (35) ……………….. to avoid damage to their lungs
- elephants' (36) ……………….. had to be monitored constantly
- tracking devices were fitted to the matriarchs
- data including the size of their tusks and (37) ……………………
- elephants were taken by truck to their new reserve
Advantages of translocation at Nkhotakota Wildlife Park
- (38) ……………………. opportunities
- a reduction in the number of poachers and (39) ……………….
- an example of conservation that other parks can follow
- an increase in (40) ……………….. as a contributor to GDP
Listening - Cambridge IELTS 18 - Test 2
PART 1 Questions 1-10
Questions 1-5
Complete the notes below.Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Working at Milo’s Restaurants
Benefits
- 1 ……………………… provided for all staff
- 2 ……………………… during weekdays at all Milo’s Restaurants
- 3 ……………………… provided after midnight
Person specification
- must be prepared to work well in a team
- must care about maintaining a high standard of 4 ………………………
- - must have a qualification in 5 ………………………
Questions 6-10
Complete the table below.Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Location
Job title
Responsibilitiesinclude
Pay and conditions
6 ............. Street
Breakfast supervisor
Checking portions, etc. are correct
Making sure 7 ............. is clean
Starting salary 8£............. per hour
Start work at 5.30 a.m.
City Road
Junior chef
Supporting senior chefs
Maintaining stock and organising 9..................
Annual salary £23,000
No work on a 10........................ once a month
PART 2 Questions 11-20
Questions 11 and 12Choose TWO letters, A—E.
What are the TWO main reasons why this site has been chosen for the housing development?
A It has suitable geographical features.
B There is easy access to local facilities.
C It has good connections with the airport.
D The land is of little agricultural value.
E It will be convenient for workers.
Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A—E.
Which TWO aspects of the planned housing development have people given positive feedback about?
A the facilities for cyclists
B the impact on the environment
C the encouragement of good relations between residents
D the low cost of all the accommodation
E the rural location
Questions 15-20
Label the map below.Write the correct letter, A—I, next to Questions 15—20.
15 School ……………..
16 Sport ……………..
17 Clinic ……………..
18 Community centre ……………..
19 Supermarket ……………..
20 Playground ……………..
PART 3 Questions 21-30
Questions 21-24
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21 Why do the students think the Laki eruption of 1783 is so important?
A. lt was the most severe eruption in modern times.
B. It led to the formal study of volcanoes
C. It had a profound effect on society.
22 What surprised Adam about observations made at the time?
A. the number of places producing them
B. the contradictions in them
C. the lack of scientific data to support them
23 According to Michelle, what did the contemporary sources say about the Laki haze’?
A. People thought it was similar to ordinary fog.
B. It was associated with health issues.
C. It completely blocked out the sun for weeks.
24 Adam corrects Michelle when she claims that Benjamin Franklin
A. came to the wrong conclusion about the cause of the haze.
B. was the first to identify the reason for the haze.
C. supported the opinions of other observers about the haze.
Questions 25-26
Choose TWO letters, A—E.
Which TWO issues following the Laki eruption surprised the students?
A. how widespread the effects were
B. how long-lasting the effects were
C. the number of deaths it caused
D. the speed at which the volcanic ash cloud spread
E. how people ignored the warning signs
Questions 27-30
What comment do the students make about the impact of the Laki eruption on the following countries?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to Questions 27-30.
Comments
A. This country suffered the most severe loss of life.
B. The impact on agriculture was predictable.
C. There was a significant increase in deaths of young people.
D. Animals suffered from a sickness.
E. This country saw the highest rise in food prices in the world.
F. It caused a particularly harsh winter.
Countries
27 Iceland ……………….
28 Egypt ………………..
29 UK ………………..
30 USA ………………..
PART 4 Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Pockets
Reason for choice of subject
- They are 31 ....................... but can be overlooked by consumers and designers.
Pockets in men's clothes
- Men started to wear 32............................ in the 18th century.
- A 33......................... sewed pockets into the lining of the garments.
- The wearer could use the pockets for small items.
- Bigger pockets might be made for men who belonged to a certain type of 34 ......................
Pockets in women's clothes
- Women's pockets were less 35.................... than men's.
- Women were very concerned about pickpockets.
- Pockets were produced in pairs using 36...................... to link them together.
- Pockets hung from the women's 37.............................. under skirts and petticoats.
- Items such as 38.................... could be reached through a gap in thematerial.
- Pockets, of various sizes, stayed inside clothing for many decades.
- When dresses changed shape, hidden pockets had a negative effect on the 39 ................... of women.
- Bags called 'pouches' became popular, before women carried a 40...................
Listening - Cambridge IELTS 18 - Test 3
PART 1 Questions 1-10
Questions 1-4
Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Wayside Camera Club membership form
Name: Dan Green
Email address: dan1068@market.com
Home address: 52 1 ............................. Street, Peacetown
Heard about us: from a 2.....................
Reasons for joining: to enter competition
to 3......................
Type of membership: 4..................... membership (£30)
Questions 5-10
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Photography competitions
Title of competition
Instructions
Feedback to Dan
5 ‘.................................’
A scene in the home
The picture's composition was not good.
`Beautiful Sunsets'
Scene must show some 6......................
The 7................................ was wrong.
8 ‘.................................’
Scene must show
9......................
The photograph was too
10...................... .
PART2 Questions 11-20
Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO warnings does Dan give about picking mushrooms?
A Don’t pick more than one variety of mushroom at a time.
B Don’t pick mushrooms near busy roads.
C Don’t eat mushrooms given to you.
D Don’t eat mushrooms while picking them.
E Don’t pick old mushrooms.
Questions13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO ideas about wild mushrooms does Dan say are correct?
A Mushrooms should always be peeled before eating.
B Mushrooms eaten by animals may be unsafe.
C Cooking destroys toxins in mushrooms.
D Brightly coloured mushrooms can be edible.
E All poisonous mushrooms have a bad smell.
Questions15-20
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
15What advice does Dan give about picking mushrooms in parks?
A Choose wooded areas.
B Don’t disturb wildlife.
C Get there early.
16Dan says it is a good idea for beginners to
A use a mushroom app.
B join a group.
C take a reference book.
17What does Dan say is important for conservation?
A selecting only fully gown mushrooms
B picking a limited amount of mushrooms
C avoiding areas where rare mushroom species grow
18According to Dan, some varieties of wild mushrooms are in decline because there is
A a huge demand for them from restaurants.
B a lack of rain in this part of the country.
C a rise in building developments locally.
19Dan says that when storing mushrooms, people should
A keep them in the fridge for no more than two days..
B keep them in a brown bag in a dark room.
C leave them for a period after washing them.
20What does Dan say about trying new varieties of mushrooms?
A Experiment with different recipes.
B Expect some to have a strong taste.
C Cook them for a long time.
PART3 Questions 21-30
Questions21-22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO opinions about the Luddites do the students express?
A Their actions were ineffective.
B They are still influential today.
C They have received unfair criticism.
D They were proved right.
E Their attitude is understandable.
Questions23-24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO predictions about the future of work are the students doubtful about?
A Work will be more rewarding.
B Unemployment will fall.
C People will want to delay retiring.
D Working hours will be shorter.
E People will change jobs more frequently.
Questions25-30
What comment do the students make about each of the following jobs?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to ’ Questions 25-30.
Comments
A These jobs are likely to be at risk.
B Their role has become more interesting in recent years.
C The number of people working in this sector has fallen dramatically.
D This job will require more qualifications.
E Higher disposable income has led to a huge increase in jobs.
F There is likely to be a significant rise in demand for this service.
G Both employment and productivity have risen.
Jobs
25 Accountants ......................
26 Hairdressers ......................
27 Administrative staff ......................
28 Agricultural workers ......................
29 Cave workers ......................
30 Bank clerks ......................
PART4 Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Space Traffic Management
A Space Traffic Management system
- is a concept similar to Air Traffic Control, but for satellites rather than planes.
- would aim to set up legal and 31......................... ways of improving safety.
- does not actually exist at present.
Problems in developing effective Space Traffic Management
- Satellites are now quite 32.................... and therefore more widespread (e.g. there are constellations made up of 33................................ of satellites).
- At present, satellites are not required to transmit information to help with their 34 .............................
- There are few systems for 35................. satellites.
- Small pieces of debris may be difficult to identify.
- Operators may be unwilling to share details of satellites used for 36 ............................. or commercial reasons.
- It may be hard to collect details of the object's 37....................... at a given time.
- Scientists can only make a 38..................... about where the satellite will go.
Solutions
- Common standards should be agreed on for the presentation of information.
- The information should be combined in one 39....................
- A coordinated system must be designed to create 40....................... in its users.
Listening - Cambridge IELTS 18 - Test 4
PART 1 Questions 1-10
Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Job details from employment agency
Role 1................................
Location Fordham 2...............................Centre
3................................Road, Fordham
Work involves
- dealing with enquiries
- making 4................................and reorganising them
- maintaining the internal 5...............................
- general administration
Requirements
- 6................................ (essential)
- a calm and 7................................manner
- good IT skills
Other information
- a 8................................ job — further opportunities may be available
- hours: 7.45 a.m. to 9...............................p.m. Monday to Friday
- 10................................is available onsite
PART 2 Questions 11-20
Questions 11-14
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11 The museum building was originally
A a factory.
B a private home.
C a hall of residence.
12 The university uses part of the museum building as
A teaching rooms.
B a research library.
C administration offices.
13 What does the guide say about the entrance fee?
A Visitors decide whether or not they wish to pay.
B Only children and students receive a discount.
C The museum charges extra for special exhibitions.
14 What are visitors advised to leave in the cloakroom?
A cameras
B coats
C bags
Questions 15-20
What information does the speaker give about each of the following areas of the museum?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 15-20.
Infomation
A Parents must supervise their children.
B There are new things to see.
C It is closed today.
D This is only for school groups.
E There is a quiz for visitors.
F It features something created by students.
G An expert is here today.
H There is a one-way system.
Areas of museum
15 Four Seasons ..............
16 Farmhouse Kitchen ..............
17 A Year on the Farm ..............
18 Wagon Walk ..............
19 Bees are Magic ..............
20 The Pond ..............
PART 3 Questions 21-30
Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO educational skills were shown in the video of children doing origami?
A solving problems
B following instructions
C working cooperatively
D learning through play
E developing hand-eye coordination
Questions 23-27
Which comment do the students make about each of the following children in the video?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 23-27.
Comments
A demonstrated independence
B asked for teacher support
C developed a competitive attitude
D seemed to find the activity calming
E seemed pleased with the results
F seemed confused
G seemed to find the activity easy
Children
23 Sid ..............
24 Jack ..............
25 Naomi ..............
26 Anya ..............
27 Zara ..............
Questions 28-30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
28 Before starting an origami activity in class, the students think it is important for the teacher to
A make models that demonsirate the different stages.
B check children understand the terminology involved.
C tell children not to worry if they find the activity difficult.
29 The students agree that some teachers might be unwilling to use origami in class because
A they may not think that crafts are important.
B they may not have the necessary skills.
C they may worry that it will take up too much time.
30 Why do the students decide to use origami in their maths teaching practice?
A to correct a particular misunderstanding
B to set a challenge
C to introduce a new concept
PART 4 Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Victor Hugo
His novel, Les Miserables
- It has been adapted for theatre and cinema.
- We know more about its overall 31........................ than about its author.
His early career
- In Paris, his career was successful and he led the Romantic movement.
- He spoke publicly about social issues, such as 32........................ and education.
- Napoleon III disliked his views and exiled him.
His exile from France
- Victor Hugo had to live elsewhere in 33........................
- He used his income from the sale of some 34........................ he had written to buy a house on Guernsey.
His house on Guernsey
- Victor Hugo lived in this house until the end of the Empire in France.
- The ground floor contains portraits, 35........................ and tapestries that he valued.
- He bought cheap 36........................ made of wood and turned this into beautiful wall carvings.
- The first floor consists of furnished areas with wallpaper and 37........................ that have a Chinese design.
- The library still contains many of his favourite books.
- He wrote in a room at the top of the house that had a view of the 38........................
- He entertained other writers as well as poor 39........................ in his house.
- Victor Hugo’s 40........................ gave ownership of the house to the city of Paris in 1927.
