IELTS Listening – Full Practice Test

Part 1 Questions 1–10

Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

International Student Travel Agency

Enquiry Form

Name:	Sarah Brown
Date of birth:
Address:	21 Waverley Road, Radstone, RD4 6WV
Contact tel. no.:
Notes:	wants to travel in Europe hopes to travel by interested in working in a recommended to consider an alternative e.g. work advised to buy a European for travelling given a with accommodation details agreed to take out from the Agency told to use an for contacting people

Part 2 Questions 11–20

Afternoon Tea

Questions 11–14 · Choose the correct letter, A, B or C

11 According to Claire, what makes the Emperor Hotel attractive to people?

A the chance to see famous people B the friendliness of the staff C the luxury of the surroundings

12 The Emperor blend of tea is

A known internationally. B made for the hotel C sold in only a few places

13 Why are the tea tables special?

A They are covered with unusual cloths. B They exactly match the chairs C They are made from re-used flooring.

14 The cups and saucers that are used at the hotel

A are from England. B can be bought by customers C have pictures of a king and queen

Questions 15–20 · Tea Parties Highlights

What is the highlight of each of the following tea parties?
Choose SIX answers (A–H) and assign one letter to each tea party.

A – enjoying local fruit

B – sampling warm foods

C – feeling like royalty

D – being in a garden

E – listening to music

F – finding out about previous guests

G – having a special cake

H – capturing happy memories

#	Tea Party	Highlight
15	Playtime Tea	Click to assign
16	Bridal Tea	Click to assign
17	Summer Tea	Click to assign
18	Canadian Tea	Click to assign
19	Farmers' Tea	Click to assign
20	Seniors' Tea	Click to assign

Part 3 Questions 21–30

Forensic Linguistics

Questions 21–24 · Choose the correct letter, A, B or C

21 What do the students agree about defining forensic linguistics?

A The dictionary definition was not very useful. B They could provide an example of the kind of work involved. C They should read about the subject to see how it is described.

22 Jen thinks it will be difficult to analyse the voice recording because

A it is not of good quality. B the accent is difficult to understand. C she doesn't know if the speaker is male or female.

23 Why does Jen think that the 'suspect' might vary their voice patterns?

A because they're being recorded B because they've been told to C because they feel uncomfortable about their accent

24 What does Rob think about Jen's approach to study?

A She worries too much about her ability. B She often ignores the most important issues. C She has trouble getting started.

Questions 25 and 26 · Which TWO books do Jen and Rob decide to get from the library?

Selected: 0/2

✓A Voice Identification

✓B Modern Forensic Techniques

✓C Language and Crime

✓D Forensics Today

✓E Research Methods in Forensic Linguistics

Questions 27 and 28 · Which TWO practical considerations are both Jen and Rob concerned about?

Selected: 0/2

✓A how much time they have for writing up the project

✓B being able to do enough research

✓C only speaking to the 'suspect' once

✓D using recording equipment

✓E how easy it will be to contact the 'suspect'

Questions 29 and 30 · Which TWO sections of the project will Rob write alone?

Selected: 0/2

✓A Methodology

✓B Literature review

✓C Introduction

✓D Analysis

✓E Discussion and conclusions

Part 4 Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Stone Age Man in Japan

Evidence

1877 Omori
- Zoologist found pieces of pottery with an unusual pattern
1960s Fukui cave
- Same style of pottery dated from about BC

35,000 to 30,000 BC

People used a to get into Japan
Higher temperatures resulted in:
- growth of
- new animal species
- use of as weapons
- availability of plants and fish

10,500 to 8,000 BC (early Jomon period)

old theory: people who were hunters didn't make or use pottery
present belief: pottery making was invented by Jomon hunters before development of agriculture

8,000 to 5,000 BC (later Jomon period)

Jomon people were:
- staying in one place for longer
- not living in caves but in
- using pairs of
Sedentary lifestyle led to rise in

End of Jomon period

Migrants introduced:
- developments in manufacture of textiles and glass
- new traditions for ceremonies
- new architecture
Main crop grown was

IELTS Listening – Full Practice Test

Afternoon Tea

Forensic Linguistics

Stone Age Man in Japan

Evidence

35,000 to 30,000 BC

10,500 to 8,000 BC (early Jomon period)

8,000 to 5,000 BC (later Jomon period)

End of Jomon period

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