Mock Listening's IELTS — Test 26 Listening
40 questions across 4 sections. From 80 Academic Listening Tests (Second Edition).
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Section 1Questions 1–10
Hostels
Questions 1–10
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
HOSTELS
| Name | Location | Cost of double room | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosteling International West End | Example: 10 minutes from downtown by bus | $50 per night but only $1 for members | Membership card offers discount on entry to 2; Internet access cost $3 per 3 |
| 4 Hostel | Near beach. Two-minute walk to 5 | $62. Meals extra but only available in 6 | Was built as a hotel in 7; Can hire 8 from hostel |
| Backpackers Hostel | In 9 district | $45 plus $ for breakfast | A 10 on every floor for guests to use |
Section 2Questions 11–20
Library
Questions 11–15
Label the map below.
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–H, next to questions 11–15.
A biography
B fiction
C magazines
D newspapers
E non-fiction
F photocopiers
G reference books
H study area
Library — label positions 11–1511
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Questions 16–20
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
16 After two correct letters, new members must
17 What happens if you reserve a book?
18 Which materials can be borrowed for one week only?
19 On which day does the library stay open later than it used to?
20 Large bags should be left on the
Section 3Questions 21–30
John Chapman Presentation — Anita & Lee
Questions 21–25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21 Why did Anita and Lee choose to talk about John Chapman?
22 Where did the students record their sources of information?
23 The tutor claims she does not understand whether
24 The tutor says the audience was particularly interested to hear about
25 How will Anita and Lee present their follow-up work?
Questions 26–30
What do Lee and Anita agree about their presentation skills with their tutor?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 26–30.
A excellent
B acceptable
C poor
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Section 4Questions 31–40
Investigating Taste
Questions 31–40
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.
INVESTIGATING TASTE
| Procedure | Result | Cause |
|---|---|---|
| more yellow added to green colour of 31 | subjects believed extra 32 added to drink | brain influenced by product presentation |
| gum chewed until it is 33 then again with sugar | mint flavor 34 | sweetness necessary for mintiness |
| some drink tasted cold and at room temperature | 35 drink seems sweeter | temperature affects sweetness |
| crisps eaten in rooms which were 36 | with louder crunch, subjects believed crisps taste 37 | sound affects taste perceptions |
| variety of cheese sauces | subjects believed some sauces tasted less strong | 38 affects taste perceptions |
| two different flavoured 39 tasted together | subjects still tasted 40 when no longer there | brain is filling the taste 'gap' |