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IELTS Listening Practice Test 31

40 questions across 4 sections. From 80 Academic Listening Tests (Second Edition).

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Section 1Questions 1–10

Paragliding School Enquiry

Questions 1–3

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

Example
Which course does the man suggest?
B  4 day
1 How much is the beginner's course?
2 What does the club insurance cover?
3 How do the girls want to travel?

Questions 4–8

Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

TELEPHONE MEMO
Name:Maria Gentle
Address:C/o Mr & Mrs 4
5 Newcastle
Fax no:0249 6
Type of card:7

Question 8

Circle TWO letters, A–G. (Things to take)

Select two options.

Question 9

Circle TWO letters, A–G.
Which TWO accommodation options mentioned are near the paragliding school?

Select two options.

10 Which weekend do the girls decide to go?

Section 2Questions 11–20

Goodwood Car Show

Questions 11–20

Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

GOODWOOD CAR SHOW

Type of car: Duesenberg J-type
  • Number made: 11
  • Type of body: 12
  • Engines contained capsules of mercury to ensure a 13 trip
  • Top speed: 14 per hour
  • Sold as a 15
  • Main attraction: 16
Type of car: Leyat Helica
  • Number built: 17
  • Car looks like a 18 without 19
  • Steering used the 20
Section 3Questions 21–30

Cinema Study + Music Clubs

Questions 21–22

Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Research details
  • Title of project: 21
  • Focus of project: entertainment away from 22

Questions 23–26

Circle the correct letters A–C.

23 Which chart shows the percentage of cinema seats provided by the different cinema houses?
24 Which graph shows the relative popularity of different cinemas?
25 What did Rosie and Mike realize about the two theatres?
26 Which graph shows comparative attendance for cinema and theatre?

Questions 27–30

Complete the chart about the different music clubs below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS or use ONE of the symbols (✗ poor · ✓ OK · ✓✓ excellent) for each answer.

ClubType of musicQuality of venue
The Blue ClubBlues27
The Sansue28✓✓
Pier HotelFolk29
Baldrock CaféRock30
Section 4Questions 31–40

Dust Storms

Questions 31–32

Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Reasons for preserving food

Main focus of lecture: the impact of 31 on the occurrence of dust storms

Two main types of impact:

  • a) break up ground surface, e.g. off-road vehicle use
  • b) remove protective plants, e.g. 32

Questions 33–36

Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Name of areaDetails
USA 'dust bowl'Caused by mismanagement of farmland.
Decade renamed the 33
West AfricaSteady rise in dust storms over 20-year period
ArizonaWorst dust clouds arise from 34.
Dust deposits are hazardous to 35
SaharaIncreased wind erosion has occurred along with long-term 36

Questions 37–40

Complete the flow-chart below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Drying-up of Aral Sea
Intensive 37 in Central Asian Republics
Drop in water in major tributaries
Total volume of water in lake reduced by 38
Increase in wind-blown material
Lake has become more 39
Serious effects on 40 nearby

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