IELTS Listening Practice Test 36
40 questions across 4 sections. From 80 Academic Listening Tests (Second Edition).
Enquiry About Bookcases
Questions 1–9
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
ENQUIRY ABOUT BOOKCASES
Example — Number of bookcases available: two
Both bookcases
- Width: 1
- Made of: 2
First bookcase
- Cost: 3
- Colour: 4
- Number of shelves: six (four are 5)
Second bookcase
- Colour: dark brown
- Other features:
- almost 80 years old
- has a 6 at the bottom
- has glass 7
- Cost: 8
Details of seller
- Name: Mrs 9
- Address: 41 Oak Rise, Stanton
Question 10
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Three possible street layouts (Key: X = 41 Oak Rise)
Charity Art Sale
Questions 11–13
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Charity Art Sale
The paintings will be displayed in the Star Gallery and in a nearby 11. The sales of pictures will begin at 12 on Thursday, and there will be refreshments beforehand. The money raised will all be used to help 13 children in New Zealand and other countries.
Questions 14–20
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
| Artist | Personal information | Type of painting |
|---|---|---|
| Don Studley | Daughter is recovering from a problem with her back; Self-taught artist | Pictures of the 14 New Zealand |
| James Chang | Originally from Taiwan; Had a number of 15 there | 16 paintings; Strong colours |
| Natalie Stevens | Has shown pictures in many countries; Is an artist and a website 17 | Soft colours, various media; Mainly does 18 |
| Christine Shin | Lived in New Zealand for 19; Korean | Paintings are based on 20 |
Students' Subject Project
Questions 21–25
What instructions were the students given about their subject?
Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 21–25.
Questions 26–30
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Other requirements for the project
- extract chosen from the author's work must reflect the 26 of the author
- students must find sound effects and 27 to match the texts they choose
- students must use a 28 of computer software programs to make the video
- students must include information about the 29 of all material
Criteria for assessment
- Completion of all components – 25%
- 30 (must represent essence of author's work) – 50%
- Artistic and technical design of video – 25%
Extremophiles in Antarctica
Questions 31–33
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 34–40
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD for each answer.
How the extremophiles survive
34 Access to the sun's heat can create a for some organisms.
35 The deeper the soil, the higher the of salt.
36 Salt can protect organisms against the effects of , even at very low temperatures.
37 All living things must have access to water.
38 Salt plays a part in the process of , which prevents freezing.
39 The environment of is similar to the dry valleys of Antarctica.
40 This research may provide evidence of the existence of extraterrestrial life forms and their possible on other planets.