Council Youth Scheme — IELTS Listening answers

Section 1Questions 1–10

Council Youth Scheme — Application Form

Questions 1–10

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

Council Youth Scheme — Application for Funding Group Project

Example Name	Ralph Pearson
Contact address	1, Drayton DR6,8AB
Telephone number	01453586098
Name of group	Community Youth Theatre Group
Description of group	amateur theatre group (2 members) Involved in drama 3
Amount of money requested	£ 4
Description of project	to produce a short 5 play for young children
Money needed for	6 for scenery Costumes Cost of 7 8 Sundries
How source of funding will be credited	Acknowledged in the 9 given to audience
Other organizations approached for funding	National Youth Services – money was 10

Section 2Questions 11–20

Darwin, Australia

Questions 11–15

Choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

11 Joanne says that visitors to Darwin are often surprised by

A the number of young people B the casual atmosphere C the range of cultures

12 To enjoy cultural activities, the people of Darwin tend to

A travel to southern Australia B bring in artists from other areas C involve themselves in production

13 The Chinese temple in Darwin

A is no longer used for its original purpose B was rebuilt after its destruction in a storm C was demolished to make room for new buildings

14 The main problem with travelling by bicycle is

A the climate B the traffic C the hills

15 What does Joanne say about swimming in the sea?

A It is essential to wear a protective suit B Swimming is only safe during the winter C You should stay in certain restricted areas

Questions 16–20

What can you find at each of the places below?
Choose your answers from the box and write the correct letter A–H next to Questions 16–20.

A a flower market

B a chance to feed the fish

C good nightlife

D international arts and crafts

E good cheap international food

F a trip to catch fish

G shops and seafood restaurants

H a wide range of different plants

16Aquascene

17Smith Street Mall

18Cullen Bay Marina

19Fannie Bay

20Mitchell Street

Section 3Questions 21–30

Effect of Weather on Mood

Questions 21–23

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

21 Phil and Stella's goal is to the hypothesis that weather has an effect on a person's mood.

22 They expect to find that 'good' weather (weather which is ) has a positive effect on a person's mood.

23 Stella defines 'effect on mood' as a in the way a person feels.

Questions 24–27

What information was given by each writer?
Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A–F next to Questions 24–27.

A the benefits of moving to a warmer environment

B the type of weather with the worst effect on mood

C how past events affect attitudes to weather

D the important effect of stress on mood

E the important effect of hours of sunshine on mood

F psychological problems due to having to cope with bad weather

24Vickers

25Whitebourne

26Haverton

27Stanfield

Questions 28–30

Choose THREE letters A–H.
Which THREE things do Phil and Stella still have to decide on?

Select three options.

A how to analyse their results B their methods of presentation C the design of their questionnaire D the location of their survey E weather variables to be measured F the dates of their survey G the size of their survey H the source of data on weather variables

Section 4Questions 31–40

USA Research Projects in Class Sizes

Questions 31–32

Choose TWO letters A–F.
Which two of the following problems are causing concern to educational authorities in the USA?

Select two options.

A differences between rich and poor students B high numbers dropping out of education C falling standards of students D poor results compare with other nationalities E low scores of overseas students F differences between rural and urban students

Questions 33–34

Choose TWO letters A–F.
According to the speaker, what are two advantages of reducing class sizes?

Select two options.

A more employment for teachers B improvement in general health of the population C reduction in number of days taken off sick by teachers D better use of existing buildings and resources E better level of education of workforce F availability of better qualified teachers

Questions 35–40

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

USA Research Projects in Class Sizes

State	Schools involved	Number of students participating	Key findings	Problems
Tennessee	about 70 schools	in total 35	significant benefit especially for 36 pupils	lack of agreement on implications of data
California	37 schools	1.8 million	very little benefit	shortage of 38 especially in poorer areas; no proper method for 39 of project
Wisconsin	14 schools (with pupils from 40 families)		similar results to Tennessee project

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Darwin, Australia

Effect of Weather on Mood

USA Research Projects in Class Sizes

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