Mock Listening — Test 39 Listening
40 questions across 4 sections. From 80 Academic Listening Tests (Second Edition).
Budget Accommodation in Queenstown, NZ
Questions 1–6
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Accommodation | Price (documentary) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Travellers' Lodge | Example: Fully booked | |
| Bingley's | 1 US$ 1 | In town centre; Café with regular 2 Nights; Sundeck |
| Chalet Lodge | US $18.00 | Located in a 3 alpine setting; 10 mins from town centre; 4 are welcome |
| Globetrotters | US $18.50 | In town centre; 5 Included; Chance to win a 6 |
Questions 7–10
Who wants to do each of the activities below?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 7–10.
CitiCyclist Cycling School
Questions 11–14
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 15–17
List THREE types of organisations for which CitiCyclist provides services.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
15
16
17
Questions 18–20
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Website address: citicyclist.co.uk
Phone: 18
Cost (single person): 19 per lesson
Usual length of course: 20 (except complete beginners)
Sharon & Xiao Li's Presentation
Questions 21–23
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
21 What do Sharon and Xiao Li agree was the strongest aspect of their presentation?
22 Which part of their presentation was Xiao Li least happy with?
23 Which section does Sharon feel they should have discussed in more depth?
Questions 24–27
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
Questions 28–30
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
28 The tutor says that the of the presentation seemed rather sudden.
29 The tutor praises the students' discussion of the of their results.
30 The tutor suggests that they could extend the review in their report.
WHO — Healthy City Projects
Questions 31–33
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
The World Health Organization says a healthy city must
- have a 31 environment.
- meet the 32 of all its inhabitants.
- provide easily accessible health services.
- encourage ordinary people to take part in 33
Questions 34–40
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
| Place/Project | Aim | Method | Achieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka — Community Contracts System | to upgrade squatter settlements | the 34 constructed infrastructure, e.g. drains, plants. | better housing and infrastructure; provided better 35 opportunities |
| Mali — cooperative | to improve sanitation in city | 36 graduates organizing garbage collection; public education campaign via 37 | greater environmental awareness; improved living conditions |
| Egypt (Mokattam) — 38 | to support disadvantaged women | women provided with the 39 and equipment for sewing and weaving | rise in the 40 and quality of life of young women |