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IELTS Listening

Time: Approximately 30 minutes

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Audio for Part 1

Questions 1-10

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Furniture Rental Companies

Name of company Information about costs Additional notes
Peak Rentals Prices range from $105 to $ 1 per room per month. The furniture is very 2.

Delivers in 1-2 days.

Special offer: free 3 with every living room set.

4 and Oliver Mid-range prices.

12% monthly fee for 5.

Also offers a cleaning service.
Larch Furniture Offers cheapest prices for renting furniture and 6 items. Must have own 7.

Minimum contract length: six months.

8 Rentals See the 9 for the most up-to-date prices. 10 are allowed within 7 days of delivery.

Audio for Part 2

Questions 11-16

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Bidcaster Archaeological Dig

11. Who was responsible for starting the community project?

12. How was the gold coin found?

13. What led the archaeologists to believe there was an ancient village on this site?

14. What are the team still hoping to find?

15. What was found on the other side of the river to the castle?

16. What do the team plan to do after work ends this summer?

Questions 17-20

Label the map below.

Drag the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 17-20.

17. bridge foundations 17

18. rubbish pit 18

19. meeting hall 19

20. fish pond 20

Audio for Part 3

Questions 21-26

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. Finn was pleased to discover that their topic

22. Maya says a mistaken belief about theatre programmes is that

23. Finn was surprised that, in early British theatre, programmes

24. Maya feels their project should include an explanation of why companies of actors

25. Finn and Maya both think that, compared to nineteenth-century programmes, those from the eighteenth century

26. Maya doesn’t fully understand why, in the twentieth century,

Questions 27-30

What comment is made about the programme for each of the following shows?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to questions 27-30.

Comments about programmes

A. Its origin is somewhat controversial.

B. It is historically significant for a country.

C. It was effective at attracting audiences.

D. It is included in a recent project.

E. It contains insights into the show.

F. It resembles an artwork.

Ruy Blas 27

Man of La Mancha 28

The Tragedy of Jane Shore 29

The Sailors’ Festival 30

Audio for Part 4

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Inclusive Design

Definition

Designing products that can be accessed by a diverse range of people without the need for any 31.

Not the same as universal design: that is design for everyone, including catering for people with 32 problems.

Examples of inclusive design

33 which are adjustable, avoiding back or neck problems.

34 in public toilets which are easier to use.

To assist the elderly:

designers avoid using 35 in interfaces.

people can make commands using a mouse, keyboard or their 36.

Impact of non-inclusive designs

Access

Loss of independence for disabled people.

Safety

Seatbelts are especially problematic for 37 women.

PPE jackets are often unsuitable because of the size of women’s 38.

PPE for female 39 officers dealing with emergencies is the worst.

Comfort in the workplace

The 40 in offices is often too low for women.

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