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IELTS Listening

Time: Approximately 30 minutes

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Audio for Part 1

Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

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

Moving to Banford City

Example

Linda recommends living in suburb of: Dalton

Accommodation

Average rent: £ 1 a month

Transport

Linda travels to work by 2

Limited 3 in city centre

Trains to London every 4 minutes

Poor train service at 5

Advantages of living in Banford

New 6 opened recently

7 has excellent reputation

Good 8 on Bridge Street

Meet Linda

Meet Linda on 9 after 5.30 pm

In the 10 opposite the station

Audio for Part 2

Questions 11-16

What advantage does the speaker mention for each of the following physical activities?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-16.

Advantages

A. not dependent on season

B. enjoyable

C. low risk of injury

D. fitness level unimportant

E. sociable

F. fast results

G. motivating

11. using a gym 11

12. running 12

13. swimming 13

14. cycling 14

15. doing yoga 15

16. training with a personal trainer 16

Questions 17 and 18

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

For which TWO reasons does the speaker say people give up going to the gym?

Questions 19 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give for setting goals?

Audio for Part 3

Questions 21-24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Project on Using Natural Dyes to Colour Fabrics

21. What first inspired Jim to choose this project?

22. Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved

23. When doing his experiments, Jim was surprised by

24. What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?

Questions 25-30

What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to questions 25-30.

Problems

A. It is expensive.

B. The colour is too strong.

C. The colour is not long-lasting.

D. It is very poisonous.

E. It can damage the fabric.

F. The colour may be unexpected.

G. It is unsuitable for some fabrics.

H. It is not generally available.

25. turmeric 25

26. beetroot 26

27. Tyrian purple 27

28. logwood 28

29. cochineal 29

30. metal oxide 30

Audio for Part 4

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The Sleepy Lizard (Tiliqua Rugosa)

Description

They are common in Western and South Australia.

They are brown, but recognisable by their blue 31.

They are relatively large.

Their diet consists mainly of 32.

Their main predators are large birds and 33.

Navigation study

One study found that lizards can use the 34 to help them navigate.

Observations in the wild

Observations show that these lizards keep the same 35 for several years.

Possible reasons:

to improve the survival of their young, but little 36 has been noted between parents and children

to provide 37 for female lizards

Tracking study

A study was carried out using GPS systems attached to the 38 of the lizards.

This provided information on the lizards’ location and even the number of 39 taken.

It appeared that the lizards were trying to avoid one another.

This may be in order to reduce chances of 40.

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