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IELTS Listening

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Questions 1--10

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Music Lessons

Teacher: Ruth Bracken

Ages taught: 7 to 16

Instrument Jamie will start with:
1

Ruth also teaches:

  • 2 (only to lower levels)
  • 3 (for some students)

Cost for an hour’s lesson:
£ 4

Beginners must buy a book called:
"Easy 5"

Best shop to buy it in:
6 (on High Street)

Every month Ruth organises 7 for her students.

Prizes/rewards given:

  • gold stars
  • 8

Jamie must take a 9 to each lesson.

Day and time of music lesson:
10 at 6 pm

Questions 11--16

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Volunteering in Hambleford

11. Who is the speaker speaking on behalf of?

12. Immediately after the talk there will be the chance to

13. The speaker says there is a particular need for volunteers who

14. What do volunteers often receive?

15. Volunteers often say that volunteering has helped them become more

16. What kind of project did Hambleford volunteers complete last month?

Questions 17--20

What information does the speaker give about volunteering in each of the following places?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A--G, next to Questions 17--20.

Information

A. Physical strength is important.

B. All ages of volunteer are welcome.

C. It often leads to new friendships.

D. It can help with career decisions.

E. It can be an enjoyable way to spend a holiday.

F. There is a range of opportunities.

G. Training is provided.

17. Hambleford Castle 17

18. the hospitals 18

19. the museum 19

20. the schools 20

Questions 21--25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Film Studies Project

21. Maggie and Joe are working on their project together because

22. The tutor told the students that their choice of topic had to be

23. Maggie and Joe decide that their project should deal with a particular

24. Joe and Maggie agree that getting down to the project is likely to be

25. What do Maggie and Joe both expect to be a problem?

Questions 26--30

What has the tutor recommended about reading each of the following projects done by previous students?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A--H, next to Questions 26--30.

Reasons for Recommendation

A. good choice of images

B. clearly presented references

C. idea for coping with extra material

D. clearly organised content

E. good use of the literature

F. the right level of detail

G. effectively argued

H. thorough proofreading

26. Early French cinema 26

27. Black and white movies 27

28. The development of the thriller 28

29. The role of music in film 29

30. The future of the cinema 30

Questions 31--40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The History of Soap

Babylon (modern-day Iraq)

Archaeologists discovered a container made of 31 with traces of a soap-like material.

Ancient Egypt

An ancient document mentions a material used for washing and to treat conditions affecting the 32.

Ancient Greece

Instead of soap, the Greeks used a mixture of substances including ashes and 33, then added oil.

Ancient Germany

People dyed their 34 with a soapy product.

Ancient Rome

Galen, a famous physician, recommended bathing with soap.

The English word soap comes from the name of a mythical Roman 35.

After the 5th Century AD in Europe

An increase in 36 was caused in part by changes in bathing habits.

By the 7th century:

  • commercial soap-making was established in Europe
  • soap makers began adding 37 to soap
  • soaps were created for special uses, such as for 38

Italy, Spain and France were major soap producers because they had plenty of 39, used for their oil.

Soap became more affordable when 40 were removed.

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