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IELTS Listening

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Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

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

FILM CLUB

Membership information

  • Club meets every two weeks.
  • No 1 limit
  • Student membership costs £ 2 per season.

Members get:

  • free entry to club films
  • £ 3 reduction on other films at the cinema
  • three hours’ free 4

Films to be shown

October 14: Pablo

  • about a child in 5 who runs away from home
  • the child wins a 6 competition on TV

October 28: The Soldier

  • with live 7 accompaniment
  • made in 8
  • type of film: a 9

November 11: Tiger

  • cartoon aimed at adults
  • followed by a 10 by the director

Questions 11-15

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

EXTRAHANDS.COM

11. Stephen says the founders of ExtraHands.com originally needed help in

12. To remain an active member of ExtraHands.com, you must

13. Most ExtraHands.com volunteers search for jobs on the website according to

14. Stephen recommends that the host and volunteer should

15. To deal with members’ problems, ExtraHands.com has a system

Questions 16-20

Which job did Stephen do on his placement in each of the following countries?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 16-20.

Jobs

A cook

B gardener

C construction worker

D tour guide

E farm labourer

F editor

G swimming-pool cleaner

16. Portugal -- 16

17. Australia -- 17

18. South Korea -- 18

19. USA -- 19

20. Italy -- 20

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

SONGWRITING COURSE FOR DRAMA STUDENTS

21. What problem is Lorna having with her report?

22. Why did Charles take the songwriting course?

23. Which type of work did Lorna most enjoy?

24. Which aspect of the course content did both students find interesting?

25. Lorna found writing a song

Questions 26-30

What is the focus of the drama workshop run by each of the following teachers?

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

Focus of drama workshop

A use of own memories

B full use of the stage

C relaxation techniques

D physical expression of character

E play readings

F acting without preparation

G using a range of accents

H following instructions

26. Bob Lacey -- 26

27. Evelyn Chance -- 27

28. Ted Winter -- 28

29. Kevin Gray -- 29

30. Dorothy Thomas -- 30

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

OFFICE DESIGN

Early 20th century

  • Workers employed to do 31 were arranged in rows.

1960s to present

Variations in the design of open-plan offices:

  • first, workers had individual 32
  • later, they had cubicles with high or low 33
  • nowadays, workers may have to 34 a work area

Survey results

Attitudes of employees to open-plan designs:

  • there is a lack of 35 and 36
  • they pose a risk to our 37 (staff records support this)

Attitudes of employers to open-plan designs:

  • they significantly reduce rent and 38 costs
  • they improve teamwork and communication
  • they can make 39 staff easier

In reality, employees are unhappy, and they are often distracted by the 40 in the office.

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