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IELTS Listening

Time: Approximately 30 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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Audio for Part 1

Questions 1-10

Complete the form below.

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

CRIME REPORT FORM

Type of crime: theft

Personal information

Example

Name: Louise Taylor

Nationality: 1

Date of birth: 14 December 1977

Occupation: interior designer

Reason for visit: business, to buy antique 2

Length of stay: two months

Current address: 3 Apartments, No 15

Details of theft

Items stolen:

a wallet containing approximately £ 4

a 5

Date of theft: 6

Possible time and place of theft

Location: outside the 7 at about 4 pm

Details of suspect

Some boys asked for the 8 then ran off.

One had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger.

He was about 12, slim build, with 9 hair.

Crime reference number allocated: 10

Audio for Part 2

Questions 11 and 12

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO pieces of advice for the first week of an apprenticeship does the manager give?

Questions 13 and 14

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things does the manager say mentors can help with?

Questions 15-20

What does the manager say about each of the following aspects of the company policy for apprentices?

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 15-20.

Company Policy

A. It is encouraged.

B. There are some restrictions.

C. It is against the rules.

15. Using the internet 15

16. Flexible working 16

17. Booking holidays 17

18. Working overtime 18

19. Wearing trainers 19

20. Bringing food to work 20

Audio for Part 3

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Cities Built by the Sea

21. Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities

22. According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers

23. What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?

24. What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?

25. What do they agree should be the priority for international action?

Questions 26-30

What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation?

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

Decisions

A. use visuals

B. keep it short

C. involve other students

D. check the information is accurate

E. provide a handout

F. focus on one example

G. do online research

26. Historical background 26

27. Geographical factors 27

28. Past mistakes 28

29. Future risks 29

30. International implications 30

Audio for Part 4

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Marine Renewable Energy: Ocean Energy

Introduction

More energy required because of growth in population and 31.

What’s needed:

renewable energy sources

methods that won’t create pollution

Wave energy

Advantage: waves provide a 32 source of renewable energy.

Electricity can be generated using offshore or onshore systems.

Onshore systems may use a reservoir.

Problems:

waves can move in any 33

movement of sand, etc. on the 34 of the ocean may be affected

Tidal energy

Tides are more 35 than waves.

Planned tidal lagoon in Wales:

will be created in a 36 at Swansea

breakwater, or dam, containing 16 turbines

rising tide forces water through turbines, generating electricity

stored water is released through 37, driving the turbines in the reverse direction

Advantages:

not dependent on weather

no 38 is required to make it work

likely to create a number of 39

Problem:

may harm fish and birds, e.g. by affecting 40 and building up silt

Ocean thermal energy conversion

Uses a difference in temperature between the surface and lower levels.

Water brought to the surface in a pipe.

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