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IELTS Listening

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Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

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

HEALTH CLUB CUSTOMER RESEARCH

Name: Selina Thompson

Occupation: 1

Age group: 2

Type of membership: 3

Length of membership: 4 years

Why joined: recommended by a 5

Visits to club per month: Eight (on average)

Facility used most: 6

Facility not used: tennis courts (because reluctant to 7)

Suggestions for improvements

  • Have more 8
  • Install 9 in the gym
  • Open 10 later at weekends

Questions 11-16

Complete the flow-chart below.

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

Materials

A. air

B. ash

C. earth

D. grass

E. sticks

F. stones

G. water

Making a steam pit

Dig a pit

Arrange a row of 11 over the pit

Place 12 on top

Light the wood and let it burn out

Remove 13

Insert a stick

Cover the pit with 14

Place wrapped food on top and cover it with 15

Remove the stick and put 16 into the hole

Questions 17 and 18

Which TWO characteristics apply to the bamboo oven?

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Questions 19 and 20

Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give about eating wild fungi?

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Research project on attitudes towards study

21. Phoebe’s main reason for choosing her topic was that

22. Phoebe’s main research question related to

23. Phoebe was most surprised by her finding that

24. Regarding teaching, Phoebe says she has learned that

25. Tony is particularly impressed by Phoebe’s ability to

Questions 26-30

What did Phoebe find difficult about the different research techniques she used?

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

Difficulties

A. Obtaining permission

B. Deciding on a suitable focus

C. Concentrating while gathering data

D. Working collaboratively

E. Processing data she had gathered

F. Finding a suitable time to conduct the research

G. Getting hold of suitable equipment

26. Observing lessons -- 26

27. Interviewing teachers -- 27

28. Interviewing pupils -- 28

29. Using questionnaires -- 29

30. Taking photographs -- 30

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

SAVING THE JUNIPER PLANT

Background

  • Juniper was one of the first plants to colonise Britain after the last 31.
  • Its smoke is virtually 32, so juniper wood was used as fuel in illegal activities.
  • Oils from the plant were used to prevent 33 spreading.
  • Nowadays, its berries are widely used to 34 food and drink.

Ecology

Juniper plants also support several species of insects and 35.

Problems

  • In current juniper populations, ratios of the 36 are poor.
  • Many of the bushes in each group are of the same age, so 37 of whole populations is rapid.

Solutions

  • Plantlife is trialling novel techniques across 38 areas of England.
  • One measure is to introduce 39 for seedlings.
  • A further step is to plant 40 from healthy bushes.

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