IELTS Listening Mock Test 01

IELTS Listening Mock Test

Follow the instructions in the audio. After the final audio you will have 2 minutes to check your answers.

Part 1

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. .

Part 2

Induction talk for new apprentices
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?

A get to know colleagues B learn from any mistakes C ask lots of questions D react positively to feedback E enjoy new challenges

Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

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

A confidence-building B making career plans C completing difficult tasks D making a weekly timetable E reviewing progress

Branley Castle

Questions 16-20
Label the plan below.
Write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 16-20

16 Starting point for walking the walls 17 Bow and arrow display 18 Hunting birds display 19 Traditional dancing 20 Shop

Branley Castle

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

A contain nearly half the world’s population. B include most of the world’s largest cities. C are growing twice as fast as other cities.

22 According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers

A may bring pollution to the cities. B may reduce the land available for agriculture. C may mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.

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

A There were not enough for them. B They were made of unsuitable materials. C They did not allow for the effects of climate change.

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

A take measures to restore ecosystems B pay for a new flood prevention system C stop disposing of waste materials into the ocean

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

A greater coordination of activities B more sharing of information C agreement on shared policies

Part 3

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.

Parts of the presentation
26   Historical background ..
27   Geographical factors ..
28   Past mistakes ..
29   Future risks ..
30   International implications ..

Options

A Use Versuals

B Keep it short

C Involve other students

D Check the Information In Accurate

E Provide A hand Out

F Focus on One example

G Do Online research

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 (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 ham 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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