Cambridge 10 listening test 2

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

Questions 1 - 10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Transport Survey

Example
Travelled to town today: by ………bus……….
Name: Luisa 1.
Address: 2. White Stone Rd
Area: Bradfield
Postcode: 3.
Occupation: 4.
Reason for visit to town: to go to the 5.
Suggestions for improvement:
● better 6.
● have more footpaths
● more frequent 7. .
Things that would encourage cycling to work:
● having 8. parking places for bicycles
● being able to use a 9. at work
● the opportunity to have cycling 10. . on busy roads

Part 2

Questions 11 - 14
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
New city developments

11 The idea for the two new developments in the city came from

A local people. B the City Council. C the SWRDC.

12 What is unusual about Bracken side pool?

A its architectural style B its heating system C its method of water treatment

13 Local newspapers have raised worries about

A the late opening date. B the cost of the project. C the size of the facilities.

14 What decision has not yet been made about the pool?

A whose statue will be at the door B the exact opening times C who will open it

Part 2

Questions 15-20
Which feature is related to each of the following areas of the world represented in the playground?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-I, next to questions 15-20

Areas of the world
15 Asia .
16 Antarctica .
17 South America .
18 North America .
19 Europe .
20 Africa .

Options

A ancient forts

B waterways

C ice and snow

D jewels

E local animals

F mountains

G music and film

H space travel

I volcanoes

Part 3

Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO hobbies was Thor Heyerdahl very interested in as a youth?

A camping B climbing C collecting D hunting E reading

Select 1 or up to 2 options.

Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which do the speakers say are the TWO reasons why Heyerdahl went to live on an island?

A to examine ancient carvings B to experience an isolated place C to formulate a new theory D to learn survival skills E to study the impact of an extreme environment

Select 1 or up to 2 options.

Questions 25-30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
The later life of Thor Heyerdahl
25 According to Victor and Olivia, academics thought that Polynesian migration from the east was impossible due to

A the fact that Eastern countries were far away. B the lack of materials for boat building. C the direction of the winds and currents.

26 Which do the speakers agree was the main reason for Heyerdahl’s raft journey?

A to overcome a research setback B to demonstrate a personal quality C to test a new theory

27 What was most important to Heyerdahl about his raft journey?

A the fact that he was the first person to do it B the speed of crossing the Pacific C the use of authentic construction methods

28 Why did Heyerdahl go to Easter Island?

A to build a stone statue B to sail a reed boat C to learn the local language

29 In Olivia’s opinion, Heyerdahl’s greatest influence was on

A theories about Polynesian origins. B the development of archaeological methodology. C establishing archaeology as an academic subject.

30 Which criticism do the speakers make of William Oliver’s textbook?

A Its style is out of date. B Its content is over-simplified. C Its methodology is flawed.

Part 4

Questions 31 - 40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT

Business markets
● greater 31. among companies
● increase in power of large 32. . Companies
● rising 33. . in certain countries
External influences on businesses
● more discussion with 34. before making business decisions
● environmental concerns which may lead to more 35. .
Business structures
● more teams will be formed to work on a particular 36. .
● businesses may need to offer hours that are 37. or the chance to work remotely
Management styles
● increasing need for managers to provide good 38. .
● changes influenced by 39. .taking senior roles
Changes in the economy
● service sector continues to be important
● increasing value of intellectual property
● more and more 40. . workers

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