Cambridge 13 listening test 03
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
SECTION 1
Questions 1 – 10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Moving to Banford City
Example
Linda recommends living in suburb of: .....Dalton.....
Accommodation
• Average rent: 1 £............... a month
Transport
• Linda travels to work by 2.
• Limited 3. in city centre
• Trains to London every 4. Minutes
• Poor train service at 5.
Advantages of living in Banford
• New 6. opened recently
• 7. has excellent reputation
• Good 8. on Bridge Street
Meet Linda
• Meet Linda on 9. after 5.30 pm
• In the 10. opposite the station
Linda recommends living in suburb of: .....Dalton.....
Accommodation
• Average rent: 1 £............... a month
Transport
• Linda travels to work by 2.
• Limited 3. in city centre
• Trains to London every 4. Minutes
• Poor train service at 5.
Advantages of living in Banford
• New 6. opened recently
• 7. has excellent reputation
• Good 8. on Bridge Street
Meet Linda
• Meet Linda on 9. after 5.30 pm
• In the 10. opposite the station
Part 2
SECTION 2
Questions 11 – 16
What advantage does the speaker mention for each of the following physical activities?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 11-16
Physical activities
11 using a gym
12 running
13 swimming
14 cycling
15 doing yoga
16 training with a personal trainer
Questions 11 – 16
What advantage does the speaker mention for each of the following physical activities?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 11-16
Physical activities
11 using a gym
12 running
13 swimming
14 cycling
15 doing yoga
16 training with a personal trainer
Options
A not dependent on season
B enjoyable
C low risk of injury
D fitness level unimportant
E sociable
F fast results
G motivating
Questions 17 and 18
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
For which TWO reasons does the speaker say people give up going to the gym?
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
For which TWO reasons does the speaker say people give up going to the gym?
Questions 19 and 20
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give for setting goals?
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give for setting goals?
Part 3
SECTION 3
Questions 21 – 24
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Project on using natural dyes to colour fabrics
21 What first inspired Jim to choose this project?
Questions 21 – 24
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Project on using natural dyes to colour fabrics
21 What first inspired Jim to choose this project?
22 Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved
23 When doing his experiments, Jim was surprised by
24 What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?
Questions 25 – 30
What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 25-30
Natural dyes
25 turmeric
26 beetroot
27 Tyrian purple
28 logwood
29 cochineal
30 metal oxide
What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 25-30
Natural dyes
25 turmeric
26 beetroot
27 Tyrian purple
28 logwood
29 cochineal
30 metal oxide
Options
A It is expensive.
B The colour is too strong.
C The colour is not long-lasting.
D It is very poisonous.
E It can damage the fabric.
F The colour may be unexpected.
G It is unsuitable for some fabrics.
H It is not generally available
Part 4
SECTION 4
Questions 31 – 40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The sleepy lizard (tiliqua rugosa)
Description
● They are common in Western and South Australia
● They are brown, but recognisable by their blue 31. .
● They are relatively large
● Their diet consists mainly of 32. .
● Their main predators are large birds and 33.
Navigation study
● One study found that lizards can use the 34. . to help them navigate
Observations in the wild
● Observations show that these lizards keep the same 35. for several years
What people want
● Possible reasons:
– to improve the survival of their young
(but little 36. has been noted between parents and children)
– to provide 37. . for female lizards
Tracking study
– A study was carried out using GPS systems attached to the 38. of the lizards
– This provided information on the lizards’ location and even the number of 39. taken
– It appeared that the lizards were trying to avoid one another
– This may be in order to reduce chances of 40. ..
● They are common in Western and South Australia
● They are brown, but recognisable by their blue 31. .
● They are relatively large
● Their diet consists mainly of 32. .
● Their main predators are large birds and 33.
Navigation study
● One study found that lizards can use the 34. . to help them navigate
Observations in the wild
● Observations show that these lizards keep the same 35. for several years
What people want
● Possible reasons:
– to improve the survival of their young
(but little 36. has been noted between parents and children)
– to provide 37. . for female lizards
Tracking study
– A study was carried out using GPS systems attached to the 38. of the lizards
– This provided information on the lizards’ location and even the number of 39. taken
– It appeared that the lizards were trying to avoid one another
– This may be in order to reduce chances of 40. ..
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