Cambridge 16 listening 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
Questions 1 – 10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Children’s Engineering Workshops
Tiny Engineers (ages 4-5)
Activities
● Create a cover for an 1. so they can drop it from a height without breaking it.
● Take part in a competition to build the tallest 2. .
● Make a 3. powered by a balloon.
Junior Engineers (ages 6-8)
Activities:
● Build model cars, trucks and 4. and learn how to program them so they can move.
● Take part in a competition to build the longest 5. using card and wood.
● Create a short 6. with special software.
● Build, 7. and program a humanoid robot.
Cost for a five-week block: £50
Held on 8 from 10 am to 11 am
Location
Building 10A, 9. Industrial Estate, Grasford
Plenty of 10. is available.
Activities
● Create a cover for an 1. so they can drop it from a height without breaking it.
● Take part in a competition to build the tallest 2. .
● Make a 3. powered by a balloon.
Junior Engineers (ages 6-8)
Activities:
● Build model cars, trucks and 4. and learn how to program them so they can move.
● Take part in a competition to build the longest 5. using card and wood.
● Create a short 6. with special software.
● Build, 7. and program a humanoid robot.
Cost for a five-week block: £50
Held on 8 from 10 am to 11 am
Location
Building 10A, 9. Industrial Estate, Grasford
Plenty of 10. is available.
Part 2
Questions 11 – 14
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11 Stevenson’s was founded in
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11 Stevenson’s was founded in
12 Originally, Stevenson’s manufactured goods for
13 What does the speaker say about the company premises?
14 The programme for the work experience group includes
Questions 15-20
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-J, next to Questions 15-20.
Plan of Stevenson’s site
15 coffee room .
16 warehouse .
17 staff canteen .
18 meeting room .
19 human resources .
20 boardroom .
Part 3
Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO parts of the introductory stage to their art projects do Jess and Tom agree were useful?
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO parts of the introductory stage to their art projects do Jess and Tom agree were useful?
Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
In which TWO ways do both Jess and Tom decide to change their proposals?
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
In which TWO ways do both Jess and Tom decide to change their proposals?
Questions 25-30
Which personal meaning do the students decide to give to each of the following pictures?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 25-30.
Pictures
25 Falcon (Landseer) .
26 Fish hawk (Audubon) .
27 Kingfisher (van Gogh) .
28 Portrait of William Wells .
29 Vairumati (Gauguin) .
30 Portrait of Giovanni de Medici .
Which personal meaning do the students decide to give to each of the following pictures?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 25-30.
Pictures
25 Falcon (Landseer) .
26 Fish hawk (Audubon) .
27 Kingfisher (van Gogh) .
28 Portrait of William Wells .
29 Vairumati (Gauguin) .
30 Portrait of Giovanni de Medici .
Options
A a childhood memory
B hope for the future
C fast movement
D a potential threat
E the power of colour
F the continuity of life
G protection of nature
H a confused attitude to nature
Part 4
Questions 31 – 40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Stoicism
Stoicism is still relevant today because of its 31. appeal.
Ancient Stoics
● Stoicism was founded over 2,000 years ago in Greece.
● The Stoics’ ideas are surprisingly well known, despite not being intended for 32.
Stoic principles
● Happiness could be achieved by leading a virtuous life.
● Controlling emotions was essential.
● Epictetus said that external events cannot be controlled but the 33. people make in response can be controlled.
● A Stoic is someone who has a different view on experiences which others would consider as 34. .
The influence of Stoicism
● George Washington organised a 35. about Cato to motivate his men.
● The French artist Delacroix was a Stoic.
● Adam Smith’s ideas on 36. were influenced by Stoicism.
● Some of today’s political leaders are inspired by the Stoics.
● Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
– the treatment for 37. is based on ideas from Stoicism
– people learn to base their thinking on 38. .
● In business, people benefit from Stoicism by identifying obstacles as 39. .
Relevance of Stoicism
● It requires a lot of 40. but Stoicism can help people to lead a good life.
● It teaches people that having a strong character is more important than anything else.
Stoicism is still relevant today because of its 31. appeal.
Ancient Stoics
● Stoicism was founded over 2,000 years ago in Greece.
● The Stoics’ ideas are surprisingly well known, despite not being intended for 32.
Stoic principles
● Happiness could be achieved by leading a virtuous life.
● Controlling emotions was essential.
● Epictetus said that external events cannot be controlled but the 33. people make in response can be controlled.
● A Stoic is someone who has a different view on experiences which others would consider as 34. .
The influence of Stoicism
● George Washington organised a 35. about Cato to motivate his men.
● The French artist Delacroix was a Stoic.
● Adam Smith’s ideas on 36. were influenced by Stoicism.
● Some of today’s political leaders are inspired by the Stoics.
● Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
– the treatment for 37. is based on ideas from Stoicism
– people learn to base their thinking on 38. .
● In business, people benefit from Stoicism by identifying obstacles as 39. .
Relevance of Stoicism
● It requires a lot of 40. but Stoicism can help people to lead a good life.
● It teaches people that having a strong character is more important than anything else.
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