IELTS Listening Actual Test 02

SECTION 1

 

Questions 1 – 10

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Notes on A Part-time Society

Example

Name of society: Leighton

Location:             1………. house

Want:                   2………. actors and singers (no experience required)

Transportation: shuttle services (need someone who is able to 3…………)

Meeting time:    6:00-8:00pm

                             every 4………..

Close time:         during 5………..

Membership fee (including 6………..)

– £40 for employed members (under 30 years of age)

– £60 for employed members (30-60 years of age)

– £7 for retired or unemployed members (over 60 years of age)

Minimum joining age

– 8…………

Most members are

– friendly

– fond of culture and music

– 9………. authors looking for new experiences to write about in their books

Charity

The children’s 10……… will get the money raised by the annual dinner.

 

SECTION 2

 

 

Questions 11-14

Choose the correct letter, AB or C.

11   What kind of changes is the station making?

A   relocation

B   reconstruction

C   expansion

 

12   The original buildings on the site were

A   houses.

B   industrial buildings.

C   shops.

 

13   Firstly the station intended to use the site as

A   a leisure centre.

  a car park.

C   a lounge.

 

14   The new buildings will be situated to the right side of

A   the shopping district.

B   the apartment blocks.

C   the new formal gardens.

 

 

Questions 15- 20

Label the map below.

Write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 15-20.

Leisure Complex Plan

15   Cafe

16   Taxi Rank

17   Car Park

18   Passenger Waiting Area

19   Waiting Area for Wheelchair Users

20   Tourist Office

 

SECTION 3

 

 

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, AB or C.

21   What has Irene recently done?

A   She has almost finished planning the experiment.

B   She is not applying herself enough to her work.

C   She spends a lot of time in the laboratory.

 

22   What is Bill’s attitude toward Kim?

A   He is grateful for Kim’s contribution.

B   He is not fond of Kim’s tastes in clothes.

C   He thinks Kim is not good at laboratory work.

 

23   What does Jen think of the other people in the group?

A   The boys are good at maths which is very helpful.

B   They would fail the experiment without Irene’s contribution.

C   Irene has completed the data analysis so the experiment is nearly done.

 

24   How did Jen and Bill feel about Linda?

A   She was always submitted her work late for the group work.

B   She was difficult to get in touch with.

C   She thought it was easy to get a high score.

 

25   Why was Jen invited to the professor’s individual project?

A   She was quite popular among students.

B   She always finished reading all the assignments.

  She was close to the professor.

 

 

Questions 26- 30

What task has been given to each person?

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

Tasks

A     Abstract

B     Acknowledgement

C     Methodology

D     Bibliography

E     Literature review

F     Results

G     Discussion

Person

26   Irene ……………

27   Kim ……………

28   Jen ……………

29   Bill ……………

30   Linda ……………

 

SECTION 4

 

 

Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Nanotechnology

General information

explanation: manipulation of matter on a minutes scale

huge investment in research

The reason why development of Nanotechnology may be started because of a new type of 31……………

Application

a) daily lives

– aids in getting 32……….. from diet

– reduces the cost of 33………….

– improves the 34…………. of food

b) agriculture

– use of Nanotechnology has resulted in a spray which increase the efficiency of 35…………. in the soil and can be use instead of Artificial chemical

c) medical area

– Nanotechnology can help avoid food poisoing

– Nanotechnology can kill foods’ 36………… and make them safe to eat.

– Nanoparticles are injected into the body and allow 37………… to enter the veins.

– Some certain nanoparticles are able to sterilise more than 650 types of bacteria.

– 38………….. has the greatest antibacterial qualities.

– Splifferenes help 39……..….. loss programmes.

d) cosmetics

– Preventing 40………… from entering the body avoids skin cancer.

 

SECTION 2

 

Questions 11 – 15

Choose the correct letter, AB or C.

11   The reason why David is replacing Jane is that

A   she is unwell.

B   she is very busy.

C   she is inexperienced.

 

12   According to the speaker, what is the problem for the museum currently?

A   lack of staff

B   lack of publicity

C   lack of money

 

13   Why were the thieves able to successfully steal the statue?

A   The security device is outdated.

B   The security guard is not well-trained.

C   They knew what they were searching for.

 

14   In order to improve security, they are going to

A   get more closed-circuit television cameras.

B   hire more security guards.

C   buy more computers.

 

15   What kind of librarian are they looking for?

A   responsible

B   experienced

C   highly-trained

 

 

Questions 16 – 20

Label the map below.

Write the correct letter, A-H, next to questions 16-20.

City Museum

16   Box Office ………………..

17   Children’s Room ………………..

18   Cafe ………………..

19   Multimedia Room ………………..

20   Showroom ………………..

 

SECTION 3

 

Questions 21 – 26

Choose the correct letter, AB or C.

Willows Studies

21   What field is Willows currently focused on?

A   Specialising in one product

B   making a variety of products

C   adding a lot of retial outlet

 

22   How did the students feel about the software?

A   The professor contacted the company.

B   An article was read in a newspaper

C   A student work their part-time during the vacations.

 

23   How did the student fell about the software

A   It’s not easy to predict.

B   It’s slow for drawing designs

C   It had a good interface.

 

24   How did the students find out about the effects of the software on the company?

A   They went to the IT department.

  They talked with the manager.

  They inspected the accounts.

 

25   The reason why the students have a face-to-face interview alone is that

A   they could prepare for exams.

B   there will be less disturbance.

C   it’s less realistic.

 

26   How did the two students perform in the exam?

A   very disappointing

B   significantly good

C   above the average

 

 

Questions 27 – 28

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

In which TWO ways will the new system affect the company?

  gain more profit

B   employ more new staff

C   increase sales

  reduce production time

E   cut labour costs

 

 

Questions 29 and 30

Choose TWO letters, A-E

Which TWO effects will the new system have on new clients?

A   getting more involved in the design

B   obtaining more contacts

C   linking at home to do online work

D   wasting less time

  decreasing labour costs

SECTION 4

 

Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

A Survey Research

Results of Questionnaire

• The patients preferred to choose the hospital because of the free 31………. service provided.

• Most patients wished the hospital to be 32…………

• Patients were concerned about prior 33……….. about the hospital treatment.

Actions in the next year

• improvements on website for local 34…………. as well as hospital medical staff

• incentive to motivate the members of staff

• extra 35…………. for staff’s success in work

• considering the opinions of the 36………….

• improving the effectiveness of 37…………. between patients, doctors and staff

• first-come-first-served system

Recommendation

• A new unit would be built for those who are suffering from 38…………. disturbance.

• A new ward would be proposed to those in need of 39…………… surgery.

• The equipment is advanced enough to do with the treatments.

• More effective 40…………. is needed to improve the efficiency of communication.