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 IT1 IELTS Listening test 2
Recording 1
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
PRIME RECRUITMENT
Employee record
Example Answer
Surname …….Riley…….
Email 1……………… @worldnet.com
Nationality 2………………
Reference Name: John Keen
(professional) Job: manager of 3………………
Reference Name: Eileen Dorsini
(personal) Job: 4………………
Special current 5……………… certificate
Qualifications certificate of competence in 6………………

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.
PRIME RECRUITMENT CHILDCARE VACANCIES

Location Name Children Special requirements

London Benton girl and boy be keen on 7………………
near Oxford Granger 8………………… be animal-lover
boys
9………………….. Campbell four girls be willing to 10………………
when camping
Recording 2
11-12 Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO sources of funding helped build the facility?
A the central government
B local government
C a multinational company
D a national company
E city residents
13-14 Choose TWO letter, A-E.
Which TWO pre-existing features of the site are now part of the new facilities?
A football stadium
B playing fields
C passenger hall
D control tower
E aircraft hangars
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-H, next to questions 15-20.

15 hotel ……………………
16 transport hub ……………………
17 cinema ……………………
18 fitness centre ……………………
19 shops ……………………
20 restaurant ……………………
Recording 3
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21 What is Chloe concerned about?
A. her knowledge of maths
B. her ability to write essays
C. her lack of business experience
22 Which of the following does Ivan feel he has improved?
A. his computer skills
B. his presentation skills
C. his time management
23 What does Chloe especially like about the course?
A. She won’t have to do a final examination.
B. She can spend time working in a business.
C. She can study a foreign language.
24 Ivan is pleased that the university is going to have
A. more lecture rooms.
B. a larger library.
C. more courses.
25 What does Ivan advise Chloe to do?
A. contact his tutor
B. read about some other universities
C. visit the university
What does Chloe decide about the following subjects?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 26-30.
A She will study it.
B She won’t study it.
C She might study it.

Subjects
26 Public relations …………………
27 Marketing ………………..
28 Taxation ………………..
29 Human resources …………………
30 Information systems ………………..
 Recording 4
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
History of weather forecasting
Early methods
 Almanacs connected the weather with the positions of
different 31…………….. at particular times.
Invention of weather instruments
 A hydrometer showed Levels of 32…………….. (Nicholas Cusa 1450)
 Temperature variations – first measured by a thermometer
containing 33……………. (Galileo Galilei 1595)
 A barometer indicated air pressure (Evangelista Torricelli 1645)
Transmitting weather information
 The use of the 34……………… allowed information to be passed around the
world.
 Daily 35…………….. were produced by the French from 1863.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Producing a weather forecast
36 Weather observation stations are found mostly at ……………… around the
country.
37 Satellite images use the colour orange to show ……………….
38 The satellites give so much detail that meteorologists can distinguish a particular
…………………
39 Information about the upper atmosphere is sent from instruments attached to a
……………….
40 Radar is particularly useful for following the movement of ………………….
 IT1 IELTS Listening test 3
Recording 1
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Midbury Drama Club
Background
Example Answer
• club staged in …..1957…..
• prize recently won by 1………………… section
• usually performs 2…………..… plays
Meetings
• next auditions will be on Tuesday 3…………..
• help is needed with 4…………………… and …………………..
• rehearsals take place in the 5……………….. hall
• nearest car park for rehearsals is in Ashburton Road opposite
the 6………………….
Costs
• annual membership fee is 7 £………………..
• extra payment for 8………………….
Contact
• secretary’s name is Sarah 9……………………
• secretary’s phone number is 10………………….
Recording 2
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11 What does the charity Forward thinking do?
A. It funds art exhibitions in hospitals.
B. It produces affordable materials for art therapy.
C. It encourages the use of arts projects in healthcare.
12 What benefit of Forward thinking’s work does Jasmine mention?
A. People avoid going to hospital.
B. Patients require fewer drugs.
C. Medical students do better in tests.
13 When did the organization become known as Forward thinking?
A. 1986
B. in the 1990s
C. 2005
14 Where does Forward thinking operate?
A. within Clifton city
B. in all parts of London
C. in several towns and villages near Clifton
15 Jasmine explains that the Colville Centre is
A. a school for people with health problems.
B. a venue for a range of different activities.
C. a building which needs repairing.
Who can take part in each of the classes?
Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 16-20.
Class participants
A children and teenagers
B adults
C all ages

16 Learn Salsa ………..

17 Smooth Movers ………..
18 Art of the Forest ………..
19 The Money Maze ………..
20 Make a Play ………..
Recording 3
Complete the flow-chart below.

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-l, next to
questions 21-26.

A air quality

B journey times

C land use

D leisure facilities

E means of transport

F parking facilities

G number of pedestrians

H places of employment

I traffic flow
Choose area of city to study
↓
Did a survey of 21…………. in city centre to compare with old maps
↓ ↓
22…………. was assessed in five key locations Measured 23…………. twice a day
↓ ↓
Researched 24…………… during one afternoon
↓
Looked at official figures
↓ ↓
Measured 25………… in several locations. Asked questions about 26…………
CITY CENTRE FIELD TRIP

Who will be responsible for each task?

A Stefan

B Lauren

C both Stefan and Lauren

Write the correct letter next to questions 27-30.

27 draw graphs and maps …………..

28 choose photographs ………….
29 write report …………..
30 do presentation …………
Recording 4
 Write ONLY ONE WORD for each answer.
Manufacturing in the English Midlands
31 In the eighteenth century, the ………………. still determined how most
people made a living.
32 In the ground were minerals which supported the many ……………….. of
the region.
33 Since the late sixteenth century the French settlers had made
…………………
34 In Cheshire ………………. was mined and transported on the river Mersey.
35 Potters worked in a few ……………… situated on the small hills of North
Staffordshire.
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Pottery notes
Earthenware
advantages:
• pottery used 36……………. clay
• saved money on 37……………….
disadvantages:
• needed two firings in the Kiln to be 38……………….
• fragility led to high 39……………….. during manufacturing
Stoneware
• more emotive but better
• made from a 40……………… of clay and flint
IT1 IELTS Listening test 4
 Recording 1
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
MEGEQUIP CUSTOMER DETAILS
Example Answer
Order from winter catalogue
Name 1…………… Greening
Address 2…………… York Terrace
Delivery address 5, York 3……………..
Payment method 4…………….. in advance
Reason for discount address within the 5…………….
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

MEGEQUIP CUSTOMER ORDER

Item Catalogue Catalogue Colour Delivery notes
no. section

desk lamp 664 6………….. slate customer will 7………….

chair 131 Home 8…………. our van
Office
filling cabinet two 153 Commercial grey Direct from London no
drawers later than 10…………..
with 9…………..

Recording 2
Choose TWO letters A-E.
Which TWO things make the museum unusual?
A the guides
B the events
C the animals
D the buildings
E the objects

Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO things can visitors do at the museum?
A buy home-made bread
B ride a horse
C ride on a tram
D buy copies of original posters
E go down a coal mine

Label the map below.

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

15 The exhibition centre ………..

16 The High Street ………..
17 The farmhouse ………..
18 The coal mine ………..
19 The Manor House ………..
20 The Railway Station ………..
 Recording 3
Which attitude is associated with the following people during the conversation?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to
questions 21-26.
Attitudes
A amused B critical C forgetful
D impatient E polite F relaxed
G sympathetic H unrealistic

People
21 Cressida’s fellow students ………….
22 Cressida ………….
23 Ainsley Webb ………….
24 Dr Erskine ………….
25 Professor Jenkins ………….
26 TV news centre staff ………….
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
27 What was Cressida asked to do at the beginning of her placement?
A. go out to buy things for the production team
B. run errands to other parts of the TV news centre
C. meet visitors and escort them to the studio
28 What was fortunate for Cressida?
A. She was familiar with a piece of equipment.
B. She spent a lot of time in the editing suite.
C. She was given a chance to interview someone.
29 What does Cressida feel she needs to improve?
A. her understanding of business
B. her organisational skills
C. her ability to work in a team
30 What has given her an idea for her final assignment?
A. a meeting with a public relations professional
B. seeing a politician speaking to an audience
C. a disagreement with one of the TV presenters
 Recording 4
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

THE HISTORY OF THE ELECTRIC GUITAR

DATE MAKER NAME OF GUITAR FEATURES

1890S Orville Gibson no name similar in shape to

a 31…………..
1925 John Dopyera The National Guitar made of metal, good for
playing 32……….. music

1930S C.F. Martin The Dreadnought strings made of 33…………..

Company
1931 George Beauchamp The 34………….. used two 35……….. shaped like
horseshoes to increase sound

1935 Adolph The Rickenbacker made from 36…………..

Rickenbacker Electro Spanish

1941 Les Paul The log the first to be

completely 37…………..

1950 Leo Fender The Fender Broadcaster its simplicity made it ideal
for 38…………..

1951 Leo Fender The 39………….. easy to carry around

1952 Ted McCarty The Gibson Les Paul 40………….. in colour

1954 Leo Fender The Fender Stratocaster double cutaway design

IT1 IELTS Listening test 5
 Recording 1
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
Costwise Car Hire
Example Answer
Number of offices in Sydney: ……3……
Booking reference number: 1……………
Office just by 2……………. terminal.
Opening hours: 3……………. to …………..
After-hours charge: 4 $……………
Cheapest model of car available: 5…………….
Information needed when booking: 6……………. number
Length of hire period: 7……………..
Reduce cost by driving under 8………….. km per week.
Insurance does not cover: 9…………….
After hours put keys in box near the office on the 10……………
Recording 2
The following are essential requirements for which jobs?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 11-15.
Essential requirements
A foreign languages
B willingness to travel abroad
C professional qualification

11 conference organizer …………

12 catering manager …………
13 housekeeper …………
14 fitness centre staff …………
15 reservations assistant …………
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to
questions 16-20.
A CV
B names of referees
C work permit
D recruitment seminar
E evidence of qualifications
F conditions of employment
G initial interview
INTERNATIONAL FINEST GROUP
RECRUITMENT PROCEDURES
register interest in working for International Finest Group
↓
receive personal code and check 16………….
↓
download application form
↓
send in form and attach 17………….
↓
receive reply and confirm 18………….
↓
send in 19……………
↓
attend 20……………
Recording 3
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO possible objections to a roof garden are discussed?
A problems of access
B the cost of construction
C the time needed to install it
D who will look after it
E how to support the weight of it

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO recent developments in roof-garden building are mentioned?
A waterproof barrier materials
B drainage systems
C tank designs
D lightweight construction materials
E watering systems
Label the diagram below.
Write the correct letter A-H next to questions 25-30.

25 wall
26 electric wire
27 fibre optic cable
28 wooden post
29 glass cap
30 acrylic rod
 Recording 4
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
The Argus system
Developed by Rob Holman in N. Carolina with other researchers.
Research is vital for understanding of 31……………….
Matches information from under the water with information from a 32…………….
According to S. Jeffress Williams, useful because can make observations during
a 33………………
Dr Holman’s sand collection
Dr H. has samples from every 34……………….
Used in teaching students of 35……………….
e.g. US East Coast display: grains from south are small, light-coloured
and 36…………….. in shape
Complete the flow-chart below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Taking samples when travelling

to dig sand, a plastic or → store in plastic bags → write date and place,
metal 37……… is ideal using a 38………..

After reaching home

log samples, noting location → Dry sample → transfer to → add at least

including which part of beach on 39………. container one 40……….
immediately
 IT1 IELTS Listening test 6
Recording 1
Complete the table below.

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

HOSTELS
Name Location Cost of double room notes

Hostelling Example 10 minutes $50 per night but Membership card

International West from downtown by only $1………… foroffers discount on entry
End members to 2………..
Answer …..…bus.
……. Internet access costs
$3 per 3………….

4………….. Near beach. Two- $62. Meals extra but Was built as a hotel
Hostel minute walk only available in 7………….
to 5…………. in 6…………..
Can hire 8…………
from hostel

Backpackers In 9………… $45 plus $5 for A 10………… on

Hostel district breakfast every floor for guests to
use
Recording 2
 Label the map below.
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter A-H next to
questions 11-15.
A biography
B fiction
C magazines
D newspapers
E non-fiction
F photocopiers
G reference books
H study area

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

16 After two years, library members have to
A. show proof of their current address.
B. pay for a new membership card.
C. bring a passport or identity card into the library.
17 What happens if you reserve a book?
A. It will be available after five days.
B. You can collect It a week later.
C. You will be contacted when it is available.
18 Which materials can be borrowed for one week only?
A. some reference books
B. CD-ROMs
C. children’s DVDs
19 On which day does the library stay open later than it used to?
A. Wednesday
B. Saturday
C. Sunday
20 Large bags should be left on the
A. first floor.
B. second floor.
C. third floor.
Recording 3
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21 Why did Anita and Lee choose to talk about John Chapman?
A. He was Lee’s childhood hero.
B. They wanted to talk about the USA.
C. He was relevant to the topic of their studies.
22 Where did the students record their sources of information?
A. on their laptops
B. on a handout
C. on a database
23 The tutor claims she does not understand whether
A. apples grew in America before Europeans arrived.
B. the Native Americans had always eaten apples.
C. American apples were first bred in Europe.
24 The tutor says the audience was particularly interested to hear about
A. grafting techniques in ancient China.
B. the cultivation of apples in Kazakhstan.
C. the spread of apples along the Silk Route.
25 How will Anita and Lee present their follow-up work?
A. on the department website
B. as a paper
C. as a poster
What do Lee and Anita agree about their presentation skills with
their tutor?
Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 26-30.
A excellent B acceptable C poor
Presentation skills
26 use of equipment …………..
27 handling software …………..
28 timing of sections …………..
29 design of handout …………..
30 clarity of speech …………..
 Recording 4
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

INVESTIGATING TASTE
Procedure Result Cause
more yellow added to green subjects believed brain influenced by product
colour of 31………….. extra 32………… added to drink presentation

gum chewed until it mint flavor 34…………… sweetness necessary for

is 33…………. then again with mintiness
sugar

same drink tasted cold and at 35………… drink seems temperature affects sweetness
room temperature sweeter

crisps eaten in rooms which with louder crunch, subjects sound affects taste perceptions
were 36………….. believed crisps
taste 37……………

variety of cheese sauces subjects believed some sauces 38………… affects taste
prepared tasted less strong perceptions

two different subjects still brain is filling the taste ‘gap’

flavoured 39………… tasted tasted 40…………. when no
together longer there

IT2 IELTS Listening test 1

 Recording 1
Complete the table below.

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

ART CLASSES AT BRAMLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE

Class Things to bring Fees/Timetable Tutor

‘Movement and light‘: a set The cost is (2) $……………. A local artist called
painting in the style of Frenchof (1) ……………. is for two terms Monday evenings Steve
Impressionists essential 6-8 p.m, Room 15 (3) …………….

‘City basics’: using the an The cost is $180 per term. Theresa Clark – her
pottery wheel to make several old (5) ……………. Every (6) ……………. 6:30-8:30work is displayed in the
(4) ……………. would be a good idea p.m., Room 3 community centre

‘Sketching Architecture’: people usually take a The cost is $160 per term. Annie Li
drawing old buildings, fold-up chair and Fridays 11-1 p.m. meet at the Annie’s cell phone
starting with the a (8) ……………. corner of Victoria Street number:
(7) ……………. and (9) ……………. Road (10) …………….
 Recording 2
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO things will employees need to do during their first week in their
new office space?
A. find out about safety procedures
B. collect a new form of identification
C. move boxes containing documentation
D. make a note of any problem that occurs
E. learn about new company technology

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO steps have the company taken to improve the physical environment
of employees’ offices?
A. provided comfortable seating
B. installed a new heating system
C. used attractive materials
D. enlarged people’s working space
E. replaced the old type of lights
Label the plan below.
Write the correct letter, A-I, next to questions 15-20.

Plan of the renovated factory complex

15) Conference centre ………………….
16) New office space ………………….
17) Stores ………………….
18) Finance ………………….
19) Café ………………….
20) IT department ………………….
 Recording 3
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-I,
next to questions 21-26.
A. lifestyle changes
B. famous people
C. scientific findings
D. industrial processes
E. poor diet
F. effective packaging
G. toxic substances
H. processed foods
I. alarming images
HISTORY OF VITAMINS SUPPLEMENTS
Prior to 1900: physical weakness is thought to be caused
by (21) …………………………
Early 1900: research shows a link between (22) ………………………… and
sickness.
1930’s: governments become concerned about the popularity
of (23) …………………………
1940’s: (24) ………………………… convince housewives to buy vitamin
supplements.
1950’s: (25) ………………………… make vitamin supplements more accessible
to consumers.
1960’s to present day: vitamin supplement sales continue to rise because
of (26) …………………………
 Choose the correct letter – A, B or C.
27 Sam believes that more Australians are taking vitamin supplements because
they …
A. want to have control of their own health.
B. are advised by local authorities.
C. have benefitted from competition amongst manufacturers.
28 Lucy is concerned that the US vitamin supplement industry is not required
to …
A. follow the guidelines produced by a government agency.
B. list all the possible side effects of taking vitamins.
C. provide evidence that their products are effective.
29 When discussing the Danish experiment, Lucy and Sam conclude that
vitamin supplements …
A. are best used for preventing minor illnesses.
B. are not fully understood by researchers.
C. are harmful if taken in large amounts.
30 Lucy and Sam agree that stricter regulation of the vitamin supplement
industry …
A. would only lead to a slight decrease in sales.
B. might be necessary for some types of vitamin.
C. may not be welcomed by all customers.
 Recording 4
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
INSECT EXTINCTION IN THE 21st CENTURY
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The reasons why insect population is declining

☑️In Europe, important plants are no longer found in fields
or (31) …………………………..
☑️In the Amazon rainforest, (32) ………………………….. might be the cause
of butterfly and beetle loss.
☑️Globally, pesticides are affecting the spatial skills
and (33) ………………………….. of bees.

The consequences of declining insect populations

☑️Insects are an essential part of the (34) ………………………….. in all places
apart from Antarctica.
☑️Crop production will fall dramatically.
☑️Researchers can’t discover any new (35) ………………………….. based on
plants.

The possible ways to prevent insect extinction

☑️Governments must restrict the sale of pesticides.
☑️People must reduce their consumption of (36) …………………………..
 Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
37 Sand from the Antioch Dunes was used to make ………………………….. for
houses in the early 1900’s.
38 The metalmark butterfly requires one type of Antioch Dunes plant for its
…………………………..
39 In recent years ………………………….. has led to the loss of wildlife in the
Antioch Dunes.
40 The Antioch Dunes project shows how ………………………….. does not
always require much land.
 IT2 IELTS Listening test 2
Recording 1
NEW APARTMENT
Landlady’s Name: Mary Jones

General ⬇
– partly finished
– no (1) ……………………. are allowed

Kitchen ⬇
– nice and big
– there is a new (2) …………………….

Lounge ⬇
- some (3) ……………………. will be built soon

Bedroom ⬇
- good clothes storage
– need to bring a (4) ……………………

Bathroom ⬇
– only a shower
– the water is heated by (5) ……………………..
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.
Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for
each answer.

TENANCY FORM
Tenant details
🔘 Full name: Andrew (6) …………………….
🔘 Best contact: andrew171@ (7) ……………………. .com
🔘 Driver’s license: (8) …………………….

Tenancy details
🔘 Moving-in date: (9) …………………….
🔘 Rent per week: $1315
🔘 Bond paid: (10) $…………………….
Recording 2
Choose the correct letter – A, B or C.
11 What is new about the Writer’s Festival this year?
A. more international guests
B. extra time for questions
C. additional locations for events
12 Tickets for the Wearable Art event …
A. are selling out quickly
B. have been reduced in price
C. must be booked in advance
13 Ocean Times at Bright’s Beach is …
A. a sporting competition for adults
B. an educational event for all ages
C. a play day for young children
14 People going to the Artscape Exhibition …
A. should wear appropriate clothing
B. must keep to the proper path
C. need to arrive at a certain time
15 Tours of the Civil Theatre …
A. do not happen often
B. have never happened before
C. may happen more regularly in future
What comment does the speaker make about each of the following events?
Write the correct letter – A, B or C, next to questions 16-20.
You may use any letter more than once.
A. the location has changed
B. transport will be a problem
C. the event might be crowded
Events
16 Night Market ……………
17 Buskers Festival ……………
18 Stand Up for Kids ……………
19 Sunday Unplugged ……………
20 Ignite Dance Finals ……………
Recording 3
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
What TWO problems do the students identify with ‘learning videos’?
A. Babies lose interest too quickly.
B. Babies need to explore things.
C. Babies want to be with other babies.
D. Babies’ eyes may be damaged.
E. Babies should have contact with adults

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

When discussing the ‘present research’, Maya is surprised that …
A. ordinary people have altered their habits.
B. the findings are very detailed.
C. most babies behave the same way.
D. boys and girls like different toys.
E. the methodology has been criticised.
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
What impresses the students about the bilingual experiment in Spain?
A. the long-term effects of the lessons
B. the large number of research subjects
C. the fact that the children enjoyed themselves
D. the fact that teachers had the same training
E. the response of schools to the findings
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to
questions 27-30.
What was the finding of each of the following research studies?
A. Babies understand cause and effect.
B. Babies like physical exercise.
C. Babies like their actions to be copied.
D. Babies are excited by surprises.
E. Babies recognise basic grammar.
F. Babies like to help other people.
Research studies
27 Dr Pritchard’s study …………….
28 The three-year-old’s study …………….
29 Professor Michelson’s study …………….
30 The United States study …………….
 Recording 4
Complete the notes given below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

THE ENGINEER SARAH GAPPY, 1770-1852

Background
🔘 women were active in many areas of 19th century British society, for example, Jane
Harrison was the first female (31) ……………………….
🔘 by the end of the century there were 140 female dentists and
212 (32) ………………………. , as well as many musicians and actors

Sarah Gappy
🔘 was born in Birmingham and moved to Bristol with her husband
🔘 designed bridges that could survive (33) ……………………….
🔘 built (34) ………………………. of the Clifton Suspension Bridge
🔘 was a significant (35) _______ in the Clifton Suspension Bridge together with her
husband
🔘 designed a ‘barnacle buster’ that allowed (36) ………………………. to go faster
🔘 helped stop (37) ………………………. near railway lines
🔘 built an amusing machine for making different parts of (38) ………………………. at
the same time
🔘 designed an early type of (39) ………………………. equipment

Conclusions
🔘 other women worked as engineers, e.g. Ada Lovelace and Hertha Marks Ayrton
🔘 it was not until 1906 that a woman (40) ………………………… in engineering
 IT2 IELTS Listening test 3
Recording 1
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
SHORT FILM COMPETITION
Rules
☑️The film must be no more than 20 minutes long, submitted before
Wednesday, (1) …………………..
☑️Don’t use any (2) ………………….. with experience.
☑️For the film, it’s necessary to include a child or (3) ………………….. this year, get
permission for any (4) ………………….. used. Check that
English (5) ………………….. contain no mistakes.

Advice
☑️Focus on the (6) ………………….. before doing anything else.
☑️Stick to a few characters and locations.
☑️Avoid making a (7) ………………….. because not all the judges will like it.

Last year’s competition

☑️The winner was Greg (8) ………………….. .
☑️The title of Greg’s film was (9) ………………….. .

Prizes
☑️Winners receive between $500 and $2000.
☑️The best films are shown in the (10) ………………….. Theatre.
Recording 2
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO tasks will volunteers be required to do at Eskdale Wood?
A. fix fences
B. remove branches
C. collect litter
D. build bird boxes
E. cut down trees

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things must volunteers bring with them?
A. gloves
B. tools
C. snacks
D. sunscreen
E. boots
 Complete the flow-chart below
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to
questions 15-20.
A. clear photograph
B. rough estimate
C. new account
D. suitable location
E. council permit
F. basic competition
G. good team
H. visual guide

TO TAKE PART IN THE BIRD COUNT

set up a (15) …………………………. for a mobile app.
⬇️
decide on a (16) …………………………. for the day of the bird count.
⬇️
organise a (17) …………………………. for support.
⬇️
ensure everyone has access to a (18) …………………………. .
⬇️
agree on a (19) …………………………. for observed birds.
⬇️
submit a (20) …………………………. with your collected data.
Recording 3
Choose the correct letter – A, B or C.
PRESENTATION ON RESTORING & REPRODUCING PAINTINGS
21 The students agree that the introduction to their presentation should include
A. reasons why paintings need to be restored.
B. examples of poor restoration work.
C. a general description of what restoration involves.
22 When the students visited the museum, they were surprised by …
A. the time it took to restore a single painting.
B. the academic backgrounds of the restorers.
C. the materials used in restoration work.
23 What does Oliver say would put him off a career in art restoration?
A. the reaction of the owners of a painting.
B. the possibility of working in dangerous conditions.
C. the requirement to be able to draw very well.
24 What do the students agree about the restored Dutch landscape painting?
A. It shows how taste in art varies amongst different people.
B. It is an example of a work that was once undervalued.
C. It demonstrates how cleaning techniques have greatly improved.
25 What is Oliver’s attitude to the digital reproduction of famous paintings?
A. It requires a great deal of skill.
B. There is something dishonest about it.
C. It makes art accessible to more people.
What challenge did the Factum Arte team face with reproducing the
following paintings?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G,
next to questions 26-30.
CHALLENGES THE FACTUM ARTE TEAM FACED
A. they only had a photo of badly restored version of the painting
B. they needed to see under the damaged surface of the painting
C. they had to get permission to analyse a very similar painting
D. they had to rely on similar drawings of the same subject
E. they had to negotiate with relations of the original artist
F. they were unable to view other examples of the artist’s work
G. they had only limited time to reproduce the painting

Paintings the team wanted to reproduce

26 Six Sunflowers
27 The Concert
28 Portrait of Sir Winston Churchill
29 The Water Lilies
30 Myrto
 Recording 4
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
THE CHALLENGES OF LIVING IN A SPACE
Living on the International Space Station (ISS)
🔘 Astronauts spend months in microgravity, so
– their blood moves to their head and (31) ……………………….
– they lose minerals such as (32) ……………………….
– they have to exercise 2.5 hours to avoid (33) ………………………. loss.
– they may suffer from poor (34) ………………………. back on Earth.
🔘 NASA continues to improve ways to recycle water,
including (35) ……………………….

Building on the Moon or Mars

🔘 Engineers and architects must either use minerals which
– are (36) ………………………. enough for transport.
– can already be found on the Moon or Mars
🔘 Rocks and minerals could be used to make metal, brick and
possibly (37) ………………………. for buildings.
🔘 NASA still needs to find a way to make large (38) ………………………. .
🔘 People could use virtual reality
– to visit places like a (39) ………………………. .
– to get a new (40) ………………………. .
 IT2 IELTS Listening test 4
Recording 1
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
ISLAND TRANSPORT

Vehicles Cost Comments

Motor (1) $……………………….. ☑️fun to ride
scooter per day ☑️they provide helmets
and (2) ………………………..
☑️don’t ride on (3) ……………………….. Road

Economy $87.80 per day ☑️four doors, five passengers

car ☑️can drive on all the roads and
to (4) ……………………….. for a swim
☑️no (5) ……………………….. in the Economy
car

E-Bike (6) $……………………….. ☑️battery is not very (7) ………………………..

per day ☑️a quality bike with two
good (8) ………………………..
☑️a map and (9) ……………………….. are
provided
☑️no (10) ……………………….. is needed
Recording 2
11 What was recently discovered at this site?
A. a written text about the area
B. various tools used for farming
C. some drawings showing the garden
12 This location is good for gardening because …
A. the weather is warm.
B. there is enough water.
C. it is protected from the wind.
13 In 1860, what was built on this site?
A. a medical centre
B. a type of factory
C. a base for soldiers
14 Today, the fruit and vegetables from the gardens are …
A. sold to businesses in the area.
B. given to certain local people.
C. used by those who work in the garden.
15 The local college now uses the gardens …
A. as a location for scientific research.
B. for educating the wider community.
C. to teach its students gardening skills.
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-H, next to questions 16-20.
THE COMMUNITY GARDEN

16 worm farms
17 seed store
18 machinery shed
19 compost heaps
20 drying room
Recording 3
Write the correct letter – A, B or C, next to questions 21-25.
THE BENEFITS OF PLAYING VIDEO GAMES
21 According to Alya and Jason, Dr Franklin showed that video games have …
A. been used in therapy for a long time.
B. only a limited number of users in therapy.
C. been accepted by most doctors working in therapy.
22 According to the students, what is the biggest advantage of games in therapy?
A. Some injuries occur less frequently.
B. Costs are lower than other treatments.
C. Patients work harder at their recovery.
23 When discussing the Singapore study, the students disagree about …
A. the purpose of the research.
B. the methodology used in the research.
C. the conclusions reached by the researchers.
24 What impresses the students about the anxiety research?
A. the variety of games that were used
B. results were confirmed in another study
C. both patients and their families benefitted
25 The students agree that the Rhode Island research …
A. provided reliable evidence.
B. has received widespread publicity.
C. has been criticised by some academics.
What opinion do the students express about each research study?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to
questions 26-30.
OPINIONS
A. the finding may disappoint some businesses
B. the finding contradicts other research
C. the finding is relevant in particular countries
D. the finding is not believable
E. the finding is supported by various studies
F. the finding is not a surprise
G. the finding will become increasingly important
26 surgeon study ➡️
27 vision study ➡️
28 sport study ➡️
29 ageing study ➡️
 Recording 4
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
TRADITIONAL POLYNESIAN NAVIGATION
Introduction
☑️the islands of Polynesia are in the Pacific Ocean
☑️the Polynesian people originally migrated from (31) …………………… to the Pacific
islands
☑️European explorers were impressed that Polynesian canoes were (32) ……………………
than European ships

Equipment on ocean-going canoes

☑️paddles were used for (33) ……………………
☑️sails were made from the pandanus plant
☑️warm clothes were made from the (34) …………………… of the paper mulberry tree

How Polynesians navigated at sea

☑️they did not have the magnetic compass
☑️they remembered where stars rose and set by making up detailed (35) ……………………
☑️when it was cloudy, they found the direction by using (36) ……………………

Finding new islands

☑️they could identify certain (37) …………………… that only live near land
☑️close to land, they could read changes in the sea’s (38) ……………………

Recent history
☑️the canoe Hokule’a sailed from Hawaii to Tahiti in 1976 without (39) ……………………
☑️now replica traditional canoes have sailed across the Pacific and around the world
☑️as well as sailing, these voyages have created fresh interest in Polynesian culture, music
and (40) ……………………
 IT2 IELTS Listening test 5
Recording 1
Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
INSURANCE CLAIM FORM
Client details
Client Name ➡️ Greg Williams
Policy reference ➡️ (1) ………………………
Address ➡️ (2) 102……………………… Street, Northbridge
Phone number ➡️ (3) ………………………
Description of
damage
Date of incident ➡️ Sunday, 17th June
Cause of incident ➡️ the house was damaged during
a (4) ………………………
Items claimed ➡️ a pair of child’s (5) ………………………
a new (6) ………………………
a torn (7) ………………………
repairs to the door of the (8) ………………………

Builder dealing with damage

Full Name Steven (9) ………………………
Client to send in photographs of damaged (10) ……………………… before
building work starts
Recording 2

11-12 Which TWO opportunities does the Young Explorer Programme

offer to participants?
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
A. Improving negotiation skills
B. Developing supportive relationships
C. Acquiring a new physical skill
D. Learning about environmental issues
E. Competing for an award

13-14 Which TWO subjects must groups study in their preliminary

training? Choose TWO letters, A-E.
A. Finding sources of water
B. Operating cooking equipment
C. Knowing how to follow a route
D. Searching for safe things to eat
E. Using wood to build shelters

What does the speaker say about each of the following tracks?
Write the correct letter – A, B, C or D, next to questions 15-20.
A. It is likely to be busy.
B. It may be unsafe in places.
C. It is currently closed to the public.
D. It is divided into two sections.
15 Northface
16 Blue River
17 Pioneer
18 Edgewater
19 Murray
20 Lakeside

Recording 3
21 Kiara and Finn agree that the articles they read on the future of work …
A. mainly reflect the concerns of older employees.
B. refer to the end of a traditional career path.
C. tend to exaggerate the likely changes.
22 What point does Kiara make about the phrase ‘job title’?
A. It is no longer relevant in modern times.
B. It shows colleagues how to interact with each other.
C. It will only apply to people higher up in an organisation.
23 What issue affecting young employees is Finn most concerned about?
A. lack of job security
B. income inequality
C. poor chances of promotion
24 What is Kiara’s attitude towards the Richards-Greeves survey on work-life
balance?
A. She thinks that the findings are predictable.
B. She is curious about the kind of work the interviewees do.
C. She believes it would be useful to know what the questions were.
25 Finn and Kiara agree that if employees are obliged to learn new skills …
A. they should learn ones which might be useful in another job.
B. they should not be forced to learn them in their own time.
C. they should receive better guidance from training departments.
26 When Finn talks about the impact of mobile technology, Kiara responds by …
A. emphasising the possible disadvantages.
B. describing her personal experience.
 C. mentioning groups who benefit most from devices.

What impact might Artificial Intelligence (AI) have on each of the

following professions?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to
questions 27-30.
IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
A. It will give them a greater sense of satisfaction.
B. It will encourage them to compete with one another.
C. It will reduce the level of stress they have.
D. It may eventually lead to their jobs disappearing.
E. It could prevent them from coming to harm.
F. It will enable them to do tasks they have not trained for.
27 Architects ➡️
28 Doctors ➡️
29 Lawyers ➡️
30 Sports referees ➡️
 Recording 4
Complete the notes below.
THE KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH OF CANADA

The gold-seekers’ journey to the Klondike river

☑️Many gold-seekers set off from Skagway in Alaska.
☑️The White Pass Trail was difficult because of rocks and (31) …………………………. along
the way
☑️The Chilkoot Trail was very (32) …………………………. so it could take three months.
☑️On both trails, gold-seekers gave up because of starvation, disease and the fear
of (33) ………………………….
☑️At Lake Bennet, gold-seekers stayed in a (34) …………………………. until spring arrived.
☑️At Miles Canyon, it was necessary to hire an experienced (35) …………………………. to
continue the journey.
☑️Gold-seekers finally reached Dawson and the Klondike river.

The equipment gold-seekers had to take

☑️The (36) …………………………. provided gold-seekers with a list.
☑️The list included :
– clothes, e.g. boots, thick coats
– tea and food such as (37) ………………………….
– tools, e.g. rope and several (38) ………………………….

People who became successful because of the gold rush

☑️Some business-minded people sold supplies or set up hotels.
☑️Jack London created a sense of (39) …………………………. in his stories.
☑️Annie Hall Strong and Emma Kelly contributed to various (40) …………………………. in
Canada and the U.S.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

 IT2 IELTS Listening test 6
Recording 1
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Name of
tour Price Main activities Other information
Cave $93 🔘 go in a 🔘 minimum age
Explorers small (1) ………………. to the of (2) ………………. years
other side of the lake
🔘 explore the caves
Silver $220 🔘 travel by (3) ………………. to 🔘 eat a barbecue lunch
Fjord the fjord 🔘 see marine life such as seals
🔘 at Easten go for and (6) ……………….
a (4) ……………….
🔘 cruise on the fjord
🔘 see mountains and a
large (5) ……………….
High $105 🔘 visit a historic home 🔘 this tour has excellent
Country 🔘 lunch is in reviews
the (7) ……………….
🔘 in the afternoon visit
a (8) ……………….
Zipline $75 🔘 travel on a zipline above an 🔘 reach speeds
old (9) ………………. of (10) ………………. miles
per hour
KINGSTOWN TOURS

Recording 2
Choose the correct letter – A, B or C.
WILLFORD LIVING MUSEUM
11 In the early 1800’s most land in Willford was …
A. occupied by houses
B. used for farming
C. covered in trees
12 What happened in 1830 in Willford?
A. Ships started to be built nearby.
B. The first trains arrived in the town.
C. Valuable substances were found underground.
13 By the 1870’s Willford was most famous for making …
A. various metal objects.
B. all types of clothing.
C. plates and cups.
14 What does the guide say about visitors to the museum these days?
A. 900 visitors enter on a typical day.
B. 7,600 visitors arrive every week.
C. 300,000 visitors come each year.
15 The museum is also sometimes used …
A. as a location for filming.
B. for business conferences.
C. by people getting married.
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-H, next to questions 16-20.

16 Old bakery ➡️
17 Doctor’s surgery ➡️
18 Cooper’s cottage ➡️
19 Stables ➡️
20 Old school ➡️
Recording 3
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
21-22 According to the students, what are the TWO most important
benefits of market research?
A. Selecting the best advertising
B. Reducing the levels of risks
C. Building confidence among employees
D. Saving money in the long run
E. Identifying new opportunities
23-24 Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which do the students agree are TWO valid criticisms of market
research?
A. It does not reveal any new information.
B. Its benefits are hard to measure.
C. It takes too much time to carry out.
D. It makes use of too much specialist language.
E. Its findings are sometimes wrong.

25-26 Choose TWO letters, A-E.

The students are surprised by the success of which TWO sources of
information?
A. face-to-face communication
B. official government statistics
C. the media and social media
D. online surveys of public opinion
E. filming customers as they shop
Complete the flow-chart below.
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to
questions 27-30.
A. written records
B. online studies
C. specific questions
D. individual responsibility
E. proper planning
F. regular meetings
MARKETING RESEARCH USING A BUSINESS’s OWN RESOURCES
Begin with staff education to maximise the chances of success.
⬇️
Give staff examples of (27) ……………………. that will be helpful every day.
⬇️
The BQR Group says that staff should make use of (28) …………………….
each week.
⬇️
Having (29) ……………………. is motivating for staff, according to Business
Guide.
⬇️
Provide detailed feedback about any changes that you decide to make.
⬇️
Allow staff to have (30) ……………………. to ensure continued participation.
Recording 4
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
DRINKING WATER
Introduction
🔘 Drinking water is essential for human life.
🔘 The ‘8 glasses a day’ rule is a myth, except for the (31) ……………………. .

Some effects of water on the body

🔘 Drinking before (32) ……………………. may assist weight loss.
🔘 Dr Amaldi’s study shows that water speeds up (33) ……………………. .
🔘 A US research study showed that dehydrated bodies cannot
control (34) ……………………. so well.
🔘 There is no evidence that drinking water results in better (35) …………………….
.

The brain
🔘 Women who drank lots of water had fewer (36) ……………………. .
🔘 Men suffered more (37) ……………………. with insufficient water.

Complete the summary below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Drinking too much water is not a common problem. Australian research has
shown that people have difficulty (38) ……………………. when they have
drunk enough. But occasionally people have become sick from too much
water, particularly groups of (39) ……………………. This may be because
they have high levels of (40) ……………………. in their blood. The best
advice is to drink when you are thirsty.