IELTS Listening Sample 9

IELTS Listening Sample 9

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You will hear a number of different recordings and you have to answer questions on what you hear. There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to check your work. All the recordings will be played once only. The test is in 4 Sections. At the end of the test, you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.

Now turn to section 1:
You will hear a man telephoning a sports club to ask about membership and facilities. First, you have some time to look at Questions 1 to 4.

You will see that there is an example which has been done for you. So Kingswell has been written in the notes. Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen because you will NOT hear the recording a second time.

Listen carefully and answer Questions 1 to 4:

Listening Audio: [Click the play button to start the recording.]

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SECTION 1

Section 1 - Questions 1-10.

Questions 1-4
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Questions 5-8
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO NUMBERS for each answer.

Questions 9 and 10
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

9. To join the centre, you need to book an instructor's .....................
10. To book a trial session, speak to David .................... (0458 95311).

SECTION 2

Section 2 - Questions 11-20.

You will hear a local radio broadcast about the Rivenden City Theatre. First, you have some time to look at Questions 11 to 16.

Now Listen carefully and answer Questions 11 to 16:

What change has been made to each part of the theatre?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-16.

RIVENDEN CITY THEATRE

  A   doubled in number
  B   given separate entrance
  C   reduced in number
  D   increased in size
  E   replaced
  F   strengthened
  G   temporarily closed

Part of the theatre

11. box office ......................
12. shop ......................
13. ordinary seats ......................
14. seats for wheelchair users ......................
15. lifts ......................
16. dressing rooms ......................

Questions 17-20
Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

SECTION 3:

Section 3 - Questions 21-30.

You will hear a man enquiring about college courses. First look at questions 21 to 25.

Now Listen carefully and answer Questions 21 to 25:

Question 21
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

21. What is Brian going to do before the course starts?
    A    attend a class
    B    write a report
    C    read a book

Questions 22-25
Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Questions 26-30
Complete the summary below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Business Centre

The Business Resource Centre contains materials Such as books and manuals to be used for training. It is possible to hire 26 .................... and 27 ..................... There are materials for working on study skills (e.g. 28 ....................) and other Subjects include finance and 29 ..................... .
30 .................... membership costs £50 per year.

SECTION 4:

Section 4 - Questions 31-40.

You will hear a talk on the social history of the East End of London. First look at questions 31 to 40.

Now Listen carefully and answer Questions 31 to 40:

Questions 31-37

Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Social history of the East End of London

Questions 38-40

Choose THREE letters, A-G. Which THREE of the following problems are mentioned in connection with 20^th century housing in the East End?

  A.  unsympathetic landlords
  B.  unclean water
  C.  heating problems
  D.  high rents
  E.  overcrowding
  F.  poor standards of building
  G. houses catching fire

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