IELTS practice test

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LISTENING TEST

S E C T I O N 1  Questions 1–10

Questions 1 and 2
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Example
Ian went to the library to find a book about
A science.
B sport.
C history.

1 At the library, Ian saw

A an exhibition of photos.
B information about a lecture.
C a notice about a club to join.
2 Why is Ian going back to the library?
A to meet someone
B to collect something
C to take part in an activity

Questions 3–10
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Events at the Library

Day Name of event Time Price per week

Monday Photography club 7.30 p.m. £2.50

3 Storytelling workshop 7.00 p.m. 4

Thursday 5 club 2.00 p.m. £1.50

6 Film club 7.45 p.m. 7

Friday Poetry workshop 8 £3.00

Saturday 9 design 10.15 a.m. £4.75

Saturday Map reading 2.45 p.m. 10

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S E C T I O N 2  Questions 11–20

Questions 11–13
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11 Which day is Hilary’s interview?

A Monday
B Tuesday
C Wednesday
12 Where should Hilary go first?
A the main college reception
B the personnel department
C room number 341
13 Who will Hilary meet at the interview?
A Wendy Bright
B Howard Green
C Diana Cook

Questions 14 and 15
Choose TWO letters, A–F.

What two things should Hilary take to her interview?

A a copy of the application form
B an identity document
C exam certificates
D a written reference
E her invitation letter
F a photo of herself

Questions 16–20
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Job title: Office assistant

Main duties: • entering data
• 16
• dealing with 17

Number of hours per week: 18

Basic rate of pay per hour: 19

Paid annual holiday entitlement: 20

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S E C T I O N 3  Questions 21–30

Questions 21 and 22
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 Which continent has the largest number of wild rabbits?

A Europe
B Australasia
C North America
22 Wild rabbits usually live for
A five to ten years.
B ten to twelve years.
C fifteen to eighteen years.

Questions 23–30
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Keeping rabbits as pets: time and costs involved

Number of rabbits: 2
Total time needed per day: 23
Daily activities: • give them food and water
• 24 their living area
• basic 25 check
• giving them exercise
Cost of buying two rabbits: £50
Microchipping: 26
Vaccinations (by vet): £100
Accommodation: rabbit house  27
28 : • water bowl  £8.00
• food bowl  29
• other  £20.00
Food: £16.36 per week
Insurance: £10.00 per 30
Total cost of two rabbits for life: £16,000 (10 years)

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S E C T I O N 4  Questions 31–40

Questions 31–34
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

31 What should the students do each week?

A Run a fixed distance.
B Run at a constant speed.
C Run for a certain period of time.
32 What does the speaker say about jogging?
A It’s best to go with a partner.
B You should always try to feel relaxed.
C Don’t try to talk and jog at the same time.
33 Students who already do other sports
A can continue with them during the training.
B need to ask the trainer for advice.
C may not have to train so much.
34 Where should students do the training?
A on a sports track
B on the grass in a park
C on roads and pavements

Questions 35–40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

TRAINING PROGRAMME
Length of the programme: 35
What to wear: • the type of shorts that 36 usually wear
• 37 specially designed for runners
What not to wear: clothes made from 38

If you start to feel hungry, you should 39 something.

Stop training if you have caught a 40 .

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