IELTS Check — Listening
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Part 1
Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
JUNIOR CYCLE CAMP
- The course focuses on skills and safety.
- Charlie would be placed in Level 5.
- First of all, children at this level are taken to practise in a 1.
Instructors
- Instructors wear 2 shirts.
- A 3 is required and training is given.
Classes
- The size of the classes is limited.
- There are quiet times during the morning for a 4 or a game.
- Classes are held even if there is 5.
What to bring
- a change of clothing
- a 6
- shoes (not sandals)
- Charlie's 7
Day 1
- Charlie should arrive at 9.20 am on the first day.
- Before the class, his 8 will be checked.
- He should then go to the 9 to meet his class instructor.
Cost
The course costs $ 10 per week.
Part 2
Questions 11-12
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
11 12 According to Megan, what are the TWO main advantages of working in the agriculture and horticulture sectors? (choose 2)
A
B
C
D
E
Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
13 14 Which TWO of the following are likely to be disadvantages for people working outdoors? (choose 2)
A
B
C
D
E
Questions 15-20
What information does Megan give about each of the following job opportunities? Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 15-20.
Information
- A. not a permanent job
- B. involves leading a team
- C. experience not essential
- D. intensive work but also fun
- E. chance to earn more through overtime
- F. chance for rapid promotion
- G. accommodation available
- H. local travel involved
Job opportunities
15 Fresh food commercial manager
16 Agronomist
17 Fresh produce buyer
18 Garden centre sales manager
19 Tree technician
20 Farm worker
Part 3
Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
21 22 Which TWO points does Adam make about his experiment on artificial sweeteners? (choose 2)
A
B
C
D
E
Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
23 24 Which TWO problems did Rosie have when measuring the fat content of nuts? (choose 2)
A
B
C
D
E
Questions 25-30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
25 Adam suggests that restaurants could reduce obesity if their menus
A
B
C
26 The students agree that food manufacturers deliberately
A
B
C
27 What does Rosie say about levels of exercise in England?
A
B
C
28 Adam refers to the location and width of stairs in a train station to illustrate
A
B
C
29 What do the students agree about including reference to exercise in their presentation?
A
B
C
30 What are the students going to do next for their presentation?
A
B
C
Part 4
Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Hand knitting
Interest in knitting
- Knitting has a long history around the world.
- We imagine someone like a 31 knitting.
- A 32 ago, knitting was expected to disappear.
- The number of knitting classes is now increasing.
- People are buying more 33 for knitting nowadays.
Benefits of knitting
- gives support in times of 34 difficulty
- requires only 35 skills and little money to start
- reduces stress in a busy life
Early knitting
- The origins are not known.
- Findings show early knitted items to be 36 in shape.
- The first needles were made of natural materials such as wood and 37.
- Early yarns felt 38 to touch.
- Wool became the most popular yarn for spinning.
- Geographical areas had their own 39 of knitting.
- Everyday tasks like looking after 40 were done while knitting.