Monday
Speaking
Birthdays
Now let’s move on to talk about birthdays.
- What did you usually do on your birthday when you were a child?
- How do you normally celebrate your birthday now?
- Is your birthday now still as important to you as when you were a child?
- Do you think it’s important to give someone a card when it’s their birthday?
- Do you think the price of a gifts/presents is important?
The internet
We’ll now talk about The Internet.
- Do you use The Internet?
- Are children allowed to use The Internet at school in your country?
- Do you think that The Internet is useful for study?
- Have you ever used The Internet to buy something?
- Are there any dangers of buying things online?
Pets
We’ll now talk about pets.
- Do you have a pet?
- What types of animals do you think make the best pets?
- Why do people have pets?
- Should dogs be left in the house alone while their owners are at work?
- Is there any types of animals that you think should not be kept as a pet?
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SECTION ONE
You are going to hear a conversation between a hotel receptionist and a customer who has come to make a booking.
An example has been done for you.
Before starting the IELTS listening test part 1 practice, take 30 seconds to look at questions 1-6.
When you have done that, start the recording and answer questions 1-6:
Question 1-6
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THREE WORDS AND OR/NUMBERS for each answer
| Hotel Information | |
| Example answerName of accommodation: | (0) Carlton Hotel |
| Length of stay: | 3 nights |
| Ages of children: | (1) |
| Rooms available: | Two en-suites at £270 |
| Price inclusive of: | (2) |
| Payment method: | credit card |
| Name: | Michael (3) |
| Date of birth: | (4) 1968 |
| Address: | 273, Stanton Court, London. |
| Post code: | (5) |
| Telephone: | 08773 (6) |
Now pause the recording. You have 30 seconds to look at questions 7-10.
Questions 7-10
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THREE WORDS AND OR/ A NUMBER for each answer
| Transport Options | |||
| Mode of Transport | Cost | Arrangements | Travel time to town |
| Taxi | Approximately (7) £ | Pick up from the hotel | 10 minutes |
| Bus | £2 per person | Walk down Oak Tree (8) | 15 minutes |
| Walking | ——– | Walk through (9) | (10) |
SECTION TWO
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C. for each answer
11 The company expanded in
A 2000
B 2007
C 2014
12 The number of permanent staff is
A 75
B 90
C 150
13 Most volunteers join the program
A in Winter
B in July
C when it is best for them
14 Time Abroad receives all its income from
A partner organisations
B volunteers
C the govenment
Complete the table.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Volunteering OpportunityActivity BenefitsEnglish TeachingHelping with English(15)Significantly improve the (16) of many children and adultsAgriculture and FarmingPromoting sustainable and (17) farming- Promote (18) farming methods- educate local communities Veterinary Medicine– Helping the vet with (19) – Joining the vet on home visits – Amazing insights into the country- See a lot of fascinating animals- Gain a greater ((20) of the difficulties in the country |
Leisure activities
- What types of leisure activities are popular in your country?
- Why it is important for people to have time for leisure activities?
- Why are some activities more popular than others?
- Are the types of leisure activities that are popular today the same as those that were popular when your parents were young?
- What types of leisure activities may become more popular in the future?
Homework
Wednesday
Speaking
Work
I’d just like to ask you some questions about your work.
- What work do you do?
- What do you enjoy most about your work?
- What are your main duties?
- Is there any other work you would like to do in the future?
- What do you normally do when you finish work everyday?
- Will you have to do more training for your work in the future?
Neighbours
Let’s change the topic and talk about your neighbours
- Do you know the people who live next door to you?
- How often do you see each other?
- What kind of relationship do you have?
- How can neighbours be helpful?
- What kind of problems can people have with their neighbours in a big city?
Sport
Now we’ll move on to talk about sport.
- What is the most popular type of sport in your country?
- Is there a lot of sport on television in your country?
- What sports do children normally do at school?
- Do you think people do enough sport these days?
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SECTION THREE
You will hear a woman asking a tutor for more information about a Media Studies course at a university.
Questions 21 – 23
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
21 How long did Louise work at a radio station?
A 2 years
B 4 years
C 6 years
22 Why does Louise want to do a Masters?
A To get a promotion in her current job
B To go into TV
C Employers like post-graduate qualifications
23 How long will it take to do the Masters part-time rather than the modular route?
A 18 months
B 3 years
C 4 years
Questions 24 and 25
Choose TWO letters A-F.
Which two things must Louise have to join the course?
A A bachelor’s degree
B Work experience
C Either a bachelor’s degree or work experience
D Research experience
E A completed thesis
F Motivation
Questions 26-30
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Fees and FundingThe fees are (26) per year to do the course part-time. The university has a (27) it can use to fund the most suitable students. You must have a (28) in place before you can get any funding. The details on funding can be found on the (29) . That will also have information on eligibility, help available, and (30) . |
SECTION FOUR
Questions 31 – 35
Complete the sentences below
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer
31. Indian Railways is owned and by the government of India.
32. There are more than million people working for Indian Railways
33. The of the railways from 1857 occurred under Robert Maitland Brereton.
34. The joining of the East Indian Railway with the Great Indian Peninsula Railway led to a network of kilometres.
35. The route from Bombay to Calcutta, opened in 1870, was an for the book Around the World in 80 days.
Questions 36-40
Complete the table below
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer
| Period | Situation |
| 1875 – 1899 | The network radiated inward from (36) , Madras, and Calcutta |
| 1900 – 1906 | It was not long before various independent kingdoms had their own (37) . |
| 1907 – 1919 | When the war finished the railways were suffering from (38) and |
| 1920 – 1938 | Between 1920 and 1929, the railways had a (39) of around £687 million |
| 1939 – 1946 | The rolling stock that was moved to the Middle East included locomotives and (40) . |
Sports
- What types of sports are popular in your country?
- What are the benefits of playing a sport?
- Do you think the types of sport that are popular will change in the future?
- how can sports bring people from different countries closer together?
