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IELTS Listening Test 3

PART 1

PART 2

PART 3

PART 4

ANSWERS

PART 1

Questions 1 to 4
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

EASYLET ACCOMODATION AGENCY

Cheapest properties 1 per week
Minimum period of contract: 2
Office open Saturdays until 3
List of properties available on 4

Questions 5 to 7
Choose THREE letters A-G

Which three things are included for free with every property for rent from Easylet?
A hearing bills
B kitchen equipment
C plates and glasses
D sheets and towels
E telephone
F television
G water bill

5 ___

A B C D E F G None

6 ___

A B C D E F G None

7 ___

A B C D E F G None

Time’s up

Questions 8 to 10
Label the map below.
Write the correct letters A-H next to questions 8 to 10.
Where are the following blocks of flats situated?

8. Eastern Towers ___

A B C D E F G H None

9. Granby Mansions ___

A B C D E F G H None

10. Busby Garden ___

A B C D E F G H None

Time’s up

PART 2

Questions 11 and 12

For each question choose two letters A-E

11 Which TWO activities for school groups need to be booked one week in advance?

A. drama workshops

B garden sculpture experience

C painting demonstrations

D tours for the blind

E video making

12 Which TWO facilities are closed in winter?

A adventure playground

B artist’s studio

C cafe

D mini zoo

E shop

Questions 13 to 17
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

HOLLYLANDS MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTRE

EXHIBITION	STARTING DATE	POINTS TO REMEMBER
History in pictures	13.	Opportunity to go on an old bus
14.	19th September	visitors can use 15. service
16.	11th November	competition – prize 17. for 2 people

Time’s up

Questions 18 to 20.
Label the plan below. Choose three answers from the box and write the letters A-F next to questions 18-20.

A. bicycle parking
B. drinks machine
C. first aid room
D. manager’s office
E. telephones
F. ticket office
G. toilets

18. ___

A B C D E F G None

19. ___

A B C D E F G None

20. ___

A B C D E F G None

Time’s up

PART 3

Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21 Before giving her presentation, Kate was worried about

A being asked difficult questions.

B using the projection equipment.

C explaining statistical results.

None

22 During many presentations by students, Martin feels that

A the discussion of research methods is not detailed enough.

B lecturers do not show enough interest in their students’ work.

C the student does not make enough eye contact with the audience.

None

23 What is Kate’s opinion of the tutorials she attends?

A They involve too much preparation.

B They should be held more frequently.

C They do not have a clear focus.

None

24 What does Martin intend to do next semester?

A make better use of the internet

B improve his note-taking skills

C prioritise reading lists effectively

None

25 What problem do Kate and Martin both have when using the library!

A The opening hours are too short.

B There are too few desks to work at.

C The catalogue is difficult to use.

None

Time’s up

Questions 26-30
Who will do the following tasks?

A Martin
B Kate
C both Martin and Kate

Write the correct letter, A, B or C next to questions 26–30.

26 compose questionnaire

A B C None

27 select people to interview

A B C None

28 conduct interviews

A B C None

29 analyse statistics

A B C None

30 prepare visuals for presentation

A B C None

None

Time’s up

PART 4

Questions 31-34
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

31 Where was a Stone Age rubbish dump found?

32 In Medieval times, what type of waste was most common?

33 What did science link with waste?

34 Which invention is the biggest problem for the environment?

Questions 35-37
List THREE factors which led to the increase in waste.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

35.

36.

37.

Time’s up

Questions 38-40
Which country uses the highest proportion of each method of waste disposal?
Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-F next to questions 38-40.

A Denmark
B Germany
C Japan
D Switzerland
E UK
F USA

38 incineration:

A B C D E F None

39 landfill:

A B C D E F None

40 recycling:

A B C D E F None

Time’s up

ANSWERS

(Q.1 to Q10)

2. 6 months

3. 4 PM

4. (the) internet

5. B

6. F

7. G

8. B

9. H

10. G

(Q.11 to Q.20)

11. C, A

12. B, D

13. 28th August

14. people at work

15. careers advice

16. land from air

17. balloon trip

18. B

19. E

20. C

(Q.21 to Q.30)

21. B

22. C

23. C

24. A

25. A

26. C

27. C

28. B

29. C

30. A

(Q.31 to Q.40)

31. Norway

32. organic

33. disease

34. plastic

35. mass manufacturing

36. packaging

37. disposable goods

38. C

39. E

40. D

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jubayer khan

27 days ago

i really didn’t enjoy it. because i had to scroll several times to check the answer, it was annoying. but part 1 and 2 was great though little bit harder than 3

Last edited 27 days ago by jubayer khan

ali

7 months ago

I think you should check the 10th question. Probably, correct answer is E. Thank You!

Behruz

10 months ago

I think you should check the 10th question. Probably, correct answer is E. Thank You!