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IELTS
STUDENT
MANUAL
IELTS Introduction
Listening
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Page No. Topics

01. IELTS – Introduction

03. Listening Introduction

06. Form Completion

20. Note Completion

33. Flowchart Completion

37. Map/Diagram Labelling

52. Multiple Choice Question

65. Sentence Completion

74. Matching Information

86. Classification of ideas

Index
93. Short Answer

96. Summary of IELTS Listening strategies

98. Answer Key

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IELTS is designed to assess the language ability of people who intend to study
or work in countries where English is the native language or the language of
communication.

The test is accepted by over 10,000 organisations in 140 countries, and is

recognised by universities and employers in many countries including
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the US.

IELTS can be taken for the following purposes:

1. Study abroad

2. Work abroad

3. Immigration/ PR

IELTS test structure

There are two modules for IELTS:

General training Academic

Usually taken by students planning

Mostly applicable in cases of for higher education abroad or
immigration/ PR professionals who are exploring
work opportunities overseas.

Test format
There are four modules in IELTS:
1. Listening
2. Reading
3. Writing
4. Speaking

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Listening, Reading, and Writing tests are taken on the same day, one after the
other, without any break in between. The Speaking test may either fall on the
same day or any day up to a week before or after the test date.The total test time
is 2 hours 45 minutes.

∙ Where can I take the IELTS exam in India?

The IELTS exam can only be attempted at IDP Education in India.You can register
for the IELTS test in the following manner:

On-line via the IDP website https://www.ieltsidpindia.com. You may pay the test
fee using your credit card (MasterCard/VISA), and receive instant confirmation of
your reservation. This is the most convenient way to book your IELTS test.

∙ How long is the score valid?

An IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) is valid for two years from the date of the result.

HOW TO USE THIS STUDENT MANUAL?

This book contains realistic tasks covering all parts of the IELTS test. It is an
intensive book and coupled with the Leap Scholar mock tests eliminates the
need for any further material. The tasks are followed by a short explanation and
strategy to provide a complete lesson which you shall be able to study on your
own. The tips also give advice on the different reading techniques which may
need to be used in the task. ( eg- Skimming/ Scanning). The tasks in this book are
at the same level of difficulty as the tasks in the IELTS test.

HOW TO USE THE ANSWER KEY?

The exercises are followed by answer keys which contain the complete range of
possible answers. Answers must coincide exactly with the key (including correct
spelling) for them to be correct. Some words in the key may be in brackets- ()
signifying that they are optional.

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LISTENING
All audio files corresponding to
the Listening content can be
accessed in the following
link:
https://ls.leapscholar.com/student-manual-audios
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Introduction
1. Listening test is the same for both Academic and General Training modules.

2. Timing – 30 minutes (10 mins – to transfer the answers in PBT; 2 mins to check
answers in CBT)

3. Questions - There are 4 sections in the test that contain 40 questions

4. This section actually tests listening, reading, and writing skills.

5. There is no negative marking.

Computer Based Test (CBT)

1. You can scroll and highlight on the screen.

2. The two screen layout helps to check the answers easily.

3. Ctrl C for copy and Ctrl V for paste can be used to move the answers to the
answer box, reducing the room for mistakes.

Test Format
1. Part1 is based on everyday situations between two speakers.

2. Part 2 is a monologue on everyday situations.

3. Part 3 is an academic discussion between 2-4 speakers based on educational

topics.

4. Part 4 is generally a presentation also based on academic subject – 1 speaker

The Listening test assesses

1. Your ability to understand main ideas.

2. Your ability to understand detailed information.

3. Your ability to understand the opinions, purpose, and attitudes of the speakers.

4. Your ability to follow the development of ideas.

5. Your ability to understand a variety of voices and native-speaker accents.

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To enhance your Listening ability

1. Watch English movies like - The Queen's Corgi - Ice Age - Harry Potter - The
Simpsons - Friends - Suits - Grey's Anatomy - Shark Tank - Yes, Minister / Yes,
Prime Minister – Sherlock and so on

2. Watch English Shows like Travel -xp, Ted Talks, Friends, The Big Bang Theory,
3. Sherlock Holmes, Young Sheldon, etc.

4. Listen to English Songs

5. Podcasts

6. Audio books

Scoring
1. Each correct answer receives 1 mark.

2. Scores out of 40 are converted to the IELTS 9-band scale.

3. Scores are reported in whole and half bands.

4. There is NO NEGATIVE marking.

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Global Strategy

1. Each recording in the Listening test is heard once only.

2. Read & Follow Instructions carefully

3. You will be given time to read through the questions before you listen. As
you read, do underline Keywords.

4. Predict the type of answer

5. As you listen, write your answers on the question paper in PBT, however,
type directly on the screen for CBT. Note making will help for certain hard Q
types.
6. Concentrate. Listen for synonyms and paraphrases. Watch out for
distractors. Listen for plural words and do not add what is already written like
am/pm, $, % etc.

7. At the end of the test, you will have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to
the answer sheet in PBT and 2 minutes to check answers in CBT.

8. You must write your answers with a pencil(PBT) and write all in capital
letters.

9. Write spellings correctly, every word is counted, hyphenated words are

considered one word.

10. Don’t leave any question unanswered - make a wild guess as there’s no
negative marking

Types of Questions
1. Form Completion

2. Note completion

3. Flow chart/Table Completion

4. Map / Diagram

5. MCQs

6. Sentence completion

7. Matching information/Classification

8. Short answer questions

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Form Completion

Definition:

In this completion task, you are required to fill in the gaps presented as a form
that could be used to record factual details such as names, addresses,
telephone numbers. The outline will focus on the main ideas/facts in the text.

Strategy:

1. Follow the instructions (eg. Write in one word and/or a number)

2. Use 30-40 seconds wisely for the prediction and underline the key words
before you hear the recording.
3. This type seems easy but it may surprise you with synonyms and extra
information given by the speaker.

4. Prediction is an important skill in this as this enables you to focus.

5. Familiarize yourself with the plurals, numbers, and accent. For example,
the pronunciation of “8” and “H”.

IN-CLASS CONTENT

Exercise 1
(Audio starts from the beginning) Complete the form below.

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

Customer’s full name: Michael 1 ........................

Date of birth: 27 March 1988

Previous address: 319 2 ........................ East Providence

Phone number: 0492 48002

Data allowance: 3 ........................

Current plan: 4 ........................

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Exercise 2
(Audio starts at 3:38 min)

Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND / OR A
NUMBER for each answer.

Date Event Price per ticket No. Of tickets

5 June Instrumental group £7.50 2

– Guitarrini

Singer (price includes

17 June 6 ………………… £6 2
in the garden)

22 June 7 ……………………. £7.00 1

(Anna Ventura)

23 June Spanish Dance & 8 £ ……………… 9 ……………………

Guitar Concert

NB Children / Student / Senior Citizens have 10 …………………discount on all tickets.

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Source: Cambridge Book 8

Exercise 3
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Source: Cambridge Book 8

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Exercise 4
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Source: Cambridge Book 8

Practice 1
(Audio starts from the beginning)

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Source: Cambridge Book 9

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Practice 2
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Source: Cambridge Book 10

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Practice 3
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Crime Report Form

Type of crime: theft

Personal information

Example

Name Louise …….Taylor………

Nationality (1) ……….

Date of birth 14 December 1977

Occupation interior designer

Reason for visit business (to buy antique (2) ……… ).

Length of stay two months

Current address (3) ………. Apartments (No 15)

Details of theft

Items stolen - a wallet containing approximately (4) £ ………..

- a (5) ………..

Date of theft (6) ………..

Possible time and place of theft

Location outside the (7) ……… at about 4 pm

Details of suspect - some boys asked for the (8) …….. then ran off

- one had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger

- he was about 12, slim build with (9) …….. hair

Crime reference number allocated

(10) ……….

Source: Cambridge Book 14

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Practice 4
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Choose the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR
A NUMBER for each answer.

Feedback Form

Course: Communication in Business

Course code: CB162

Dates: From (21) to (22)

Please give your comments on the following aspects of the course:

Source: Cambridge Book 5

Practice 5
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Complete the form below, using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS

AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

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Host Family Applicant

Example Answer

Name: Jenny Chan

Present address: Sea View Guest House,…………………

Daytime phone number: 2237676

[NB Best lime to contact is……………… ]

Age: 19

Intended length of stay: …………………..

Occupation while in UK: student………………..

General level of English: ………………….

Preferred location: in the ………………….

Special diet: ……………….

Other requirements:

- own facilities……………………

- own television…………………….

- to be ……………….

Maximum price: £……………… a week

Preferred starting date: ………………

Source: Cambridge Book 5

Practice 6
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Write NO MORE THAN A WORD AND / OR A NUMBER

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Source: Cambridge Book 6

Practice 7
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Complete the form below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS

AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Listen carefully and answer Questions 1 to 10:

MINTONS CAR MART

Customer Enquiry

Example Answer

Make: Lida

Engine size: 1) ………………..

Model: Max

Type of gears: (2) ………………..

Preferred colour: (3) ……………….. blue

FINANCE

Customer wishes to arrange (4) ………………..

Part exchange? yes

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PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: Wendy (5) ………………..

Title: (6) ………………..

Address: 20, Green Banks

(7) ………………..

Hampshire

Postcode: GU8 9EW

Contact number: (for (8) ……………….. only) 0798257643

CURRENT CAR

Make: Conti

Model:

Name: (9) ………………..

Year: 1994

Mileage: maximum 70,000

Colour: metallic grey

Condition: (10) ………………..

Source: Cambridge Book 8

Practice 8
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Complete the form below .

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

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CAR INSURANCE

Example Answer

Name: patric jones ………………..

Address: 1…………………... , Greendale

Contact number: 730453

Occupation: 2 ……………………

Size of car engine: 1200 cc

Type of car :

Manufacturer: Hewton

Model: 3…………………….

Year: 1997

Previous insurance company:

4……………………………………

Any Insurance claims in the last 5 years?

Yes…………

NO…………

if yes, give the brief details:

Car was 5………………. in 1999

Names of the other driver(S):

Simon 6…………………….

Relationship to main driver: 7………………….

Start date: 31st January

Uses of car: social 8………………………..

Recommended insurance arrangement

Name of the company: 9…………….. Annual cost: 10$................................

Source: Cambridge Book 8

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Practice 9
(Audio starts at 5.15 min)

Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS ANDIOR A NUMBER for each .

STUDENT DETAILS

Name: Anita Newman

Address: 6…………..Room NO. 7…………..

Other skills: Speaks some Japanese

Position available: 8…………..at the English Language Centre

Duties: Respond to enquiries and 9…………..

Time of interview: Friday at 10…………..a.m.

Source: Cambridge Book 7

Practice 10
(Audio starts at 2.00 min)

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Source: Cambridge Book 8

Note Completion
Note completion questions come up regularly in the IELTS Listening exam so
there’s a high chance of you getting one in your test.

Definition:

They can take many different forms but will always be a gap fill activity of some
sort where you have to fill in missing words. You could, for example, be asked to
fill in missing words in a set of notes from a lecture or a list of instructions for a
journey.

There are almost endless possibilities but as long as you have a good strategy to
follow, you’ll be able to answer any question you’re given.

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Strategy

1. Follow the instructions (eg. Write in one word and/or a number)

2. This type seems easy but it may surprise you with synonyms and extra
information given by the speaker.

3. You can expect Lists, Headings & subheadings, Numbers or bullet points

4. Prediction is an important skill in this as this enables you to focus.

5. Familiarize yourself with the plurals, numbers, and accent. For example, the
pronunciation of “8” and “H”.

IN-CLASS CONTENT

Exercise 1
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Geography

Studying geography helps us to understand:

The effects of different processes on the 31…………………….of the Earth

The dynamic between 32……………………. and population

Two main branches of study:

physical features

human lifestyles and their 33…………………….

Specific study areas: biophysical , topographic, political, social, economic,

historical and 34 …………………….geography, and also cartography

Key point: geography helps us to understand our surroundings and the

associated 35 …………………….

What do geographers do?

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find data – e.g. conduct censuses, collect information in the form of

36……………………. using computer and satellite technology analyse data – identify
37……………………., e. g. cause and effect

publish findings in form of:

a ) maps

- easy to carry

- can show physical features of large and small areas

- BUT a two-dimensional map will always have some 38 …………………….

b) aerial photos
– can show vegetation problems, 39…………………….density, ocean floor etc.

c) Lands at pictures sent to receiving stations

– used for monitoring 40……………………. conditions etc.

Source: Cambridge Book 8

Exercise 2
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND / OR A NUMBER.

SPORTS WORLD

1. a new 11 .................of an international sports goods company

2. located in the shopping center to the 12 ......................... of Bradcaster

3. has sports 13 ……………………………….. and equipment on floors 1 – 3

4. can get you any item within 14 ..............,......... days

5. shop specializes in equipment for 15 ……………………….

6. has a special section which just sells 16 ......................................

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Source: Cambridge Book 9

Exercise 3
(Audio starts from the beginning)

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Source: Cambridge Book 8

Exercise 4
(Audio starts at 4:41 min)

Source: Cambridge Book 8

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Practice 1
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Source: Cambridge Book 9

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Practice 2
(Audio starts from the beginning)

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Source: Cambridge Book 9

Practice 3
(Audio starts at 3:30 min)

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Source: Cambridge Book 9

Practice 4
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Source: Cambridge Book 9

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Practice 5
(Audio starts at 1:30 min)

Source: Cambridge Book 9

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Practice 6
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD for each answer.

Fiddy Working Heritage Farm

Advice about visiting the farm

Visitors should

1. take care not to harm any 11 ________________

2. not touch any 12 _______________

3. wear 13 ___________________

4. not bring 14 _________________

Source: Cambridge Book 11

Practice 7
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Questions 1 to 6

Complete the notes below

Write ONE WORD only for each answer.

Self- drive tours in the USA

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Source: Cambridge Book 10

Practice 8
(Audio starts at 2:10 min)

Source: Cambridge Book 10

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Practice 9
(Audio starts from the beginning)
THE SPIRIT BEAR

Source: Cambridge Book 10

Practice 10
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

THORNDYKE’S BUILDERS

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Source: Cambridge Book 10

Flow Chart
Definition:

A flow-chart is used to summarise a process which has clear stages, with the
direction of the process shown by arrows. In this completion task, you are
required to fill in the gaps presented using the appropriate words from the
audio.

Strategy

1. Follow the instructions (eg. Write in one word and/or a number)

2. Use 30-40 seconds wisely to read the given text, predict and underline the
key words before you hear the recording.

3. Expect to hear synonyms, paraphrases and extra information given by the

speaker.

4. Prediction is an important skill in this as this enables you to focus.

5. Familiarize yourself with the plurals, numbers, and accent. For example, the
pronunciation of “8” and “H”.

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IN-CLASS CONTENT

Exercise 1
(Audio starts at 4:00 min)

Complete the flow-chart below. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS

AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Advice on exam preparation

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Source: Cambridge Book 8

Exercise 2
(Audio starts from the beginning)

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Practice 1
(Audio starts at 4:45 min)

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to
Questions 26-30

A bullet points
B film
C notes
D structure
E student paper
F textbook
G documentary

How James will write his paper on the Vikings

He’ll read a 26……………. and choose his topic.

↓
He’ll borrow a 27…………….. from Beth.
↓
He’ll plan the 28……………… of the paper.
↓
He’ll read some source material and write 29……………… .
↓
He’ll write the paper using 30……………. .
↓
He’ll write the complete paper

Practice 2
(Audio starts at 4:35 min)

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Practice 1
(Audio starts at 4:45 min)

Source: Cambridge Book 13

Maps/ Diagram
Definition
You will need to complete labels on a plan of a building, map of part of a town or
diagram of a piece of equipment. You can usually select your answers from a list
on the question paper.
This task assesses your ability to understand, for example, a description of a
place, and to relate this to a visual representation. This may include being able
to follow language expressing directions (e.g. straight on/turn left/opposite).

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Strategy

1. Listen for information carefully.

2. Process will have words indicating stages like next, then, after that, later,
finally.

3. For Maps, you may have to check the directions- North, South, East, West.

4. Check out the landmarks before the audio plays.

5. Pay attention to prepositions which say- next to this building, across the road,
at the corner, on the left, on your right, near, before, after.

6. In a map, keep a track of the entrance; the speaker will usually begin by
talking about the entrance point.
7. Pay attention to the sequence of the questions on the map. This will help you
know what would be spoken first and then what you would listen to.

8. Be aware that distractors may trick you.

9. Never over-generalize or over-predict.

Language for Location:

When someone’s talking in relation to maps or plans of a place, you might

often hear the following kind of language:

1. The new library is between the car park and the supermarket.

2. Arnold’s Bakery is opposite the bank, on the corner of Aston Street.

3. The entrance is next to the large sign at the front of the building.

4. It’s the first building on the right.

Language for Object :

1. Look behind the jars on the kitchen top to find the spare set of keys. I think
they’re behind the one in the middle.

2. I left the bike at the side of the house, so you should find it there.

3. The vacuum cleaner is in front of the kitchen cupboards – I didn’t have time
to put it away.

4. You’ll find the first aid kit under the driver’s seat.

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IN-CLASS CONTENT

Exercise 1
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Source: Cambridge Book 8

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Exercise 2
(Audio starts at 1:10 min)

Source: Cambridge Book 8

Exercise 3
(Audio starts from the beginning)

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Source: Cambridge Book 9

Exercise 4
(Audio starts at 4:30 min)

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Source: Cambridge Book 9

Exercise 5
(Audio starts at 3:18 min)

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Source: Cambridge Book 16

Practice 1
(Audio starts at 0.48 min)

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

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Source: Cambridge Book 7

Practice 2
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Write the correct letter A- I, next to Question 5- 10

5. Scarecrow………..
6. Maze……………….
7. Café…………..
8. Black Barn………………..

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9. Covered picnic area…………..

10. Fiddy house……….

Source: Cambridge Book 11

Practice 3
(Audio starts at 9:30 min)

Write correct letter A- J , next to questions 14-17

Rosewood House and Garden

14. Perl Alley

15. Mulberry Garden
16. Shop
17. Tea room

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Source: Cambridge Book 6

Practice 4
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Olympic Site

Source: Cambridge Book 7

Practice 5
(Audio starts from the beginning)

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Write ONE WORD AND / OR A NUMBER

THE OPERATIONAL CYCLE

Source: Cambridge Book 7

Practice 6
(Audio starts at 2.22 min)

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Source: Cambridge Book

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Practice 7
(Audio starts at 10.30 min)

Write the correct letter A-I next to Questions 14-20

14. New traffic lights…………………….

15. Pedestrian crossing………………..
16. Parking allowed…………………….
17. New ‘No Parking’ sign…………….
18. New disabled parking spaces……………..

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19. Widened pavement……………………..

20. Lorry loading/ unloading restrictions………………………

Source: Cambridge Book 13

Practice 8
(Audio starts at 4:10 min)

Write the correct letter A-G next to Questions 17-20

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17 box office …………….

18 theatre manager’s office …………….
19 lighting box …………….
20 artistic director’s offices …………….

Source: Cambridge Book 11

Practice 9
(Audio starts at 3:20 min)

Write the correct letter A-H next to Questions 17-20

Basement of museum

17. Restaurant
18. Café
19. baby- changing facilities
20. Cloakroom

Source: Cambridge Book 11

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Multiple Choice Questions

Definition:

Multiple choice questions can be answered with one correct answer, or more
than one correct answer. Read the question very carefully to check how many
answers are required.

In a multiple choice question, where you are required to choose one correct
answer (A, B or C), you will be given:

1. a question followed by three possible answers

2. the beginning of a sentence followed by three possible ways to complete

the sentence

Strategy:

1. Read the instructions carefully.

2. Underline keywords in the Question, skim through the answer choices and
try to predict answers even before you listen.

3. Listen to synonyms and paraphrased sentences.

4. Make sure distractors do not distract you.

5. Try to make notes against every possible answer.

6. Mark similar answers as you will have to choose the final answer between
them.

7. Eliminate/cross out incorrect answers based on the audio. This will increase
your chances of landing on the right answer even if you are not sure of the
right answer.

IN-CLASS CONTENT

Exercise 1
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

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1. In the lobby of the library George saw

A. a group playing music.

B. a display of instruments.

C. a video about the festival.

2. George wants to sit at the back so they can

A. see well.

B. clearly.

C. pay less.

Source: Cambridge Book 8

Exercise 2
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Field Trip Proposal

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. The tutor thinks that Sandra’s proposal

A. should be reordered in some parts.

B. needs a content page.

C. ought to include more information

22. The proposal would be easier to follow if Sandra

A. inserted subheadings.

B. used more paragraphs.

C. shortened her sentence.

23. What was the problem with the formatting on Sandra’s proposal?

A. Separate points were not clearly identified.

B. The headings were not always clear.

C. Page numberings were not used in an appropriate way.

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24. Sandra became interested in visiting the Navajo National Park through

A. articles she read.

B. movies she saw as a child.

C. photographs she found on the internet.

Source: Cambridge Book 8

Exercise 3
(Audio starts from the beginning)

TRYING TO REPEAT SUCCESS

Choose the correct Letter A, B or C

31. Compared to introducing new business processes, attempts to copy

existing processes are

A. more attractive.

B. more frequent
C. more straight forward.

32. Most research into the repetition of success in business has

A. been done outside the United States.

B. produced consistent findings

C. related to only a few contexts.

33. What does the speaker say about consulting experts?

A. Too few managers ever do it.

B. It can be useful in certain circumstances.

C. Experts are sometimes unwilling to give advice.

34. An expert’s knowledge about a business system may be incomplete

because

A. some details are difficult for workers to explain

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B. choose not to mention certain details.

C. details are sometimes altered by workers.

Source: Cambridge Book 8

Exercise 4
(Audio starts from the beginning)

TRYING TO REPEAT SUCCESS

Choose the correct Letter A, B or C

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Practice 1
(Audio starts at 2.35 min)

Source: Cambridge Book 9

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Practice 2
(Audio starts from the beginning)

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Source: Cambridge Book 9

Practice 3
(Audio starts from the beginning)

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Source: Cambridge Book 9

Practice 4
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Choose the correct letter A, B or C

Sponsored Walking Holiday

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Source: Cambridge Book 13

Practice 5
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Induction talk for new apprentices

Questions 11 and 12, Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO pieces of advice for the first week of an apprenticeship does
the manager give?

A. get to know colleagues

B. learn from any mistakes

C. ask lots of questions

D. react positively to feedback

E. enjoy new challenges

Questions 13 and 14, Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things does the manager say mentors can help with?

A. confidence-building

B. making career plans

C. completing difficult tasks

D. making a weekly timetable

E. reviewing progress

Source: Cambridge Book 14

Practice 6
(Audio starts from the beginning)

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Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Cities built by the sea

21. Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities

A. contain nearly half the world’s population.

B. include most of the world’s largest cities.

C. are growing twice as fast as other cities.

22. According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers

A. may bring pollution to the cities.

B. may reduce the land available for agriculture.

C. may mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.

23. What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in
Miami in the 1950s?

A. There were not enough for them.

B. They were made of unsuitable materials.

C. They did not allow for the effects of climate change.

24. What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do
immediately?

A. take measures to restore ecosystems

B. pay for a new flood prevention system

C. stop disposing of waste materials into the ocean

25. What do they agree should be the priority for international action?

A. greater coordination of activities

B. more sharing of information

C. agreement on shared policies

Source: Cambridge Book 14

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Practice 7
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Visit to Branley Castle

Questions 11-15
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11. Before Queen Elizabeth I visited the castle in 1576,

A. repairs were carried out to the quest rooms.

B. a new building was constructed for her.

C. a fire damaged part of the main hall.

12. In 1982, the castle was sold to

A. the government

B. the Fenys family.

C. an entertainment company.

13. In some of the rooms, visitors can

A. speak to experts on the history of the castle.

B. interact with actors dressed as famous characters.

C. see models of historical figures moving and talking.

14. In the castle park, visitors can

A . see an 800-year-old tree.

B. go to an art exhibition.

C. visit a small zoo.

15. At the end of the visit, the group will have

A. afternoon tea in the conservatory.

B. the chance to meet the castle’s owners.

C. a photograph together on the Great Staircase.

Source: Cambridge Book 14

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Practice 8
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Questions 11 and 12, Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO activities that volunteers do are mentioned?

A. decorating

B. cleaning

C. delivering meals

D. shopping

E. childcare

Questions 13 and 14, Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO ways that volunteers can benefit from volunteering are
mentioned?

A. learning how to be part of a team

B. having a sense of purpose

C. realising how lucky they are

D. improved ability at time management

E. boosting their employment prospects

Source: Cambridge Book 14

Practice 9
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Traffic Changes in Granford

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11 Why are changes needed to traffic systems in Granford?

A. The number of traffic accidents has risen.

B. The amount of traffic on the roads has increased.

C. The types of vehicles on the roads have changed.

12 In a survey, local residents particularly complained about

A. dangerous driving by parents.

B. pollution from trucks and lorries.

C. inconvenience from parked cars.

13 According to the speaker, one problem with the new regulations will be
A. raising money to pay for them.

A. finding a way to make people follow them.

C. getting the support of the police.

Source: Cambridge Book 13

Practice 10
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. Why is Jack interested in investigating seed germination?

A. He may do a module on a related topic later on.

B. He wants to have a career in plant science.

C. He is thinking of choosing this topic for his dissertation.

22. Jack and Emma agree the main advantage of their present experiment
is that it can be

A. described very easily.

B. carried out inside the laboratory.

C. completed in the time available.

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23. What do they decide to check with their tutor?

A. whether their aim is appropriate

B. whether anyone else has chosen this topic

C. whether the assignment contributes to their final grade

24. They agree that Graves’ book on seed germination is disappointing

because

A. it fails to cover recent advances in seed science.

B. the content is irrelevant for them.

C. its focus is very theoretical.

25. What does Jack say about the article on seed germination by Lee Hall?

A. The diagrams of plant development are useful.

B. The analysis of seed germination statistics is thorough.

C. The findings on seed germination after fires are surprising.

Source: Cambridge Book 13

Sentence Completion
Definition:

This is a type of gap fill question where you must listen to the recording and
fill in the missing words in the sentences to complete them. It's very often the
ending of the sentence that you'll have to complete but you may also have to
fill in words within sentences.

Sentence completion questions can appear in any section of the IELTS

Listening test but as long as you have a good strategy to follow, you’ll be able
to answer them successfully.

Strategy:

You will have a short time to prepare before the speakers begin talking. Use
this time to familiarise yourself with the question and focus your mind on
what you need to listen out for.

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1) Read the instructions

Read the instructions carefully, paying particular attention to the word limit
for the answer.

The instructions for our sample question state that you must,

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

If you write more than two words, your answer will be marked incorrect even
if the information you give is correct.

2) Answer order

The answers will come in the order of the recording as they are listed in the
question so, for this question, you will hear answer 27 first, then answer 28
and so on. This makes it easier to pick out the answers than if they were in a
random order.

3) Predict the answers

Try to predict what the answers might be. This will focus your mind on what
to listen out for in the recording. Occasionally, you may be able to predict the
actual word but it should certainly be possible to determine the type of word
needed to fill each gap, such as, a noun, an adjective, a verb.

4) Synonyms and paraphrasing

Synonyms and paraphrasing will be used extensively in the recording. So, you
will not only be listening for the exact words that are used in the sentences
but also, different words and phrases that have the same meaning.

Rachel is probably not going to say,

Studying with the Open University demanded a great deal of ……. .

She will say it in a different way. For example,

My studies required a high level of ….

These synonyms have been used in this example:

1. demanded, required

2. great deal, high level

5) Grammatical accuracy

Check that each sentence is grammatically correct once you’ve added your
answer. If it is not, then your answer is incorrect.

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6) Guess if necessary

Never leave any question unanswered. If you miss an answer, take an

educated guess. This gives you at least some chance of getting it right.
Don’t stress about a missed answer or it will affect your ability to answer
the upcoming questions. Just make your choice and move on.

Exercise 1
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

1.Test matches may finish in a draw, though nowadays that happens

…………………

2. The ICC’s suggested change to four-day test matches is seen by many

as a …………………

3. ‘Timeless’ test matches were not restricted to …………………

Exercise 2
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS

AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.

The Dinosaur Museum

11. The museum closes at ……………… p.m. on Mondays

12. The museum is not open on ………………

13. School groups are met by tour guides in the ……………

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14. The whole visit takes 90 minutes, including ………………minutes for the
guided tour.

15. There are ……………….behind the museum where students can have lunch.

Source: Cambridge Book 8

Exercise 3
(Audio starts at 6.05 min)

Complete the sentences below.

Write ONE WORD ANDIOR A NUMBER for each answer.

28. The tribal park covers ……………………… hectares.

29. Sandra suggests that they share the ……………………… for transport.

30. She says they could also explore the local ………………………

Source: Cambridge Book 8

Exercise 4
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Write NO MORE THAN three words for each answer

31. According to George Bernard Shaw, men are supposed to understand

___________________, economics and finance.

32. However, women are more prepared to _________about them.

33. Women tend to save for ______________and a house.

34. Men tend to save for ______________and for retirement.

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35. Women who are left alone may have to pay for ______________________
when they are old.

Source: Cambridge Book 5

Practice 1
(Audio starts at 6.00 min)

Complete the sentences below, using NO MORE THAN A WORD AND/OR

A NUMBER for each answer.

7. The tour costs $.............................

8. Bookings must be made no later than ………………. days in advance.

9. A …………………deposit is required.

10. The customer's reference number is …………………….

Source: Cambridge Book 5

Practice 2
(Audio starts at 5.50 min)

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).

Source: Cambridge Book 6

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Practice 3
(Audio starts at 3.25 min)

Complete the sentences below.

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

HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING

31. By 2008, carbon dioxide emissions need to be ………….. lower than in 1990.

32. Recycling saves energy and reduces emissions from landfill sites and …………..

33. People say that one problem is a lack of ‘.......................’ sites for household waste.

34. Glass designed to be utilised for …………. cannot be recycled with other types
of glass.

35. In the UK,...................... tons of glass is recycled each year.

Source: Cambridge Book 5

Practice 4
(Audio starts at 1.14 min)

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

11. The next meeting of the soccer club will be in the ………… in King's Park on 2
July.

12. The first event is a …………...

13. At the final dinner, players receive ……………...

Source: Cambridge Book 5

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Practice 5
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Complete the sentences below, using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR
A NUMBER for each answer.

TRAIN INFORMATION

11. Local services depart from …………… railway station.

12. National services depart from the………… railway station.

13. Trains for London depart every ……………. each day during the week.

14. The price of a first class ticket includes …………………..

Source: Cambridge Book 6

Practice 6
(Audio starts at 4.11 min)

Complete the sentences below, using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for
each answer.

38. The first motion picture was called The ……………………..

39 ………….. were used for the first time on film in 1926.

40. Subtitles were added to The Lights of New York because of its………………….

Source: Cambridge Book 6

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Practice 7
(Audio starts at 3.46 min)

Write one word only.

36. If you look at a site from a _________ you reduce visitor pressure.

37. To camp on a site may be disrespectful to people from that _________

38. Undiscovered material may be damaged by _________

39. You should avoid _________ or tracing rock art as it is so fragile.

40. In general, your aim is to leave the site _________

Source: Cambridge Book 7

Practice 8
(Audio starts at 5.26 min)

Complete the sentences below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Paxton Nature Reserve

7. Paxton is a good place for seeing rare ………………. all year round.

8. This is a particularly good time for seeing certain unusual ………………….

9. Visitors will be able to learn about ………………. and then collect some.

10. Part of the ………………. has been made suitable for swimming.

Source: Cambridge Book 11

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Practice 9
(Audio starts at 2.58 min)

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

The GIR sanctuary

35. The sanctuary has an area of approximately _______ square kilometres.

36. One threat to the lions in the sanctuary is ________.

37. The ancestors of the Gir Sanctuary lions were protected by a _______.

38. A large part of the lions’ ____ consists of animals belonging to local farmers.

39. The lions sometimes _______________ especially when water is short.

40. In ancient India a man would fight a lion as a test of _____________.

Source: Cambridge Book 6

Practice 10
(Audio starts at 2.56 min)

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

MARKETING ASSIGNMENT

21. For their assignment, the students must investigate one part of the ………………..

22. The method the students must use to collect data is ……………………….

23. In total, the students must interview ………………………. people.

24. Jack thinks the music preferences of …………………….. listeners are similar.

Source: Cambridge Book 6

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Matching Information
Definition:

You are required to match a numbered list of options to a list of questions

based on the audio. There will always be more options than questions.
Matching assesses the skill of listening for detail and whether you can
understand information given in a conversation on an everyday topic. It also
assesses your ability to follow a conversation between two people. It may also
be used to assess your ability to recognise relationships and connections
between facts in the listening text.

Strategy

1. Read the instructions carefully.

2. Read the question & all the options. Underline the key words when you get
some time to read the questions before the audio plays.

3. Listen for the keywords, synonyms and paraphrases

4. Options could be used more than once.

IN-CLASS CONTENT

Exercise 1
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Australian Aboriginal Rock Paintings

Which painting styles have the following features?

Write the correct letter A, B or C, next to questions 31-36.

Painting Styles

A. Dynamic

B. Yam

C. Modern

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Features

31. figures revealing bones………………………..

32. rounded figures………………………..

33. figures with parts missing………………………..

34. figures smaller than life size………………………..

35. sea creatures………………………..

36. plants………………………..

Source: Cambridge Book 8

Exercise 2
(Audio starts at 4:32 min)

Which statement applies to each of the following people who were interviewed
by Shona?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to
questions 37-40.

A. gave false data

B. decided to stop participating

C. refused to tell Shona about their job

D. kept changing their mind about participating

E. became every angry with Shona

F. was worried about confidentiality

People interviewed by Shona

37. a person interviewed in the street ……………………..

38. an undergraduate at the university …………………….

39. a colleague in her department ………………………..

40. a tutor in a foreign university ………………………..

Source: Cambridge Book 8

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Exercise 3
(Audio starts at 2:35 min)

What is currently the main area of work of each of the following people?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter A-H, next to
questions 14-18.

Area of work

A. advertising

B. animal care

C. building

D. educational links

E. engine maintenance

F. food and drink

G. sales

H. staffing

People

14. Simon (the speaker) .................

15. Liz ....................

16. Sarah ...........

17. Duncan …………......

18. Judith ...,........,.....

Source: Cambridge Book 9

Practice 1
(Audio starts from the beginning)

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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 ..........

Source: Cambridge Book 6

Practice 2
(Audio starts at 4:15 min)

What action will the students take for each of the following sections of
their presentation?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to
Questions 25-30.

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Actions

A make it more interactive

B reduce visual input

C add personal opinions

D contact one of the researchers

E make detailed notes

F find information online

G check timing

H organise the content more clearly

Sections of presentation

25 Introduction ………………

26 Discovery of the mammoth tooth ………………

27 Initial questions asked by the researchers ………………

28 Further research carried out on the island ………………

29 Findings and possible explanations ………………

30 Relevance to the present day ………………

Source: Cambridge Book 14

Practice 3
(Audio starts at 3:05 min)

What source of information should Tim use at each of the following stages of the
work placement?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to
questions 25-30.

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Sources of information
A company manager

B company’s personnel department

C personal tutor

D psychology department

E mentor

F university careers officer

G internet

Stages of the work placement procedure

25 obtaining booklet ………….

26 discussing options ………….

27 getting updates ………….

28 responding to invitation for interview ………….

29 informing about outcome of interview ………….

30 requesting a reference ………….

Source: Cambridge Book 10

Practice 4
(Audio starts at 3:56 min)

What action is needed for the following stages in doing the ‘year abroad’ option?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to
questions 26-30.

Action
A be on time

B get a letter of recommendation

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C plan for the final year

D make sure the institution’s focus is relevant

E show ability in Theatre Studies

F make travel arrangements and bookings

G ask for help

Stages in doing the ‘year abroad’ option

26 in the second year of the course …………..

27 when first choosing where to go …………..

28 when sending in your choices …………..

29 when writing your personal statement …………..

30 when doing the year abroad …………..

Source: Cambridge Book 10

Practice 5
(Audio starts at 4:00 min)

What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their
presentation?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to
Questions 26-30.

Decisions
A use visuals

B keep it short

C involve other students

D check the information is accurate

E provide a handout

F focus on one example

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G do online research

Parts of the presentation

26 Historical background ……………..

27 Geographical factors ……………..

28 Past mistakes ……………..

29 Future risks ……………..

30 International implications ……………..

Source: Cambridge Book 14

Practice 6
(Audio starts at 4:00 min)

What comments do the speakers make about each of the following aspects of
Russ’s previous presentation?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to
Questions 26-30.

Comments
A lacked a conclusion

B useful in the future

C not enough

D sometimes distracting

E showed originality

F covered a wide range

G not too technical

Aspects of Russ’s previous presentation

26 structure ……………

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27 eye contact …………….

28 body language …………….

29 choice of words …………….

30 handouts …………….

Source: Cambridge Book 13

Practice 7
(Audio starts at 3:35 min)

What advantage does the speaker mention for each of the following physical
activities?

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

Advantages

A not dependent on season

B enjoyable

C low risk of injury

D fitness level unimportant

E sociable

F fast results

G motivating

Physical activities

11 using a gym ……………

12 running ……………

13 swimming ………………

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14 cycling ……………

15 doing yoga ……………

16 training with a personal trainer …………

Source: Cambridge Book 13

Practice 8
(Audio starts at 3:03 min)

What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to
Questions 25-30

Problems

A It is expensive.

B The colour is too strong.

C The colour is not long-lasting.

D It is very poisonous.

E It can damage the fabric.

F The colour may be unexpected.

G It is unsuitable for some fabrics.

H It is not generally available

Natural dyes

25 turmeric ……………

26 beetroot ……………

27 Tyrian purple ……………

28 logwood ……………

29 cochineal ……………

30 metal oxide ……………

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Source: Cambridge Book 13

Practice 9
(Audio starts at 14:17 min)

What information does Annie give about skiing on each of the following
mountain trails?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to
Questions 17-20

Information

A It has a good place to stop and rest.

B It is suitable for all abilities.

C It involves crossing a river.

D It demands a lot of skill.

E It may be closed in bad weather.

F It has some very narrow sections.

Mountain trails

17 Highland Trail …………….

18 Pine Trail …………….

19 Stony Trail …………….

20 Loser’s Trail …………

Source: Cambridge Book 13

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Source: Cambridge Book 13

Practice 10
(Audio starts at 4:04 min)

What is the responsibility of each of the following restaurant staff?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F,
next to Questions 17-20

Responsibilities

A training courses

B food stocks

C first aid

D breakages

E staff discounts

F timetables

Restaurant staff

17 Joy Parkins ……………

18 David Field ……………

19 Dexter Wills ……………

20 Mike Smith ……………

Source: Cambridge Book 12

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Classification Of Ideas
Definition:

In classification questions you will be asked to classify a list of ideas or

concepts into categories. There are always fewer categories than ideas so you
may have to use some of the options more than once.

Strategy:

1. Read and underline the keywords in both the lists of items provided in the
question.

2. Listen for synonyms & paraphrases.

3. Pay attention to the tone of the speaker and the story in the audio.

4. It is important to realize that the words in the question will usually not
match the audio! They will be heavily paraphrased. So it can help to think
about synonyms, and focus on the meaning of the choices in the question,
rather than specific words.

IN-CLASS CONTENT

Exercise 1
(Audio starts from the beginning)

CLASSIFICATIONS

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Practice 1
(Audio starts at 3:00 min)

What does the manager say about each of the following aspects of the
company policy for apprentices?

Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 15-20.

A It is encouraged.

B There are some restrictions.

C It is against the rules.

Company policy for apprentices

15 Using the internet …………….

16 Flexible working …………….

17 Booking holidays …………….

18 Working overtime …………….

19 Wearing trainers …………….

20 Bringing food to work …………….

Source: Cambridge Book 14

Practice 2
(Audio starts at 6:15 min)

What is said about using each of the following hotel facilities?

Choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letter,
A, B or C, next to Questions 8-10.

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Availability

A included in cost of hiring room

B available at extra charge

C not available

Hotel facilities

8 outdoor swimming pool ……………….

9 gym ……………….

10 tennis courts ……………….

Source: Cambridge Book 14

Practice 3
(Audio starts at 3:50 min)

Which dolphin does Alice make each of the following comments about?

Write the correct letter, A, B, C or D, next to questions 6-10.

Dolphins

A Moondancer

B Echo

C Kiwi

D Samson

Comments

6. It has not been seen this year………………………

7. It is photographed more than the others………………..

8. It is always very energetic………………………………….

9. It is the newest one in the scheme……………………….

10. It has an unusual shape. …………………

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Source: Cambridge Book 10

Practice 4
(Audio starts from the beginning)

Questions 21 - 25

What does Jack tell his tutor about each of the following course options?

A He'll definitely do it.

B He may or may not do it.

C He won't do it.

Write the correct letter, A, B or C next to questions 21- 25.

You may choose any letter more than once.

21. Media Studies

22. Women and Power

23. Culture and Society

24. Identity and Popular Culture

25. Introduction to Cultural Theory

Source: Cambridge Old Papers

Practice 5
(Audio starts at 3:55 min)

What does the speaker say about the following items?

Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 17-20

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17. barbeques ……………….

18. Toys

19. cool boxes

20. mops and buckets

A They are provided in all tents.

B They are found in central areas of the campsite.

C They are available on requests.

Source: Cambridge Book 8

Practice 6
(Audio starts at 4:25 min)

In what time period can the float projects help with the issues 26-30 below?

A. At present

B. In the near future

C. In the long-term future

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

26 El Niño …………………

27 Global warming …………………

28 Naval rescues …………………

29 Sustainable fishing practices …………………

30 Crop selection …………………

Source: Cambridge Book 7

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Practice 7
(Audio starts at 3:20 min)

Choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-D,
next to questions 11-13.

Which team will do each of the following jobs?

Teams

A the blue team

B the yellow team

C the green team

D the red team

11 checking entrance tickets _______________

12 preparing refreshments _________________

13 directing car-park traffic _______________

Source: Cambridge Book 7

Practice 8
(Audio starts at 2:45 min)

Which section of the university will help postgraduate students with their
dissertation in the following ways?

1. the postgraduate's own department or tutor

2. library staff

3. another section of the university

Write the correct letter, A, B, or C, next to questions 37-40.

37. training in specialised computer programs……………………

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38. advising on bibliography presentation ………………

39. checking the draft of the dissertation …………………….

40. providing language support …………………………

Source: Cambridge Book 6

Practice 9
(Audio starts at 3:57 min)

Source: Cambridge Book 5

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Short Answer Question

Introduction

Short question answers come up regularly in the exam and can appear in any
section of the listening test. You must listen to the recording and write a short
answer in each blank space provided. Sometimes, more than one answer will
be required.

Strategy

You will have a short time to prepare before the audio begins. Use this time to
familiarise yourself with the question and focus your mind on what you need to
listen out for.

1) Read the instructions

Read the instructions carefully, paying particular attention to the word limit.

2) Answer order

In the audio the answers will appear in the same order listed in the question.
You will hear answer 1 first, then answer 2 and so on. This makes it easier to pick
out the answers than if they were in a random order.

3) Predict the answers

Try to predict what the answers might be. This will focus your mind on what to
listen out for in the recording. Occasionally, you’ll be able to predict the actual
word but mostly it’s one or more of these things that you’ll be able to
determine:

1. The type of information required, e.g., name, date, time, phone number,
address, price.

2. The type of word required, e.g., noun, adjective, verb.

4) Watch out for distractors

A distractor is a word or a phrase that changes or corrects the original piece of

information given. So, you may be given an answer and then have it taken away
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Sample sentences containing distractors:

1. For most of the year, we are open from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. but now that the
dark days of December have arrived, we welcome visitors from 10 a.m. and close
at 4 o’clock.

2. The birds of prey have long been our favourite display with visitors. However,
this year the sheep dog trials have proved even more popular.

Note: The use of ‘but’ and ‘however’ are particularly common distractors but
there are many different words and phrases that can be used to change or
correct a piece of information, so stay focussed.

Practice 1
(Audio starts at the beginning)

Farm Park

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Source: IELTS Essentials

Practice 2
(Audio starts at 3.50 min)

Practical Sessions

Source: Cambridge Book 5

Practice 3
(Audio starts at 4.10 min)

Charity

Answer the following questions using NO MORE THAN ONE WORD

AND/OR A NUMBER for each question.

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1. How much money did the charity receive when it won an award?

2. What is the charity currently hoping to buy?

Source: Cambridge Book 5

Listening Summary

Approach Reason

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Answer Key

FORM COMPLETION FORM COMPLETION

In-Class Content 3. Nursing

4. 2
Ex 1 : Michael 5. Meat
1. Simmons 6. Bedsheet
2. Ocean Drive 7. Theatre/theater
3. Unlimited 8. Mature/older
4. 24 month / twenty-four month 9. Town
10. Shared
Ex 2 : Summer music festival
3. 48 North Avenue Practice 2 : Early learning
4. WS62YH 1. 46Wombat
5. 1674553242 2. Thursday
6. (free) drink(s) / refreshment(s) 3. 8.3
7. (the/a) pianist/piano player 4. Red
8. 10.5 5. Lunch
9. 4 6. Glasses
10. 50% / 50 percent 7. Ball
8. Aunt
Ex 3 : Total insurance Incident report 9. Month
1. Milperra
2. First Class Movers Practice 3 : Crime report form
3. 28 November 1. Canadian
2. Furniture
Ex 4 : Rented properties 3. Park
1. central 4. 250(sterling)
2. 600 5. Phone
3. 2 years 6. 10(th) September
7. Museum
Practice 1 : Accomodation form 8. Time
1. Bhatt 9. Blond(e)
2. 31 March 10. 87954 82361

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FORM COMPLETION FORM COMPLETION

Practice 4 : Feedback form 3. 15 Riverside

1. 5th May 4. 2 weeks
2. 16th July/Friday 16th July 5. 616295
3. Clear/ was clear 6. Engineer
4. (an/the) outline/course outline 7. Mother
5. (the) second half 8. 2000
6. (Standard of) teaching /(standard of) 9. Month
teachers 10. internet
7. Discussion/ group discussion
8. handouts Practice 7 : Minton Car Marts
9. Written book 1. 1.4 liters/litres
10. Student support/support (for) 2. Automatic
students 3. Light/sky
4. Credit
Practice 5 : Host Family applicant 5. Harries
1. 14 Hill road 6. Doctor /Dr.
2. Between 9.00 - 9.30 7. Alton
3. 1 year 8. Messages
4. Intermediate 9. Lion
5. North-west 10. reasonable
6. Vegetarian
7. (a) (real)garden Practice 8 : Car insurance
8. (the) only guest 1. 27 Bank Road
9. 100 2. dentist
10. 23rd March/ Monday 23rd March 3. Sable
4. Northern Star
Practice 6 : Opening bank account 5. Stolen
1. Select 6. Paynter
2. 27.01.1973

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FORM COMPLETION NOTE COMPLETION

7. Brother-in-law In-Class Content

8. (travel(ling/ing)) (to) work
9. Red flag 37. Patterns
10. 450 38. Distortion
39. Traffic
Practice 9 : Student details 40. weather
6. International house
7. B659 Ex 2 : Sports world
8. (an) office assistant 11. branch
9. Answer the phone 12. west
10. 11.3 13. clothing
14. 10
Practice 10 : Accomodation request 15. running
1. 1-1/2years 16. bags
2. Forest
3. Academic Ex 3 : The national art center
4. Thursday 11. classical music
12. bookshop
13. planned
NOTE COMPLETION 14. 1983
15. City Council
In-Class Content 16. 16- 363

Ex 1 : Geography Ex-4 : Setting up system

31. Surface 35. combination
32. Environment 36. safety
33. Impact 37. attitude
34. Urban 38. control
35. Problems 39. factory
36. Images 40. skills

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NOTE COMPLETION NOTE COMPLETION

Practice 1 : Job enquiry In-Class Content

1. Answer(ing)(the) phone
2. Hillsdunne Road 29. alarm
3. Library 30. email/emails
4. 4.45
5. National holidays Practice 4 : Study skill tutorial
6. After 11 (o’ clock) 21. Fishing industry
7. Clear voice 22. Statistics
8. Think quickly 23. Note-taking
9. 22 October 24. Confidence
10. Manuja 25. Ideas
26. Student support
Practice 2 : Mass stranding 27. Places
31. Tide /tides 28. General
32. Hearing /ear/ears 29. 3 times
33. In either order - Plants, 30. 25
Animals/fish/fishes
34. Feeding Practice 5 : Underground house
35. Noise /noises 33. Glass
36. Healthy 34. Insulation
37. Group 35. Windows
38. Social 36. Electricity
39. Leader 37. Floor/floors
40. Network /networks 38. Waste
39. Concrete
Practice 3 : Necessary improvement 40. 15 years
25. Reading
26. CD Practice 6 : Fiddy working Heritage
27. workbooks farm
28. time-table /schedule 11. animal /animals

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NOTE COMPLETION NOTE COMPLETION

12. tool /tools 37. Fishing

13. Shoes 38. Reproduction
14. Dog/dogs 39. Method(s)
40. Expansion
Practice 7 : Self drive tours
1. Ardleigh Practice 10 : Thorndykes builder
2. Newspaper 1. Pargetter
3. Amusement 2. East
4. Tent 3. library
5. Castle 4. Morning(s)
6. Beach/ beaches 5. Postbox
6. Prices
Practice 8 : Joining the leisure club
13. Health problems
14. safety rules FLOW CHART
15. plan
Flow Chart
16. joining In-Class Content
17. free entry
18. Peak Ex 1 : Advice on exam preperation
19. Guests 27. priorities
20. Photo card(s) 28. timetable
29. tasks
Practice 9 : The spirit bar 30. paragraph
31. Gene
32. Power/powers Practice 1 : How James will write his
33. Strangers paper
34. fishing 26. E
35. Erosion 27. G
36. Islands 28. D

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FLOW CHART MAPS/ DIAGRAM

29. C Ex 5 : Plan of Stevenson's site

30. A 15. H
16. C
Practice 2 : Stages in the experiment 17. G
26. G 18. B
27. C 19. I
28. H 20. A
29. A
30. E Practice 1 : Boat trip
11. CITY BRIDGE
12. NEWTOWN
MAPS/ DIAGRAM

Practice 2 : Farm yard

In-Class Content 15. F
16. G
Ex 2 : Agricultural park 17. D
12. forest 18. H
13. fish farms 19. C
14. market garden 20. A

Ex 3 : Water heater Practice 3 : Rosewood house and

11. B gardens
12. C 14. H
13. E 15. F
16. B
Ex 4 : Hichingbrooke 17. D
17. A
18. I
19. F
20. E

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MAPS/ DIAGRAM MAPS/ DIAGRAM

Practice 4 : Olympic Site In-Class Content

15. Carpark
16. rosegarden Practice 8 : Ground floor
17. cafe 17. G
18. D
Practice 5 : The operational cycle 19. B
23. activated 20. F
24. 50 kilometers
25. temperature Practice 9 : Basement of museum
17. F
Practice 6 : Redhill improvement plan 18. H
14. C 19. C
15. D 20. B
16. G
17. B
Multiple Choice Questions
18. F
19. A
In-Class Content
20. E

EX 1 : Lobby of the library

Practice 7 : Traffic changes in granford
1. C
14. E
2. B
15. D
16. B
Ex 2 : Field trip proposal
17. G
21. A
18. C
22. C
19. H
23. A
20. I
24. B

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Multiple Choice Questions Multiple Choice Questions

EX 3 : Tring to repeat success 29. C

31. B 30. B
32. B
33. B Practice 3 : Winridge forest railway
34. A 11. C
12. A
Ex 4 : Research on questions 13. C
31. B
32. B Practice 4 : Sponsored walking holiday
33. A 11. B
34. A 12. C
35. C 13. A
36. C 14. C
15. B
Practice 1 : A champion athelete 16. A
17. A
18. A Practice 5 : Two piece of advice
19. A 11 & 12. A &C
20. E 13 & 14. B& E

Practice 2 : Course Feedback Practice 6 : Cities built by the sea

21. B 21. B
22. C 22. A
23. B 23. C
24. A 24. B
25. C 25. A
26. B
27. A Practice 7 : Visit to Branley Castle
28. B 11. B

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Multiple Choice Questions Sentence completion

12. C Ex1 : Test match

13. C 1. less often
14. B 2. commercial decision
15. A 3. five days

Practice 8 : Two activities that Ex 2 : The Dinosaur museum

volunteers 11. 1:30
11. A 12. 25 December
12. E 13. car-park
13. B 14. 45
14. E 15. tables

Practice 9 : Traffic changes Ex 3 : The tribal park

11. B 28. 12000
12. C 29. horses
13. B 30. caves

Practice 10 : Jack Ex 4 : George Bernard

21. A 31. politics
22. C 32. learn
23. B 33. children’s education
24. C 34. a car
25. B 35. nursing care

Practice 1 : The tour cost

Sentence completion
7. 280
8. 14
In-Class Content 9. 20%
10. 39745T

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Sentence completion Sentence completion

Practice 2 : To join center 37. culture

9. assessment 38. fire(s)
10. Kynchley 39. touching
40. intact
Practice 3 : House hold waste
31. 12.5 percent / 12.5% Practice 8 : Paxton Nature reserve
32. incineration plants. 7. birds
33. drop-off 8. flowers
34. cooking 9. mushrooms
35. 500,000 / 500000 10. river

Practice 4 : Soccer club Practice 9 : The Gir Sanctuary

11. clubhouse 35. 1,450
12. picnic 36. disease
13. prizes 37. (wealthy) prince
38. diet
Practice 5 : Train information 39. attack humans
11. King Street 40. leadership
12. central
13. half hours/30 minutes Practice 10 : Marketing assignment
14. refreshments 21. entertainment industry
22. telephone interviews
Practice 6 : The first motion 23. 30/thirty
38. Great Train Robbery 24. male and female
39. Sound effects
40. poor sound quality

Practice7 : Look at a site

36. distance

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Matching Information Matching Information

In-Class Content Practice 2 : Actions

25. E
Ex 1 : Australian aboriginal 26. D
31. C 27. A
32. B 28. H
33. C 29. G
34. A 30. C
35. B
36. B Practice 3 : Sources of information
25. D
Ex 2 : People interviewed by shona 26. F
37. B 27. G
38. F 28. B
39. D 29. E
40. C 30. C

Ex 3 : Area of work Practice 4 : Actions on time

14. E 26. E
15. H 27. D
16. F 28. A
17. C 29. G
18. G 30. C

Practice 1 : Rivenden city Practice5 : Decisions

11. B 26. B
12. G 27. A
13. C 28. F
14. A 29. G
15. E 30. C
16. D

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Matching Information Matching Information

Practice 6 : Comments Practice 10 : Responsibilities

26. A 17. F
27. C 18. C
28. D 19. D
29. G 20. B
30. B

CLASSIFICATION OF IDEAS
Practice 7 : Advantages
11. F
In-Class Content
12. D
13. A
Ex 1 : Politician
14. B
1. A
15. C
2. C
16. G
3. B
4. A
Practice 8 : Problems
5. B
25. C
26. F
Practice 1 : Manager
27. H
15. B
28. D
16. B
29. A
17. C
30. E
18. A
19. A
Practice 9 : Information
20. C
17. B
18. D
Practice 2 : Availability
19. A
8. C
20. E
9. A
10. B

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CLASSIFICATION OF IDEAS CLASSIFICATION OF IDEAS

Practice 3 : Dolphins Practice 8 : University

16. B 37. B
17. C 38. A
18. D 39. B
19. D 40. C
20. A
Practice 9 : Hotel matches
Practice 4 : Jack 1. E
21. C 2. C
22. A 3. C
23. B 4. A
24. B
25. C
Short Answers

Practice 5 : Speaker
Practice 1 : Farm Park
17. C
1. 9.30 (a.m.)
18. A
2. (new) boating lake
19. C
3. (miniature) steam train
20. B
4. (trout) fishing lake

Practice 6 : Float projects

Practice 2 : Practical Sessions
26. A
26. (in) groups
27. C
27. every 2 days
28. A
28. 2 weeks
29. B
29. confident
30. C
30. education system

Practice 7 : Jobs
Practice 3 : Charity
11. D
1. 75,000
12. A
2. Computers
13. C

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