IELTS Listening Sample 3-1

IELTS Listening Sample 3
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SECTION 1
You will hear a number of different recordings and you have
to answer questions on what you hear. There will be time for
you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a
chance to check your work.
All the recordings will be played once only. The test is in 4

Sections. At the end of the test you will be given 10
minutes to transfer your answers to an answersheet.
Tapescripts of IELTS Listening Sample 3
Section One - Questions 1-10

Complete the notes. Use NO MORE THAN THREE
WORDS for each answer.
SECTION 2
Questions 11-20
Complete the notes below. Use NO MORE THAN THREE

There are many kinds of bicycles available:
• racing
• touring
• (11) ..............................................
• ordinary
They vary in price and (12) .................................................
Prices range from $50.00

to (13) ..........................................
Single speed cycles are suitable

for (14) .................................
Three speed cycles are suitable

for (15) ..................................
Five and ten speed cycles are suitable for longer distances,
hills and (16) ..............................................
Ten speed bikes are better because they
are (17) ............................ in price
but (18) .......................................
Buying a cycle is like (19) ..................................
The size of the bicycle is determined by the size of

the (20) ..............................................
SECTION 3
Section Three - Questions 21-32
Questions 21-24
Circle the correct answer.
21. At first, Fiona thinks that Martin’s tutorial topic is

A. inappropriate
B. dull
C. interesting
D. fascinating
22. According to Martin, the banana

A. has only recently been cultivated
B. is economical to grow
C. is good for your health
D. is his favourite food
23. Fiona listens to Martin because she

A. wants to know more about bananas
B. has nothing else to do today
C. is interested in the economy of Australia
D. wants to help Martin
24. According to Martin, bananas were introduced into

Australia from
A. India
B. England
C. China
D. Africa
Questions 25-30
Complete Martin’s notes Use NO MORE THAN THREE
Commercially grown banana plant:
Each banana tree produces (25) ........................... of
bananas.
On modern plantations in tropical conditions, a tree can bear
fruit after (26) .................................
Banana trees prefer to grow (27) ............................... and they require rich soil
and (28) ............................... The fruit is often protected by (29) ........................................
Ripe bananas emit a gas which helps
other (30) .................................
Questions 31 and 32
Circle the TWO correct boxes.
SECTION 4
Section Four - Questions 33-41
Questions 33-35
Circle the correct answer
According to the first speaker:

33. The focus of the lecture series is on
A. organising work and study C. coping with
homesickness
B. maintaining a healthy lifestyle D. settling in at
university
34. The lecture will be given by

A. the president of the Union C. a sports celebrity
B. the campus doctor D. a health expert
According to the second speaker:

35. This week’s lecture is on
A. campus food C. sensible eating
B. dieting D. saving money
Questions 36-39
Complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN THREE
A balanced diet
A balanced diet will give you enough vitamins for normal daily
living.
Vitamins in food can be lost
through (36) ................................................
Types of vitamins:
(a) Fat soluble vitamins are stored by the body.
(b) Water soluble vitamins - not stored, so you need
a (37) ..............................................
Getting enough vitamins
Eat (38) ........................................................ of foods.
Buy plenty of vegetables and store them
in (39) ..............................................
Questions 40-41
Complete the diagram by writing NO MORE THAN THREE
WORDS in the boxes provided.

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Last Updated: Thursday, 05 May 2022 15:03

All the recordings will be played once only. The test is in 4

Section One - Questions 1-10

WORDS for each answer.

Prices range from $50.00

Single speed cycles are suitable

Three speed cycles are suitable

Buying a cycle is like (19) ..................................

The size of the bicycle is determined by the size of

21. At first, Fiona thinks that Martin’s tutorial topic is

22. According to Martin, the banana

23. Fiona listens to Martin because she

24. According to Martin, bananas were introduced into

According to the first speaker:

34. The lecture will be given by

According to the second speaker:

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