Microsoft Word listening practice1 IELTS thầy Kiên – iFIGHT – Nhanh nhất, dễ dàng nhất 1 2© The British Council 2012 All rights reserved SECTION 1 Questions 1–10 Questions 1–5 Complete the notes below[.]
IELTS thầy Kiên – iFIGHT – Nhanh nhất, dễ dàng Questions 1–10 SECTION Questions 1–5 Complete the notes below Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer Transport from Bayswater Example Answer Destination Harbour City • Express train leaves at …………………… • Nearest station is …………………… • Number 706 bus goes to …………………… • Number …………………… bus goes to station ã Earlier bus leaves at â The British Council 2012 All rights reserved Questions 6–10 Complete the table below Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer Transport Cash fare Bus $ …………… $1.50 Train (peak) $10 Train (off-peak) $10 – before 5pm or after …………… pm) Card fare $10 $ …………… …………… ferry $4.50 $3.55 Tourist ferry (10 ……………) $35 – Tourist ferry (whole day) $65 – © The British Council 2012 All rights reserved SECTION Questions 11–20 Questions 11–14 Which counsellor should you see? Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 11–14 A Louise Bagshaw B Tony Denby C Naomi Flynn 11 If you not have an appointment 12 If it is your first time seeing a counsellor 13 If your concerns are related to anxiety 14 If you are unable to see a counsellor during normal office hours © The British Council 2012 All rights reserved Questions 15–20 Complete the table below Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer Workshop Content Target group Adjusting what you need to succeed academically 15 ………………… students Getting Organised use time effectively, find all students 16 ………………… between study and leisure talking with staff, communicating across cultures all students, especially Anxiety 18 …………………, breathing techniques, meditation, etc students about to sit exams 19 ………………… staying on track for long periods 20 ………………… students only Communicating © The British Council 2012 All rights reserved 17 ………………… Questions 21–30 SECTION Questions 21–30 Complete the notes below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer Novel: 21 ………………… Protagonists: Mary Lennox; Colin Craven Time period: Early in 22 ………………… Plot: Mary → UK – meets Colin who thinks he’ll never be able to 23 ………………… They become friends Point of view: “Omniscient” – narrator knows all about characters’ feelings, opinions and 24 ………………… Audience: Good for children – story simple to follow Symbols (physical items that represent 25 …………………): • the robin redbreast • 26 ………………… • the portrait of Mistress Craven Motifs (patterns in the story): • the Garden of Eden • secrecy – metaphorical and literal transition from 27 ………………… Themes: Connections between • 28 ………………… and outlook • 29 ………………… and well-being • individuals and the need for 30 ………………… © The British Council 2012 All rights reserved Questions 31–40 SECTION Questions 31–35 Complete the table below Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer Time Perspectives Time Zone Outlook Features & Consequences Past Remember good times, e.g birthdays Positive Keep family records, photo albums, etc 31 ………… Focus on disappointments, failures, bad decisions … Present Hedonistic Live for 32 …………… ; seek sensation; avoid pain Fatalistic Life is governed by 33 …………… , religious beliefs, social conditions Life’s path can’t be changed Future 34 ………… Prefer work to play Don’t give in to temptation … Fatalistic Have a strong belief in life after death and importance of 35 …………… in life © The British Council 2012 All rights reserved Questions 36–40 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C 36 37 38 39 40 We are all present hedonists A at school B at birth C while eating and drinking American boys drop out of school at a higher rate than girls because A they need to be in control of the way they learn B they play video games instead of doing school work C they are not as intelligent as girls Present-orientated children A not realise present actions can have negative future effects B are unable to learn lessons from past mistakes C know what could happen if they something bad, but it anyway If Americans had an extra day per week, they would spend it A working harder B building relationships C sharing family meals Understanding how people think about time can help us A become more virtuous B work together better C identify careless or ambitious people © The British Council 2012 All rights reserved IELTS preparation and practice Listening Practice test Council All rights reserved © The British Council SECTION Questions 1–10 Complete the table below Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer Example: Big Bear Lake Camping Trip Timetable Day a.m - p.m Arrive p.m - p.m Grass p.m - p.m Dinner a.m Leave from Set up camp Land hiking trails Share stories Sing meeting area Lunch and _ songs Lights out schedule Day 2 _ a.m Breakfast 7:30 a.m.- noon White Noon Water River floating Lunch 1:30 p.m 1:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m _ camp Head back to town Camping Equipment (per person) tent + sleeping bag pair of hiking boots + Plenty of clothes: Torch + _ and pillow pair of _ jeans, t-shirts, socks Drinking water: bottles Emergency _: 1 pack of matches pack of whole grain bars sharp knife Fees (per person) Camp site fee: $20 Food: $50 Includes _ and drinks Hiking trails: $ _ River floating: $20 Total: $95 Deposit: $50, due Remainder: due before Refund policy: _ before the trip leaving 10 _ © British Council All rights reserved SECTION Questions 11-15 Complete the sentences below Use no more than two words for each answer 11 The Shelter Society started in The Cedars _ 12 Many volunteers help with the Society’s fund-raising and _ activities 13 There has been a fifty percent increase in homelessness in the last _ 14 Homelessness has been made worse by _ in government assistance 15 Our _ and former neighbors really need our help Questions 16-20 Which organiser should you talk to? Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 14 - 17 You can use a letter more than once A Marla Sunderland B Leticia Perez C Roman Aranov 16 if you are interested in donating first aid supplies 17 if you have experience as a cook 18 if you are willing to sort sweaters, jackets and pants 19 if you have worked in the primary school system 20 if you know how to write a CV © British Council All rights reserved SECTION Questions 21–30 Choose the best option A, B or C 21 Ms Okello is covering Dr Humphries’ classes because he is… A enjoying holiday with his wife B visiting a family member in the hospital C away doing research 22 Ms Okello’s area of expertise is… A intercultural communication B business communication C mass communication 23 Which of the following best describes Arshad? A naturally talented but under motivated B enjoying his freedom but keen to please his parents C disorganised but has lots of good ideas 24 Which of the following best describes Galiya? A has natural authority but is afraid to use it B focused on her future but afraid of public speaking C organized but lacking in confidence 25 Overall, what is the students’ problem? A Galiya and Arshad are not sure how to begin and the deadline’s in two weeks B Galiya’s trying to the entire project herself without Arshad’s help C Galiya and Arshad have teamwork trouble and unclear instructions 26 What suggestion does Ms Okello give to Galiya? A Request a deadline extension B Change partners C Practice more 27 What does Galiya ask Arshad to in order to improve their presentation? A Come up with better ideas B Use his computer skills C Start taking the project seriously © British Council All rights reserved 28 What does Arshad ask Galiya to in order to improve their presentation? A Treat him with respect B Practice her speaking part C Give him less work 29 What does Arshad want to be in the future? A entrepreneur B financial analyst C Not sure 30 How should Leah inform Ms Okello about her project topic? A office visit B phone call C e-mail message © British Council All rights reserved SECTION Questions 31–40 Complete the notes below Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer Notes: Space Exploitation Introduction: • Space agencies and others use mythologies to create a sense of 31 _ • There are great 32 _ to be harvested from exploiting space • Nations that control the 33 _ on the Moon or Mars will earn vast profits • Earth exploration-growth in technology and 34 _ only the beginning The Moon: • Helium3-if we 35 _ its possibilities, we will lose control of the economy • Commercial activity should support the first Moon 36 _ • The surface has already been 37 _ • Wealth-sharing: Problems without 38 _ controls and agreements Nuclear power: • Use in space may cause 39 _ problems for humans Space junk: • So serious that the possibility of space tourism is in 40 _ © British Council All rights reserved IELTS preparation and practice Listening Practice test Council All rights reserved © The British Council SECTION Questions 1–10 Complete the notes below Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer Survey UK Date: 5/6/2017 Location: Leeds Topic: City centre (Example) Respondent details Name: Mary _ Address: 14 Bay Road Leeds L11 _ Job: _ Work telephone: Email: leedsmary1977@ukmail.com © British Council All rights reserved Questions 5-7 Which THREE of the following are facilities that have recently opened in Leeds city centre? Choose letters, A-F Leeds city centre facilities A cinema B amusement arcade C childcare centre D department store E library garden F food street Questions 8-10 Complete the table below Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer SURVEY UK SUGGESTIONS Topic: Leeds city centre No Problems Cars drive too fast Suggested solution More Not enough buses to the city centre in the Employ more drivers Too many similar shops Have fewer 10 © British Council All rights reserved SECTION Questions 11–20 Complete the notes below Write TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer Royal Victoria Nursing College Factsheet - Opened in 11 _ - 7-storey building - 85 individual rooms, including 12 and wards - Cost at time of construction: 13 £ _m - Most popular period: 1920s Students from all over the world, especially Canada, New Zealand, India and 14 - Decision to close college made in late 1990s; new college located in Derby © British Council All rights reserved Questions 15-17 What is the main area of responsibility of each of the following people? Choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 15-17 Area of responsibility A Marketing B Media C Sales D Museum maintenance E Exhibitions F Human Resources G Arts People 15 Susan 16 Vanessa 17 Gordon Questions 18-20 Complete the notes below Write ONE WORD AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NURSING FREE MONTHLY LECTURES Subject Date / Time Speaker The history of nursing 18 _ at the college September 15th, 7pm Dr Mark Fisher Nursing in 19 _ October 10th, 7pm Mrs Margaret Hall The 20 _ of nursing November 12th, 7pm Mrs Nigella Smith © British Council All rights reserved SECTION Questions 21–30 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C 21 The purpose of the meeting is to: A Report on problems with the program B Help to make the program better for future students C Discuss what was most enjoyable about the program 22 Freya found it easy to adapt to studying in Germany because: A She had been there before B She speaks perfect German C Many things were familiar 23 Tom felt that the university’s pre-program support was not enough because: A The preparation booklet didn’t have enough information about living in China B It didn’t provide enough practical skills for living independently abroad C It is impossible to prepare everything in advance 24 After three months in China Tom felt unhappy because: A He didn’t have any friends B He wasn’t making much progress with learning Chinese C He was frustrated about no longer being the best student 25 Tom improved his experience by: A Becoming more socially active: B Having a lot of trips around China C Spending more time on study © British Council All rights reserved 26 According to Freya, the number of students attending classes was: A Less than in the U.K B About the same as in the U.K C More than in the U.K 27 Freya found that when studying management case studies in Germany: A There were a lot of arguments between the students B There was more focus on solving problems with theory C Increasing profit was one of the most important factors 28 Tom found it hard to adapt to his new course at first because: A He was not able to use his first language: B He found it difficult to get along with his classmates C The course materials were not interesting 29 Tom and Freya both found it useful to: A Ask other students for help B Go on trips with other students C Study with other students 30 Before starting the exchange program, Tom and Freya both suggest: A Making friends with local people in the new country B Visiting the country you will be studying in C Watching TV shows about the country you will be studying in © British Council All rights reserved SECTION Questions 31–40 Complete the table below Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer Herzberg’s Two Factor theory A model for understanding what causes employee satisfaction and dissatisfaction with their job - Two factors a Factors that lead to increased satisfaction: 31. b Factors that lead to increased dissatisfaction: 32. _ factors - Factors leading to satisfaction and dissatisfaction are considered to be 33. , hence ‘two factor’ theory - Factors that increase satisfaction: a b c d e - Factors that increase dissatisfaction: a b c d e - Achievement 34. _ Enjoyment of work More responsibilities Personal 35. _ Salary (never enough) Company policy and administration Relations with 36. Working conditions Relations with colleagues Possible combinations © British Council All rights reserved Combinations Characteristics - High H, High M – Staff have desire to succeed; few 37. - High H, Low M – No big issues, but not driven to improve; focus on salary - Low H, High M – Job stimulating but conditions are 38. _ - Low H, High M – Job is uninteresting and conditions are poor - According to Herzberg, it is necessary to eliminate job dissatisfaction before job satisfaction can be increased - Ways to eliminate job dissatisfaction: a Pay fair salaries b Guarantee employee 39 in the workplace c Create positive company culture (team building activities) - Ways to increase job satisfaction: a Provide more challenging and 40. work b Pathway to promotion © British Council All rights reserved