Listening practice test

Listening Practice Test 1
Link audio for test 1: />Part 1: Questions 1-3
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Paper on Public Libraries
1    What will be the main topic of Trudie and Stewart’s paper?
A  how public library services are organised in different countries
B how changes in society are reflected in public libraries
C  how the funding of public libraries has changed
 
2    They agree that one disadvantage of free digitalised books is that
A  they may take a long time to read.
B  they can be difficult to read.
C  they are generally old.
 
3    Stewart expects that in the future libraries will
A  maintain their traditional function.
B  become centres for local communities.
C  no longer contain any books.
Part 2: Questions 4-10
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each
answer.


Study of local library: possible questions
•    whether it has a 4 _______ of its own
•    its policy regarding noise of various kinds
•    how it’s affected by laws regarding all aspects of 5 _______
•    how the design needs to take the 6 ________ of customers into
account
•    what 7 _______ is required in case of accidents
•    why a famous person’s 8 __________ is located in the library

•    whether it has a 9 ________ of local organisations
•    how it’s different from a library in a 10 _______

Listening Practice Test 2
Link audio for test 2: />Part 1: Questions 1-10  
Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Early Learning Childcare Centre Enrolment Form
Example
Parent or guardian: Carol Smith
 


Personal Details
Child’s name: Kate
Age: 1 ________
Address: 2 _________ Road, Woodside, 4032
Phone: 3345 9865
 
Childcare Information
Days enrolled for: Monday and 3 __________
Start time: 4 ________ am
Childcare group: the 5 _______ group
Which meal/s are required each day? 6 ________
Medical conditions: needs 7 _________
Emergency contact: Jenny 8 ______Phone: 3346 7523
Relationship to child: 9 _______
 
Fees
Will pay each 10 ______

Listening Practice Test 3
Link audio for test 3: />Questions 1-2  Listen from here
Choose TWO letters, A-E.


Which TWO things does Alice say about the Dolphin Conservation
Trust?
A  Children make up most of the membership.
B  It’s the country's largest conservation organisation.
C  It helps finance campaigns for changes in fishing practices.
D  It employs several dolphin experts full-time.
E  Volunteers help in various ways.
Questions 3-5 
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C
3. Why is Alice so pleased the Trust has won the Charity Commission
award?
A  It has brought in extra money.
B  It made the work of the trust better known.
C  1t has attracted more members.
 
4. Alice says oil exploration causes problems to dolphins because of
A  noise.
B  oil leaks.
C  movement of ships.
 
5. Alice became interested in dolphins when
A  she saw one swimming near her home.
B  she heard a speaker at her school.
C  she read a book about them.
Questions 6-10  

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. ________
Listening Practice Test 4
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Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
THORNDYKE’S BUILDERS


Example:
Customer heard about Thorndyke’s from a friend
 
Name: Edith 1 _______
Address: Flat 4, 2 ______ Park Flats
(Behind the 3 _____ )

Phone number: 875934
Best time to contact customer: during the 4 ______
Where to park: opposite entrance next to the 5 _________
Needs full quote showing all the jobs and the 6 __________ 
 
Questions 7-10  
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Listening Practice Test 5
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Questions 1-5  
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
MANHAM PORT
1.   Why did a port originally develop at Manham?
A  It was safe from enemy attack.
B  It was convenient for river transport.
C  It had a good position on the sea coast.
 
2.   What caused Manham’s sudden expansion during the Industrial
Revolution?
A  the improvement in mining techniques
B  the increase in demand for metals
C  the discovery of tin in the area
 
3.   Why did rocks have to be sent away from Manham to be
processed?
A  shortage of fuel
B  poor transport systems
C  lack of skills among local people

 
4.   What happened when the port declined in the twentieth
century?
A  The workers went away.
B  Traditional skills were lost.
C  Buildings were used for new purposes.
 


5.   What did the Manham Trust hope to do?
A  discover the location of the original port
B  provide jobs for the unemployed
C  rebuild the port complex

Questions 6-10  
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Listening Practice Test 6
Link audio for test 6: />Questions 1-6


Label the diagram below

Write ONE OR TWO WORDS for each answer.
1.__________
2.__________
3.__________
4.__________
5.__________
6.__________

Listening Practice Test 7
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Questions 1-4


Circle the correct letters A-C.

Example
Which course is the man interested in?
A. English
B. Mandarin
C. Japanese

1. What kind of course is the man seeking?
A   Daytime
B   Evenings
C   Weekends
2. How long does the man want to study?
A   12 weeks
B   6 months
C   8 months
3. What proficiency level is the student?
A   Beginner
B   Intermediate
C   Advanced


4. When does the man want to start the course?
A   March

B   June
C   September

Questions 5-10
Complete the form.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Language Centre
Client Information Card
Name: Richard 5________
E-mail address: 
Date of birth: 7_________1930
Reason for studying Japanese: 8_________
Specific learning needs: 9_________
Place of previous study (if any): 10_________

Listening Practice Test 8


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Questions 1-2
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer
1. The story illustrates that dogs are 1_________animals.
2. The people of the town built a 2_________ of a dog.
Questions 3-10
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
ESSENTIAL
TYPE OF
CHARACTERISTICS

WORKING DOG
FOR THE JOB

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

Sheep dogs

Smart, obedient

Herd sheep
and 3_________the
m

Guide dogs

Confident
and 4________

Training paid for
by 5_________


Guard dogs and Tough and
6_________dog courageous
s

Detector dogs

Need to

really 8_________

Dogs and trainers
available through
7_________
In Sydney they
catch 9_________ a
month

Happy
International treaty
Transport dogs working 10________ bans huskies from
_
Antarctica

Listening Practice Test 9
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Questions 1-3
Listen to the telephone conversation between a student and owner
of a paragliding school and answer the questions below.
Choose the correct letters A-D.
1 How much is the beginner’s course?
A $190
B $320
C $330
D $430
2 What does the club insurance cover?
A injury to yourself

B injury to your equipment
C damage to other people’s property
D loss of personal belongings
3 How do the girls want to travel?
A public transport
B private bus
C car
D bicycle
Questions 4-7
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
TELEPHONE MEMO
Name: Maria Gentle
Address: C/o Mr & Mre 4…………….. 
5……………….  Newcastle
Fax no: 0249 6…………….. 
Type of Card : 7………………. 
Questions 8
Choose TWO letters A-G
Which TWO of the following items must people take with them?
 A sandals
 B old clothes
 C pullover
 D shirt with long sleeves
 E soft drinks
 F hat
 G sunglasses

Questions 9
Choose TWO letters A-G.
Which TWO accommodation options mentioned are near the
paragliding school?
 A camping
 B youth hostel
 C family
 D backpackers’ inn
 E caravan park
 F bed and breakfast
 G cheap hotel

Questions 10
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for your answer
Which weekend do the girls decide to go? 10…………………..

Listening Practice Test 10
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Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer


GOODWOOD CAR SHOW
Type of car: Dueqenberq J-type
Number made:1________
Type of body: 2_______
Engines contained capsules of mercury to ensure a 3______  trip.
Top speed:  4________ kilometers per hour.

Sold as a  5______
Main attraction: 6_______
Type of car: Leyat Helica
Number built: 7_______
The car looks like a 8______ without  9________
The steering used the  10_______
Listening Practice Test 11
Link audio for test 11: />Questions 1-5 
Choose the correct answer, A, B or C.
Museum work placement