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Listening Exam 1
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This is the first Listening Exam Simulation for you to work through.
Remember to incorporate the techniques we discussed!
Complete all of the questions in 30 minutes.
At the end, you will see:
1) How your score correlates with the IELTS Band.
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2) A breakdown of your individual score in each individual question type.
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Question 1 of 40
1. Question
TEST 1 Section 1 Questions 1 – 10
Complete the missing information from the job details.
The answer may consist of ONE, TWO, OR THREE WORDS BUT NO MORE. Some answers may include a number.
JOB DETAILS
Example
Type of store : computer
- Store owner : Samantha Hallworth
- Job : 1 …………………………………………….. clerk
Correct
sales is the correct answer.
The job is sales clerk. You may also include ‘front desk’ or ‘full-time’ but this is optional and doesn’t add anything to the answer, so it is not recommended to put this in, especially because the instructions give us a maximum of 3 words to use.In any case, the answer must be fit grammatically with clerk, so keep it simple and concise is the recommendation to make sure you give yourself the best chance at having the correct answer.
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sales is the correct answer.
The job is sales clerk. You may also include ‘front desk’ or ‘full-time’ but this is optional and doesn’t add anything to the answer, so it is not recommended to put this in, especially because the instructions give us a maximum of 3 words to use.In any case, the answer must be fit grammatically with clerk, so keep it simple and concise is the recommendation to make sure you give yourself the best chance at having the correct answer.
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Question 2 of 40
2. Question
- Work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: 2 ……………………………………………..
- Work from 10 am to 6 pm Tuesdays and Saturdays
Correct
Wednesday to Friday
– The answer must include the three words or a hyphen to indicate the period of time but if you didn’t capitalize the W or F, the answer would still be marked as correct.
Incorrect
Wednesday to Friday
– The answer must include the three words or a hyphen to indicate the period of time but if you didn’t capitalize the W or F, the answer would still be marked as correct.
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Question 3 of 40
3. Question
- Days off are on 3 ……………………………………….
Correct
Sunday and Monday
– you must have these three words.
Incorrect
Sunday and Monday
– you must have these three words.
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Question 4 of 40
4. Question
- Store is located on: 4 ……………………………………………. Street
Correct
Metcalfe
Incorrect
Metcalfe
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Question 5 of 40
5. Question
- Pay starts at: 5 ……………………………………………. an hour and increases with experience
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20 dollars / $20 / twenty dollars
-Written numerically or in words
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20 dollars / $20 / twenty dollars
-Written numerically or in words
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Question 6 of 40
6. Question
- Other benefits:
- two days off in a row
- four weeks of 6 …………………………………………….
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[4 weeks] paid vacation
-the vacation is ‘paid’
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[4 weeks] paid vacation
-the vacation is ‘paid’
- Other benefits:
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Question 7 of 40
7. Question
- 7 ……………………………………………. scheme
Correct
profit-sharing [scheme]
While the two words are necessary, punctuation does not affect whether this answer is correct or incorrect.
Incorrect
profit-sharing [scheme]
While the two words are necessary, punctuation does not affect whether this answer is correct or incorrect.
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Question 8 of 40
8. Question
- Qualifications:
- experience 8 …………………………………………….
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sales / in sales
Incorrect
sales / in sales
- Qualifications:
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Question 9 of 40
9. Question
- knowledge of 9 …………………………………………….
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[knowledge of] computer systems
-Not just computers but computer ‘systems’
Incorrect
[knowledge of] computer systems
-Not just computers but computer ‘systems’
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Question 10 of 40
10. Question
- Meet Samantha Hallworth on 10 …………………………………………… at 9:30 a.m.
Go to front desk.
Correct
September 24th
Incorrect
September 24th
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Question 11 of 40
11. Question
Section 2 Questions 11 – 20
Questions 11 – 16
Answer using ONE WORD OR ONE NUMBER only.MINERVA
- A new ………………………….. has opened called Minerva.
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bakery
Incorrect
bakery
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Question 12 of 40
12. Question
12. Daniel Chodowiecki was a 18th century ………………………… .
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painter
Incorrect
painter
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Question 13 of 40
13. Question
13. The godess Minerva protects ………………………………… of all religions.
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believers
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believers
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Question 14 of 40
14. Question
14. Sal has never lived in ………………………………….. .
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Lebanon
Incorrect
Lebanon
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Question 15 of 40
15. Question
15. Sal is fluent in ………………………. languages.
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five / 5
Incorrect
five / 5
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Question 16 of 40
16. Question
16. Families from any ……………………………….. will feel comfortable there.
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culture (answer is singular in context)
Incorrect
culture (answer is singular in context)
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Question 17 of 40
17. Question
Questions 17 and 18
Choose only one letter, A, B or C.
17. The shop offers:
A Pastries only
B Lunches and small meals
C Both sweet and savoury productsCorrect
C (there are pastries but also savoury (salty) pies.
Incorrect
C (there are pastries but also savoury (salty) pies.
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Question 18 of 40
18. Question
Bands will play world music:
A Saturday morning
B All day Saturday
C All weekend
Correct
B (throughout means ‘complete’, so all day)
Incorrect
B (throughout means ‘complete’, so all day)
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Question 19 of 40
19. Question
Questions 19 and 20
Choose ONE letter in the following group A – E.
Which piece of information is TRUE about the one year anniversary celebration?
A You need to reserve a place
B Pies, pastries and cookies are half price
C Fifty customers can win cooking classes
D There will be an art festival
E It takes place in a parking lot
Correct
B (buy one get one free means you pay only half the price) OR C (first 50 people to ‘buy something’, which means they are a customers)
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B (buy one get one free means you pay only half the price) OR C (first 50 people to ‘buy something’, which means they are a customers)
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Question 20 of 40
20. Question
Choose ONE letter in the following group A – E.
Which OTHER piece of information is TRUE about the one year anniversary celebration?
A You need to reserve a place
B Pies, pastries and cookies are half price
C Fifty customers can win cooking classes
D There will be an art festival
E It takes place in a parking lot
Correct
B (buy one get one free means you pay only half the price) OR C (first 50 people to ‘buy something’, which means they are a customers)
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B (buy one get one free means you pay only half the price) OR C (first 50 people to ‘buy something’, which means they are a customers)
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Question 21 of 40
21. Question
Section 3 Questions 21 – 30
Choose the one letter, A, B or C that corresponds best to Richard’s study skills tutorial.
- The problem with Richard’s project is that
A He doesn’t have enough content
B He doesn’t have a title
C It lacks focus
Correct
C
Incorrect
C
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Question 22 of 40
22. Question
- Richard’s project is on the topic of:
A Statistics
B Food industry
C Peer group networks
Correct
B
Incorrect
B
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Question 23 of 40
23. Question
- Richard is strong in two classes: statistics and…
A regulatory policies
B food safety issues
C business law
Correct
a
Incorrect
a
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Question 24 of 40
24. Question
24. Richard’s main weakness is…
A he doesn’t work well in groups
B he has difficulty taking notes in class
C he doesn’t understand the material
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b
Incorrect
b
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Question 25 of 40
25. Question
25. Dr Sheppard says that peer-groups can help…
A increase understanding of the course material
B increase confidence
C help build a network of friends
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B (build = increase)
Incorrect
B (build = increase)
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Question 26 of 40
26. Question
26. The problem with peer-groups is that…
A students don’t prepare the work
B students can’t think of any ideas
C student’s repeat each other’s ideas
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c
Incorrect
c
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Question 27 of 40
27. Question
27. Which resource can design a four week action plan for you?
A The learning center
B The library
C Books on study skills
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a
Incorrect
a
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Question 28 of 40
28. Question
28. Dr. Sheppard recommends using index cards to take notes on because…
A they are easy to carry
B they will improve your writing skills
C you will learn to focus on the important information
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c
Incorrect
c
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Question 29 of 40
29. Question
29. What should you do to retain information from your studies
A Share notes with classmates
B Read you notes three times
C Learn to be more disciplined
Correct
b
Incorrect
b
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Question 30 of 40
30. Question
30. Richard’s next tutorial session is scheduled for…
A October 1st
B October 4th
C October 5th
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b
Incorrect
b
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Question 31 of 40
31. Question
Section 4 Questions 31 – 40
Complete the lecture notes by filling in the blank spaces.
Use ONLY ONE OR TWO WORDS per answer.
31. What is meant by the word ‘Ornithology’?
Correct
studying birds
Incorrect
studying birds
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Question 32 of 40
32. Question
32. Prior to this study, the flight and migration routes of birds had never been assessed against the egg…..
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size and colour. If you prefer to spell ‘colour’ as ‘color, that is acceptable’
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size and colour. If you prefer to spell ‘colour’ as ‘color, that is acceptable’
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Question 33 of 40
33. Question
33.How many people contributed to the study?
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over 20,000
more than 20,000
over 20000
more than 20000Incorrect
over 20,000
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Question 34 of 40
34. Question
Questions 34-36 Write the LETTER that corresponds with the correct answer.
34. The main interest of the researchers was to find out why the ……………. of the eggs are the way that they are.
A. Colour
B. Nutritional value
C. Shape
D. Defense
Correct
C
Incorrect
C
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Question 35 of 40
35. Question
35. What group of people are not mentioned as contributing to the study?
A. Zoology experts
B. Math experts
C. Engineering experts
D. Biology experts
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A
Incorrect
A
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Question 36 of 40
36. Question
36. Other than the location of the eggs, what were the biologists excited to research?
A. The egg-shape variation
B. The colour of the eggs
C. The structural components
D. The height and type of nest
Correct
D
Incorrect
D
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Question 37 of 40
37. Question
For questions 37-40, put no more than 3 words in your response.
37. When the researchers in Sydney received the eggs, the measurements, ……………….. and X-ray imaging were assessed.
Correct
weight
Incorrect
weight
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Question 38 of 40
38. Question
38. If the eggs had not been brought back to their original place quickly, there would have been problems for the local ……………….
Correct
ecosystem
Incorrect
ecosystem
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Question 39 of 40
39. Question
39. They found that, generally, the size and shape of the eggs were related to whether or not the birds ………………… and how far.
Correct
fly/flew
Incorrect
fly/flew
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Question 40 of 40
40. Question
40. The reason that penguins have pointy eggs even though they don’t fly is because they …………………. long distances on a daily basis.
Correct
swim
Incorrect
swim
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Listening Exam 2
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This is your second listening exam simulation!
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Question 1 of 40
1. Question
TEST 2 Section 1 Questions 1 – 10
Complete the missing information from the information given.
The answer may be ONE or TWO WORDS BUT NO MORE. Some answers may include one number.
Student Accommodations Office
(Example)
Choice of accommodation: campus residence Student: Ella 1 .……………………………..
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Johnston
– Must be spelled correctly.Incorrect
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Question 2 of 40
2. Question
Date of birth 2 ……………………………. 1998
Correct
25 May / May 25 / May 25th
– including ‘the’ or ‘of’ is incorrect (the 25th of May) – you cannot use more than two words. However capitalisation is not countedIncorrect
25 May / May 25 / May 25th
– including ‘the’ or ‘of’ is incorrect (the 25th of May) – you cannot use more than two words. However capitalisation is not counted -
Question 3 of 40
3. Question
Nationality Australian
Current Program 3 ……………………………………………
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chemical engineering
– you must have the two words. A specific engineering program is referred to.Incorrect
chemical engineering
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Question 4 of 40
4. Question
Accommodation Preferences
Location 1st choice: 4 …..……………………………..
2nd choice: Residence Commons
3rd choice: Grenville
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4. Baker Hall
– capitalization doesn’t count, but spelling does.Incorrect
4. Baker Hall
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Question 5 of 40
5. Question
Catering: Half board
Type of room: 5 ………………………………… bedroom
Correct
single-study [bedroom]
– you must have the two words a single-study bedroom. It is a room that combines both a sleeping space and a study space and not simply a single bedroom. Punctuation is not counted.Incorrect
single-study [bedroom]
– you must have the two words a single-study bedroom. It is a room that combines both a sleeping space and a study space and not simply a single bedroom. Punctuation is not counted. -
Question 6 of 40
6. Question
Needs accommodation for: 6 ………………………………. semester
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summer [semester]
-adding ‘the’ would also be correctIncorrect
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Question 7 of 40
7. Question
- Particular needs 7 …………………………………………….
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internet (connection)
-the key word ‘internet’ necessary, ‘connection’ is optionalIncorrect
internet (connection)
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Question 8 of 40
8. Question
- Other: Prefers to be with 8 …………………………….. students
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engineering [students]
-in this case they are speaking of ‘engineering’ students in general.Incorrect
engineering [students]
-in this case they are speaking of ‘engineering’ students in general. -
Question 9 of 40
9. Question
Final choice of location 9 …………………………………………….
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Baker Hall
-She selects her first choice in the endIncorrect
Baker Hall
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Question 10 of 40
10. Question
Move-in date 10 ………………………..
Correct
May 31st / May 31 / 31 May
– including ‘the’ or ‘of’ is incorrect (the 25th of May) – you cannot use more than two words. However capitalisation is not countedIncorrect
May 31st / May 31 / 31 May
– including ‘the’ or ‘of’ is incorrect (the 25th of May) – you cannot use more than two words. However capitalisation is not counted -
Question 11 of 40
11. Question
Section 2 Questions 11 – 20
Questions 11 – 13
The answer may be ONE, TWO, OR THREE WORDS BUT NO MORE.
Correct
history
Incorrect
history
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Question 12 of 40
12. Question
12. ………………………… .
Correct
transportation
Incorrect
transportation
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Question 13 of 40
13. Question
13. …………………………………
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Discovery Club Office
Incorrect
Discovery Club Office
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Question 14 of 40
14. Question
Questions 14 and 16
Choose only one letter, A, B or C.
Recreational Activities
- To golf on Pinard Island Golf Club,
A you must be a private member
B it will cost more at different times of the year
C you must bring your own golf clubs
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B
Incorrect
B
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Question 15 of 40
15. Question
- On Great-Woods Island, you can camp Monday to Wednesday only…
A in the fall
B in the summer
C in the winter
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B
Incorrect
B
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Question 16 of 40
16. Question
- There is a lot of wildlife on Commune Island because
A It is far from the city
B Not many people visit this place
C It is a protected area
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C
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C
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Question 17 of 40
17. Question
Questions 17 – 20
Match the correct letter, A – I, to questions 17 – 20.
Where on the map will you find…
17 Footbridge …………….
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I (key words: ‘opposite corner’)
Incorrect
I (key words: ‘opposite corner’)
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Question 18 of 40
18. Question
18 Bird Tower …………
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A (key words: north-west at end of path)
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A (key words: north-west at end of path)
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Question 19 of 40
19. Question
19 White tailed deer …………
Correct
G (key words: north-east lodge, wooded area between two paths)
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G (key words: north-east lodge, wooded area between two paths)
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Question 20 of 40
20. Question
20 Flower Garden …………
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F (key words: circular area)
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F (key words: circular area)
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Question 21 of 40
21. Question
Section 3 Questions 21 – 30
Questions 21 and 24
Choose the one letter, A, B or C that corresponds best to the conversation.
- The new online-course will help entrepreneurs:
A plan marketing strategies
B choose important tools
C understand information
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A (plan and implement their marketing strategies)
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A (plan and implement their marketing strategies)
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Question 22 of 40
22. Question
22. The woman named Kim is:
- A a marketing strategist
B an entrepreneur
C a social media specialist
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B (As an entrepreneur myself…)
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B (As an entrepreneur myself…)
- A a marketing strategist
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Question 23 of 40
23. Question
23. An elevator pitch is:
- A a formal presentation
B a written proposal
C a very short speech
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C (present a business proposal… in 20 seconds or less)
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C (present a business proposal… in 20 seconds or less)
- A a formal presentation
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Question 24 of 40
24. Question
24. Kim thinks an elevator pitch…
A would not work for everyone
B is a good idea
C is too complicated
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B (That makes perfect sense!)
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B (That makes perfect sense!)
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Question 25 of 40
25. Question
Questions 25 and 30
Complete the following sentences using ONE WORD OR NUMBER.
25. Kim says an elevator pitch should be an entry …………………………… for new students.
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requirement
Incorrect
requirement
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Question 26 of 40
26. Question
26. Kim suggest using a committee of business leaders to ……………………… the presentations.
Correct
judge
Incorrect
judge
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Question 27 of 40
27. Question
27. The application process will not be much ……………………… with this new pre-screening system.
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longer
Incorrect
longer
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Question 28 of 40
28. Question
28. The man needs to present the new idea to his …………………………………..
Correct
supervisor
Incorrect
supervisor
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Question 29 of 40
29. Question
29. Kim cannot meet on the 26th because she is presenting a ….…………………………
Correct
seminar
Incorrect
seminar
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Question 30 of 40
30. Question
30. The two speakers decide to meet in the ………………………. on the 27th.
Correct
morning (9 in the morning)
Incorrect
morning (9 in the morning)
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Question 31 of 40
31. Question
Section 4 Questions 31 – 40
Complete the lecture notes by filling in the blank spaces.
Use ONLY ONE OR TWO WORDS / OR ONE NUMBER per answer.
Study: The Effects of Social Media on the Workforce
Purpose of the study
Government-funded study
A general drop in workplace productivity over the last ten years
To confirm if decrease in workplace productivity is 31…………………………. to communication technology.Correct
linked (The question being asked is whether or not the decrease in workplace efficiency is linked to this.”) Incorrect
linked (The question being asked is whether or not the decrease in workplace efficiency is linked to this.”) -
Question 32 of 40
32. Question
Procedure
- Put together a 32.……………….. of experts
- Step one: hired academics from the fields of sociology, technology, business, HR, and education.
Correct
team (Assemble a team of experts) Incorrect
team (Assemble a team of experts) -
Question 33 of 40
33. Question
- Step one: hired academics from the fields of sociology, technology, business, HR, and education.
- Step two: confirm there really was a 33……………………. in workplace efficiency
ibuted to the study?
Correct
Drop (verify whether or not there was an actual drop in workplace efficiency) Incorrect
Drop (verify whether or not there was an actual drop in workplace efficiency) -
Question 34 of 40
34. Question
Gathering data
- Source: computer logs and tracking which 34……………………… and systems employees regularly used.
- Time threshold: working hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
Correct
Websites (data comes mainly from computer logs and tracking which websites and systems the employees were using)
Incorrect
Websites (data comes mainly from computer logs and tracking which websites and systems the employees were using)
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Question 35 of 40
35. Question
- Tracking system automatically shuts off after 35………….. seconds of inactivity
- Staff spent an average of 94 minutes logged off.
Correct
30 (If the computer is not being used… The tracking system turns off after 30 minutes
Incorrect
30 (If the computer is not being used… The tracking system turns off after 30 minutes
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Question 36 of 40
36. Question
Findings
- Based on computer logs over 10 years
- Employees spent only 9 minutes less on 36………………………..…….. tasks per year
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work related / work-related (employees typically spent 9 minutes less on work-related tasks per year)
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work related / work-related (employees typically spent 9 minutes less on work-related tasks per year)
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Question 37 of 40
37. Question
- Lost time spent on social media like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
- 290 minutes spent on tasks related to work
- 37 ……… minutes spent on non-work-related tasks resulting in lost company man hours
Correct
184 (minutes)
Incorrect
184 (minutes)
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Question 38 of 40
38. Question
Conclusions
- Employee productivity was not 38…………………………… affected by the lost time
- Employees generally completed the same work in less time
Correct
Negatively (productivity was not affected negatively)
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Negatively (productivity was not affected negatively)
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Question 39 of 40
39. Question
Suggested future studies
- Is widespread use of social media at work the result of an 40………………………… in productivity?
Correct
Increase (see if the increase in productivity is the reason why employees now spend more time on social media during their work hours.)
Incorrect
Increase (see if the increase in productivity is the reason why employees now spend more time on social media during their work hours.)
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Question 40 of 40
40. Question
- This is probably the result of technological 39……………………………….. and employee experience
Correct
Improvements (This likely due to improvements in technology…)
Incorrect
Improvements (This likely due to improvements in technology…)
Finally, here is your third and final listening exam simulation!
Listening Exam 3
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This is your third listening exam simulation!
Complete all of the questions in 30 minutes.
At the end, you will see:
1) How your score correlates with the IELTS Band.
✓ This will help you know where you are right now.
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Question 1 of 40
1. Question
TEST 3
Section 1 Questions 1 – 10
Complete the missing information from the job details.
The answer may be ONE, TWO, OR THREE WORDS BUT NO MORE. Some answers may include one number.
(1)……………..
Correct
$2000 (The total for 2 people would actually be $4000)
Incorrect
$2000 (The total for 2 people would actually be $4000)
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Question 2 of 40
2. Question
(2) ………………………..
Correct
World Heritage [sites] (capitalization doesn’t count, but spelling does.)
Incorrect
World Heritage [sites] (capitalization doesn’t count, but spelling does.)
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Question 3 of 40
3. Question
(3) …………………..
Correct
oceanview / ocean view / ocean-view
Incorrect
oceanview / ocean view / ocean-view
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Question 4 of 40
4. Question
(4) ………………………
Correct
New Zealand
(A 12 day cruise that tours New Zealand and makes a stop in Port Arthur on the return voyage.)Incorrect
New Zealand
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Question 5 of 40
5. Question
(5) ………..
Correct
12
(A 12 day cruise that tours New Zealand and makes a stop in Port Arthur on the return voyage.)Incorrect
12
(A 12 day cruise that tours New Zealand and makes a stop in Port Arthur on the return voyage.) -
Question 6 of 40
6. Question
- New Zealand Cruise features
6. Specialty restaurant cost $ ……………. extra per person.
Correct
300 (This option costs $300 per person)
Incorrect
300 (This option costs $300 per person)
- New Zealand Cruise features
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Question 7 of 40
7. Question
7. Base price includes meals in …………………………… restaurants.
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standard
(What’s included in the base price? All of your meals in standard restaurants are included)Incorrect
standard
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Question 8 of 40
8. Question
8. They don’t ………………….. you anything for entertainment
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charge (There is no extra charge for any entertainment.)
Incorrect
charge (There is no extra charge for any entertainment.)
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Question 9 of 40
9. Question
9. You must pay ………………. to use the Lotus Spa, laundry facilities and internet.
Correct
extra (But the Lotus Spa, laundry facilities and internet access will cost extra.)
Incorrect
extra (But the Lotus Spa, laundry facilities and internet access will cost extra.)
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Question 10 of 40
10. Question
10. Contact agent: Christine ……………………………..
Correct
Rankin (Christine Rankin. That’s R-A-N-K-I-N)
Incorrect
Rankin (Christine Rankin. That’s R-A-N-K-I-N)
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Question 11 of 40
11. Question
Section 2 Questions 11 – 20
Questions 11 – 14
Select only FOUR of the activities A – F from the box and match them to the appropriate category in questions 11 – 14 below.
Activity A Webinar writer
B Founder of non-profit group
C Third year of university
D Second year of university
E Social services coordinator
F Day care worker
Mary’s Curriculum Vitae
Volunteer work 11 ……………
Correct
B (She started a non-profit group and volunteers her time)
Incorrect
B (She started a non-profit group and volunteers her time)
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Question 12 of 40
12. Question
Education completed 12 ……………
Correct
D (I’m in my third year… Last year, I was at the top of my class (second year). I failed a class in first year. So she has completed year 1 and 2.)
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D (I’m in my third year… Last year, I was at the top of my class (second year). I failed a class in first year. So she has completed year 1 and 2.)
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Question 13 of 40
13. Question
Future goal 13 ……………
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E (I am working toward finishing my degree so I can become a social services coordinator
Incorrect
E (I am working toward finishing my degree so I can become a social services coordinator
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Question 14 of 40
14. Question
Current employment 14 ……………
Correct
F (I … have a job at a daycare.)
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F (I … have a job at a daycare.)
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Question 15 of 40
15. Question
Questions 15 and 16
Choose only one letter, A, B or C.
Football for Freedom
- Mary began the project while:
A working at a day care
B doing research for sociology class
C working with homeless teenagers
Correct
B (I started this project in my first year university class… for one on my classes… Sociology Research Methods.)
Incorrect
B (I started this project in my first year university class… for one on my classes… Sociology Research Methods.)
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Question 16 of 40
16. Question
- During her research she also discovered that
A teens didn’t like to play sports
B teens could not afford to play sports
C teens preferred to watch sports
Correct
B (The expenses of equipment and fees meant that is was too expensive.)
Incorrect
B (The expenses of equipment and fees meant that is was too expensive.)
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Question 17 of 40
17. Question
Questions 17 – 20
Answer the following questions
Use a MAXIMUM OF THREE WORDS BUT NO MORE. Some answers may include ONE NUMBER.
- How did Mary get the necessary football equipment?
……………………………………….
Correct
donations / donated
Incorrect
donations / donated
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Question 18 of 40
18. Question
- How often does the city reserve the field for the group?
………………………………………..
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every Tuesday
once a week
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every Tuesday
once a week
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Question 19 of 40
19. Question
- How many teams play in the league now?
……………………………………….
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four
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four
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Question 20 of 40
20. Question
- Where could people have seen the matches a few weeks ago?
……………………………………….
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news / on the news / on TV
Incorrect
news / on the news / on TV
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Question 21 of 40
21. Question
Section 3 Questions 21 – 30
Questions 21 and 24
Use a MAXIMUM OF THREE WORDS BUT NO MORE. Some answers may include ONE NUMBER.
21 Tammy is in third year because she finished …………………….. of studies at her home university.
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two years/ 2 years
(I already completed two years of studies at my university back home)
Incorrect
two years/ 2 years
(I already completed two years of studies at my university back home)
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Question 22 of 40
22. Question
22 Tammy had a difficult time with ……………………………. at the new school.
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essays / writing essays
(writing essays was a challenge because teachers expect different things in your writing)
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essays / writing essays
(writing essays was a challenge because teachers expect different things in your writing)
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Question 23 of 40
23. Question
- To get better grades she had to …………………………. her thinking about the writing process.
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adapt
(I had to adapt the way I approached writing on a mental level)
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adapt
(I had to adapt the way I approached writing on a mental level)
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Question 24 of 40
24. Question
24 Tammy believes lecturers are required to be ………………………………. to regularly meet with students.
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available
(lecturers are required to make time available for students)
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available
(lecturers are required to make time available for students)
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Question 25 of 40
25. Question
Questions 25 to 30
Answer the questions on Tammy’s second year work experience
Use a MAXIMUM OF TWO WORDS BUT NO MORE.
25 Who supervised Tammy’s work at the clinic?
………………………………
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mentor
((work two days in a clinic…we are assigned a mentor))
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mentor
((work two days in a clinic…we are assigned a mentor))
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Question 26 of 40
26. Question
26 What did she have to do for each psychological evaluation she performed?
………………………………..
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report
(I had to write a report for each evaluation)
Incorrect
report
(I had to write a report for each evaluation)
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Question 27 of 40
27. Question
27 She feels group work made classroom assignments more…. ………………………………..
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manageable
(we do these assignments in groups…this made things more manageable)
Incorrect
manageable
(we do these assignments in groups…this made things more manageable)
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Question 28 of 40
28. Question
28 What was she able to develop from working in various groups?
………………………………..
Correct
professional network
(meeting all these new people helped me to build a professional network)
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professional network
(meeting all these new people helped me to build a professional network)
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Question 29 of 40
29. Question
29 What does Tammy feel confident about now?
………………………………..
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clinical skills
(with all the work experience, I feel quite confident in my clinical skills)
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clinical skills
(with all the work experience, I feel quite confident in my clinical skills)
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Question 30 of 40
30. Question
30 What does the student exchange office want from Tammy?
……………………………….
Correct
feedback
(The international student exchange office often asks me for feedback on my overseas experience)
Incorrect
feedback
(The international student exchange office often asks me for feedback on my overseas experience)
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Question 31 of 40
31. Question
Section 4 Questions 31 – 40
Complete the lecture notes by filling in the blank spaces.
Choose the one letter, A, B or C that corresponds best to the conversation.
3D Printing and Housing Construction
- To build houses 3D printers:
A will manufacture materials
B use materials in the surrounding area
C don’t need any materials
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B (use available materials)
Incorrect
B (use available materials)
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Question 32 of 40
32. Question
- Chuck Hull originally invented this process to help:
A mechanics
B machinists
C medics
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B (He thought it would be a fantastic tool for machinists)
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B (He thought it would be a fantastic tool for machinists)
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Question 33 of 40
33. Question
- In the near future few companies are expected to use large 3D printers because:
A they cost too much
B they are too large
C they are not large enough
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A (The start up costs of purchasing)
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A (The start up costs of purchasing)
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Question 34 of 40
34. Question
- 34. If you don’t have ______ a 3D printer will not be very useful.
A a real estate company
B a fuel source
C expert technicians
Correct
- C
(3D printing technicians are trained to help with all aspects of the printing process)
Incorrect
- C
(3D printing technicians are trained to help with all aspects of the printing process)
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Question 35 of 40
35. Question
- With current technology, these printers:
A complete all aspects of home building
B only need specialists for concrete mixing
C need specialists to install electrical wiring and water pipes
Correct
C
(Some of the more intricate areas of building a house, such as the electrical and plumbing work, still need to be performed by trained professionals.)
Incorrect
C
(Some of the more intricate areas of building a house, such as the electrical and plumbing work, still need to be performed by trained professionals.)
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Question 36 of 40
36. Question
- The British Institute of Housing claims that one 3D printer can:
A construct 30 houses in about 60 days
B construct 2 houses in 30 days
C construct 30 houses in 12 months
Correct
A (can build approximately 30 homes in 2 months)
Incorrect
A (can build approximately 30 homes in 2 months)
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Question 37 of 40
37. Question
Add the missing from the flow chart to questions 37 – 40.
Use NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR NUMBER
37 ………….…….……
Correct
filling
Incorrect
filling
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Question 38 of 40
38. Question
38. ……………….
Correct
blueprint / blueprints
Incorrect
blueprint / blueprints
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Question 39 of 40
39. Question
39. …………………
Correct
paste
Incorrect
paste
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Question 40 of 40
40. Question
40. ………………..
Correct
90
Incorrect
90
If you wish to study more listening tasks after these, listed below are the free ones available from the British Council, IDP and Cambridge.
Listening Practice Test 1 (British Council) https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/prepare-test/free-ielts-practice-tests/listening-practice-test-1
Listening Exams by question type (IDP) https://ieltscanadatest.com/prepare-for-ielts/practice-tests/free-ielts-practice-tests-general/