IELTS Listening Practice Test 32
Last updated on November 30th, 2021 at 07:28 am
IELTS Listening online practice test: This is the 32ndtest ofour LISTENING Practice Test Series. All tests are based on real exam pattern and correspond to the actual level of difficulty you may find in the IELTS.
This test is divided intofour sections Section 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Section 1is someone booking transport for a trip.
Section 2is someone talking to a group of university students.
Section 3is a discussion between some students and a tutor about eating disorders.
Section 4is a lecture given by a man on Nuclear Fusion.
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In the questions where you have to complete notes, dont leave any answers blank. Remember you dont lose marks for a wrong answer, so make a guess even if you are not sure.
SECTION 1
Audio Section 1Questions 1 and 2
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Example The caller works as a teacher. |
| 1] There will be .. passengers on the coach. 2] The students leave the school .. . |
Questions 3-8
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Company Name ️ | Burnham Coaches |
| Name of Client ️ | [3] .. |
| Address ️ | Down Language School Down House [4] . Brighton |
| Contact number ️ | [5] .. to be contacted on 01273 512634 |
| Pick-up time ️ | [6] .. |
| Return time ️ | [7] .. |
| Purpose of Hire ️ | Visit to Stonehenge and [8] .. |
Questions 9 and 10
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
9] What does the cost of hiring the coach include?
Ans.
10] Who does the customer have to speak to before confirming the booking?
Ans.
SECTION 2
Audio Section 2Questions 11 and 12
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
11] Sally Jackson is
A. a university lecturer.
B. a university student.
C. a secretary at the university.
12] What does Sally say about bank accounts?
A. You are obliged to open a new one at the university.
B. The matter should be discussed with the Director of Studies.
C. Some students may not have to worry about opening one.
Questions 13-17
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Monday-Friday | Orientation & Welfare | 10 am | Tour of campus sessions to develop [13] . |
| Monday-Friday | Tour of Upton | 5 pm | Visits to [14] . and Ghost walk |
| Monday | Academic Fair | 1 pm | Talk to students and [15] . |
| Tuesday | Societies Fair | 1 pm | More than [16] . societies and sports clubs |
| Wednesday | [17] . | 2-5 pm | Lots of bargains and free gifts |
Questions 18-20
Choose THREE letters, A-F.
Which THREE statements are true about the entertainment programme?
| A. Sally cannot reveal the name of the band for the first party. B. Students can bring a guest to the opening party. C. There will be a concert in the Cotswold Theatre on Monday. D. There is an important event on Thursday. E. There is no formal dress code for the Freshers Ball. F. Students should check the notice board for changes to the announced programme. |
SECTION 3
Audio Section 3Questions 21-23
Choose THREE letters, A-F.
Which THREE symptoms of compulsive eating disorder are mentioned?
| A. overeating B. excess weight C. weight loss D. constant hunger E. depression F. continuous eating |
Questions 24-28
Complete the flow-chart below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
COMPULSIVE EATING DISORDER
Questions 29 and 30
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
29] What disease can sufferers of compulsive eating disorder develop?
Ans.
30] Which organisation offers help to people suffering from compulsive eating disorder?
Ans.
SECTION 4
Audio Section 4Questions 31-33
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
31] What does the speaker say about the newspapers?
A. They never report developments in science accurately.
B. He became interested in his subject because of a newspaper report.
C. They only report developments in renewable energy technology.
32] What significant event took place in 1956?
A. Scientists discovered a new source of energy.
B. A new type of power station came into service.
C. Helium was first produced from hydrogen.
33] What does the speaker consider to be the main problem with nuclear fusion?
A. Irresponsible scientists make false claims on the subject.
B. It takes too long to produce the required reaction.
C. The reaction has not produced usable quantities of energy.
Questions 34 and 35
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
34] Temperatures of at least . degrees are needed for fusion to take place.
35] Creating the pressure required in a . is a major technological problem.
Questions 36-40
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
| In order for nuclear fusion to produce useful quantities of energy, isotopes of hydrogen must be brought together at extremely high temperatures and pressures. A number of [36] . will suspend the fuel so that it does not come into contact with the sides of the [37] .. Another one will raise the temperature of the fuel pellet to that required to start the [38] . Extra energy released in this process will be used to produce [39] . that can be used to generate electricity. It is believed that the amount of energy that can be produced from [40] . of fusion fuel is equivalent to that which can be produced from 10,000 tonnes of fossil fuel. |
- 34/THIRTY-FOUR
- ON MONDAY
- PAUL SCOTT
- HILL STREET
- [THE] SCHOOL SECRETARY
- 7.30
- 11 PM
- BATH
- TAX AND INSURANCE
- [THE] SCHOOL ACCOUNTANT
- B
- C
- STUDY SKILLS
- CASTLE AND MUSEUM
- ACADEMIC STAFF
- 150
- TRADE FAIR
- A/D/E [in any order]
- A/D/E [in any order]
- A/D/E [in any order]
- A/B/E [in any order]
- A/B/E [in any order]
- A/B/E [in any order]
- EATING SNACKS
- LOSES CONTROL
- EMBARRASSED
- EXTREME DIETS
- EATING AGAIN
- DIABETES
- OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
- B
- B
- C
- 100 MILLION
- FUSION REACTOR
- LASERS
- REACTOR
- [FUSION] REACTION
- STEAM
- 1 KG/KILOGRAM
About this test
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