IELTS Academic — Test 1 — Listeningamerikankulturizmir.com
Listening
Part 1 — Questions 1–10
Complete the notes. Write one word and/or a number for each answer.
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| Restaurant | Location | Reason for recommendation | Other comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Junction | Greyson Street, near the station | Good for people especially keen on 1 | Quite expensive The 2 is a good place for a drink |
| Paloma | In Bow Street next to the cinema | 3 Food, good for sharing | Staff very friendly Need to pay £50 deposit A limited selection of 4 food on menu |
| The 5 | At the top of a 6 | A famous chef All the 7 are very good Only uses 8 ingredients |
Set lunch costs 9 per person Portions of 10 size |
Listening
Part 2 — Questions 11–20
Heather — Edelman Pottery
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Questions 11–16Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11Heather says pottery differs from other art forms because
12Archaeologists sometimes identify the use of ancient pottery from
13Some people join Heather's pottery class because they want to
14What does Heather value most about being a potter?
15Most of the visitors to Edelman Pottery
16Heather reminds her visitors that they should
Questions 17–18Which Two things does Heather explain about kilns? Choose two letters, A–E.
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Questions 19–20Which Two points does Heather make about a potter's tools? Choose two letters, A–E.
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Listening
Part 3 — Questions 21–30
Two students discussing loneliness
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Questions 21–22Which Two things do both students believe are responsible for the increase in loneliness?
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Questions 23–24Which Two health risks do the students agree are based on solid evidence?
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Questions 25–26Which Two opinions do both students express about the evolutionary theory of loneliness?
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Questions 27–30Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
27When comparing loneliness to depression, the students
28Why do the students decide to start their presentation with an example from their own experience?
29The students agree that talking to strangers is a good strategy because
30The students find it difficult to understand why solitude is considered to be
Listening
Part 4 — Questions 31–40
Complete the notes. Write one word only for each answer.
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Reclaiming Urban Rivers
Historical Background
Nearly all major cities were built on a river.
Rivers traditionally used for transport, fishing and recreation.
Industrial development led to:
more sewage discharged into the river
pollution from 31 on the river bank
In 1957, the River Thames was declared biologically 32
Recent Improvements
Seals and even a 33 seen in the River Thames.
Riverside warehouses converted to restaurants and 34
In Los Angeles, plans to:
Build a riverside 35
Display 36 projects
In Paris, 37 created on the sides of the river every summer.
Transport Possibilities
Over 2 billion passengers travel by 38 in cities worldwide.
Instead of road transport: large freight barges and electric 39, or in future by 40