IELTS Mock Test 2023 September Listening Practice Test 1

Questions 1-10Listen from here

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

NOTES: travelling to France
Example Time of travel September Advantages of travelling by train: - 1 - 2 - take as much 3 as you need The Eurostar: - runs on schedule 4 of the time - can reach speeds of 5 miles per hour Two options from Paris to Nice: 1. Catch the TGV train at 6 2. Catch the TGV train at 7 and travel 8 Single tickets cost approximately 9 the return fare. Flying from London to Nice takes 10

Questions 11-15Listen from here

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
Project name:	Length of project:	Current stage of project:
The Cube	11	halfway through

ACTIVITY TIME FRAME
Completion of each floor	12
Installation of exterior	Beginning in 13
“Topping out” of frame	Towards the end of 14
Installation of fretwork screen	Coming together in 15

Questions 16-20 Listen from here

Label the floor plan below.

Write the correct letter A - G next to the questions below.

16. restaurant with view

17. hotel

18. office space

19. exclusive shops

20. Waterside restaurant

Questions 21-25 Listen from here

Which student expresses each of the opinions about their tutor?

Choose your answer from the box and write the letters A - D next to questions 21 -25.

A.	David
B.	Thomas
C.	Sophie
D.	Lynn

21. When things don’t make sense I think it’s my mistake at first.

22. I find the tutor’s mistakes entertaining.

23. I think it’s unfortunate when tutors confuse people.

24. I don’t believe the situation is so serious.

25. The professor should be aware of his tutor’s abilities.

Questions 26-30Listen from here

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SURVIVING THE CONFUSING LAB CLASS

Remember that English is not Marlena's first language. She doesn't understand when you're joking around, so don't 26 her so much.
If you pick on her, you will make her 27 that she can’t think clearly.
If you need help, make an appointment to meet with her 28 and you might see a 29 of her.
Remember that tutors are not old academics; she is not yet experienced as a 30

Questions 31-40Listen from here

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

COURSE: Epidemiology 101 DATE: 23 May

Tuberculosis (also called TB)

• Tuberculosis is closely associated with the 31

In the UK:

• common in the 10th century

• since then better living conditions, 32 , immunisation and effective treatments have made it uncommon

Globally:

• still common in 33 and parts of 34

• causes 35 deaths per year; more than any other infectious disease

• overall, 36 of the world's population is infected but not everyone gets sick

Risk factors

• a weakened immune system - due to HIV infection, immune-suppressing treatment, or alcohol or 37

• age - babies and the elderly are more likely to become sick

• certain environments - more common among homeless people, among prisoners, and people in 38 and in more impoverished areas

Treatment

• 50 years ago, a way 39 TB was found

• The most recent form of tuberculosis, XDR-TB, poses a 40 to general TB control.

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