IELTS Listening Practice Test 105

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Updated On Jul 22, 2021

In the Listening Test 105, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40 based on them.

Section 1 is a conversation between a visa officer and an applicant.

Section 2 is a monologue on how to keep out burglars and keep your home safe.

Section 3 is a conversation between 2 people about the commands of training dogs.

Section 4 is a lecture given by Dr. Jespersen, about children’s language acquisition.

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Section 1

Questions 1-10

Questions 1-5

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

The applicant wants to apply for a visa to Australia (Example)

VISA APPLICATION FORM

Name:	Kelly 1_______________
Address:	106 2______________ , Hawaii.
Nationality:	3_______________
Age:	4_______________
Marital status:	5_______________

Questions 6-8

Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C , and write answers next to 6-8 on your answer sheet.

6 According to the applicant, who lives in Australia?

A His cousin.

B His uncle.

C His sister-in-law.

7 The applicant wants to visit Australia because he wants to

A do some travelling.

B develop his business.

C work.

8 The applicant can have a visa for

A 6 months.

B 12 months.

C 30 days.

Questions 9-10

Complete the sentences below.

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

9 The applicant must go to the visa office between _________________ and _____________________.

10 What two things must the applicant take to the visa office? _______________ and ___________________.

Section 2

Questions 11-20

Questions 11-16

Complete the table below.

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

HOW TO KEEP OFF BURGLARS FROM YOUR HOME

	Don’ts	Do’s
How to secure the window	11____________ during the night	Use a 12____________ for your window. If you are beyond the earshot of your neighbors, install (Example) a plexiglass sheet.
How to secure the door	Open the door to anyone 14____________	Install a 13___________ in the front door Prepare a stepping ladder or stepping box for the kids.
How to secure your valuables	Leave them where they can be seen 15____________	Make a valuables 16____________ Engrave your valuables.

Questions 17-18

Circle the correct letter, A, B, or C, and write answers next 17-18 on your answer sheet.

17 To ensure safety in your courtyard, you should install a light _______

A near the door.

B near each of your windows.

C somewhere high out of reach.

18 Why is there a need to trim hedges or bushes in your courtyard?

A Because they may be used by burglars as good hiding places.

B Because they do not help in creating an occupancy illusion.

C Because they may block the views from the windows or peepholes.

Questions 19-20

Choose TWO letters, A-E , and write answers next to 19-20 on your answer sheet.

What may help in creating an occupancy illusion when one is on vacation?

A Turn on your TV all day long.

B Ask a neighbor to park in your driveway.

C Close all your shades.

D Unlock your garage door.

E Have someone house*sit your home.

See also:

Section 3

Questions 21-30

Questions 21-25

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Forms of dog training	Examples
Obedience training	sit 21__________________
Spoken training	22__________________
Guard training	patrol 23_________________
Attack training	knock someone down 24__________________
Search training	25__________________

Questions 26-30

Write the appropriate letters A-C next to 26- 30 on your answer sheet.

According to the speakers, for which the following kinds of training most useful?

Small dogs A

Intelligent dogs B

Large dogs C

Example	Answer
Obedience training	B

Physical training	26_________________
Search training	27_________________
Attack training	28_________________
Barking	29_________________
Biting	30_________________

Section 4

Questions 31-40

Questions 31 -33

Complete the table below.

Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Features of the Research on How Children Learn to Speak

People have an 31_________________ in children’s learning.

32______________ It leads us to a greater understanding of language.

33______________ Researchers encounter great difficulties.

Questions 34-36

Complete the notes below.

Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Discussing Topics of the 1st Part of the Talk

Start by talking about 34______________ with the use of diaries, recordings and tests included, then discuss 35______________, which includes: speech in infants under one year-children become aware of their own language; speech in children under 5 years – their linguistic 36______________ becomes possible.

Questions 37-40

Complete the notes below.

Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

The focus of the 2nd Part of the Talk

A review of 37______________ to development of linguistic skills including teaching 38______________ language and 39______________.

And also some thoughts about approaches to develop children’s awareness of 40______________.

Answers

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Section 1

1	Okamura
2	Kingstone Street
3	Japanese
4	32
5	Married
6	C
7	B
8	A
9	Monday and Friday
10	Photos and Passport

Section 2

11	Leave windows open
12	Pickproof locking device
13	Peephole
14	you don’t know
15	from the window
16	inventory
17	C
18	A
19	B, E (in either order)
20	B, E (in either order)

Section 3

21	stay
22	speak
23	bark
24	bite
25	sniff
26	C
27	B
28	C
29	A
30	B

Section 4

31	interest
32	important
33	complex
34	research methods
35	(language) learning process
36	(terms)analysis
37	educational approaches
38	spoken
39	reading
40	writing/written language