IELTS Listening Practice Test 28 – with Answers
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In Listening Test 28, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40.
Section 1 is a conversation between a travel agent and a customer about booking transport for a trip.
Section 2 is a conversation among a group of people and a tour guide about the Bestley Castle.
Section 3 is a conversation among 3 university students about a presentation.
Section 4 is a lecture on nuclear fusion.
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Section 1
Question 1-10
Q. 1 and 2
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
The caller works as a teacher
1 There will be ____________ passengers on the train.
2 The students leave the school ____________
Q. 3-8
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Name of client: 3 ____________
Address: Down Language School, Down House, 4 ____________ Brighton
Contact number: 5____________ to be contacted on 01273512634
Pick-up time: 6 ____________
Return time: 7____________
Purpose of hire: visit Stonehenge and 8____________
Q. 9 and 10
9 What does the cost of hiring the coach include?
10 Who does the customer have to speak to before confirming the booking?
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Section 2
Question 11-20
Q. 11-15
Match the places.
Write the correct letter A-H next to Questions 11-15.
11 tourist information
12 car park
13 museum
14 picnic area
15 gift shop
Q. 16-18
Choose THREE letters A-F.
Which THREE activities or events do you need to pay to get in?
A museum
B castle
C fireworks
D gardens
E rock concert
F jazz concert
Q. 19 and 20
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
19 How often is the charity event held? ____________
20 Who does Age Concern help? ____________
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Section 3
Questions 21-30
Q. 21-26
Choose the correct answers A-C and write them next to 21-26 on your answer sheet.
21 Before giving his presentation, Paul is worried about ____________
A choosing what information to use.
B not remembering what to say.
C organizing the projection equipment.
22 Paul’s friends advise him not to ____________
A speak about popular periods.
B talk at length about art history.
C speak too quickly in the presentation.
23 Why does Paul like the idea of the timeline?
A It will be visually pleasing.
B It will save some time.
C It will keep him focused.
24 Paul is going to show famous works of art to ____________
A show people that he has good taste.
B make people think about what counts as art.
C prove that modern art isn’t as good as classic art.
25 Paul wants his presentation to ____________
A change personal opinions.
B create a big fight.
C start an exciting debate.
26 What does Isabel say about modern artists?
A They are skillful.
B They paint like children.
C They have a sense of freedom.
Q. 27-30
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
TIPS TO FIND PICTURES
• go to fine art section in 27 ____________
• ask 28____________ for access to slide bank
• if not, use the 29____________
• find pictures using a 30____________
Section 4
Questions 31-40
Q. 31-33
31 What does the speaker say about 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
Q. 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.
Q. 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 10000 tonnes of fossil fuel.
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Section 1
| 1. | 34 |
| 2. | on Monday |
| 3. | Paul Scott |
| 4. | hill street |
| 5. | school secretary |
| 6. | 7.30 |
| 7. | 11 pm |
| 8. | bath |
| 9. | tax and insurance |
| 10. | school accountant |
Section 2
| 11. | F |
| 12. | G |
| 13. | D |
| 14. | B |
| 15. | H |
| 16. | B |
| 17. | C |
| 18. | E |
| 19. | every year |
| 20. | elderly people |
Section 3
| 21. | A |
| 22. | B |
| 23. | B |
| 24. | B |
| 25. | C |
| 26. | C |
| 27. | library |
| 28. | staff |
| 29. | computers |
| 30. | search engine |
Section 4
| 31. | B |
| 32. | B |
| 33. | C |
| 34. | 100 million |
| 35. | fusion reactor |
| 36. | lasers |
| 37. | reactor |
| 38. | reaction |
| 39. | steam |
| 40. | 1 kg |
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