IELTS Listening Practice Test 39

SECTION 1

Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

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

NOTES: travelling to France

Example                                                                   Answer

Time of travel                                                         September

Advantages of travelling by train:

1………………………………….

2…………………………………

3. take as much………………………………. 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:

• Catch the TGV train at 6………………….
• Catch the TGV train at 7…………………. and travel 8………………………

Single tickets cost approximately 9…………………………… the return fare.

Flying from London to Nice takes 10…………………………

SECTION 2

Questions 11 – 15

Complete the table below.

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

Questions 16 – 20

Label the floor plan below.

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

SECTION 3

Questions 21 – 25

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.

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

I find the tutor’s mistakes entertaining.                                               22……..

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

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

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

Questions 26 – 30

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 Mariena’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…………………………..

SECTION 4

Questions 31 – 40

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 19th century
• since than better living conditions, 32 ……………………………. immunisation and effective treatments have made it uncommon.

Globally:

• still common in 33………………….. and parts of 34……………………………
• cause 35……………….. deaths per year; more than any other infectious disease
• overall, 36…………………. of the world’s population is infected but net 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 environment – 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.

Answer key:

1. faster
2. more affordable
3. luggage
4. 92.4 percent
5. 186
6. 11:46
7. 22:25
8. overnight
9. half (of)
10. 2 hours
11. 142 weeks
12. 2-3 weeks
13. February
14. summer
15. early autumn
16. C
17. E
18. F
19. B
20. A
21. D
22. B
23. C
24. A
25. D
26. tease
27. so nervous
28. individually
29. different side
30. teacher
31. AIDS epidemic
32. better nutrition
33. developing countries
34. Eastern Europe
35. three million
36. one third
37. drug addiction
38. large cities
39. to cure
40. (serious) threat

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