IELTS Listening Practice 45 with Answers
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The audios in the IELTS listening practice test has 4 sections with varying English accents ranging from British to Australian. In order to ace the IELTS Listening test, it is good to take this test and familiarize yourself with the different tones and intonations. This will lend you a hand in the actual IELTS exam.
There are 40 questions in a complete listening test which consists of different question types.
In the Listening Test 45, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40 based on said recordings.
Section 1 is a telephone conversation between a travel agent and a school principal who is organizing a tour for third-year students.
Section 2 is an extract from a talk about the history of motor racing.
Section 3 is a conversation among four business colleagues discussing a takeover proposal.
Section 4 is a lecture on conserving energy.
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Section 1
Questions 1-10
Questions 1-3
Choose the correct letter A, B or C. Write answers next to 1-3 on your answer sheet.
1 What total discount is Jonathon’s school being offered?
A 25%
B 50%
C 65%
2 Where did Jonathon first want to take his students?
A Madrid
B Barcelona
C Sainsbury
3 What is the normal price of this tour?
A £679
B £1261
C £1940
Questions 4-10
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Mcfadden’s Travel
Two main things the all-inclusive price covers:
4_________________
5 _________________
Extras also covered by the all-inclusive offer:
airport taxis, 6_________________
a city tour, 7___________________
CLIENT DETAILS
E-mail address of contact person: 8___________@___________.com
Number of travelers: 49
Date of travel: 7th of April
Departure time: 7:00 a.m.
Arrival time: 10:30 a.m. (local time)
Credit Card Number: 9_________________
Expiry Date: 01-Jan-2015
The total cost of booking: 10 £____________
Section 2
Questions 11-20
Questions 11-12
Choose the correct letter A, B, or C. Write answers next to 11-12 on your answer sheet.
11 What does the word ‘formula’ stand for?
A the rules drivers must respect
B the type of roads used for the races
C the way they drive
12 When did the first championship race take place?
A 1920
B 1955
C 1950
Questions 13-20
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Driver | First Title | Last Title | Notable Record’s | Interesting Fact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Manuel Fangio | 1951 | 13______ | won 5 world championships, a record which remained for 14_________ years | was the first 15________winner |
| Ayrton Senna | 1988 | 1991 | won the most races ever at the 16________Grand Prix | is regarded as the most 17_______ |
| Alain Prost | 1985 | 1993 | won the third 18_____________number of championships | driver ever was a 19__________ of Senna |
| Michael Schumacher | 1994 | 2004 | holds many records including most drivers’ championships, pole positions, race victories, and fastest laps | is the 20__________on paper |
Section 3
Questions 21-30
Questions 21-27
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Bizz – Educators Inc. | |
| Upsides | Downsides |
| has a proven track record is an industry 21___________is well-respected and has a great name has generated a lot of goodwill consistently has an annual gross profit of 22_________ has a clear and ambitious 23__________has very high 24__________ and 2013 for 2012 |
wants to remain an independent entity, so this would be a hostile 25_____________ is a production-based company is a 26________ venture is in a different market so there will be no synergy and no cost savings |
| The official decision on whether to buy Bizz-Educators will be taken at tomorrow’s 27___________ |
Questions 28-30
Choose THREE letters, A-G. Write answers next to 28-30 on your answer sheet.
What THREE requirements are there for the takeover of Bizz-Educators to go ahead?
A Assurances that the management of Bizz – Educators won’t oppose the deal.
B An independent mediator is used to broker the deal.
C An adult of the company’s books.
D That a study of the company’s projected profit margin is conducted.
E That the deal is kept secret until it is finalized.
F That analysis of the company’s goodwill assets be carried out.
G That the asking price is lowered.
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Section 4
Questions 31-40
Question 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Conserving Energy at Home
Carbon footprint is the 31______________of greenhouse gas emitted into the atmosphere by an individual as a result of his day-to-day activities.
More than 32______________ of all homes are not insulated.
Reasons to better insulate your home:
Fitting adequate insulation in the 33________________ and outer walls of your home can reduce heating costs by as much as 25%.
The government offers 34______________ to people who want to reinsulate their homes.
You will recoup your investment over a short period of time.
Painting 35__________________walls in dark colours is a bad idea because dark colours 36____________heat.
Replacing a normal light bulb with an energy-saving one could save you 37____________ over the lifetime of the bulb.
If you have large windows in your home, you should close the 38_____________________
Erect 39___________to heat your water supply.
People should continue recycling and composting their 40_______________ to help protect the environment.
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Section 1
| 1 | C |
| 2 | A |
| 3 | C |
| 4 | Flights |
| 5 | (hotel) accommodation |
| 6 | Breakfast (every morning) |
| 7 | Theatre tickets |
| 8 | presley@ sainsbury.com |
| 9 | 9. 6676 6654 9743 1251 |
| 10 | £ 31,234 |
Section 2
| 11 | A |
| 12 | C |
| 13 | 1957 |
| 14 | 46 |
| 15 | Multiple championships |
| 16 | Monaco |
| 17 | Naturally gifted |
| 18 | Highest |
| 19 | Great rival |
| 20 | Greatest driver |
Section 3
| 21 | Leader |
| 22 | £ 500,000 |
| 23 | Strategy |
| 24 | Projected profits |
| 25 | Takeover (bid) |
| 26 | High-risk |
| 27 | Board meeting |
| 28 | A |
| 29 | B |
| 30 | E |
Section 4
| 31 | amount/volume |
| 32 | 65% |
| 33 | attic |
| 34 | grants/financial aid |
| 35 | (the/your) interior |
| 36 | absorb |
| 37 | £ 25 |
| 38 | curtains/blinds |
| 39 | solar panels |
| 40 | waste |
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