IELTS Listening Practice Test 49 with Answers
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In the IELTS Listening Practice Test 49, you will encounter a series of questions based on a short audio recording on a particular topic. To attempt the IELTS Listening Module, you have to practice discerning the important information being relayed in the audio format and using it to answer the test questions. By practicing with sample questions, you can ensure a good score on this Module of the IELTS exam.
Here is a sample Listening test to get you started.
The audio in the IELTS listening practice test has 4 parts of varying English accents ranging from British to Australian. If you’re not used to them, 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 test which will help in addressing different question types.
In the Listening Test 49, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40.
Section 1 is a telephone conversation between a man and a woman discussing a hotel reservation.
Section 2 is a news broadcast on a radio station.
Section 3 is a conversation between an admissions tutor at a university interviewing a prospective student.
Section 4 is a lecture on research methods.
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Section 1
Questions 1-10
Questions 1-6
Write answers next to 1-6 on your answer sheet.
Example
Mr. Griffin is coming for___ A a holiday. |
1 Mr. Griffin has been to the Sunrise Hotel___
A once previously.
B twice previously.
C three times previously.
2 Mr. Griffin is from____
A Melbourne.
B Sydney.
C Perth.
3 Mr. Griffin’s passport number is____
A 8764748932.
B 8763728920.
C 87637489830.
4 Mr. Griffin wants to book…
A a single room for 2 nights.
B a double room for 2 nights.
C a single room for 1 night.
5 Mr. Griffin will arrive at the Sunrise Hotel at____
A 9.15 pm.
B 10.00 pm.
C 9.35 pm.
6 When he gets to the Sunrise Hotel. The food Mr. Griffin will find in his room will be___
A a cheese sandwich with fries.
B a cheese sandwich.
C a burger.
Questions 7-10
7 What number room will Mr. Griffin be in at the Sunrise Hotel?___________________
8 How much will Mr. Griffin pay per night at the Sunrise Hotel?___________________
9 Who will take Mr. Griffin’s food to his room?___________________
10 How much will Mr. Griffin pay for his food?___________________
Section 2
Question 11-20
Question 11-15
Below are descriptions that Police have released for the two men wanted in connection with the robbery at the local jewelry store, Nicholls.
Man 1
Height 11___________
Build Slight
Hair Dark
Face Small mustache
Age Early 20s
Clothing Blue jeans
White t-shirt
12________
Motorbike helmet
Man 2
Height 5 foot 8
Build 13____________
Hair Red
Face 14______________
Age 15_____________
Clothing Dark blue sweater
Black jeans
Motorbike helmet
Questions 16-20
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
- CompTec blamed the job losses on reduced sales and 16____________________
- The airport route expansion will result in 17____________________of new jobs.
- The Oakley Woods development project was opposed by local residents and local 18______________ George Finchley, the Westley 19___________________gave the news to the media.
- East Moors CC will play their final on Sunday 20___________________August.
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Section 3
Questions 21-30
Questions 21-26
Complete the admission tutor’s notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
ADMISSION TUTOR’S NOTES
- Student’s Name Robert Johnson
- Subject to study 21___________________
Why this subject?
- Always interested
- Father’s field
- At school, good at mathematics and 22__________________
Gap year Worked and travelled in Australia and New Zealand
Jobs during Gap Year
- 23__________________________
- Pub work
- 24______________________
- Building site
Why Westley University?
- Department has 25__________________
- Graduates from Westley get jobs in the industry quickly
- Near Snowdonia for 26________________
- Likes football – Westley has lots of teams
Questions 27-30
Complete Robert’s notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
ROBERT JOHNSON’S NOTES
- Type of Course 27_______________ (3rd year in industry)
- Assessment Year 1 5 exams
- Year 2 28_____________
- Year 3 No assessment
- Year 4 Dissertation of 29__________________
- 8 final exams during 30___________________
Section 4
Questions 31-40
Questions 31-33
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.
31 The lecture will be useful for any students who are writing _____________
32 Modernized countries are described by the speaker as now being _____________
33 The size of a sample depends on the _____________ required.
Questions 34 – 40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Survey Size depends on the statistical quality needed and total population size.
A 1000 individual survey can reflect the total population.
Types of Survey:
Aspect | Advantages | Disadvantages |
---|---|---|
|
|
|
Telephone |
|
|
In-Person |
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Street Interview |
|
|
Survey Content
- Questions can ask about: opinions and attitudes
- factual characteristics or behavior
- Questions can be open-ended or 38_____________
- Questions can be from 5 mins long to 1 hour +
- A survey can be 39________________ interviewees can be questioned on 2 or more occasions
Ethics
- Results must not be used commercially
- Individuals should not be mentioned
- Results should be in 40_____________ie. statistical tables or charts
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Section 1
1 | B |
2 | B |
3 | C |
4 | A |
5 | B |
6 | B |
7 | 34 |
8 | $100 |
9 | Room service |
10 | $9 |
Section 2
11 | (About) 6 foot |
12 | (A) black leather jacket |
13 | Fat |
14 | Clean-shaven |
15 | The early 20s |
16 | Increased competition |
17 | Significant number |
18 | Environmental groups |
19 | Mayor |
20 | 30th |
Section 3
21 | Civil engineering |
22 | Physics |
23 | Delivered furniture/furniture delivery |
24 | Hotel work |
25 | (A very) good reputation |
26 | Hiking/mountaineering |
27 | Sandwich |
28 | 5 exams |
29 | 15,000 words minimum |
30 | June |
Section 4
31 | Dissertations and thesis |
32 | Information societies |
33 | Statistical quality |
34 | Low in cost/cheap |
35 | Expensive/the cost |
36 | Travelling (around) |
37 | Easy |
38 | Closed |
39 | Panel design |
40 | (Completely) anonymous summaries |
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