In the Listening Test 51, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40.
Section 1 is a conversation between a man and a receptionist on the subject of joining a surgery.
Section 2 is a man giving a guide talk to new students at a university library.
Section 3 is a conversation among tutor and 3 students discussing their work.
Section 4 is a lecture on earth science.
Audio
Section 1
Questions 1-10
Questions 1-5
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Oakham Surgery
New Patient Form
| Example
NEW PATIENT’S ROAD |
Answer
Dawson Road |
| FULL NAME | Mike 1 ……………………………. |
| WIFE’S FIRST NAME | Janet |
| CHILDRENS’ FIRST NAMES | 1st 2 …………………….. 2nd 3rd 4th |
| ADDRESS | 52 Dawson Road 3 ………………….. Melbourne |
| HEALTH CARD NUMBER | 4 …………………………… |
| WIFE’S HEALTH CARD NUMBER | will give later |
| PREFERRED DOCTOR SELECTED | 5 ………………….. White |
Questions 6-10
Circle the correct letters A-C
6. When is Mike’s wife’s first appointment?
A. Friday 21st at 2.00 pm.
B. Friday 21st at 2.30 pm.
C. Friday 21st at 3.30 pm.
7. What is the surgery’s phone number?
A. 7253 9819
B. 7253 9829
C. 7523 9829
8. What is the name of the girl with whom Mike is speaking at the surgery?
A. Rachel
B. Elizabeth
C. Angela
9. What’s the night doctor’s mobile number?
A. 0506 759 3856
B. 0506 759 3857
C. 0506 758 3856
10. Which of the following does the surgery NOT make a charge for?
A. Travel vaccinations
B. Consultations
C. Insurance reports
Section 2
Questions 11-16
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Notes on Library
| Joining Library | You will need A completed application form. | |
| 11 ………………………….. | ||
| 12 ………………………….. | ||
| Two passport photos. | ||
| Opening Hours | Library Reception | 8 am – 10 am 13 ……………………
9 am–5 pm (- 6.30 on 14 …………………………… |
| Borrowing | Undergraduates | 4 books |
| Postgraduates 15 ………………………
Borrowing for2 weeks + 16 …………………. books renewals (in person) No renewals over the phone |
||
Questions 17-20
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Label the library layout below.
| Ground Floor | reception; 17 …………………….. bathrooms; 18 …………………. |
| First Floor | 19 ……………………… section |
| Second Floor | Science Section |
| 20 ……………………. | Stack System |
Also check: IELTS Listening tips
Section 3
Questions 21-30
Questions 21-24
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
21. When will Simon begin writing his essay?_________________
22. According to Simon, what kind of problems did Jaguar have in the 1970s and 80s?__________________
23. What is the word limit for the essay?______________________
24. What is the preferable method for handing in the essay?_____________________
Questions 25 – 27
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.
25. Jennifer wants to write about how ……………………………….. are used by supermarkets.
26. Jennifer found some publications in the library ……………………………… to help her analysis.
27. The tutor warned Jennifer about ……………………………………… in her work.
Questions 28-30
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Complete the tutor’s summary notes on Melanie below.
Notes on Student Essays
Student Melanie needs an 28 ………………. as she has been unwell with the flu. She will get a 29 ………………. from the doctor. She’s going to write about 30 ………………. in the UK and their effect on housing trends. She should be on track with the essay by the end of the weekend.
Section 4
Questions 31-40
Questions 31-33
Choose the correct letters A-C.
31. The Pacific is more prone to tsunami because…
A. it has many faults.
B. its faults undergo subduction.
C. its tectonic plates are bigger than elsewhere.
32. The biggest tsunamis are usually created by…
A. undersea volcanic eruptions.
B. undersea earthquakes.
C. undersea landslides.
33. Tsunamis are difficult to detect in deep water because of…
A. their wavelength.
B. their high speed.
C. their wave rate.
Questions 34 and 35
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
List the two ways which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have set up to detect tsunami.
34. _____________________________
35. _____________________________
Questions 36-40
| When Happened | Cause | Deaths Caused | Wave Height |
| 1992 | 36……………………….. | none | 3 feet |
| 1992 | Underwater earthquake |
none | 37…………………….. |
| 1998 | 38………………………. | 1200 | 23 feet |
| 1998 | Underwater volcanic eruption |
3000 | 40 feet |
| 1896 | Underwater earthquake |
39…………………….. | 35 feet |
| 8000 years ago | Underwater landslide |
40……………………. | 30 feet |
Answers
Section 1
1. Jacobs
2. Rod
3. Highfield
4. NH 87 18 12 C
5. Dr (Kevin) White
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. B
Section 2
11. 5-pound fee
12. University card
13. Daily
14. Friday(s)
15. 6
16. 1 week
17. Computers
18. Non-leading section
19. Arts
20. Basement
Section 3
21. Tomorrow
22. Reliability
23. 4000 words
24. E-mail attachment
25. Market surveys
26. Stack system
27. Plagiarism/ using their conclusions
28. Extension
29. Doctor’s note/ certificate
30. Mortgage interest rates
Section 4
31. B
32. B
33. A
34. Seismic detection system
35. Buoys (at sea)
36. Offshore landslide
37. No wave/ zero feet
38. Submarine earthquake
39. 26,000 people
40. None
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