IELTS Listening Practice Test 73 with answers – topic : Sports Club

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Updated On Sep 04, 2024

Level up your preparation for IELTS with this IELTS Listening Practice Test 73 with answers - topic : Sports Club and work towards your desired band scores!

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Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
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While appearing for the IELTS Listening test, it is important that you practise different types of questions to immerse yourself into the exam pattern. Our IELTS listening practice tests are curated from previous year’s IELTS test papers, making them ideal for practice before appearing for the IELTS exam.

The Listening tests consists of 40 questions of various kinds in 4 sections.

In the Listening Test 73, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40 based on said recordings.

Section 1 is a telephone conversation a woman and a man enquiring at a sports club about the membership and the facilities.

Section 2 is a local radio broadcast about the Rivenden City Theatre.

Section 3 is a man enquiring about the college courses.

Section 4 is a lecture on the Social History of the East End of London.

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Section 1

Questions 1-10

Questions 1-4

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Notes on sports club

Example Answer

Name of club Kingswell

Facilities available:

Golf

1_________________

2_________________

Classes available

Kickboxing

3_________________

Additional facility:

4__________________(restaurant opening soon)

Questions 5-8

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO NUMBERS for each answer.

MEMBERSHIP SCHEMES
Type	Use of faculties	Cost of classes	Times	Joining fee	Annual subscription fee
GOLD	All	Free	Any time	£250	5 £_______________________________
SILVER	All	6 £_________________________	from 7_____________________ to____________________	£225	£300
BRONZE	Restricted	£3	from 10.30 to 3.30 weekdays only	£50	8£_______________________

Questions 9 and 10

Complete the sentences below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

9 To join the centre, you need to book an instructor’s_______________________

10 To book a trial session, speak to David______________________(0458 95311).

Section 2

Questions 11-20

Questions 11-16

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-16.

What change has been made to each part of the theatre?

RIVEN DEN CITY THEATRE

A doubled in number

B given a separate entrance

C reduced in number

D increased in size

E replaced

F strengthened

G temporarily closed

Part of the theatre

11 box office____________________________

12 shop __________________________

13 ordinary seats____________________

14 seats for wheelchair users___________________________

15 lifts ______________________________

16 dressing rooms ____________________________

Questions 17-20

Complete the table below.

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

Play	Dates	Starting time	Tickets available	Price
Royal Hunt	October 13th to 17______________________	18____________________________pm	for 19_____________________ and________________________	20 £____________________________

Section 3

Questions 21-30

Question 21

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. Write answers next to 21 on your answer sheet.

21 What is Brian going to do before the course starts?

A attend a class

B write a report

C read a book

Questions 22-25

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

College Facility	Information
Refectory	inform them 22_____________________________ about special dietary requirements
23_________________________________________	long waiting list, apply now
Careers advice	drop-in centre for information
Fitness centre	reduced 24___________________________________ for students
Library	includes books, journals, equipment room containing audio-visual materials
Computers	ask your 25___________________________________ to arrange a password with the technical support team

Questions 26-30

Complete the summary below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Business Centre

The Business Resource Centre contains materials such as books and manuals to be used for training. It Is possible to hire 26_______________________and 27_________________________ There are materials for working on study skills (e.g. 28__________________________) and other subjects include finance and 29___________________________
30____________________________ membership costs £50 per year.

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Section 4

Question 31-40

Questions 31-37

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

A social history of the East End of London

Period	Situation
1st—4th centuries	Produce from the area was used to 31____________________________ the people of London.
5th—10th centuries	New technology allowed the production of goods made of 32_______________________ and _____________________________________
11th century	Lack of 33___________________________ in the East End encouraged the growth of businesses.
16th century	Construction of facilities for the building of 34______________________________ stimulated international trade. Agricultural workers came from other parts of 35__________________________________ to look for work.
17th century	Marshes were drained to provide land that could be 36__________________________________on
19th century	Inhabitants lived in conditions of great 37_____________________________with very poor sanitation.

Questions 38-40

Choose THREE letters, A-G. Write answers next to 38-40 on your answer sheet.

Which THREE of the following problems are mentioned in connection with 20th-century housing in the East End?

A unsympathetic landlords

B unclean water

C heating problems

D high rents

E overcrowding

F poor standards of building

G houses catching fire

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Section 1

1	(a) keep-fit (studio)
2	swimming
3	yoga (classes)
4	(a) salad bar
5	500
6	1
7	10 (am), 4.30 (pm)
8	180
9	assessment
10	Kynchley

Section 2

11	B
12	G
13	C
14	A
15	E
16	D
17	October 19th
18	7
19	Monday, Thursday
20	18

Section 3

21	A
22	in advance
23	nursery
24	annual fee
25	tutor
26	Laptops & Printers (in either order)
27	Laptops & Printers (in either order)
28	report writing
29	marketing
30	Individual

Section 4

31	feed
32	Metal & Leather (in either order)
33	restrictions
34	ships
35	England
36	built
37	poverty
38	C, E, F (in any order)
39	C, E, F (in any order)
40	C, E, F (in any order)