Cambridge 17 IELTS Listening Test 1

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PART 1

Questions 1 – 10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Buckworth Conservation Group

Regular activities

Beach

● making sure the beach does not have 1 on it

● no 2

Nature reserve

● maintaining paths

● nesting boxes for birds installed

● next task is taking action to attract 3 to the place

● identifying types of 4

● building a new 5

Forthcoming events

Saturday

● meet at Dunsmore Beach car park

● walk across the sands and reach the 6

● take a picnic

● wear appropriate 7

Woodwork session

● suitable for 8 to participate in

● making 9 out of wood

● 17th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

● cost of session (no camping): 10 £

PART 2

Questions 11 – 14

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Boat trip round Tasmania

11 What is the maximum number of people who can stand on each side of the boat?

A 9

B 15

C 18

12 What colour are the tour boats?

A dark red

B jet black

C light green

13 Which lunchbox is suitable for someone who doesn’t eat meat or fish?

A Lunchbox 1

B Lunch box 2

C Lunch box 3

14 What should people do with their litter?

A take it home

B hand it to a member of staff

C put it in the bins provided on the boat

Questions 15 and 16

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO features of the lighthouse does Lou mention?

A why it was built

B who built it

C how long it took to build

D who staffed it

E what it was built with

Questions 17 and 18

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO types of creature might come close to the boat?

A sea eagles

B fur seals

C dolphins

D whales

E penguins

Questions 19 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO points does Lou make about the caves?

A Only large tourist boats can visit them.

B The entrances to them are often blocked.

C It is too dangerous for individuals to go near them.

D Someone will explain what is inside them.

E They cannot be reached on foot.

PART 3

Questions 21-26

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Work experience for veterinary science students

21 What problem did both Diana and Tim have when arranging their work experience?

A make initial contact with suitable farms

B organising transport to and from the farm

C finding a placement for the required length of time

22 Tim was pleased to be able to help

A a lamb that had a broken leg.

B a sheep that was having difficult giving birth.

C a newly born lamb that was having trouble feeding.

23 Diana says the sheep on her farm

A were of various different varieties.

B were mainly reared for their meat.

C had better quality wool than sheep on the hills.

24 What did the students learn about adding supplements to chicken feed?

A These should only be given if specially needed.

B It is worth paying extra for the most effective ones.

C The amount given at one time should be limited.

25 What happened when Diana was working with dairy cows?

A She identified some cows incorrectly.

B She accidentally threw some milk away.

C She made a mistake when storing milk.

26 What did both farmers mention about vets and farming?

A Vets are failing to cope with some aspects of animal health.

B There needs to be a fundamental change in the training of vets.

C Some jobs could be done by the farmer rather than by a vet.

Questions 27-30

What opinion do the students give about each of the following modules on their veterinary science course?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to questions 27-30.

Opinions

A Tim found this easier than expected.

B Tim thought this was not very clearly organised.

C Diana may do some further study on this.

D They both found the reading required for this was difficult.

E Tim was shocked at something he learned on this module.

F They were both surprised how little is known about some aspects of this.

Modules on Veterinary Science course

27 Medical terminology

A B C D E F

28 Diet and nutrition

A B C D E F

29 Animal disease

A B C D E F

30 Wildlife medication

A B C D E F

PART 4

Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Labyrinths

Definition

● a winding spiral path leading to a central area

Labyrinths compared with mazes

● Mazes are a type of 31

– 32 is needed to navigate through a maze

– the word ‘maze’ is derived from a word meaning a feeling of 33

● Labyrinths represent a journey through life

– they have frequently been used in 34 and prayer

Early examples of the labyrinth spiral

● Ancient carvings on 35 have been found across many cultures

● The Pima, a Native American tribe, wove the symbol on baskets

● Ancient Greeks used the symbol on 36

Walking labyrinths

● The largest surviving example of a turf labyrinth once had a big 37 at its centre

Labyrinths nowadays

● Believed to have a beneficial impact on mental and physical health, e.g., walking a maze can reduce a person’s 38 rate

● Used in medical and health and fitness settings and also prisons

● Popular with patients, visitors and staff in hospitals

– patients who can’t walk can use ‘finger labyrinths’ made from 39

– research has shown that Alzheimer’s sufferers experience less 40

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ANSWERS

1. litter

2. dogs

3. insects

4. butterflies

5. wall

6. island

7. boots

8. beginners

9. spoons

10. 35 / thirty five

11. A

12. C

13. B

14. B

15 & 16. A, D (In Either Order)

17 & 18. B, C (In Either Order)

19 & 20. D, E (In Either Order)

21. A

22. B

23. B

24. A

25. C

26. C

27. A

28. E

29. F

30. C

31. puzzle

32. logic

33. confusion

34. meditation

35. stone

36. coins

37. tree

38. breathing

39. paper

40. anxiety

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Sourav Das

2 months ago

I took the test for the first time and got 33/40 (7.5). Wish me good luck for my PhD applications abroad. All the best to you too.

Mahfuz Islam Khan Jabed

5 months ago

i secured 18 out of 40, which is band 5.5 i have never taken any course for IELTS, just taking preparation from home through youtube and websites. i’m terribly frustrated with this kinda lowest band

Bhavin

5 months ago

Nice 34/40 — well i am 7.5 🙂