IELTS Listening Test 13

Part 1: Questions 1-6
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Budget accommodation in Queenstown, New Zealand

AccommodationPrice (dormitory)Comments
Travellers’ LodgeFully booked
Bingley’s(1) $…………………– In town centre
– Cafe with regular (2)………………nights
– Sundeck
Chalet Lodge$18.00– Located in a (3)………………..alpine setting
– 10 mins from town centre
– (4)……………………….are welcome
Globetrotters$18.50– In town centre
– (5)………………………included
– Chance to win a (6)…………………


(1)                     (2)
(3)                    (4)
(5)                    (6)

Questions 7-10
Who wants to do each of the activities below?

A only Jacinta
B only Lewis
C both Jacinta and Lewis

Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 7-10

7. bungee jump
8. white-water rafting
9. jet-boat ride
10. trekking on wilderness trail




Part 2: Questions 11-14
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

11. Jack says that in London these days many people
A see cycling as a foolish activity
B have on experience of cycling
C take too many risks when cycling

12. If people want to cycle to school or work, CitiCyclist helps them by
A giving cycling lessons on the route they take.
B advising them on the safest route to choose.
C teaching them basic skills on quiet roads first.

13 Jack works with some advanced cyclists who want to develop
A international competitive riding skills.
B knowledge of advanced equipment.
C confidence in complex road systems.

14 CitiCyclist supports the view that cyclists should
A have separate sections of the road from motor traffic.
B always wear protective clothing when cycling.
C know how to ride confidently on busy roads.

Questions 15-17
List THREE types of organizations for which CitiCyclist provides services.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

(15)
(16)
(17)

Questions 18-20
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Website address: citicyclist.co.uk
Phone: (18)
Cost (single person): (19)  per person
Usual length of course: (20)  except complete beginners)




Part 3: Questions 21-23
Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

21. What do Sharon and Xiao Li agree was the strongest aspect of their presentation?
22. Which part of their presentation was Xiao Li least happy with?
23. Which section does Sharon feel they should have discussed in more depth?

Questions 24-27
Choose the correct letters A-C.

24. Sharon and Xiao Li were surprised when the class said
A they spoke too quickly.
B they included too much information.
C their talk was not well organised.

25. The class gave Sharon and Xiao Li conflicting feedback on their
A timing.
B use of visuals.
C use of eye contact.

26. The class thought that the presentation was different from the others because
A the analysis was more detailed.
B the data collection was more wide-ranging.
C the background reading was more extensive

27. Which bar chart represents the marks given by the tutor?

A
B
C

Questions 28-30
Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The tutor says that the (28)  of the presentation seemed rather sudden.

The tutor praises the students’ discussion of the (29)  of their results.

The tutor suggests that they could extend the (30)  review in their report.




Part 4: Questions 31-33
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

The World Health Organisation says a healthy city must
• have a (31)  and environment.
• meet the (32)  of all its inhabitants.
• provide easily accessible health services.
• encourage ordinary people to take part in (33)

Questions 34-40
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Place/ project Aim Method Achievement
Sri Lanka

Community contracts system
To upgrade squatter settlements
The (34)……………….. constructed infrastructures e.g. drains, paths
– Better housing and infrastructure Provided better (35)………….opportunities
Mali

Cooperative
To improve sanitation on city
– (36)………………graduates organizing garbage collection – Public education campaign via (37)……………..and discussion group
Greater environmental awareness
– Improved living conditions
Egypt (Mokattam) (38)………………
To support disadvantages women
Women provided with the (39)…………………..and equipment for sewing and weaving
-Rise in the (40)……………..and quality of life of young women

(34)                  (35)
(36)                  (37)
(38)                 (39)
(40)

Part 3: Questions 21-30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Course Feedback
21. One reason why Spiros felt happy about his marketing presentation was that
A he was not nervous
B his style was good
C the presentation was the best in his group

22. What surprised Hiroko about the other students’ presentations?
A Their presentations were not interesting
B They found their presentations stressful
C They didn’t look at the audience enough

23. After she gave her presentation, Hiroko felt
A delighted
B dissatisfied
C embarrassed

24. How does Spiros feel about his performance in tutorials?
A not very happy
B really pleased
C fairly confident

25. Why can the other students participate so easily in discussions?
A They are polite to each other
B They agree to take turns in speaking
C They know each other well

Show Answer

1. 19.75
2. theme
3. quiet
4. children
5. breakfast
6. sky-dive
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. A
13. C
14. C
15. schools
16. local councils
17. companies
18. 02075624028
19. 27.50
20. 3 hours
21. technique
22. questions
23. solutions
24. A
25. B
26. B
27. C
28. end(ing)
29. limitation
30. literature
31. clean and safe
32. basic needs
33. local government
34. residents
35. economic
36. secondary schools
37. films
38. women’s centre
39. skills
40. status

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