Audio, Answers & Listening Practice Test 4 19 for IELTS Academic and General Training

PART 1: Questions 1-10

Questions 1-6: Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

First day at work

  • Name of supervisor:
  • Where to leave coat and bag: use in staffroom
  • See Tiffany in HR: to give number and to collect
  • Location of HR office: on floor
  • Supervisor’s mobile number:
Questions 7-10: Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Responsibilities

TASK 1TASK 2NOTES
Bakery section Check sell-by dates Change price labels Use
7
labels
Sushi takeaway counter Re-stock with
8
boxes if needed		 Wipe preparation area and clean the sink Do not clean any knives
Meat and fish counters Clean the serving area, including the weighing scales Collect
9
for the fish from the cold-room		 Wear protective
10

PART 2: Questions 11-20

Questions 11 & 12: Choose TWO letters, A-E.
11 & 12
Which TWO problems with some training programmes for new runners does Liz mention?
Questions 13 & 14: Choose TWO letters, A-E.
13 & 14
Which TWO tips does Liz recommend for new runners?
Questions 15-18: What reason prevented each of the following members of the Compton Park Runners Club from joining until recently? Write the correct letter, A, B, or C next to Questions 15-18.
Reasons:
A. a lack of confidence
B. a dislike of running
C. a lack of time

Club members:

15 Ceri
16 James
17 Leo
18 Mark
Questions 19 and 20: Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
19
What does Liz say about running her first marathon?
20
Liz says new runners should sign up for a race

PART 3: Questions 21-30

Questions 21-25: Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
21
Kieran thinks the packing advice given by Jane’s grandfather is
22
How does Jane feel about the books her grandfather has given her?
23
Jane and Kieran agree that hardback books should be
24
While talking about taking a book from a shelf, Jane
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What do Jane and Kieran suggest about new books?
Questions 26-30: Where does Jane’s grandfather keep each of the following types of books in his shop? Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 26-30.
Location of books
A. near the entrance
B. in the attic
C. at the back of the shop
D. on a high shelf
E. near the stairs
F. in a specially designed space
G. within the café

Types of books

26 rare books
27 children’s books
28 unwanted books
29 requested books
30 coursebooks

PART 4: Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Tree planting

Reforestation projects should:

  • include a range of tree species
  • not include invasive species because of possible with native species
  • aim to capture carbon, protect the environment and provide sustainable sources of for local people
  • use tree seeds with a high genetic diversity to increase resistance to and climate change
  • plant trees on previously forested land which is in a bad condition, not select land which is being used for

Large-scale reforestation projects

  • Base planning decisions on information from accurate
  • Drones are useful for identifying areas in Brazil which are endangered by keeping and illegal logging.

Lampang Province, Northern Thailand

  • A forest was restored in an area damaged by mining.
  • A variety of native fig trees were planted, which are important for:
    • supporting many wildlife species
    • increasing the of recovery by attracting animals and birds, e.g., were soon attracted to the area.

Involving local communities

  • Destruction of mangrove forests in Madagascar made it difficult for people to make a living from
  • The mangrove reforestation project:
    • provided employment for local people
    • restored a healthy ecosystem
    • protects against the higher risk of