PRATICE IELFTS TEST 9
LISTENING:
Questions 1-10
Complete the details below.
using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
You will hear a number of different recordings and you have to answer questions on
what you hear.
There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a
chance to check your work.
All the recordings will be played once only.
The test is in 4 Sections. At the end of the test you will be given 10 minutes to
transfer your answers to an answersheet.
Now turn to section 1:
You will hear a conversation between a travel agent and and a customer
First you have some time to look at Questions 1-7.
You will see that there is an example which has been done for you. So the first
activity, visit family has been circled.
Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen, because you will
NOT hear the recording a second time.
Listen carefully and answer Questions 1 to 7:
Questions 1-3
Choose THREE letters B-H.
Which THREE other activities does the customer want to do?
Example
x
A visit family
B save money
C study geography
D study English
E do some winter sports
F go sailing
G join a walking tour
H meet young people
Questions 4-7
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
CUSTOMER'S DETAILS
Name: Su Minx Lee
Address: 4 ........................................ Kew
Mobile: 5 0402 ........................................
Day and date
of departure: 6 ........................................
Length of course
7 ........................................
Method of
payment credit card
Questions 8-10
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter A-G next to questions 8-10.
8 The language school is at ........................................ .
9 The hotel is at ........................................ .
10 The bookshop is at ........................................ .
Questions 11-20
Section 2:
You will hear an extract from a radio programme about a famous bridge.
First look at questions 11 to 18.
Now Listen carefully and answer Questions 11 to 18:
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
11 .................... are often known by their famous bridges.
12 The speaker compares a bridge to a cathedral or .................... .
13 Sydney Harbour Bridge is nicknamed .................... .
Questions 14-18
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
Date Event
1916 14 .................... agreed to finance bridge
15 ....................
1926
Contract signed with engineering firm
Construction involved:
• knocking down 16 ....................
• creation of many jobs
1932 Bridge completed at a cost of
17 £ ....................
March 1932 Opening ceremony
Ribbon cut by a man riding a 18 ....................
Questions 14-18
Complete the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
19 How long is the tunnel? .................... .
20 Name ONE thing the tunnel can withstand. .................... .