IELTS Practice Cambridge Book 10 Listening Test 4 C10T4
https://www.ieltsxpress.com/ielts-practice-cambridge-book-10-listening-test-4-c10t4/ Section 1: Questions 1-6 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY. THORNDYKE’S BUILDERS Customer heard about Thorndyke’s from a friend Name: Edith (1) Address: Flat 4, (2) Park Flats, (Behind the (3) ) Phone number: 875934 Best time to contact customer: during the (4) Where to park: opposite entrance next to the (5) Need full quote showing all the jobs and the (6) Questions 7-10 Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.
(7)            (8)  (9)           (10) Section 2: Questions 11-15 Choose the correct letter A, B or C. MANHAM PORT 11. Why did a port originally develop at Manham? A It was safe from enemy attack B It was convenient for river transport C It had a good position on the sea coast 12. What caused Manham’s sudden expansion during the Industrial Revolution? A the improvement in mining techniques B the increase in demand for metals C the discovery of tin in the area 13. Why did rocks have to be sent away from Manham to be processed? A shortage of fuel B poor transport systems C lack of skills among local people 14. What happened when the port declined in the twentieth century? A The workers went away B Traditional skills were lost C Buildings were used for new purposes 15. What did the Manham Trust hope to do? A discover the location of the original port B provide jobs for the unemployed C rebuild the port complex Questions 16-20 Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.
(16)              (17) (18)             (19) (20) Section 3: Questions 21 and 22 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO skills did Laura improve as a result of her work placement? A communication B design C IT D marketing E organisation Questions 23 and 24 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO immediate benefits did the company get from Laura’s work placement? A updates for its software B cost savings C an improved image D new clients E a growth in sales Questions 25-30 What source of information should Tim use at each of the following stages of the work placement? Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 25-30. Stages of work placement procedure 25. obtaining booklet 26. discussing options 27. getting updates 28. responding to invitation for interview 29. informing about outcome of interview 30. requesting a reference Source of information A company manager B company’s personnel department C personal tutor D psychology department E mentor F university careers officer G internet Section 4: Questions 31-33 Choose the correct letter A, B or C. Nanotechnology: technology on a small scale 31. The speaker says that one problem with nanotechnology is that A it could threaten our way of life B it could be used to spy on people C it is misunderstood by the public 32. According to the speaker, some scientists believe that nano-particles A should be restricted to secure environments B should be used with more caution C should only be developed for essential products 33. In the speaker’s opinion, research into nanotechnology A has yet to win popular support B could be seen as unethical C ought to be continued Questions 34-40 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY. Uses of Nanotechnology Transport • Nanotechnology could allow the development of stronger (34) • Planes would be much lighter in weight. • (35) travel will be made available to the masses. Technology • Computers will be even smaller, faster, and will have a greater (36) • (37) energy will become more affordable. The Environment • Nano-robots could rebuild the ozone layer. • Pollutants such as (38) could be removed from water more easily. • There will be no (39) from manufacturing. Health and Medicine • New methods of food production could eradicate famine. • Analysis of medical (40) will be speeded up. • Life expectancy could be increased. Show Answers 1. Pargetter 2. east 3. library 4. mornings 5. postbox 6. prices 7. glass 8. cooker 9. week 10. fence 11. B 12. B 13. A 14. A 15. C 16. trains 17. dark 18. games 19. guided tours 20. ladders 21. A 22. E 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. F 27. G 28. B 29. E 30. C 31. C 32. B 33. C 34. metals 35. space 36. memory 37. solar 38. oil 39. waste 40. tests Read the full article
