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https://www.ieltsxpress.com/ielts-practice-cambridge-book-10-listening-test-2-c10t2/ Section 1: Questions 1-10 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER. Transport Survey Travelled to town today: by bus Name: Lusia (1) Address: (2) White Stone Road Area: Bradfield Postcode: (3) Occupation: (4) Reason for visit to town: to go to the (5) Suggestions for improvement: better (6) Have more footpaths More frequent (7) Things that would encourage cycling to work: • Having (8) parking places for bicycles • Being able to use a (9) at work • The opportunity to have cycling (10) on busy roads Section 2: Questions 11-14 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. https://www.ieltsxpress.com/ielts-practice-cambridge-book-10-listening-test-2-c10t2/ Read the full article

https://www.ieltsxpress.com/ielts-practice-cambridge-book-10-listening-test-3-c10t3/ Section 1: Questions 1-10 Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER. Early Learning Children Centre Enrolment Form Parent or guardian: Carol Smith Personal details: Child’s name: Kate Age: (1) Address: (2) Road, Woodside 4032 Phone: 33459865 Childcare information Days enrolled for: Monday and (3) Start time: (4) am Childcare group: the (5) group Which meals are required each day? (6) Medical conditions: need (7) Emergency contact: Jenny (8) Relationship to child: (9) Fees Will pay each (10) Section 2: Questions 11 and 12 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO things does Alice say about the Dolphin Conservation Trust? A Children make up most of the membership B It’s the country’s largest conservation organisation C It helps finance campaigns for changes in fishing practices D It employs several dolphin experts full-time E Volunteers help in various ways Questions 13-15 Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C. 13. Why is Alice so pleased the Trust has won the Charity Commission award? A It has brought in extra money B It made the work of the trust better known C It has attracted more members. 14. Alice says oil exploration causes problems to dolphins because of A noise B oil leaks C movement of ships 15. Alice became interested in dolphins when A she saw one swimming near her home B she heard a speaker at her school C she read a book about them Questions 16-20 Which dolphin does Alice make each of the following comments about? Comments 16. It has not been seen this year 17. It is photographed more than the others 18. It is always very energetic 19. It is the newest one in the scheme 20. It has an unusual shape Dolphins A Moondancer B Echo C Kiwi D Samson Section 3: Questions 21-25 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. Theatre Studies Course 21. What helped Rob to prepare to play the character of a doctor? A the stories his grandfather told him B the times when he watched his grandfather working C the way he imagined his grandfather at work 22. In the play’s first scene, the boredom of village life was suggested by A repetition of words and phrases B scenery painted in dull colours C long pauses within conversations 23. What has Rob learned about himself through working in a group? A He likes to have clear guidelines B He copes well with stress C He thinks he is a good leader 24. To support the production, research material was used which described A political developments B changing social attitudes C economic transformations 25. What problem did the students overcome in the final rehearsal? A one person forgetting their words B an equipment failure C the injury of one character Questions 26-30 What action is needed for the following stages in doing the ‘year abroad’ option? Choose FIVE answers from the box given below. Stages in doing the ‘year abroad’ option 26. in the second year of the course 27. when first choosing where to go 28. when sending in your choice 29. when writing your personal statement 30. when doing the year abroad Action A be on time B get a letter of recommendation C plan for the final year D make sure the institution’s focus is relevant E show ability in Theatre Studies F make travel arrangements and bookings G ask for help Section 4: Questions 31-40 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY. ‘Self-regulatory focus theory’ and leadership Self-regulatory focus theory People’s focus is to approach pleasure or avoid pain Promotion goals focus on (31) Prevention goals emphasise avoiding punishment Factors that affect people’s focus The Chronic Factor • comes from one’s (32) The (33) Factor • we are more likely to focus on promotion goals when with a (34) • we are more likely to focus on prevention goals with our boss How people’s focus affects them Promotion Focus: People think about an ideal version of themselves, their (35) and their gains. Prevention Focus: People think about their ‘ought’ self and their obligations Leaders Leadership behaviour and (36) affects people’s focus Transformational Leaders: • pay special attention to the (37) of their followers • passionately communicate a clear (38) • inspire promotion focus in followers Transactional Leaders: • create (39) to make expectations clear • emphasise the results of a mistake • inspire prevention focus in followers Conclusion Promotion Focus is good for jobs requiring (40) Prevention Focus is good for work such as a surgeon Leaders’ actions affect which focus people use. Show Answers 1. 4 2. 46 wombat 3. thursday 4. 8.30 5. red 6. lunch 7. glasses 8. BALL 9. aunt 10. month 11. C 12. E 13. B 14. A 15. C 16. B 17. C 18. D 19. D 20. A 21. C 22. A 23. A 24. B 25. B 26. E 27. D 28. A 29. G 30. C 31. achievements 32. personality 33. situational 34. friend 35. aspirations 36. style 37. development 38. vision 39. structures 40. innovations Read the full article

Section 3: Questions 21 and 22 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO hobbies was Thor Heyerdahl very interested in as a youth? A camping B climbing C collecting D hunting E reading Questions 23 and 24 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which do the speakers say are the TWO reasons why Heyerdahl went to live on an island? A to examine ancient carvings B to experience an isolated place C to formulate a new theory D to learn survival skills E to study the impact of an extreme environment Questions 25-30 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. The later life of Thor Heyerdahl 25. According to Victor and Olivia, academics thought that Polynesian migration from the east was impossible due to A the fact that Eastern countries were far away B the lack of materials for boat building C the direction of the winds and currents 26. Which do the speakers agree was the main reason for Heyerdahl’s raft journey? A to overcome a research setback B to demonstrate a personal quality C to test a new theory 27. What was most important to Heyerdahl about his raft journey? A the fact that he was the first person to do it B the speed of crossing the Pacific C the use of authentic construction methods 28. Why did Heyerdahl go to Easter Island? A to build a stone statue B to sail a reed boat C to learn the local language 29. In Olivia’s opinion, Heyerdahl’s greatest influence was on A theories about Polynesian origins B the development of archaeological methodology C establishing archaeology as an academic subject 30. Which criticism do the speakers make of William Oliver’s textbook? A Its style is out of date B Its content is over-simplified C Its methodology is flawed Section 4: Questions 31-40 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY. THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT Business markets • greater (31) among companies • increase in power of large (32) companies • rising (33) in certain countries External influences on businesses • more discussion with (34) before making business decisions • environmental concerns which may lead to more (35) Business structures • more teams will be formed to work on a particular (36) • businesses may need to offer hours that are (37) , or the chance to work remotely Management styles • increasing need for managers to provide good (38) • changes influenced by (39) taking senior roles Changes in the economy • service sector continues to be important • increasing value of intellectual property • more and more (40) workers Show Answers 1. Hardie 2. 19 3. GT82LC 4. hairdresser 5. dentist 6. lighting 7. trains 8. safe 9. shower 10. training 11. A 12. C 13. C 14. A 15. E 16. F 17. D 18. H 19. A 20. B 21. B 22. C 23. B 24. E 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. competition 32. global 33. demand 34. customers 35. regulation 36. project 37. flexible 38. leadership 39. women 40. self-employed Read the full article

(7)                    (8)    (9)                    (10) Section 2: Questions 11 and 12 Choose TWO letters A-E. Which TWO facilities at the leisure club have recently been improved? A the gym B the tracks C the indoor pool D the outdoor pool E the sports training for children Questions 13-20 Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. Joining the leisure club Personal Assessment • New members should describe any (13) • The (14) will be explained to you before you use the equipment. • You will be given a six-week (15) Types of membership • There is a compulsory £90 (16) fee for members. • Gold members are given (17) to all the LP clubs. • Premier members are given priority during (18) hours. • Premier members can bring some (19) every month. • Members should always take their (20) with them. Section 3: Questions 21-25 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. Global Design Competition 21. Students entering the design competition have to A produce an energy-efficient design B adapt an existing energy-saving appliance C develop a new use for current technology. 22. John chose a dishwasher because he wanted to make dishwashers A more appealing B more common C more economical 23. The stone in John’s ‘Rockpool’ design is used A for decoration B to switch it on C to stop water escaping 24. In the holding chamber, the carbon dioxide A changes back to a gas B dries the dishes C is allowed to cool 25. At the end of the cleaning process, the carbon dioxide A is released into the air B is disposed of with the waste C is collected ready to be re-used Questions 26-30 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. • John needs help preparing for his (26) • The professor advises John to make a (27) of his design. • John’s main problem is getting good quality (28) • The professor suggests John apply for a (29) • The professor will check the (30) information in John’s written report. Section 4: Questions 31-40 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY. THE SPIRIT BEAR General facts • It is a white bear belonging to the black bear family. • Its colour comes from an uncommon (31) • Local people believe that it has unusual (32) • They protect the bear from (33) Habitat • The bear’s relationship with the forest is complex. • Tree roots stop (34) along salmon streams. • The bears’ feeding habits provide nutrients for forest vegetation. • It is currently found on a small number of (35) Threats • Habitat is being lost due to deforestation and construction of (36) by logging companies. • Unrestricted (37) is affecting the salmon supply. • The bears’ existence is also threatened by their low rate of (38) Going forward • Interested parties are working together. • Logging companies must improve their (39) of logging. • Maintenance and (40) of the spirit bears’ territory is needed. Show Answers 1. Ardleigh 2. newspaper 3. theme 4. tent 5. castle 6. beach 7. 2020 8. flight 9. 429 10. dinner 11. A 12. C 13. health problems 14. safety rules 15. plan 16. joining 17. free entry 18. peak 19. guests 20. photo card 21. C 22. A 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. presentation 27. model 28. materials 29. grant 30. technical 31. gene 32. powers 33. strangers 34. erosion 35. islands 36. roads 37. fishing 38. reproduction 39. methods 40. expansion Read the full article

(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