IELTS Listening Test 55
Part 1: Questions 1-8
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Country of destination: Ireland
Name: Tim (1)
Address to be collected from: (2) University,
Town: Brighton
Postcode: (3)
Size of container: length – 2.3 m, width – (4) , depth – (5)
Contents books: (6) and (7)
Total estimated value: (8)
Questions 9 and 10
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
9. What is the minimum recommended cover by the agency?
A premium
B standard
C economy
10. Where does the customer want the goods delivered?
A port
B home
C business
Part 2: Questions 11-15
Label the plan below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
(11) (12)
(13) (14)
(15)
Questions 16-20
What does the tour guide tell her tour group about each of the following places on the day’s itinerary.
Write correct letter A, B or C next to questions 16-20. NB You may choose any letter more than once.
16. The Aquarium
17. Solheim country club
18. Milltown winery
19. The zoological gardens
20. The stout brewery
A They will definitely go there
B They might go there if time allows
C They certainly won’t go there
Part 3: Questions 21-25
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Gyroscopes are used in laser devices and are found in many consumer (21) The purpose of the project is to design a functional, (22) and beneficial consumer product. The gyroscopic exercise ball can be set in motion by movements of the (23) and wrist together in sync. The gyroscopic ball could help people in (24) who have lower are injuries. The product could also be aimed at (25) for whom lower arm strength is very important.
Questions 26-30
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Prototype design | Testing | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated cost | £ 3,000 | (26)……………… |
| Number of weeks | (27)………………….. | 6 |
| number of test subjects | (28)………………. | |
| breakdown of test subjects | 5 professional athletes | |
| (29)…………….. | ||
| 5 (30)……………. |
(26) (27)
(28) (29)
(30)
Part 4: Questions 31-35
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
31. Speakers have to know
A their material
B their audience
C their limitations
32. Experienced speakers
A always try to wing it
B never arrive unprepared
C give the best presentations
33. You should always rehearse
A with friends who can advise you
B with all the equipment you plan on using
C more than once
34. It is a good idea to
A be discreet with you audience
B meet your fans
C meet and welcome your audience
35. Taking a few deep breaths before you begin
A will stop you having a panic attack
B will guarantee that you feel more relaxed
C will help turn your tension into enthusiasm
Questions 36-40
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
• Try to (36) yourself making a speech and imagine your voice loud and confident
• Even if you make mistakes avoid making (37)
• Pay attention to your (38) your words carry less meaning than your delivery
• People usually remember less than (39) of what they hear
• Be (40) about yourself; You don’t become a perfect speaker overnight