IELTS Listening Practice Set 3

This is a full sample of IELTS listening test, including sports club, theatre, college course, London history topics.

Questions 1-4 Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

NOTES ON SPORTS CLUB

Example answer: Name of club:   Kingswell  

Facilities available:

• Golf
• ____1
• ____2

Classes available:

• Kick-boxing
• ____3

Additional facility:

• ____4 (restaurant opening soon)

Questions 5-8 Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO NUMBERS for each answer.

MEMBERSHIP SCHEMES

Type	Use of facilities	Cost of classes	Times	Joining fee	Annual subscription fee
GOLD	All	Free	Any time	£250	____5 £
SILVER	All	____6 £	From ____ to ____7	£225	£300
BRONZE	Restricted	£3	From 10.30 to 3.30 weekdays only	£50	____8 £

Question 9 and 10 Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

9. To join the centre, you need to book an instructor’s ____9

10. To book a trial session, speak to David ____10 (0458 95311).

Questions 11-16 What change has been made to each part of the theatre? Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-16.

RIVENDEN CITY THEATRE

• A. doubled in number
• B. given separate entrance
• C. reduced in number
• D. increased in size
• E. replaced
• F. strengthened
• G. temporarily closed

Part of the theatre

• 11. box office ____11
• 12. shop ____12
• 13. ordinary seats ____13
• 14. seats for wheelchair users ____14
• 15. lifts ____15
• 16. dressing room ____16

Questions 17-20 Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Fitness Holidays

Play	Dates	Starting time	Tickets available	Price
Royal Hunt of the Sun	October 13th to ____17	____18 pm	For ____ and ____19	____20 £

Questions 21 Choose the correct letter; A, B or C.

21. What is Brian going to do before the course starts?

• A. attend a class
• B. write a report
• C. read a book

Questions 22-25 Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

College Facility	Information
Refectory	inform them ____22 about special dietary requirements
____23	long waiting list, apply now
Careers advice	drop-in centre for information
Fitness centre	reduced ____24 for students
Library	Includes books, journals, equipment room containing audio-visual materials
Computers	ask your ____25 to arrange a password with the technical support team

Questions 26-30 Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Business Centre

This Business Resource Centre contains materials such as books and manuals to be used for training. It is possible to hire ____26 and ____27 . There are materials for working on study skills (e.g. ____28 ) and other subjects include finance and ____29 . ____30 membership costs £50 per year.

Questions 31-37 Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Social History of the East End of London

Period	Situation
1st-4th centuries	Produce from the area was used to ____31 the people of London.
5th-10th centuries	New technology allowed the production of goods made of ____ and ____32
11th century	Lack of ____33 in the East End encouraged the growth of businesses.
16th century	Construction of facilities for the building of ____34 stimulated international trade. Agricultural workers came from other parts of ____35 to look for work.
17th century	Marshes were drained to provide land that could be ____36 on.
19th century	Inhabitants lived in conditions of great ____37 with very poor sanitation.

Questions 38-40 Choose THREE letters from A-G: ____38,____39, and ____40

Which THREE of the following problems are mentioned in connection with 20th century housing in the East End?

• A. unsympathetic landlords
• B. unclean water
• C. heating problems
• D. high rents
• E. overcrowding
• F. poor standards of building
• G. houses catching fire