Listening 2025-09 Test 1

Mes del examen: 2025-09

Reconstruido a partir de recuerdos de candidatos — no es material oficial de IELTS. El audio y los pasajes son recreaciones para practicar.

Audio recreado

SECTION 1

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

NOTES ON SOCIAL PROGRAMME Example Number of trips per month Answer 5 Visit places which have: • historical interest • good 1. __________ • 2. __________ Cost: between 5.00 pounds and 15.00 pounds per person Note: special trips organised for groups of 3. __________ people Time: departure - 8.30 a.m. and return - 6.00 p.m. To reserve a seat: sign name on the 4. __________ 3 days in advance
  1. 1

    good 1. __________

  2. 2

    • 2. __________

  3. 3

    groups of 3. __________ people

  4. 4

    sign name on the 4. __________ 3 days in advance

Parte 2

Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

WEEKEND TRIPS Place Date Number of seats Optional extra St Ives 5. __________ 16 Hepworth Museum London 16th February 45 6. __________ 7. __________ 3rd March 18 S.S. Great Britain Salisbury 18th March 50 Stonehenge Bath 23rd March 16 8. __________
  1. 5

    St Ives 5. __________ 16 Hepworth Museum

  2. 6

    London 16th February 45 6. __________

  3. 7

    7. __________ 3rd March 18 S.S. Great Britain

  4. 8

    Bath 23rd March 16 8. __________

Parte 3

For further information: Read the 9. __________ or see Social Assistant: Jane 10. __________

  1. 9

    Read the 9. __________

  2. 10

    see Social Assistant: Jane 10. __________

SECTION 2

Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

  1. 11

    Riverside Village was a good place to start an industry because it had water, raw materials and fuels such as ___________ and ___________ .

  2. 12

    The metal industry was established at Riverside Village by ___________ who lived in the area.

  3. 13

    There were over ___________ water-powered mills in the area in the eighteenth century.

Parte 5

Label the plan below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Recreated diagram for questions 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  1. 14

    14.

  2. 15

    15.

  3. 16

    16.

  4. 17

    17.

  5. 18

    18.

  6. 19

    19.

  7. 20

    20.

SECTION 3

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

  1. 21

    Melanie says she has not started the assignment because

    • A. she was doing work for another course.
    • B. it was a really big assignment.
    • C. she hasn't spent time in the library.
  2. 22

    The lecturer says that reasonable excuses for extensions are

    • A. planning problems.
    • B. problems with assignment deadlines.
    • C. personal illness or accident.

Parte 7

What recommendations does Dr Johnson make about the journal articles? Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-G next to questions 23-27

Jackson: 23. ___________ Roberts: 24. ___________ Morris: 25. ___________ Cooper: 26. ___________ Forster: 27. ___________
  1. 23

    Jackson

  2. 24

    Roberts

  3. 25

    Morris

  4. 26

    Cooper

  5. 27

    Forster

Parte 8

Label the chart below. Choose your answers from the box below and write the letters A-H next to questions 28-30.

Population studies. Reasons for changing accommodation. Possible reasons A uncooperative landlord B environment C space D noisy neighbours E near city F work location G transport H rent
Recreated diagram for questions 28, 29, 30
  1. 28

    28.

    • A. uncooperative landlord
    • B. environment
    • C. space
    • D. noisy neighbours
    • E. near city
    • F. work location
    • G. transport
    • H. rent
  2. 29

    29.

    • A. uncooperative landlord
    • B. environment
    • C. space
    • D. noisy neighbours
    • E. near city
    • F. work location
    • G. transport
    • H. rent
  3. 30

    30.

    • A. uncooperative landlord
    • B. environment
    • C. space
    • D. noisy neighbours
    • E. near city
    • F. work location
    • G. transport
    • H. rent

SECTION 4

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

THE URBAN LANDSCAPE Two areas of focus: l the effect of vegetation on the urban climate l ways of planning our 31. __________ better Large-scale impact of trees: l they can make cities more or less 32. __________ l in summer they can make cities cooler l they can make inland cities more 33. __________ Local impact of trees: l they can make local areas n more 34. __________ n cooler n more humid n less windy n less 35. __________ Comparing trees and buildings Temperature regulation: l trees evaporate water through their 36. __________ l building surfaces may reach high temperatures Wind force: l tall buildings cause more wind at 37. __________level l trees 38. __________ the wind force Noise: l trees have a small effect on traffic noise l 39. __________ frequency noise passes through trees Important points to consider: l trees require a lot of sunlight, water and 40. __________ to grow
  1. 31

    ways of planning our 31. __________ better

  2. 32

    they can make cities more or less 32. __________

  3. 33

    they can make inland cities more 33. __________

  4. 34

    n more 34. __________

  5. 35

    n less 35. __________

  6. 36

    trees evaporate water through their 36. __________

  7. 37

    tall buildings cause more wind at 37. __________level

  8. 38

    trees 38. __________ the wind force

  9. 39

    39. __________ frequency noise passes through trees

  10. 40

    trees require a lot of sunlight, water and 40. __________ to grow

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Clave de respuestas

  1. 1. Shopping

    The answer is 'Shopping' because the context is about a 'good' activity, and shopping is commonly considered enjoyable or beneficial in such lists.

  2. 2. Guided tours

    The answer is 'Guided tours' because the bullet point suggests a type of activity or service, and guided tours are a typical offering in travel or campus contexts.

  3. 3. More than 12

    The answer is 'More than 12' because the phrase 'groups of ___ people' asks for a number, and 'more than 12' fits as a group size limit or requirement.

  4. 4. Notice board

    The answer is 'Notice board' because people are often asked to sign up for activities in advance on a notice board.

  5. 5. 13th February

    The answer is '13th February' because the format is 'St Ives ___ 16 Hepworth Museum,' and the date matches the event.

  6. 6. Tower of London

    The answer is 'Tower of London' because the format 'London 16th February 45 ___' suggests a famous London site, and the Tower of London fits.

  7. 7. Bristol

    The answer is 'Bristol' because the format '___ 3rd March 18 S.S. Great Britain' points to a city, and the S.S. Great Britain is located in Bristol.

  8. 8. American museum

    The answer is 'American museum' because 'Bath 23rd March 16 ___' refers to a place to visit in Bath, and the American Museum is a known attraction there.

  9. 9. student newspaper

    The answer is 'student newspaper' because the instruction 'Read the ___' is commonly followed by 'student newspaper' in academic contexts.

  10. 10. Yentob

    The answer is 'Yentob' because 'see Social Assistant: Jane ___' asks for a surname, and 'Yentob' completes the name.

  11. 11. Coal / firewood

    The answer is 'Coal / firewood' because the question asks for fuels, and coal and firewood are typical fuels used in early industries.

  12. 12. Local craftsmen

    The answer is 'Local craftsmen' because the question asks who established the metal industry, and local craftsmen are the people who would have done this.

  13. 13. 160

    The answer is '160' because the question asks for the number of water-powered mills, and 'over 160' fits the blank.

  14. 14. Woodside

    The answer is 'Woodside' because it is likely a location or stop relevant to the context.

  15. 15. Ticket office

    The answer is 'Ticket office' because it is a common facility or location in public places or museums.

  16. 16. Gift shop

    The answer is 'Gift shop' because it is a typical feature in museums or tourist attractions.

  17. 17. Workshop

    The answer is 'Workshop' because it fits as a place or facility in an industrial or museum setting.

  18. 18. Showroom

    The answer is 'Showroom' because it is a place where products or exhibits are displayed.

  19. 19. Cafe

    The answer is 'Cafe' because it is a common facility for visitors.

  20. 20. Cottages

    The answer is 'Cottages' because it fits as a type of building or accommodation in a village or museum context.

  21. 21. A

    The answer is A because Melanie says she has not started the assignment as she was doing work for another course, not because it was big or she hadn't been to the library.

  22. 22. C

    The answer is C because the lecturer says reasonable excuses for extensions are personal illness or accident, not planning problems or deadline clashes.

  23. 23. E

    The answer is E because Jackson matches with E in the list provided.

  24. 24. B

    The answer is B because Roberts matches with B in the list provided.

  25. 25. G

    The answer is G because Morris matches with G in the list provided.

  26. 26. F

    The answer is F because Cooper matches with F in the list provided.

  27. 27. C

    The answer is C because Forster matches with C in the list provided.

  28. 28. D

    The answer is D because the main problem is 'noisy neighbours,' not space or rent; 'noisy neighbours' directly matches the issue described.

  29. 29. A

    The answer is A because the main problem is an 'uncooperative landlord,' not environment or transport; this directly matches the issue described.

  30. 30. B

    The answer is B because the main problem is 'environment,' not rent or space; this matches the issue described.

  31. 31. Cities

    The answer is 'Cities' because the phrase is 'ways of planning our ___ better,' and 'cities' fits as something that can be planned.

  32. 32. Windy

    The answer is 'Windy' because the sentence is about making cities more or less something, and 'windy' is an effect of city design.

  33. 33. Humid

    The answer is 'Humid' because the sentence is about making inland cities more something, and 'humid' fits as a climate effect.

  34. 34. Shady

    The answer is 'Shady' because the sentence is about making something more, and 'shady' fits as a positive effect of trees.

  35. 35. Dangerous

    The answer is 'Dangerous' because the sentence is about making something less, and 'dangerous' fits as a negative effect to reduce.

  36. 36. Leaves

    The answer is 'Leaves' because trees evaporate water through their leaves.

  37. 37. Ground

    The answer is 'Ground' because tall buildings cause more wind at ground level.

  38. 38. Filter

    The answer is 'Filter' because trees filter the wind force.

  39. 39. Low

    The answer is 'Low' because low frequency noise passes through trees.

  40. 40. Room

    The answer is 'Room' because trees require a lot of sunlight, water, and room to grow.