Practic test 6

Test 2. You will hear a number of different recordings, and you will have to answer questions on
what you hear. There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions, and you will have
a chance to check your work. All the recordings will be played once only. The test is in four
sections. At the end of the test, you will be given ten minutes to transfer your answers to an
answer sheet. Now, turn to Section 1. Section 1. You will hear a young man phoning a town's
youth council. First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 5. On this occasion only, the
conversation relating to this will be played first. Good morning, Youth Council. Caroline speaking.
Oh, hello. I'm interested in standing for election to the Youth Council, and I was told to give you a
call. That's good. Could I have your name, please? Yes, it's Roger Brown. Thank you. The young
man's name is Roger Brown, so Brown has been written in the space. Now we shall begin. You
should answer the questions as you listen, because you will not hear the recording a second time.
Listen carefully, and answer questions 1 to 5. Good morning, Youth Council. Caroline speaking.
Oh, hello. I'm interested in standing for election to the Youth Council, and I was told to give you a
call. That's good. Could I have your name, please? Yes, it's Roger Brown. Thank you. I'm
Caroline, the Youth Council Administrator. So, do you know much about what the council does,
Roger? I've talked to Stephanie. I think she's the chair of the council. That's right. And she told me
a lot about it, how it's a way for young people to discuss local issues, for example, and make
suggestions to the town council. That's what made me interested. Fine. Well, let me take down
some of your details. First of all, how old are you? You know the council is for young people aged
from 13 to 18. I've just turned 18. And where do you live, Roger? Well, that's a bit complicated. At
the moment, I'm looking for a flat to rent here. So, I'm in a hostel from Monday to Friday. I go back
to my parents' place at the weekend. OK. So, where's the best place to send you some
information about the council? Oh, to my parents' address, please. That's 17 Buckley Street. B-U-
C-K-L-E-I-G-H Street. Stamford, Lincolnshire. Though you don't really need the county. Oh, I know
Stamford. It's a lovely town. And what's the postcode? P-E-9-7-Q-T. Right. Thank you. So, are you
working here, or are you a student? I started studying at the university a couple of weeks ago, and
I've got a part-time job for a few hours a week. What do you do? Well, I've done several different
things. I've just finished a short-term contract as a courier, and now I'm working as a waiter in one
of the big hotels. Uh-huh. That can't leave you much time for studying. Oh, it's not too bad. I
managed to fit it all in. What are you studying? My ambition is to go into Parliament eventually, so
my major subject is politics.
That's partly why I think the Youth Council is important, and want to be a part of it. And I suppose
you're also taking a minor subject, aren't you? I know a lot of people study economics, too. I chose
history. To be honest, I'm not finding it as interesting as I expected. Before you hear the rest of the
phone call, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10. Now listen, and answer questions 6
to 10. OK. So, with your studying and your part-time job, do you have time for any other interests
or hobbies? Well, I spend quite a lot of time cycling. OK. So, with your studying and your part-time
job, do you have time for any other interests or hobbies? Well, I spend quite a lot of time cycling.
Both around town to get to university and to work, and also long distance. From here to London,
for instance. That's pretty impressive. Anything else? For relaxation, I'm also keen on the cinema. I
used to go at least once a week, but I can't manage to go so often now. Right. Are you sure you'll
have enough time for the Youth Council? Yes. I've worked out that I can afford to reduce my hours
at work, and that will make the time. So, is there any particular aspect of the Youth Council's work
that appeals to you, Roger? Well, my sister is blind, so I'm particularly interested in working with
disabled young people to try and improve the quality of their lives. That's great. Well, the best way
to get involved is to be nominated by some people who you know. Right. Can you tell me how to
set about organising that? You should talk to Geoffrey, our elections officer. I can arrange a
meeting in the council office with him, if you like. Yes, please. He'll be here next Monday, if that
suits you. That's the 14th, isn't it? Yes. I can manage late afternoon. Would you like to suggest a
time? He generally leaves around 5.30. Well, would 4.30 be okay? My last class finishes at 4, so
I'd have plenty of time to get to your office. Right, that's fine. Oh, and could I have a phone number
we can contact you on? Oh, yes. My mobile number's 07788136711. Thank you. Well, we'll look
forward to seeing you next week. Thanks very much. Goodbye. Bye.
Practice test5
Cambridge English, IELTS 11, Tests 1 to 4 Published by Cambridge University Press and
Cambridge English Language Assessment, 2016. This recording is copyright. CD 1 Test 1 You will
hear a number of different recordings, and you will have to answer questions on what you hear.
There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions, and you will have a chance to
check your work. All the recordings will be played once only. And a woman who wants to hire a
public room. First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 6. Hello. Oh, hello. I wanted to
inquire about hiring a room in the Village Hall for the evening of September the 1st. Let me just
see. Yes, we have both rooms available that evening. There's our Main Hall. That's got seating for
200 people. Or there's the Charlton Room. The Main Hall seats 200. So, 200 has been written in
the space. Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen, because you will
not hear the recording a second time. Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 6.

Hello. Oh, hello. I wanted to inquire about hiring a room in the Village Hall for the evening of
September the 1st. Let me just see. Yes, we have both rooms available that evening. There's our
Main Hall. That's got seating for 200 people. Or there's the Charlton Room. Sorry? The Charlton
Room. C-H-A-R-L-T-O-N. That's got seating for up to 100. Well, we're organising a dinner to raise
money for a charity, and we're hoping for at least 150 people. So, I think we'll go for the Main Hall.
How much would that cost? Let's see. You wanted it for the evening of September the 1st? Yes,
that's a Saturday. So, from 6pm to midnight, that'd be £115. That's the weekend price. It's £75 on
weekdays. That's alright. And I have to tell you, there's also a deposit of £250, which is returnable
of course, as long as there's no damage. But we do insist that this is paid in cash. We don't take
cards for that. You can pay the actual rent of the room however you like, though. Cash, credit
card, cheque. Oh, well, I suppose that's okay. So, does the charge include use of tables and
chairs and so on? Oh, yes. And what about parking? Yeah, that's all included. The only thing that
isn't included is... you said you were organising a dinner? Yeah. Well, you'll have to pay extra for
the kitchen if you want to use that. It's £25. It's got very good facilities, good quality cookers and
fridges and so on. Okay. Well, I suppose that's alright. We can cover the cost in our entry charges.
Right. So, I'll make a note of that. Now, there are just one or two things you need to think about
before the event. For example, you'll have to see about getting a licence if you're planning to have
any music during the meal. Oh, really? It's quite straightforward. I'll give you the details later on.
And about a week or ten days before your event, you'll need to contact the caretaker – that's Mr
Evans – to make the arrangements for entry.
He'll sort that out with you. And do I give him the payment as well? No, you do that directly with
me. Before you hear the rest of the conversation... As you'll be aware, of course, the building is no
smoking throughout. Of course. Now, are you having a band? Yes. Well, they'll have a lot of
equipment, so rather than using the front door, they should park their van round the back and use
the stage door there. You can open that from inside, but don't forget to lock it at the end. Okay.
And talking of bands, I'm sure I don't need to tell you this, but you must make sure that no one
fiddles about with the black box by the fire door. That's a system that cuts in when the volume
reaches a certain level. It's a legal requirement. Sure. Anyway, we want people to be able to talk to
one another, so we don't want anything too loud. Oh, that reminds me. We'll be having speeches.
Are there any microphones available? Yep. Just let the caretaker know. He'll get those for you.
Right. Now, when the event is over, we do ask that the premises are left in good condition. So
there's a locked cupboard, and you'll be informed of the code you need to open that. It's got all the
cleaning equipment, brushes and detergent and so on. Right. So what do we need to do after
everyone's gone? Sweep the floors, I suppose? Well, actually, they have to be washed, not just
swept. Then you'll be provided with black plastic bags, so all the rubbish must be collected up and
left outside the door. Of course. We'll make sure everything's left tidy. Oh, and I forgot to ask. I
presume we can have decorations in the room? Yes, but you must take them down afterwards.
Sure. And the chairs and tables should be stacked up neatly at the back of the room. I'll make sure
I've got a few people to help me.
Practice test 7
IELTS 11, Tests 1 to 4, published by Cambridge University Press and Cambridge English
Language Assessment 2016. This recording is copyright. CD 2. Test 3. You will hear a number of
different recordings, and you will have to answer questions on what you hear. There will be time
for you to read the instructions and questions, and you will have a chance to check your work. All
the recordings will be played once only. The test is in four sections. At the end of the test, you will
be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet. Now turn to Section 1. Section
1. You will hear a woman telephoning a tourist office to ask about free activities. First, you have
some time to look at questions 1 to 6. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will
be played first. And I'd like some ideas for things to do on the 29th. Yes, of course. The date that
the woman wants information about is the 29th of June, so the letter C has been circled. Now we
shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen, because you will not hear the
recording a second time. Listen carefully, and answer questions 1 to 6. Good morning, this is
Burnham Tourist Office, Martin speaking. Oh, hello. I saw a poster about free things to do in the
area, and it said people should phone you for information. I'm coming to Burnham with my
husband and two children for a few days on June the 27th, or possibly the 28th. And I'd like some
ideas for things to do on the 29th. Yes, of course. OK. Then let's start with a couple of events
especially for children. The Art Gallery is holding an event called Family Welcome that day, when
there are activities and trails to use throughout the gallery. That sounds interesting. What time
does it start? The gallery opens at 10, and the Family Welcome event runs from 10.30 until 2
o'clock. The gallery stays open until 5, and several times during the day they're going to show a
short film that the gallery has produced. It demonstrates how ceramics are made, and there'll be
equipment and materials for children to have a go themselves. Last time they ran the event there
was a film about painting, which went down very well with the children, and they're now working on
one about sculpture. I like the sound of that. And what other events happen in Burnham? Well, do
you all enjoy listening to music? Oh, yes. Well, there are several free concerts taking place at
different times, one or two in the morning, the majority at lunchtime, and a couple in the evening.
And they range from pop music to Latin American. The Latin American could be fun. What time is
that? It's being repeated several times in different places. They're performing in the Central Library
at 1 o'clock, then at 4 it's in the City Museum, and in the evening at 7.30 there's a longer concert in
the theatre. Right. I'll suggest that to the rest of the family. Something else you might be interested
in is the boat race along the river. Oh, yes. Do tell me about that.
The race starts at Offa Marina to the north of Burnham and goes as far as Summer Pool. The best
place to watch it from is Charlesworth Bridge. But the standard is very high. One of them came
first in the West of England Regional Championship in May this year. It was the first time a team
from Burnham has won. It means that next year they'll be representing the region in the National
Championship. Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at
questions 7 to 10. Birds, isn't it? That's right, throughout the year. There is a lake there as well as
a river, and they provide a very attractive habitat, so it's a good idea to bring binoculars if you have
them. And just at the moment you can see various flowers that are pretty unusual. The soil at
Paxton isn't very common. They're looking good right now. Right. My husband will be particularly
interested in that. And there's going to be a talk and slideshow about mushrooms, and you'll be
able to go out and pick some afterwards and study the different varieties. And is it possible for
children to swim in the river? Yes, part of it has been fenced off to make it safe for children to swim
in. It's very shallow and there's a lifeguard on duty whenever it's open. The lake is too deep, so
swimming isn't allowed there. OK, we must remember to bring their swimming things in case we
go to Paxton. How long does it take to get there by car from Burnham? About 20 minutes, but
parking is very limited, so it's usually much easier to go by bus, and it takes about the same time.
Right. Well, I'll discuss the options with the rest of the family. Thanks very much for all your help.
You're welcome. Goodbye. Bye.
Practice test 10
You will hear a number of different recordings, and you will have to answer questions on what you
hear. There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions, and you will have a chance
to check your work. All the recordings will be played once only. The test is in four sections. At the
end of the test, you will be given ten minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet. Now
turn to section one. Sections one to five. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this
will be played first. A friend told me there's a festival. She gave me this number to find out about it.
That's right. The festival begins on the 16th of May and goes on till the 19th. Oh, that's great! I'll be
there from the 15th till the 19th. The festival starts on the 16th of May, so 16th has been written in
the space. Now we shall begin. You should answer the questions as you listen, because you will
not hear the recording a second time. Listen carefully and answer questions one to five. Good
morning, Kenton Festival Box Office. How can I help you? Oh, good morning. I'm coming to
Kenton for a few days holiday next month, and a friend told me there's a festival. She gave me this
number to find out about it. That's right. The festival begins on the 16th of May and goes on till the
19th. Oh, that's great! I'll be there from the 15th till the 19th. So, could you tell me the programme,
please? Well, on the first day, there's the opening ceremony in the town centre. People start
gathering around 2 o'clock to get a good place to see from, and the events will start at 2.45 and
finish about 5.30. OK, thanks. I'll make sure I get there early to get a good spot. The festival will be
officially opened by the Mayor. He'll just speak for a few minutes, welcoming everyone to the
festival. All the town councillors will be there, and of course lots of other people. Right. Then
there'll be a performance by a band. Most years we have a children's choir, but this year the local
army cadets offered to perform, and they're very good. After that, a community group from the
town will perform a play they've written themselves, just a short one. It's about Helen Tongate. I
don't know if you've heard of her. I certainly have. She was a scientist years ago. That's right. She
was born in Kenton exactly 100 years ago, so we're celebrating her centenary. I'm a biologist, so
I've always been interested in her. I didn't realise she came from Kenton. Yes. Well, all that will
take place in the afternoon, and later, as the sun sets, there'll be a firework display. You should go
to the park to watch, as you'll get the best view from there. And the display takes place on the
opposite side of the river. It's always one of the most popular events in the festival. Sounds great.
Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions six to ten.
Now listen and answer questions six to ten. And what's happening on the other days?
There are several events that go on the whole time. For example, the students of the art
college have produced a number of videos, all connected with relationships between children
and their grandparents. That sounds interesting. It makes a change from children and
parents, doesn't it? Exactly. Because the art college is in use for classes throughout the
festival, the videos are being shown in Handsworth House. How do you spell the name? H-
A-N-D-S-W-O-R-T-H. Handsworth House. It's close to the Town Hall. Right. Now, let me see,
what else can I tell you about? Are there any displays of ballet dancing? I'm particularly
interested in that, as I do it as a hobby. There isn't any ballet, I'm afraid, but there'll be a
demonstration of traditional dances from all round the country. Oh, that'd be nice. Where is
that being held? It's in the market in the town centre. The outdoor one, not the cupboard
market. And it's on at two and five every afternoon of the festival, apart from the first day.
Lovely. I'm interested in all kinds of dancing, so I'm sure I'll enjoy that. I'm sure you will. And
I'd really like to go to some concerts, if there are any. Yes, there are several. Three
performed by professionals and one by local children. And where is it being held? It's in the
library, which is in Park Street. On the 18th, at 6.30 in the evening. I presume I'll need tickets
for that. Yes, you can book online, or you can buy them when you arrive in Kenton, either at
the festival box office, or from any shops displaying our logo in the windows. Well, I think
that'll keep me busy for the whole of my stay in Kenton. Thank you so much for all your help.
You're welcome. I hope you enjoy your stay. Thank you. Goodbye. That is the end of section
one. You now have half a minute to check your answers.