ielts listening practice test 2015 with answers Test 3

now move on to section one section one you will hear a student speaking to your school's accommodation coordinator first you have some time to look at questions 1 to 4 you will see that there is an example that has been done for you on this occasion it will only be played first the conversation related to this Sara. I heard you want to move to a host family. That's how it is. Yes it's correct. I have been staying with my aunt and now my cousin is arriving from Singapore and my aunt needs a room for him, ah that's bad luck, well first I will need to get some details and Sara what is your full name Sara Lim and that Sara without the H at the end.

Linda asks for Sara's full name, Sara Lim, so this has been written in the notes now we will begin you must answer the questions while

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because you will not listen to the recording a second time listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 4 Sara I have heard that you want to move to a host family, is that right, yes, that's right, I have been staying with my aunt and now my cousin is coming from Singapore and my aunt needs a room for him. Ah, that's bad luck. Well, first I'll need to get some details and Sara, what's your full name?

Sara Lim and that Sara. without the H at the end hmm how old are you Sara? 23 just it was my birthday on August 21 happy birthday yesterday how long have you been in Australia? You're in Adelaide and six months in Sydney? I prefer Sydney. I have more friends here what's your address at your aunt's house apartment one five three nine Forest Road Canterbury and the postcode is two oh three six okay, what are you studying now? I was studying general English in Adelaide and now I'm doing cadet English because I'm trying to study medicine next year. That sounds good, but it will take a lot of time.

When would you like to move out of your aunt's house? My cousin arrives on Friday morning so I better leave on Thursday what a day September 7th yes that's right before you hear the rest of the conversation you have some time to look at questions 5 to 10 now Listen and answer questions 5 to 10, that doesn't leave us much time, right, okay, I need to know what type of accommodation you would like so I can get you something suitable. Can I share a room with another person? I have been alone in my room at my aunt's house and I have always shared it with my sister and I like that.

Yeah, okay, that'll save you. money too, would you like to live with a family or do you think a single person would be better for you? I have a lot of very nice single people on my books. Do you have a woman who lives alone? Retired women. Yes, I have quite a few whose children grew up and left home. In fact, I have some really lovely retired ladies who live alone and who love the company of students. Most of them live in apartments, but that is not a problem for you. It is not like this? I'm used to it.

My aunt also lives in an apartment. Remember that I am not used to a big house with a garden. Pool. Pets and all that. Alright. I know a lot about what you want now. I must tell you that your rent will be one hundred. and sixty dollars a week, you will have to pay me three hundred and twenty dollars as a deposit before you move out. The deposit is like insurance in case you break something, you will have to pay me monthly in cash or check. It doesn't matter, you don't need to pay for gas, electricity or water, but you will have to pay your share of the phone bill.

Most families do it on an honor system, but you'll have to wait and see. Hmm, do you have any more questions? for me and when you will know where I can go. I'll work on it now, so come see me tomorrow and I should have some news for you. So thank you very much, bye, see you tomorrow after lunch, it would be better for me, okay, see you. so bye bye, that's section 1, now you have half a minute to check your

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, now move on to section two, section two, you will hear Jane Hemington talk about this year's summer festival first, you have time to look at questions 11 to 14, now listen carefully. and answer questions 11 to 14 good evening and in this week's edition of focus on the arts, Jane Hemington will fill us in on what awaits us at this year's summer festival, Jane, thank you Jeffrey, this year the festival of summer is the biggest we have seen so there should be something for everyone, this is the third year they have run it and the schedules are slightly different the last few years, they have been between the fifth and the 17th, but this year they wanted to allow that everyone has enough time to recover from the January 1st celebrations and they have put it at the end of the month.

The program has sensational theatrical dance and also a large number of art exhibitions but what makes the festival most famous is its excellent street music. Today's report, Jeffrey, I'm looking at some of the theatrical events that you might like to see in particular at the themed circuses this year. I am going to tell you about two circus performances, but there are many others in the program. I have chosen them because they represent different movements within a circus performance. The first is the Roman circus of Italy, since it is a traveling circus. It follows a long tradition by performing in a tent that is actually like a portable canvas building that is usually placed in a green space. or in a parking lot instead of in a theater or stadium before

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to the rest of the talk you have some time to look at questions 15 to 20 now listen and answer questions 15 to 20 even though this Roman circus doesn't look like it nothing like the traditional circuses that I grew up with there are no animals just clowns and very talented acrobatic routines the show has many very funny moments especially at the beginning but the best part is the music and lighting they are magical at $45 it is very expensive anyway really for adults' taste, in fact, much of it would be wasted on children, so I suggest you leave them at home.

The second circus show is an electric circus at the Studio Theatre. Purists suggest that this is not a circus at all, it is a showcase for skills in dance and magic rather than the usual ones expected in a circus with only six performers it is a small production that suits the venue well the studio only has capacity for about 200 people for my money it is the aerial displays that are outstanding as well as the magic tricks that are missing in Roman Circus an interesting feature of the show is that the performers are so young that the youngest is only 14 years old but still so it's worth seeing a good one for the whole family and finally, since it's summer, you might want to see a few.

From the festival's outdoor performances, such as the famous Mekong water puppet troupe that performed in the city gardens this week, now the water puppets are amazing, they are large puppets on long sticks controlled by puppeteers who They are standing waist deep in the lake, the puppets do comedy routines and there is a great line up dancing, this is a fantastic show and the best moment comes at the end, watching the puppeteers when the group comes out of the water, you get an incredible feeling , it's really hard to believe that what you've been seeing is life. I had a great time with this wood and fabric as an adult, but I noticed that other older people in the audience didn't like it as much as I did.

However, it is a must for young children and that is the audience it is really aimed at. That's all I have time for today, but I'll be back next week with more news on what's worth seeing and what's better to miss. This is the end of section 2. You now have half a minute to check your

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. Now move on to section three. section three you will listen to a conversation in a University Student Services office first you have some time to look at questions 21 to 25 now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 25 hi, I'm Dawn Matthews, yes, hi, I have been recommended. because I'm asking about the refresher courses she teaches.

I would like to know a little more about them. Well, we run quite a few different short courses for students returning to study or studying part-time. Tell me. Well, about your situation, I think I really need help preparing for the next semester, especially to boost my confidence a little and help me study effectively, because you will see that I have been in the working world for almost 12 years, so I really It's been a long time since I was a student. Yes, it may seem like a long time. No? Well, let me start by telling you what courses we have that might be right for you, if you are an undergraduate or graduate student in the arts or sciences.

I'm in business school at the time. First, we have our intensive study for success seminar on February 1 and 2. mm-hmm, it's aimed at students like you who aren't sure what to expect at university and it's pretty broad in scope. range of approaches to university learning to motivate you to start your study and develop your own learning strategies mmm that sounds good uh what are some of the strategies that are presented well we try to cover all aspects of studying some of the strategies in writing for A An example would be to improve your planning for writing, organize your thinking and develop some techniques that help you write more clearly with reading.

There will be sessions aimed at getting into the habit of analyzing the material as you read it and tips to help you record and remember what you have read, it really is very important to start reading with confidence from the beginning. Hmm, there are also tips on how to get the most out of your lectures and

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giving confident presentations, as well as how to prepare. Sams, what about the motivational side? Well, well, there are a variety of motivational exercises that we do to help students feel positive and excited about their study. The process of learning and exploring a topic can lead to a completely new way of seeing the world and study skills and techniques.

What you develop can be applied in many different ways before you listen to the rest of the conversation. You have some time to look at questions 26 to 30. Now listen and answer questions 26 to 30. In fact, I'm really excited about the whole thing about going back to school, but you know, I'm a little nervous about whether I'll be able to do it. all. I guess Alma feels the same way as students, of course, two of the key components of the course are time management. and overcome procrastination, people find that once they learn to plan their days, all the work can be done and they will still have time for leisure.

Is there a registration fee? Well, just a minute, let's see. The cost is thirty pounds, which includes the entire course. materials and morning tea you have to prepare your own lunch mmm well, that wouldn't be a problem. I already make sandwiches for my three children, my wife and I every day. I won't have to change my routine, no, now I need to tell you. That this is a very popular course and it is essential that you book well in advance, in fact the course coordinator tells me that there are only five places left. What other course might be good for me?

There is another one you could benefit from. It's simply called Learning Skills for University Studies and is taught three consecutive mornings starting on a Monday from 9am to 12pm and costs £25 hmm, this is aimed at improving the study skills that most school leavers have. school and help them cope with increasing demands. of university studies focuses primarily on making students more responsible for their own success. What kinds of things are covered in this course? Well, basically, it's more advanced thinking strategies, note taking, reading and writing, but also some input on stress management. Hmm, I think I would.

It would be better to start from the basics and look at all the strategies. It is not like this? Yes, from what you've told me, I think that's more in line with your situation. So can I reserve a spot on the Study for Success Seminar course now? Yes, let me take out a registration form and write down your details. That's the end of section 3. You now have half a minute to check your answers. Now move on to section four. Section four you will hear a student union representative present the opinions of university students on the design of a new building first you have some time to look at questions 31 to 40 now listen carefully and answer questions 31 to 40 we are very grateful that The committee has agreed that a representative of the Students' Union can present to students suggestions on the design of the proposed new Union building, we appreciate that some of our ideas may not be feasible under the circumstances, but we believe it is important that the final beneficiaries of the facilities have a say in its design, if it could begin.

Briefly explaining what steps were taken to get student feedback and how we reached the conclusions, first a meeting was held at the current Union for our committee to explain the options, then we invited all students to submit suggestions written for the design of the cards. In asuggestion box, these suggestions provided the basis for the design of a questionnaire that was completed by approximately 2000 university students over a three-week period. Finally, the su committee compiled the results and produced a report, if I can deliver it. a copy of that report, this presentation is essentially a summary and discussion of the key points of this report, so generally speaking the consensus was as follows, first with respect to the crucial site issue, we present the three options that you have proposed in the city. center near the Faculty of Education two on the outskirts of the city near the park and three outside the city near the student residences we asked the students to cite reasons for and against these sites and there was notable agreement in the three sites one was unpopular due to traffic and parking issues, site 2 had a number of supporters mainly because it was close to most conference venues and site 3 out of town, the residences were clearly the most popular due to access from living quarters , it was clear that the Union would be used mainly after lectures, it was also considered that the larger site would allow more space for a choice of facilities.

Our second area of ​​interest was obviously the facilities. There was minimal interest in having a library in the facilities but one option seemed to be a reading room instead more useful we would like the current board games room to be replaced by a small gym and if possible a small swimming pool, but of course not Olympic size, there were a large number of respondents in favor of a travel agency and an insurance center. We also request that there be offices of the Student Counseling Center moving this from the refectory. disagreement over whether to build a drama theater just over 40% of respondents were in favour, but a large minority were firmly against, claiming it is elitist and a waste of funds;

In recent months in the current union there has been repeated emphasis on security, the recommendations would be at least video surveillance and security personnel who would check student union cards when requested. We doubt it would be feasible to carry out a check at the reception of all people entering, this is the summary of the opinions of the student population, as I say, more complete details are provided in our report, but I will be happy to answer any questions if you have. That's the end of section 4. You now have half an hour. minute to check your answers, that is the end of the listening

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in the IELTS exam, now you will have ten minutes to transfer your answers to the listening answer sheet