Cambridge 14 IELTS Academic Listening Test 1 | IELTS Listening Practice Test

Part 1

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Questions

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Questions 1-10

Complete the form below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

CRIME REPORT FORM

Type of crime

theft

Personal information

Name: Louise Taylor
Nationality: 1
Date of birth: 14 December 1977
Occupation: interior designer
Reason for visit: business (to buy antique 2)
Length of stay: two months
Current address: 3 Apartments (No 15)

Details of theft

Items stolen: * – a wallet containing approximately £4
- – a 5
Date of theft: 6

Possible time and place of theft

Location: outside the 7 at about 4 pm

Details of suspect

– some boys asked for the 8 then ran off
– one had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger
– he was about 12, slim build with 9 hair

Crime reference number allocated

11–12 Which TWO pieces of advice for the first week of an apprenticeship does the manager give?

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

A. get to know colleagues

B. learn from any mistakes

C. ask lots of questions

D. react positively to feedback

E. enjoy new challenges

13–14 Which TWO things does the manager say mentors can help with?

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

A. confidence-building

B. making career plans

C. completing difficult tasks

D. making a weekly timetable

E. reviewing progress

Questions 15-20

What does the manager say about each of the following aspects of the company policy for apprentices?

Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions.

A It is encouraged.

B There are some restrictions.

C It is against the rules.

Company policy for apprentices

	A	B	C
15 Using the internet
16 Flexible working
17 Booking holidays
18 Working overtime
19 Wearing trainers
20 Bringing food to work

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Cities built by the sea

21 Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities

A. contain nearly half the world’s population.

B. include most of the world’s largest cities.

C. are growing twice as fast as other cities.

22 According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers

A. may bring pollution to the cities.

B. may reduce the land available for agriculture.

C. may mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.

23 What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?

A. There were not enough for them.

B. They were made of unsuitable materials.

C. They did not allow for the effects of climate change.

24 What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?

A. take measures to restore ecosystems

B. pay for a new flood prevention system

C. stop disposing of waste materials into the ocean

25 What do they agree should be the priority for international action?

A. greater coordination of activities

B. more sharing of information

C. agreement on shared policies

Questions 26-30

What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions.

Decisions

A use visuals
B keep it short
C involve other students
D check the information is accurate
E provide a handout
F focus on one example
G do online research

Parts of the presentation

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G
26 Historical background
27 Geographical factors
28 Past mistakes
29 Future risks
30 International implications

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Marine renewable energy (ocean energy)
Introduction

More energy required because of growth in population and 31

What’s needed:

renewable energy sources
methods that won’t create pollution

Wave energy
Advantage: waves provide a 32 source of renewable energy Electricity can be generated using offshore or onshore systems Onshore systems may use a reservoir

Problems:
waves can move in any 33
movement of sand, etc. on the 34 of the ocean may be affected
Tidal energy

Tides are more 35 than waves

Planned tidal lagoon in Wales:

will be created in a 36 at Swansea
breakwater (dam) containing 16 turbines
rising tide forces water through turbines, generating electricity
stored water is released through 37 , driving the turbines in the reverse direction

Advantages:

not dependent on weather
no 38 is required to make it work
likely to create a number of 39

Problem:

may ham fish and birds, e.g. by affecting 40 and building up silt

Ocean thermal energy conversion Uses a difference in temperature between the surface and lower levels Water brought to the surface in a pipe

Questions

CRIME REPORT FORM

A use visualsB keep it shortC involve other studentsD check the information is accurateE provide a handoutF focus on one exampleG do online research

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B keep it short
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D check the information is accurate
E provide a handout
F focus on one example
G do online research