IELTS LISTENING TEST 3

Practice Listening Test 71
THAY HAI CHUYEN LUYEN THI IELTS CO BAO DAM 0984467000
SECTION 1 Questions 1-5
Questions 1-5
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
1 East Point Health club has
A three nutritionists. B four nutritionists. C five nutritionists.
2 The man says he needs a nutritionist because he
A wants to increase his weight. B has been gaining weight. C wants to exercise.
3 The receptionist says that the ‘Unique Health Plan’ includes
A lists of health products. B suggested vitamins. C exercise and diet.
4 The Ashton Centre is located on
A Judith Street. B Vale Road. C Brown Street.
5 To join the club, the man must
A complete an application over the phone.
B provide official identification.
C download the application form.
Questions 6 – 10
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
East-Point Health Club - New Member Application -
Customer Name: 6 ………………….
Membership Type: (circle one)
Date of enrolment: 7 ………………….
Member’s address details: 8 ………………….
Postcode: 9 ………………….
Telephone: 78 394 902
First Consultation Details: Date: October 15
Time: 10 ………………….
Nutritionist: Dr. Jones
Other details: Wife to attend session


SECTION 2 Questions 11-20
Questions 11 – 16
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Background Information:
Global Educational Conference
Conference number 10th anniversary
Year of first conference: 11 ………………………..
Frequency of conferences: held every year
Location of first conference: 12 ………………………..
Length of conferences: 5 days
Focus for this year: 13 ………………………..

Questions 14 – 17
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Accommodation Options for Global Educational Conference
Name of establishment Distance from conference Special offer
Motis 3 kms 15% discount
Regent 10 kms 14 ……………………..
Embassy 15 …………………….. 16 ……………………..
Crown 15 kms Will pay for
17 ……………………..

Questions 18 – 20
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
18 Dr Fell’s presentation will be especially interesting for
A primary school teachers. B high school teachers.
C university teachers. D all teachers.
19 The speaker recommends Dr. Foster’s speech because
A they are personal friends. B he has travelled a lot.
C he takes a long-term view of education. D his speeches are funny.
20 Evening meals will be
A paid by a voucher system B up to the individual to organise.
C supplied by the conference centre. D catered for by a company.
 
SECTION 3 Questions 21-30
Questions 21 – 23
The students mention three reasons for starting a study group.
Which THREE reasons did the students give?
Choose THREE letters A-G.
Reasons for Test Preparation Study Group
A listen again to lectures
B better lecture notes
C personal development
D develop interpersonal skills
E more interesting
F improve communication skills
G can test each other
Questions 24 – 27
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Study Group Schedule
Presenter Topic Date
Christine Media Design 24 …………………………
Austin 25 ………………………… 1st September
Richard Organisational Communication 26 …………………………
Christine and Ann Research Methods 16th September
27 ………………………… Technology and Change 23rd September

Questions 28 – 30
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Two Weeks before Exam:
Approach to take:
- create questions from key points in 28 …………………..
- bring class notes
- create written summaries
Questions in test:
- multiple choice
- 29 …………………..
- longer, written paragraph responses
Study session details:
- number per week: 30 …………………..
- length: 30-40 minutes

SECTION 4 Questions 31-40
Questions 31 – 33
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Irrigation: Past and Present
Mesopotamian farmers:
• used irrigation around 6000 years ago
• diverted water from Euphrates using 31 …………………..
• first irrigation-based society
Today’s farmers:
• more dependence on irrigation
• 40 percent of all food grown in 32 …………………..
• since 1950, irrigation has brought huge increases in 33 …………………..
• 90% of developing countries water used for irrigation
Questions 34-40
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Irrigation Systems
System Type Description Advantages Disadvantages
Surface • fields flooded
• water moves across the land by 34…………….
• most common irrigation system • relatively 35 …………... • plants absorb a fraction of water
• often wastes and pollutes water
• causes erosion and salinisation
Drip • delivers water, drop by drop to 36 …………...
• water travels via plastic tubes and emerges through small holes
• environment moisture is ideal and usually results in 37 …………...
• reduces water use by 30 to 70 percent • quite expensive – only used by 1 percent of world’s irrigated fields
Sprinkler • perform almost as well as drip irrigation
• high pressure
• water is sprayed high into air which leads to high coverage • plants absorb 90-95 percent of water spread by 38 …………... sprinklers • high costs
• water evaporates and/or blows off course
Treadle pump • looks like an
39 ………....…...
• user peddles on two bamboo poles
• suction pulls water into cylinders and dispenses into a channel
• used 4 to 6 hours/day • created surplus vegetables
• costs $35 but increased per person net income by 40 …………...
• have injected $350 million into local economy