https://9ielts.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ielts-listening-practice-test-188-3.mp3 SECTION 1
Questions 1-10.
Complete the notes. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
SECTION 2
Questions 11-20
Complete the notes below. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
• There are many kinds of bicycles available: racing, touring, (11)…………………. and ordinary
• They vary in price and (12) ………………….
• Prices range from $50.00 to (13) ………………….
• Single speed cycles are suitable for (14) ………………….
• Three speed cycles are suitable for (15) ………………….
• Five and ten speed cycles are suitable for longer distances, hills and
(16) ………………….
• Ten speed bikes are better because they are (17) …………………. in price but
(18) ………………….
• Buying a cycle is like (19) ………………….
• The size of the bicycle is determined by the size of the (20) ………………….
SECTION 3
Questions 21-24
Circle the correct answer.
21. At first Fiona thinks that Martin’s tutorial topic is
A inappropriate
B dull
C interesting
D fascinating
22. According to Martin, the banana
A has only recently been cultivated
B is economical to grow
C is good for your health
D is his favourite food
23. Fiona listens to Martin because she
A wants to know more about bananas
B has nothing else to do today
C is interested in the economy of Australia
D wants to help Martin
24. According to Martin, bananas were introduced into Australia from
A India
B England
C China
D Africa
Questions 25-30
Complete Martin’s notes Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Commercially grown banana plant
• Each banana tree produces (25) ………………….of bananas
• On modern plantations in tropical conditions a tree can bear fruit after
(26) ………………….
• Banana trees prefer to grow (27) …………………. and they require rich soil and
(28) ………………….
• The fruit is often protected by (29) ………………….
• Ripe bananas emit a gas which helps other (30) ………………….
SECTION 4
Questions 31 and 32
Circle the TWO correct options.
Consumption of Australian bananas
A Europe
B Asia
C New Zealand
D Australia
E Other
Questions 33-35
Circle the correct answer.
According to the first speaker:
33. The focus of the lecture series is on
A organising work and study
B maintaining a healthy lifestyle
C coping with homesickness
D settling in at university
34. The lecture will be given by
A the president of the Union
B the campus doctor
C a sports celebrity
D a health expert
According to the second speaker:
35. This week’s lecture is on
A campus food
B dieting
C sensible eating
D saving money
Questions 36-39
Complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
A balanced diet
• A balanced diet will give you enough vitamins for normal daily living.
• Vitamins in food can be lost through (36) ………………….
• Types of vitamins:
– Fat soluble vitamins are stored by the body.
– Water soluble vitamins – not stored, so you need a (37) ………………….
Getting enough vitamins
• Eat (38)…………………. of foods
• Buy plenty of vegetables and store them in (39) ………………….
