In IELTS Listening Practice Test 27, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40 based on them.
SECTION 1
Questions 1 – 4
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR NUMBERS for each answer.
| JOB HUNGTING | |||
| Company’s name | Job details | ReferenceNumber | Contact |
| ExamplePOWER(manufacturingcompany) | • work in a 1……….. section | SW35FT | Jane 2……… |
| COTTON(grocery company) | • good pay• work – in 3……….. office – in a 4…………• chance of promotion | 5………… | go to office |
Questions 6 – 10
Complete the notes below
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Notes on Jobs
• Local jobs can be found in the 6……………….
• Buy the 7…………….. to get one free magazine (Job Plus)
• Feel stress and spend a lot of time looking for jobs
• Advisable to go to an 8…………….. instead of the recruitment seminar
• Bring a student card (10% discount)
• Referee:
– former boss (once had a job)
– one of the 9…………… (if not)
• Intend to take the art course
• Fill out a 10…………… form at the end of the course
SECTION 2
Questions 11 – 15
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11 The reason why David is replacing Jane is that
A she is unwell.
B she is very busy.
C she is inexperienced.
12 According to the speaker, what is the problem for the museum currently?
A lack of staff
B lack of publicity
C lack of money
13 Why were the thieves able to successfully steal the statue?
A The security device is outdated.
B The security guard is not well-trained.
C They knew what they were searching for.
14 In order to improve security, they are going to
A get more closed-circuit television cameras.
B hire more security guards.
C buy more computers.
15 What kind of librarian are they looking for?
A responsible
B experienced
C highly-trained
Questions 16 – 20
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-H, next to questions 16-20.
City Museum
16 Box Office ………………..
17 Children’s Room ………………..
18 Cafe ………………..
19 Multimedia Room ………………..
20 Showroom ………………..
SECTION 3
Questions 21 – 26
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Willows Studies
21 What field is Willows currently focused on?
A Specialising in one product
B making a variety of products
C adding a lot of retial outlet
22 How did the students feel about the software?
A The professor contacted the company.
B An article was read in a newspaper
C A student work their part-time during the vacations.
23 How did the student fell about the software
A It’s not easy to predict.
B It’s slow for drawing designs
C It had a good interface.
24 How did the students find out about the effects of the software on the company?
A They went to the IT department.
B They talked with the manager.
C They inspected the accounts.
25 The reason why the students have a face-to-face interview alone is that
A they could prepare for exams.
B there will be less disturbance.
C it’s less realistic.
26 How did the two students perform in the exam?
A very disappointing
B significantly good
C above the average
Questions 27 – 28
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
In which TWO ways will the new system affect the company?
A gain more profit
B employ more new staff
C increase sales
D reduce production time
E cut labour costs
Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters, A-E
Which TWO effects will the new system have on new clients?
A getting more involved in the design
B obtaining more contacts
C linking at home to do online work
D wasting less time
E decreasing labour costs
SECTION 4
Questions 31 – 40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
A Survey Research
Results of Questionnaire
• The patients preferred to choose the hospital because of the free 31………. service provided.
• Most patients wished the hospital to be 32…………
• Patients were concerned about prior 33……….. about the hospital treatment.
Actions in the next year
• improvements on website for local 34…………. as well as hospital medical staff
• incentive to motivate the members of staff
• extra 35…………. for staff’s success in work
• considering the opinions of the 36………….
• improving the effectiveness of 37…………. between patients, doctors and staff
• first-come-first-served system
Recommendation
• A new unit would be built for those who are suffering from 38…………. disturbance.
• A new ward would be proposed to those in need of 39…………… surgery.
• The equipment is advanced enough to do with the treatments.
• More effective 40…………. is needed to improve the efficiency of communication.
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Section 1 : JOB HUNGTING
1 warehouse
2 Hitcher
3 supermarket
4 bakery
5 ARW204
6 adverts / advertisements
7 newspaper
8 agency
9 tutors
10 feedback
Section 2
11 A
12 B
13 C
14 A
15 B
16 C
17 B
18 E
19 H
20 G
Section 3: Willows Studies
21 A
22 B
23 A
24 C
25 B
26 C
27&28 IN EITHER ORDER
27 B
28 E
29&30 IN EITHER ORDER
29 A
30 D
Section 4 : A Survey Research
31 transportation
32 clean
33 information
34 residents
35 bonus
36 visitors
37 communication
38 sleep
39 plastic
40 planning
