IELTS Listening Test 1 | 2019 Online Practice

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PART 1 Questions 1-10

Complete the notes. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER in each gap.

CRIME REPORT FORM

Type of crime: theft
Personal information

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

Details of theft

Items stolen – a wallet containing approximately £
– a
Date of theft

Possible time and place of theft

Location outside the at about 4 pm
Details of suspect – some boys asked for the then ran off
– one had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger
– he was about 12, slim build with hair

Crime reference number allocated

PART 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 15 - 20

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

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

A It is encouraged.

B There are some restrictions.

C It is against the rules.

Company policy for apprentices

Using the internet

Flexible working

Booking holidays

Working overtime

Wearing trainers

Bringing food to work

PART 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21 - 25

Choose the correct answer.

Cities built by the sea

21 Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities

contain nearly half the world's population.

include most of the world's largest cities.

are growing twice as fast as other cities.

22 According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers

may bring pollution to the cities.

may reduce the land available for agriculture.

may mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.

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

There were not enough of them.

They were made of unsuitable materials.

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?

take measures to restore ecosystems

pay for a new flood prevention system

stop disposing of waste materials into the ocean

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

greater coordination of activities

more sharing of information

agreement on shared policies

Questions 26 - 30

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

Choose the correct letter, A–G.

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

Historical background

Geographical factors

Past mistakes

Future risks

International implications

PART 4 Questions 31-40

Questions 31 - 40

Complete the notes. Write ONE WORD ONLY in each gap.

Marine renewable energy ocean energy

Introduction
More energy required because of growth in population and
What's needed:
– renewable energy sources
– methods that won't create pollution

Wave energy
Advantage: waves provide a 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
– movement of sand, etc. on the of the ocean may be affected

Tidal energy
Tides are more than waves
Planned tidal lagoon in Wales:
– will be created in a at Swansea
– breakwater (dam) containing 16 turbines
– rising tide forces water through turbines, generating electricity
– stored water is released through , driving the turbines in the reverse direction
Advantages:
– not dependent on weather
– no is required to make it work
– likely to create a number of
Problem:
– may harm fish and birds, e.g. by affecting 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