Section 1
Questions 1-3
Listen to the telephone conversation between a student and owner of a paragliding school and answer the questions below.
Choose the correct letters A-D.
1 How much is the beginner’s course?
A $190
B $320
C $330
D $430
2 What does the club insurance cover?
A injury to yourself
B injury to your equipment
C damage to other people’s property
D loss of personal belongings
3 How do the girls want to travel?
A public transport
B private bus
C car
D bicycle
Questions 4-7
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
TELEPHONE MEMO
Name: Maria Gentle
Address: C/o Mr & Mre 4……………..
5………………. Newcastle
Fax no: 0249 6……………..
Type of Card : 7……………….
Question 8
Choose TWO letters A-G
Which TWO of the following items must people take with them?
A sandals
B old clothes
C pullover
D shirt with long sleeves
E soft drinks
F hat
G sunglasses
Question 9
Choose TWO letters A-G.
Which TWO accommodation options mentioned are near the paragliding school?
A camping
B youth hostel
C family
D backpackers’ inn
E caravan park
F bed and breakfast
G cheap hotel
Question 10
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for your answer
Which weekend do the girls decide to go? 10…………………..
Section 2
IELTS Listening Practice Test 19 With Answers
Questions 11–20
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer
GOODWOOD CAR SHOW
Type of car: Dueqenberq J-type
Number made:11……………..
Type of body: 12……………
Engines contained capsules of mercury to ensure a 13………….. trip.
Top speed: 14…………… kilometers per hour.
Sold as a 15…………….
Main attraction: 16…………..
Type of car: Leyat Helica
Number built: 17…………..
The car looks like a 18…………….. without 19………….
The steering used the 20…………..
Section 3
IELTS Listening Practice Test 19 With Answers
Questions 21-25
What instructions were the students given about their project?
A they must do this
B they can do this if they want to
C they can’t do this
Write the correct letter A, B or C next to Questions 21-25.
21 Choose a writer from a list provided …………
22 Get biographical information from the Internet……………
23 Study a collection of poems ………….
24 Make a one-hour video……………
25 Refer to key facts in the writer’s life ……………….
Questions 26-30
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Other requirements for the project
• extract chosen from the author’s work must reflect the 26……………… of the author.
• students must find sound effects and 27…………………to match the texts they choose.
• students must use a 28……………….. of computer software programs to make the video.
• students must include information about the 29…………………of all material.
Criteria for assessment
• completion of all components – 25%
• 30………… (must represent essence of author’s work) – 50%
• artistic and technical design of video – 25%
Section 4
IELTS Listening Practice Test 19 With Answers
Question 31 -33
Choose the correct answer, A-C
31 ‘Extremophiles’ are life forms that can live in
A isolated areas.
B hostile conditions.
C new habitats.
32 The researchers think that some of the organisms they found in Antarctica are
A new species.
B ancient colonies.
C types of insects.
33 The researchers were the first people to find life forms in Antarctica
A in the soil.
B under the rock surface.
C on the rocks.
Question 34-40
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD for each answer.
How the extremophiles survive
34 Access to the sun’s heat can create a………………. for some organisms.
35 The deeper the soil, the higher the……….. of salt.
36 Salt can protect organisms against the effects of……………… , even at very low temperatures.
37 All living things must have access to………….. water.
38 Salt plays a part in the process of…………….. , which prevents freezing.
39 The environment of………………… is similar to the dry valleys of Antarctica.
40 This research may provide evidence of the existence of extraterrestrial life forms and their possible………….. on other planets.
