Beat IELTS Listening Practice Test 5 (Official Cambridge Listening Test 6)

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Question 1 of 14

1. Question

SECTION 1                           Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

ACCOMMODATION FORM: RENTAL PROPERTIES

Name    :                                               Jane Ryder

Contact phone number: 1. (0044)BLANK 1 of 10

Email address:                                   2. richard@BLANK 2 of 10co.uk

Occupation: a local 3.BLANK 3 of 10

Type of accommodation: a 2-bedroom apartment wanted (must have its own 4.BLANK 4 of 10.)

no 5.BLANK 5 of 10required (family bringing theirs)

a 6.BLANK 6 of 10 in the kitchen is preferable

Preferred location:                          near a 7.BLANK 7 of 10

Maximum rent:                                8.BLANK 8 of 10 per month

Other requests: the accommodation has to be 9.BLANK 9 of 10 in the daytime

How did you first hear about us?     through a 10.BLANK 10 of 10

Name    :                                               Jane Ryder

Contact phone number: 1. (0044)Fill in the blank 1 of 10

Email address:                                   2. richard@Fill in the blank 2 of 10 co.uk

Occupation: a local 3.Fill in the blank 3 of 10

Type of accommodation: a 2-bedroom apartment wanted (must have its own 4.Fill in the blank 4 of 10 .)

no 5.Fill in the blank 5 of 10 required (family bringing theirs)

a 6.Fill in the blank 6 of 10 in the kitchen is preferable

Preferred location:                          near a 7.Fill in the blank 7 of 10

Maximum rent:                                8.Fill in the blank 8 of 10 per month

Other requests: the accommodation has to be 9.Fill in the blank 9 of 10 in the daytime

How did you first hear about us?     through a 10.Fill in the blank 10 of 10

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Question 2 of 14

2. Question

SECTION 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 11—15

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

The police officer suggests neighbours give each other their 11.BLANK 1 of 5 Neighbours should discuss what to do if there’s any kind of 12.BLANK 2 of 5 It’s a good idea to leave on the 13.BLANK 3 of 5 Think carefully about where you put any 14.BLANK 4 of 5 It’s a good idea to buy good-quality 15.BLANK 5 of 5
The police officer suggests neighbours give each other their 11.Fill in the blank 1 of 5

Neighbours should discuss what to do if there’s any kind of 12.Fill in the blank 2 of 5

It’s a good idea to leave on the 13.Fill in the blank 3 of 5

Think carefully about where you put any 14.Fill in the blank 4 of 5

It’s a good idea to buy good-quality 15.Fill in the blank 5 of 5

Correct / 5 Points

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Question 3 of 14

3. Question

Questions 16—20

Which crime prevention measure is proposed for each area affected by crime?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A—C, next to Questions 16—20.

Proposed crime prevention measures

A. install more lighting E. fix damage quickly

B. have more police officers on patrol F. change road design

C. remove surrounding vegetation G. use security cameras

D. contact local police

Areas affected by crime 16. Skate ParkBLANK 1 of 5 17. local primary schoolsBLANK 2 of 5 18. Abbotsford StreetBLANK 3 of 5 19. shops on Victoria StreetBLANK 4 of 5 20. supermarket car parkBLANK 5 of 5

Areas affected by crime

16. Skate ParkFill in the blank 1 of 5

17. local primary schoolsFill in the blank 2 of 5

18. Abbotsford StreetFill in the blank 3 of 5

19. shops on Victoria StreetFill in the blank 4 of 5

20. supermarket car parkFill in the blank 5 of 5

Correct / 5 Points

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Question 4 of 14

4. Question

SECTION 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21—26

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Presentation on the problems and potential of bio fuels

21. Mike suggests they begin their presentation by

A. explaining what kind of harm is caused by fossil fuels.
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B. pointing out that biofuels were in use before fossil fuels.
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C. ensuring students know the difference between fossil fuels and biofuels.
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Question 5 of 14

5. Question

22. Karina doesn’t want to discuss the production of ethanol because

A. other students will already be familiar with the process.
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B. there will not be time to cover more important information.
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C. they may not provide an accurate description.
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Question 6 of 14

6. Question

23. Which source of biofuel do the students agree is least environmentally friendly?

A. sugar cane
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B. corn
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C. canola
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Question 7 of 14

7. Question

24. What is the main problem facing the development of the biofuel industry in the USA?

A. inadequate infrastructure for transporting ethanol
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B. not enough farmers growing biofuel crops
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C. little government support of biofuel development
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Question 8 of 14

8. Question

25. Karina doubts that sugar cane production in Brazil will

A. lead to the loss of wildlife habitats.
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B. create a large number of jobs in the biofuel sector.
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C. continue to provide enough energy for the country’s needs.
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Question 9 of 14

9. Question

26. Karina and Mike conclude that in order to increase the use of biofuels

A. the price of fossil fuels must go up.
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B. more machinery must be adapted to use them.
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C. production methods must be more energy-efficient.
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Question 10 of 14

10. Question
Questions 27-30

Answer the questions below:

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

What TWO bio fuel-related problems do Mike and Karina decide to focus on in the last section of their presentation?
27BLANK 1 of 4

28BLANK 2 of 4

Which two sources of biofuel do Mike and Karina say are being tried out?

29BLANK 3 of 4

algae

30BLANK 4 of 4

27Fill in the blank 1 of 4

28Fill in the blank 2 of 4

Which two sources of biofuel do Mike and Karina say are being tried out?

29Fill in the blank 3 of 4

algae

30Fill in the blank 4 of 4
Correct / 4 Points

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Question 11 of 14

11. Question

SECTION 4 Questions 31-40

Questions 31-34

Complete the summary below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The ‘weak-tie’ theory: how friends-of-friends influence us

In 1973, Mark Granovetter claimed that the influence of ‘weak-ties’ can affect the behaviour of the populations in the field of information science, politics and 31.BLANK 1 of 4. Although friends-of-friends may be unlike us, they have similar enough 32.BLANK 2 of 4to have a beneficial effect on our lives. An example of this influence is when we hear about 33.BLANK 3 of 4because information about them is provided by weak-ties. Since Granovetter proposed his theory, other studies have shown that weak tie networks also benefit our 34.BLANK 4 of 4 .

In 1973, Mark Granovetter claimed that the influence of ‘weak-ties’ can affect the behaviour of the populations in the field of information science, politics and 31.Fill in the blank 1 of 4 . Although friends-of-friends may be unlike us, they have similar enough 32.Fill in the blank 2 of 4 to have a beneficial effect on our lives. An example of this influence is when we hear about 33.Fill in the blank 3 of 4 because information about them is provided by weak-ties. Since Granovetter proposed his theory, other studies have shown that weak tie networks also benefit our 34.Fill in the blank 4 of 4 .

Correct / 4 Points

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Question 12 of 14

12. Question

Questions 35 and 36

Choose TWO letters, A—E.

Which does the speaker believe are TWO real benefits of online social networking?

A. people can gain higher self-esteem
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B. people can access useful medical information
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C. people can form relationships more quickly
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D. people can improve academic performance
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E. people can be reliably informed about current affairs
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Question 13 of 14

13. Question

Questions 37 and 38

Choose TWO letters, A—E.

Which TWO problems related to online social networking will increase, according to the speaker?

A. criminal activity
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B. poorer grades at school
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C. a decline in physical fitness
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D. less work done by employees
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E. loss of career prospects
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Question 14 of 14

14. Question

Questions 39 and 40

Choose TWO letters, A—E.

Which TWO claims are made by Robin Dunbar about social networking sites?

A. They are not helpful for developing certain social skills.
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B. They cannot fully reveal a person’s real character.
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C. They are not a good starting point for building new relationships.
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D. They do not encourage people to widen their social circle.
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E. They will not retain their popularity with the young generation.
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