IELTS Cambridge practice book 9 listening test 2 with answers.
SECTION 1 Questions 1-10
Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
SECTION 2
Questions 11-13
Questions 11-20
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Parks and open spaces
Questions 14-16
Choose the correct Jetter, A, B or C.
Longfield Park
14 As part of Monday’s activity, visitors will
A prepare food with herbs.
B meet a well-known herbalist.
C dye cloth with herbs.
15 For the activity on Wednesday,
A only group bookings are accepted.
B visitors should book in advance.
C attendance is free.
16 For the activity on Saturday, visitors should
A come in suitable clothing.
B make sure they are able to stay for the whole day.
Questions 17-20
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-I, next to questions 17-20.
17 bird hide
18 dog-walking area
19 flower garden
20 wooded area
Hinchingbrooke Park
17 bird hide
18 dog-walking area
19 flower garden
20 wooded area
SECTION 3
Questions 21-24
Questions 21-30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Self-Access Centre
21 Students want to keep the Self-Access Centre because
A they enjoy the variety of equipment.
B they like being able to work on their own.
C it is an important part of their studies.
22 Some teachers would prefer to
A close the Self-Access Centre.
B move the Self-Access Centre elsewhere.
C restrict access to the Self-Access Centre.
23 The students’ main concern about using the library would be
A the size of the library.
B difficulty in getting help.
C the lack of materials.
24 The Director of Studies is concerned about
A the cost of upgrading the centre.
B the lack of space in the centre.
C the difficulty in supervising the centre.
Questions 25-30
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Necessary improvements to the existing Self-Access Centre
Equipment
Replace computers to create more space.
Resources
The level of the 25 ………………….m…a..t.e. rials, in particular, should be more clearly
shown.
Update the 26 ………………….c.o..l.l.e..c tion.
Buy some 27 ………………….a..n..d.. .d ivide them up.
Use of the room
Speak to the teachers and organise a 28 ………………….f.o..r. .s..u pervising the centre.
Install an 29 …………………… ……
Restrict personal use of 30 ………………….o..n.. .c..o mputers.
SECTION 4
Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
BusinessC ultures
Power culture
Characteristics of organisation • small
• 31 …………………………..p..o..w…e..r. ..s ource
• few rules and procedures
• communication by 32 …………………………. …………
Advantage: • can act quickly
Disadvantage: • might not act 33 …………………………. ………….
Suitable employee: • not afraid of 34 …………………………. ………….
• doesn’t need job security
Role culture
Characteristics of organisation: • large, many 35 …………………………… ………..
• specialised departments
• rules and procedure, e.g. job
36 …………………………..and rules for discipline
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
Suitable employee:
Task culture
Characteristics of organisation:
Advantage:
Disadvantages:
Suitable employee:
• economies of scale
• successful when 37 ……………………………………..
ability is important
• slow to see when 38 ………………………….is
needed
• slow to react
• values security
• doesn’t want 39 …………………………. …………
• project orientated
• in competitive market or making product
with short life
• a lot of delegation
• 40 …………………………. …………
• no economies of scale or special
expertise
• likes to work in groups
