IELTS LISTENING BOOK 17 TEST 02

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IELTS listening practice with answers book 17 test 02

PART 1 Questions 1 – 7 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Opportunities for voluntary work in Southoe village

Library

●   Help with 1 …………………… books (times to be arranged)

●   Help needed to keep 2 …………………… of books up to date

●   Library is in the 3 …………………… Room in the village hall

Lunch club

●   Help by providing 4 ……………………

●   Help with hobbies such as 5 ……………………

Help for individuals needed next week

●   Taking Mrs Carroll to 6 ……………………

●   Work in the 7 …………………… at Mr Selsbury’s house

Section 2

Questions 15-20 Which activity is offered at each of the following locations on the farm? Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 15-20.

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PART 3 Questions 21 and 22 Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things do the students agree they need to include in their review of Romeo and Juliet?

A analysis of the text
B a summary of the plot
C a description of the theatre
D a personal reaction
E a reference to particular scenes

PART 3 Questions 21 and 22 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO things do the students agree they need to include in their review of Romeo and Juliet?

Opinions

A   They both expected this to be more traditional.    

                   
B   They both thought this was original.

C   They agree this created the right atmosphere.        

                 
D   They agree this was a major strength.

E   They were both disappointed by this.              

                          
F   They disagree about why this was an issue.

G   They disagree about how this could be improved.

Aspects of the production
23   the set 

A to E

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ABCDE

24   the lighting 

A to E

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ABCDE

25   the costume design

A to E

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ABCDE

26   the music

A to E

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ABCDE

27   the actors’ delivery

A to E

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ABCDE

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Questions 28-30 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

28   The students think the story of Romeo and Juliet is still relevant for young people today because

    A   it illustrates how easily conflict can start.
    B   it deals with problems that families experience.
    C   it teaches them about relationships.

29   The students found watching Romeo and Juliet in another language .

A   frustrating
B   demanding.
C   moving.

30   Why do the students think Shakespeare’s plays have such international appeal? .

A   The stories are exciting.
B   There are recognisable characters.
C   They can be interpreted in many ways.

PART 4 Questions 31 – 40 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

The impact of digital technology on the Icelandic language

The Icelandic language

●   has approximately 31 …………………… speakers

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●   has a 32 …………………… that is still growing

●   has not changed a lot over the last thousand years

●   has its own words for computer-based concepts, such as web browser and 33 ……………………

Young speakers

●   are big users of digital technology, such as 34 ……………………

●   are becoming 35 …………………… very quickly

●   are having discussions using only English while they are in the 36 …………………… at school

●   are better able to identify the content of a 37 …………………… in English than Icelandic

Technology and internet companies

●   write very little in Icelandic because of the small number of speakers and because of how complicated its 38 …………………… is

The Icelandic government

●   has set up a fund to support the production of more digital content in the language

●   believes that Icelandic has a secure future

●   is worried that young Icelanders may lose their 39 …………………… as Icelanders

●   is worried about the consequences of children not being 40 …………………… in either Icelandic or English

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