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Listening Exercises B1 – Travel

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Types of holiday

1. Listen and write the type of holiday each speaker prefers.

1   ……………………..

2   ……………………..

3   ……………………..

4   ……………………..

5   ……………………..

6   ……………………..

1    a holiday by the seaside

2    a city break

3    a skiing holiday

4    an activity holiday

5    a camping holiday

6    a cruise

1 :   relaxing on the …………….., …………….., playing in the …………….., making ……………..

2 :   looking around …………….., going to …………….., hopping on a …………….. bus

3 :   catching the …………….., top of the …………….., ……………..down, fantastic ……………..

4 :   …………….. riding, …………….., ……………..-riding, doing …………….. things

5 :   being …………….., waking up in a …………….., going ……………..

6 : sit on the …………….. and relax, look ……………..

Answer & Transcript

1: beach, swimming, sea, sand castles

2: museums, cathedrals, sightseeing

3: cable car, mountain, zooming, scenery

4: mountainbike, canoeing, horse, exciting

5: outdoors, tent, fishing

6: deck, out to sea

(2 = American; 3 = American; 4 = Brazilian; 5 = Canadian; 6 = French)

1    Oh, my ideal holiday is … you know … relaxing on the beach, swimming. And the kids love playing in the sea, making sand castles, of course!

2    I really like looking around museums, going to cathedrals and that kind of thing. Hopping on a sightseeing bus. You know, just exploring.

3    Oh, it’s the best. Catching the cable car to the top of the mountain and then zooming down with all the fantastic scenery in front of you … You can’t beat it.

4    I need lots of things to do … Fun things, like mountainbike riding – that’s my favourite – or canoeing, and I like horse-riding too. Holidays are for doing exciting things.

5    I love being outdoors, you know, like waking up in a tent and then going fishing all day.

6    It’s great because you just sit on the deck and relax, look out to sea and wait for the world to come to you!

Choosing a holiday

1. Simon and Jenny Carter are booking their summer holiday with a travel agent. Listen and find six mistakes in the booking information form. The first one has been done for you.

a   What does prpn mean? ………………………..

b   How long does it take to drive from:

      Vancouver to Lake Louise? ………………………..

      Lake Louise to Jasper? ………………………..

      Jasper to Calgary? ………………………..

c   What can you do in these places?

     Jasper National Park: ………………………..

     Calgary: ………………………..

a   Per room per night

b   Vancouver to Lake Louise – 9 hours, Lake Louise to Jasper – 4 hours, Jasper to Calgary – 5 hours

c   Jasper National Park: you can play golf, go hiking and go boating.

     Calgary: you can go shopping, and visit museums and Calgary Tower.

(Travel agent = South African)

Travel agent:     Hello. Take a seat. How can I help?

Simon:     We’re thinking of going to Canada, Vancouver and then to Calgary.

Jenny:     Yes, flying to Vancouver on June the 12th.

Travel agent:     OK. How many nights?

Jenny:     Just eight. Coming back on the 20th, from Calgary.

Travel agent:     OK … just a moment … Yes, with Air Canada, that’ll be £780 per person, including all taxes.

Jenny:     Oh, that’s better than we thought!

Simon:     Hmm! We were thinking three nights in Vancouver first. Somewhere rather nice?

Travel agent:     We have a special on at the moment with the Metropolitan. It’s a lovely hotel, four stars … You can see it here. That’s, um … £140 a night.

Jenny:     Per person?

Travel agent:     No, that’s for the room. All these are per room per night, without breakfast.

Simon:     Oh, yes. It certainly looks very nice.

Travel agent:     It is! I stayed there last year. And you should definitely hire a car – it’s only £30 per day for a small car – and drive to Lake Louise.

Jenny:     Oh, yes. We want to go there.

Travel agent:     I recommend you stay at the Emerald Lake Lodge. It’s a perfect place to explore from.

Simon:     That sounds good.

Travel agent:     Let me see … that’ll be £150 per night. It’s worth spending two nights there.

Simon:     Two nights?

Travel agent:     Yes, it’s a nine-hour drive from Vancouver, so two nights is best. And then you can drive to Jasper – that’s four hours. Two nights at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge will be £250 per night. It’s expensive, but it’s well worth going there. A beautiful place.

Simon:     Look, a log cabin!

Travel agent:     Yes. You get your own cabin.

Jenny:     And there’s plenty to do in Jasper National Park, is there?

Travel agent:     Sure. You can play golf, go hiking … and boating if you fancy that. Then you’ve got a five-hour drive to Calgary. A final night somewhere like the Westin will save money – just £74. There’s enough for a day – shopping, museums and Calgary Tower, of course. You can drop your car off at the airport and fly back at ten in the evening.

Simon:     Well, that’s the kind of thing we were thinking of, isn’t it, dear?

Jenny:     Yes, it is. Can you print out those details and we’ll take a brochure?

Renting a car

1. Listen and complete these questions you can ask when you want to rent a car.

a   What ……………….. of cars do you have? ……

b   Is ……………….. included? ……

c   Do I have to pay an ……………….. if I have an accident? ……

d   Can I hire a car ………………..? ……

e   Is there a ……………….. limit? ……

f   Do you provide ………………..? ……

g   Is ……………….. cover included? ……

h   What ……………….. do I need? ……

a range   b insurance   c excess   d one-way   e mileage  

f child car seats   g accident   h documents

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(Speaker = American)

a   What range of cars do you have?

b   Is insurance included?

c   Do I have to pay an excess if I have an accident?

d   Can I hire a car one-way?

e   Is there a mileage limit?

f   Do you provide child car seats?

g   Is accident cover included?

h   What documents do I need?

a 2   b 4   c 7   d 3   e 1   f 8   g 5   h 6

(Speaker = German)

1   If you average more than 250 miles per day, then there’s a charge of €10 per mile.

2   We have all kinds: small, compact, mid-sized and full-sized.

3   Sure. There’s an extra charge of €30 for all one-way hires.

4   Yes, full cover is provided for every named driver.

5   Yes, all that’s covered. There’s a 24-hour emergency number to call if you need assistance.

6   You need a valid driver’s licence or an international licence with a passport

7   Yes, you have to pay the first €900 of any claim.

8   Yes. They’re free of charge. We’ll fit them for you in the back seat.

a 89   b Compact   c €99   d Intermediate   e 139   f 169

a   How long does she want to rent a car? ………………..

b   Why doesn’t she want the VW Polo? ………………..

c   Why doesn’t she rent the Ford Fiesta? ………………..

d   How much does she finally pay? ………………..

e   Why is this cheaper than the advertised price? ………………..

a   For a week.

b   It’s too small.

c   It’s not automatic.

e   It’s a special offer.

(Laura = Italian; assistant = Irish)

Laura:     I’d like to hire a car for a week, from next Monday.

Assistant:     Certainly. What class of car would you like to have?

Laura:     Em, well. What have you got?

Assistant:     Our Economy car is a two-door Polo. That’s 89 euro for a week.

Laura:     Hmm. That’s too small. We are four. Do you have anything else?

Assistant:     Next up is a Compact car. A Ford Fiesta. The rate for that is 99 euro.

Laura:     Is that an automatic?

Assistant:     No, it’s manual.

Laura:     I want an automatic, really. What automatics have you got?

Assistant:     We have a Toyota Corolla. Let me see … that’s 139 euro for the week.

Laura:     Wow. That’s a big increase.

Assistant:     Yes, well, it’s a bigger car. it’s an Intermediate class. All our full-sized cars are automatic, too, but they’re 169 euro.

Laura:     Oh, I see.

Assistant:     Actually, we have a special offer on at the moment. I think we have an automatic Corolla … Yes, for 125 euro.

Laura:     OK. That’s the one!

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Mock Test 14 | Listening Test

This is the Listening Section. Please play the audio by clicking the Play button.

You will hear a woman asking a sale assistant about travel insurance policies.

Before you listen again, you have 30 seconds to read questions 1 to 6.

Sales Good morning. Take a seat.

Assistant:    I see you’ve picked up some of our brochures.

Customer:   Yes. I’ve been reading the one on travel.

Sales Would the travel insurance be for you, or for your family as well?

Assistant:   

Customer:   Just for me.

Sales So, ( 1 ) Individual?

Customer:   That’s right.

Sales Are you looking for a basic or a comprehensive policy?

Customer:   To be honest, I’ve had basic in the past, but it didn’t pay out very much.

Sales           That’s often true.

Assistant:    With our company, you can be insured for different amounts. For instance, in Section 1: Baggage and personal effects, you can be insured for all five subsections or for as few as two.

Customer:   I think I’d like insurance for all five since I’m going to some unsafe places.

Sales           Wise decision.

Customer:   By the way, can a camera be counted as a single ( 2 ) item , or must it be included in Cameras and portable electronic ( 3 ) equipment?

Sales          

Assistant:    If you have an expensive camera, you can nominate it as a single (2) item. Our maximum payout is $1,5000. Occasionally, people have their camera and computer stolen together. If insurance is only taken out on Subsection 2, this may not cover the replacement of both things.

Customer:   That’s what happened with my previous policy.

                   However, in that one, there was a higher limit for lost or stolen money: yours is only ( 4 ) $700.

Assistant:    These days, with credit cards, people don’t carry much cash, so we’ve set the limit accordingly. Still, we pay out well for Document.

Customer:   Indeed.

                   In the Disrupted travel section, ( 5 ) ‘ reasonable costs ’ is written for a missed connection or an early return, instead of an amount of money. What exactly are (5) ‘reasonable costs’?

Assistant:    Put it this way: if you miss your flight due to poor weather that is verifiable, we pay $300 per day of lost time. If you arrive at check-in as the aircraft is leaving because you overslept, we still payout, but only $100 a day. We rely on information from the ( 6 ) airline to determine this.

Narrator:    Before you listen to the rest of the conversation, you have 30 seconds to read questions 7 to 10.

Assisant:     Are you also interested in vehicle insurance?

Customer:   Yes, I am. I’m about to buy a nice ( 7 ) old car- a vintage Jaguar X16.

Assistant:    Hey, I used to have one of those although, nowadays, I prefer old motorbikes.

                   Did you know you can insure a vehicle on its own, or you can include it in our Multi-saver policy, along with your house and contents?

Customer:   Yes, I saw that.

                   It’s true I’m buying an expensive car, ( 8 ) but I rent my house, so I’m not ready for Multi-saver.

Assistant:    I understand.

                   Have you decided which level of cover you’d like for your car?

Customer:   Top cover.

Assistant:    Are you sure? It is pricey.

Customer:   I know, but last time I had insurance, I wasn’t covered for storm damage.

Assistant:    Don’t tell me that was just before the November hailstorm!

Customer:   Uh huh.

                   ( 9-10 ) So, I need storm damage insurance . Also, I’d like my police to start as soon as I’ve paid for it. With my old one, there was a stand-down period of two weeks. Would you believe, I backed into a wall just three days after I’d taken out the policy.

Assistant:    Oh dear.

Customer:   Then, I spent months fighting with the insurance company over the value of my car. I know it wasn’t worth much but it was relatively new.

Assistant:    ( 9-10 ) If you choose Top Cover, we agree on a value for your car and renegotiate each year to avoid disputes.

                   Again, it’s not as cheap as some, but the policy works out better in the long run.

Narrator:    You now have 30 seconds to check your answers.

                   That is the end of Part 1.

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                   Touring Devonport on a Segway.

                   You will hear a guide giving information on how to ride a Segway, and on places to see in Devonport.

                   Before you listen, you have 30 seconds to read questions 11 to 16.

Guide:         Hi folks.

                   Before we start, I’d like to check if there’s anyone here under the age of thirteen. No? Anyone who’s pregnant, or who’s just had ( 11 ) leg surgery ? Good. Our company isn’t insured for these users.

                   Now, I can see you’re all eyeing your Segway with interest. They’re curious beasts, aren’t they? Battery-driven two-wheeled vehicles are often used in crowd control or postal delivery. I’ll be giving detailed operating instructions in a moment, and then I’ll outline our route.

                   In ( 12 ) 2,5 hours , we won’t see everything in Devonport, but we’ll take in much more than if we were on foot. In fact, the maximum speed of a Segway is eighteen kilometres per hour.

                   Right-o. Safety gear. Here are your helmets. Please keep them on while riding. I hope you’re wearing flat enclosed shoes as well. Actually, you can operate a Segway in any footwear, but our company insists on sturdy shoes because we explore tunnels, and walk around rocks at North Head.

                   So. Riding a Segway is marvellously easy once you know how. It’s important not to think of a Segway as a similar to a bicycle or a scooter since a Segway rider barely needs (13) to exert energy to move. This concept of movement with minimal ( 13 ) exertion seems foreign to some beginners, and most mishaps are the result of riders’ jerking backwards and losing their balance.

                   Another mistake learners make is to hop off a Segway then they’ve stopped, but a Segway is as steady when stationary as when in motion, so don’t dismount unless there’s a place you can’t ride into, like the tunnels in (17) North Head or (18) the French Café, where we end our tour.

                   A Segway is also robust. It’s quite light at ( 14 ) 36 kilograms , and its low centre of gravity and wide tyres mean it can handle many different surfaces. In fact, I’ve been in the snow with mine.

                   However, a Segway does have a delicate internal mechanism. It contains a gyroscope- a device that’s constantly moving to keep itself, and you, upright.

                   OK. Using the controls. The first thing you’ll notice is that there are hardly any. There’s an on-off button, and a screen indicating battery life and operational mode; we’ll be using ‘Normal’. So, let’s turn on our Segways. Now, hold the post upright, and place one foot on the platform. Push the on-off button. You’ll see the red lights rotating while the gyroscope is calibrating. When the lights turn green, release the kickstand, and place both feet on the platform. Now, lean forward slowly, and the machine will start; lean further forward, and it will speed up. In fact, ( 15 ) leaning is the way to control your Segway. (15) Leaning remember, not jerking- that’ll make you fall off. Lean backwards, and the Segway slows down; keep leaning backwards, and it stops. Twist the left handle to go left; twist the right to go right. Simple. With the internal gyroscope constantly monitoring your ( 16 ) centre of gravity and adjusting the post accordingly, you’ll always keep your balance.

Narrator:    Before you listen to the rest of the talk, you have 30 seconds to read questions 17 to 20.

Guide:         As I said earlier, we’ve been in this lovely harbour suburb of Devonport for (12) 2,5 hours, beginning at the wharf and ( 17 ) ending up at the French Café . On the way, we’ll pass ( 18 ) a yacht club, quite a famous club in fact, and a church and graveyard that are the oldest in this part of the city. We’ll also climb two volcanoes. ( 19 ) The first volcano has remained from the pre-European settlement in the form of storage pits and terraces , but there are no buildings left. ( 20 ) The second volcano, called North Head, has a museum at its base and some disused tunnels . The museums are devoted to naval history, but I’m afraid we won’t have time to visit. Where do we go next? Oh yes- (17) the rocks below North Head. The rocks below North Head lead to Cheltenham Beach. We’ll leave our Segways above the rocks while we explore. It’s too cold to swim at this time of year, but people do in summer.

                   Throughout our tour, I’ll be guiding you in your Segway adventure, and recounting some amazing tales of this historic suburb.

                   That is the end of Part 2.

                   Study options.

                   You will hear a professor talking to her student about his study options.

                   Before you listen, you have 30 seconds to read questions 21 to 24.

Anderson:   Come in, Rangi.

Rangi:         Thank you, Professor Anderson.

Anderson:   I’ve been meaning to contact you, but I just got back last night.

Rangi:         Where’ve you been?

Anderson:   ( 21 ) Conferences in Massachusetts and New York.

Rangi:         For ( 21 ) Physics?

Anderson:   Yes.

Rangi:         Great.

                   I’m looking forward to attending ( 21 ) conferences one day.

Anderson:   I imagine that won’t be so far away. I was extremely impressed with your Classical Mechanics exam. In fact, you were one of only two students out of 180 to get an ( 22 ) A+.

Rangi:         Wow.

                   I really did enjoy the course.

Prof Anderson: So, how can I help you?

Rangi:         I’m sorry to say it’s a bit of a long story. You see, I’ve had to rethink my studies completely, and I wonder if I’m making the right decision.

Prof Anderson: You’re doing two degrees, aren’t you – Science and ( 23 ) Arts?

Rangi:         I was doing two. I’ve decided to focus on Science.

Prof Anderson: Oh?

Rangi:         It all came about because I wanted to study abroad for a year. I was thinking about Edinburgh.

                   Firstly, I sought approval from the Maths and Physics Departments. I wanted to take Quantum Mechanics and Computer Simulation at Edinburgh.

Prof Aderson: Those are third-year courses, right?

Rangi:         Yeah.

                   So, I received approval from Maths and Physics. The stumbling block was the higher authority – the Science Faculty. When I submitted my application, it was rejected.

Prof Anderson: What?

Rangi:         It turns out that students who study abroad for a year can only do first – or second-year courses, or third-year courses in a subject that’s not their major.

Prof Anderson: I’ve never heard that before.

Rangi:         Needless to say, the lecturers who approved my transfer hadn’t either, and nor does the regulation appear on the Science Faculty website.

Prof Anderson: That’d be right. This faculty is ( 24 ) disorganized.

Rangi:         So, then I thought I’d take Arts courses at Edinburgh, and leave the third-year Maths until I came back. I quickly got approval for second-year History and Philosophy from the Arts Faculty.

Prof Anderson: When are heading off?

Rangi:         That’s just it. During this process, I began to think carefully about my studies. To be honest, the Arts courses I’ve done were less challenging than the Science ones, so I’ve decided to drop (23) Arts.

Before you listen to the rest of the conversation, you have 30 seconds to read questions 25 to 30.

Prof Anderson: Where do I figure in all this?

Rangi:         The first week after I’d made my decision, I felt fine. ( 25 ) Without doing the Arts courses, I could finish my Science degree earlier . But this week, I’ve had some doubts.

When I started the two degrees, lecturers in the Science Faculty assured me that, these days, scientists need a rounded education, which they get if they take some Arts courses. I was even told I’d learn to write and think better if I did Philosophy.

Prof Anderson: ( 26 ) I do think the claims made by some lecturers are dubious.

Rangi:         Then, there’s the fact that ( 27 ) now I’m going to be stuck here next year. I was so excited about going to Europe.

Prof Anderson: It is disappointing to give that up.

Still, the reason I wanted to contact you, Rangi, is that ( 28 ) I’m looking for students to work six hours a week in my lab . It’s paid work – not highly paid, but probably better than working in a bar. Also, we’ve just bought a new laser, which you’d learn to use.

Rangi:         That sounds excellent.

Prof Anderson: As to going abroad, why not do your post-graduate studies in the US? There’s some amazing Physics being done in Massachusetts. If you like, I can send you the papers from the conference.

Rangi:         Thanks.

Prof Anderson: Of course, I’d be sad to lose you if you did go abroad, ( 29 ) but an A+ student, like you, has a very good chance of winning a major scholarship.

Rangi:         Goodness. I’ve never even considered that.

Prof Anderson: Personally, I think committing yourself to Science is the way to go.

Rangi:         ( 30 ) Thanks, Professor Anderson. You’ve taken a load off my mind . Now, I don’t have to deal with Hegel or Leibnitz, I’ve plenty of ties to read those conference papers.

Narrator: You now have 30 seconds to check your answers.

That is the end of Part 3.

The ugly fruit movement.

You will hear a lecture on the ugly fruit movement as an effort to prevent food wastage.

Before you listen, you have 45 seconds to read questions 31 to 40.

Lecturer:      Good afternoon.

I was in such a hurry I didn’t have breakfast.

I’d like to show you these apples that my neighbour grew. This one’s fine, but this one’s an odd shape, you certainly wouldn’t find it on sale at a supermarket in this country. But, it tastes great.

Today, I’d like to discuss food wastage, and a movement attempting to address the issue. There are ugly-fruit exponents throughout Europe, but I’ll focus n a group in Portugal, called Fruta Feia, which means ‘ugly fruit’.

But first, some statistics. According to the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations, or the FAO, ( 31 ) around 40% of food for human consumption is wasted globally . The direct economic impact of this is a loss of $750 billion dollars each year. Meanwhile, every day, 870 million people worldwide go hurry. The environmental effect of food production is also astounding. (32) in the US, it’s estimated that the transportation of food uses ten percent of the total US energy budget. At the same time, (32) food production consumes 50% of our land and ( 32 ) 80% of our available fresh water . The single largest component of solid municipal waste – around 40% - is rotting food, and the gases that produce increased global warming.

Surprisingly, food wastage in developing countries is as high as developed ones. What differs is where the wastage occurs. ( 33 ) in a country like Bolivia, Laos, or Zambia, food loss occurs after harvesting and during processing , due to inadequate storage, poor transportation infrastructure and warm climatic conditions, whereas in the developed world, wastage occurs at the retail and consumer level – consumers seldom plan their shopping, which leads to over-purchasing; or, the enormous variety of supermarket food encourages impulse buying. Furthermore, consumers are strongly advised by regulatory authorities to dispose of food that may well be edible but which has passed its use-by date. ( 34 ) this overly-cautious labelling with use-by dates is something Fruta Feia has campaigned against.

( 35 ) the complex food rules of the European Union began in 1992, and have fuelled great discontent, especially in the UK, where journalists famously lampooned bureaucrats for banning bent bananas and curved cucumbers.

After such criticism, the EU did reduce its list of rules for selling fruit and vegetables from 36 to ten. The difficulty lies with retailers that reject large amounts of food due to aesthetic considerations, believing spinach has to be completely green, and tomatoes perfectly spherical. Any blemish, even one that doesn’t affect the edible contents, signals an item’s description.

To reduce wastage, the FAO recommends three things. Priority should be given to preventing wastage in the first place to by balancing production with demand. Where there is surplus, reuse by donation to needy people or to farm animals should take place. Lastly, if reuse is impossible, recycling and recovery should be pursued.

Back to Portugal and Fruta Feia, Portugal, in Western Europe, is a developed nation of 10.5 million people. It joined EU 30 years ago. In 2011, however, it was severely affected by a ( 36 ) debt crisis , and its economy is still shaky. As a result of the ( 36 ) debt crisis , unemployment is high, and hundreds of thousands of people have left the country. In these hard times, many Portuguese are hunting for bargains. So, enter the cooperative Fruta Feia, set up in Lisbon in 2013 by Isabel Soares.

Fruta Feia has three aims, to feed people cheaply; to encourage EU rule-makers to overhaul use-by dates; and, to subvert notions of both what is ( 37 ) visually acceptable and what is ( 37 ) edible . When surveyed, most people who joined Fruta Feia also support local agriculture.

Isabel Soares estimates that one-third of Portugal’s farm produce is thrown out due to artificial standards set by supermarkets. A farmer, Jose Dias, who supplies Fruta Feia said that from his annual production of tomatoes, one ( 38 ) quarter did not meet supermarket standards, so were dumped. Now, Fruta Feia buys his ‘reject’ tomatoes at half the price he would sell them to a supermarket. Consequently, Fruta Feia’s members also pay ( 39 ) less for tomatoes than supermarket shoppers do.

As to the myriad of regulations set by the EU, Fruta Feia does not contravene any; its own produce is unlabelled and unpackaged. Despite this somewhat unglamorous look, it has sold more than 20 metric tons of food in Lisbon alone.

Personally, even when the contribution of Fruta Feia and its 1000 members is ( 40 ) tiny, they are still, literally and metaphorically, eating away at the mountains of food that otherwise go to waste. And I salute that.

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You now have ten minutes to transfer your answers to your answer sheet.

PART 1 QUESTIONS 1 - 10

Questions 1 - 6

Complete the notes below.

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

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Questions 7 - 8

Choose the correct letters, A , B or C .

7.  The woman will buy

• a new motorbike.
• an old car.

8.  The woman does not want to insure her vehicle with a Multi-saver policy

• because it has too many conditions.
• because it is rather expensive.
• because it benefits homeowners.

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Choose TWO letters, A-E .

Which TWO of the following relate to the Top Cover policy?

• it covers vehicles of any age
• there is a stand-down period before it takes effect
• it includes an agreement on the value of a holder's vehicle
• it covers storm damage
• it is cheaper than many other policies

PART 2 QUESTIONS 11 - 20

Questions 11 - 16

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER in each gap.

                         Touring Devon Port on a Segway

11.  The company does not allow children, pregnant women, or people recovering from   to ride Segways.

12.  The Segway tour of Devon Port lasts for  .

13.  A Segway rider barely needs   to remain in motion.

14.  A Segway weighs  .

15.  Accidents happen due to jumping off, or jerking instead of   to move the Segway.

16.  The gyroscope monitors a rider's center of  , and adjusts the post to maintain balance.

Questions 17 - 20

The map has nine gaps. Choose the correct letter, A-I , and move it to suitable places.

                                                      Devon Port Map

17.  French Café:  A B C D E F G H I

18.  Yacht club:  A B C D E F G H I

19.  Remains from pre-European settlement:  A B C D E F G H I

20.  North Head:  A B C D E F G H I

PART 3 QUESTIONS 21 - 30

Questions 21 - 30

Choose the correct letters,  A ,  B  or  C .

21.  What was the Professor attending in Massachusetts and New York?

• Physics Conferences
• Physics Class
• Mechanics Conferences

22.  What mark did Rangi receive for Classical Mechanics?

23.  Which degree has Rangi decided to abandon?

• Math and Physics

24.  What did the Professor think about the Science Faculty?

• quick response to students' queries
• has a unclear timetable for students
• has a comprehensive website

25.  A benefit of Rangi's decision is that he will

• finish his degree earlier.
• receive higher marks.
• improve his writing style.

26.  The Professor thinks the claims of some lecturers are

27.  Rangi is disappointed because he

• will have to work in a bar again.
• cannot afford to study abroad.
• will not be going to Europe.

28.  The Professor offers Rangi

• a part-time job in his lab.
• supervision of his master's degree.
• help with his laser experiments.

29.  In the Professor's opinion, Rangi is

• quite likely to win a scholarship.
• not so likely to win a scholarship.
• highly likely to win a scholarship.

30.  What did Rangi feel by the end of the conversation?

• thrilled but nervous
• relieved and grateful
• a little apprehensive

PART 4 QUESTIONS 31 - 40

Questions 31 - 35

Which of the following statements is suitable for each country below?

Choose your answers from the box and write the letters, A-H , next to Questions 31-35.

A . food wastage causes an annual loss of $870 million

B . harvesting and processing need substantial improvement

C . approximately 40% of food fit for humans is wasted annually

D . consumers like food that tastes as good as it looks

E . use-by-date labeling is being challenged

F . food production uses 80% of available freshwater

G . newspapers mocked strict European Union regulations

H . supermarkets sell fruit and vegetables in virtually any condition

31.  globally:  A B C D E F G H

32.  in the US:  A B C D E F G H

33.  in Bolivia:  A B C D E F G H

34.  in Portugal:  A B C D E F G H

35.  in the UK:  A B C D E F G H

Questions 36 - 40

Write ONE WORD ONLY in each gap.

                The Ugly Fruit Movement

- Portugal was affected by a/an ( 36 )   crisis

- Isabel Soares hopes to subvert notions about what food is ( 37 ) 

- Jose Dias used to dump a/an ( 38 )   of his tomato crop before he sold it to Fruta Feia

- tomatoes bought by members of Fruta Feia cost ( 39 )   than those at supermarkets.

- the lecturer supports Fruta Feia wholeheartedly despite even though its contribution is ( 40 ) 

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In the IELTS Listening Test, you will encounter a series of questions based on a short audio recording on a particular topic. To attempt the Listening test , you have to practice discerning the important information being relayed in the audio format and using it to answer the test questions. By practicing with sample questions, you can ensure a good score on this Module of the IELTS exam .

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In the IELTS Listening Practice Test 55 , you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40 based on them.

Section 1 is a conversation between a travel agent and a customer discussing a holiday.

Section 2 is a man giving an orientation talk to new holidaymakers at the Solaris Hotel and Holiday Village.

Section 3 is a presentation by 2 students giving a seminar to a group at their university.

Section 4 is a lecture on Mad Cow Disease.

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Questions 1-10

Questions 1-5.

Complete the Travel agent’s notes below .

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

SUN TOURS TRAVEL AGENTS

Customer’s Name: Mr. George Collins

Other travelers: Mrs. Jane Collins

(+ ages of children)

1 _______ 7 years old

Jennifer 2 _________

Require: 4-star quality hotel + breakfast; safe, warm, quiet, beach; pref. pool; lots of restaurants near the hotel no 3 _______________needed

Dates of Holiday: Friday, July 8th TO 4 _________Sunday

Pref. Flight Time: Less than 5 ________________

Questions 6-10

Complete George’s notes below .

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer

Possible Holiday Ideas

Top End Prices Italy and France

Bottom End Prices 6 __________ , Greece and Turkey (Turkey + Cyprus too far)

Hotel Tropicana

1-mile safe walk on 7 ______________to beach.

Nice pool; only a few beach bars and restaurants.

Really quiet; not near other tourist destinations.

2 miles from the beach but has 8 _________________service.

Hotel is quite a busy tourist town: lots of bars, restaurants and discos.

Ocean Hotel

Right on the beach; less than 9 …………………………….. from the rooms.

4-star hotel quite far from the main town; eat-in hotel; good meals.

Hotel Spiros

10 ___________ hotel quite a dose to the beach (5/10 mins walk) in a small village with a small swimming pool.

A few restaurants in a small, quiet village; not much to do.

Questions 11-20

Questions 11-15.

Complete the food options information sheet below .

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Solaris Hotel and Holiday Village-Food Options

Breakfast: 6.30 am and 9.30 am every day (Only in Harvest restaurant; English, American an 11 ____________breakfasts on offer

Lunch 12.00 noon to 2.30 pm

Dinner 7.00 pm to 10.30 pm

Menus same for lunch + dinner: see 12 _______________for specials

Food Styles

The Harvest Restaurant Traditional English + popular UK foreign dishes (eg: curry and spaghetti)

The Dene Restaurant 13 ____________________

The Mekong Restaurant Far Eastern Cuisine

All restaurants free; 14 _________________needed for some specials

All soft drinks free; pay for alcoholic drinks

Pay any bill at the end of meals or put on the main bill – pay at end of holiday

Bar menu available in 15 _______________for pub food

Fast Food available until 2.30 am at the takeaway

Questions 16-20

Complete the activities information sheet below.

Solaris Hotel and Holiday Village – Activities

adult beach (17s or over)

16 __________________on duty from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm on the main beach (none on the adult beach)

Decked area with sun loungers in front of Harvest Restaurant with our 25-meter swimming pool

Steps from the pool area to beach – wash feet in foot pool to remove sand

17 ___________________on beach + in the pool area.

8 tennis courts + 3 squash courts

Fully equipped gym (No under 18s)

6 full-sized snooker tables + 5 pool tables in the games room adjoining the bar.

(the only charge for hiring any equipment)

Water Sports

water skiing + jet skis available (extra charge)

snorkeling, inflatables, and pedals (free)

(details from 18 _________________)

Library & Cinemas

The library contains books, magazines + newspapers. See 19 _________________for terms + conditions

2 cinemas show 3 different films every day.

Shows at 2.00 pm, 5.30 pm + 8.30 pm (First 2 shows always have a film for kids)

20 ____________________not allowed attending 8.30 shows

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Questions 21-30

Questions 21-26.

Complete the three tables below .

World’s Most Spoken Languages by Number of Individual Speakers

World’s most spoken languages by number of user countries, world’s most influential languages – 6 weighing factors.

Number of primary speakers

The number of 25 _______________

Number and population of countries where languages are used

Number of major fields using the language internationally

26 _________________of countries using the language

Socio-literary prestige of the language

Questions 27-30

Complete the notes below of the second half of Jamie and Rebecca’s presentation.

Jamie and Rebecca’s Presentation

Large countries currently shifting the world’s economic balance of power:

27 __________________

Reasons for the shift size of the populations

cheap labour

prices of 28 ______________

Big growing demand for people knowing languages of above countries + for teachers and English language training

China could be less important than possibly India or 29 ______________due to their population increase. English will probably remain important though

The number of spoken languages between approx. 30 _________________Hardly any of these studied by non-native speakers.

English taught in most countries with a structured education program. This trend is getting stronger.

Questions 31-40

Questions 31-35.

Complete the sentences below.

31 Mad cow disease attacks the_____________of the affected cows’ brains.

32 BSE is thought to be caused by infectious forms of ________________known as prions.

33 Abnormal prions in BSE infected cattle are found in the small intestines, ______________ and the central nervous tissues.

34 Humans can take in the abnormal prions when they eat infected beef as the prions are resistant to the usual________________ such as heat.

35 The one American case of CJD was a woman who caught it in________________before going to the US.

Questions 36-40

Complete the summary below of the second half of the humanities lecture on BSE.

CJD causes gradual loss of mental function and movement due to brain damage from abnormal prions or it can be possible 36 __________________CJD usually affects younger people (between ages 20 to 70) usually showing symptoms In patients’ 37 ___________. Symptoms include personality changes and problems with 38 _____________ Once symptoms appear, the disorder progresses quickly to disability and death.

The exact causes of 8SE are unknown but the first UK cases have indicated that it could come from a prion disease in 39 _____________called scrapie that was fed to cattle. Dead cattle with scrapie were then fed to 40 _______________making them cannibals. So, we are in turn infected by the disease that we created when we eat infected beef.

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The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the most widely accepted English language proficiency tests globally. It evaluates your ability to listen, read, write, and speak in English, particularly in academic and professional contexts. For many test-takers, the Listening section can pose significant challenges, particularly due to its focus on understanding spoken English in various accents and contexts. In this article we will discuss Car Insurance IELTS Listening Questions and Answers; as one of the recurring topics in the IELTS Listening test is related to car insurance .

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The IELTS Listening test is a section of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam, which assesses a candidate’s ability to understand spoken English in various contexts. It is the same for both the Academic and General Training versions of the IELTS.

The IELTS Listening section evaluates how well you can understand spoken English in different real-life contexts, from casual conversations to academic talks. The section has four recordings, each testing your ability to listen and respond accurately. These recordings can feature various accents, including British, Australian, New Zealand, and North American, to ensure that you can understand English spoken in diverse ways.

Structure of the IELTS Listening Test

• You have 30 minutes to listen to the recordings and answer the questions.
• You get 10 additional minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet after listening.
• There are a total of 40 questions spread across four sections.
• These questions cover a wide range of listening skills, such as identifying key information, understanding opinions, and interpreting specific details.

Types of Recordings

Each of the four sections involves a different kind of recording, exposing you to various real-world situations:

• This section features a dialogue between two people in a casual setting.
• Example: A discussion about travel plans, shopping, or managing daily tasks.
• Tip: Pay attention to practical information like times, places, or opinions.
• This section involves one person speaking in a non-academic setting.
• Example: A talk about services in a local community, such as a speech about library hours or public transport.
• Tip: Focus on facts and specific details being described.
• Here, you’ll hear a group conversation, typically involving up to four people in an academic or training setting.
• Example: A professor and students discussing a class project or an assignment.
• Tip: Focus on identifying who is speaking and the roles they play in the conversation.
• In this section, you will hear a speaker giving a lecture or talk on a specific academic subject.
• Example: A university lecture about history, science, or social issues.
• Tip: Understand the main argument and important points mentioned in the lecture.

Question Types in the Listening Section

The IELTS Listening section includes different types of questions that test your listening skills in a variety of ways. Here’s a breakdown:

• You will be asked to choose the correct answer from several options based on what you hear.
• Tip: Listen carefully for specific details and eliminate incorrect options.
• Match items from two lists (e.g., names with actions or locations).
• Tip: Pay attention to relationships or connections mentioned in the conversation.
• Fill in the missing words in sentences based on the audio.
• Tip: Focus on the keywords or phrases that will complete the sentence logically.
• Provide a brief answer to a question using information from the recording.
• Tip: Keep your answers concise and accurate. Stick to the word limit given.
• Complete notes, summaries, or diagrams with missing words.
• Tip: Listen for important facts or descriptions that match the information provided in the question.
• Fill in missing details in forms, tables, flowcharts, or maps.
• Tip: Pay attention to details such as dates, numbers, and locations to complete the answers correctly.
• The listening test is scored out of 40, and your raw score (the number of correct answers) is converted into the IELTS band score (1–9). Each correct answer earns one point. The band score reflects your listening ability, with 9 being the highest (expert user) and 1 being the lowest (non-user).

Skills Tested:

• Listening for gist: Understanding the main ideas.
• Listening for detail: Picking out specific pieces of information.
• Listening for opinions and attitudes: Identifying a speaker’s views or feelings.
• Understanding the structure: Recognizing how the information is organized.

Preparation Tips for IELTS Listening:

Focus on More than Just Vocabulary

While vocabulary is important, understanding the context of what you’re hearing is just as crucial. You’ll need to:

• Grasp the Main Ideas : What is the conversation or talk mainly about?
• Identify Key Details : Listen for specific information like numbers, places, or opinions.
• Interpret Meaning : Sometimes, you need to understand implied meanings or attitudes rather than just literal facts.
• Follow the Conversation Flow : Keep track of the conversation, even if multiple speakers are involved. Understand who is speaking and what their point is.

Applying These Skills to Car Insurance Topics

In a topic like car insurance, for example, you might hear a discussion about types of coverage, costs, or filing a claim. The same listening strategies apply:

• Identify the key terms like “comprehensive insurance,” “premium,” or “deductible.”
• Pay attention to details such as amounts, dates, or conditions.
• Understand the context of the discussion to better predict and identify the answers to the questions.

Sample Listening Passage on Car Insurance

Given in this section are 4 sample passages from each type of the recordings.

Section 1: Conversation (Between Two People – Everyday Context) (John and Sarah are discussing getting car insurance.)

John: Hi Sarah, I’m thinking about getting car insurance for my new car. There are so many options—what do you recommend?

Sarah: Well, it depends on your needs. Have you looked into comprehensive insurance or third-party insurance ? Comprehensive covers both damage to your car and others, while third-party only covers damages you cause to someone else’s vehicle.

John: Oh, I didn’t realize there was such a big difference. How much does comprehensive insurance cost compared to third-party?

Sarah: It’s usually more expensive. For example, comprehensive insurance might cost around £600 annually, while third-party insurance could be around £300 .

John: That’s a big difference. But what happens if I have an accident? Do I pay a lot?

Sarah: That depends on your deductible . If you choose a high deductible, like £500 , you’ll pay more out of pocket before insurance covers the rest, but your premiums will be lower.

John: I see. Are there any other costs I should know about?

Sarah: Well, there’s also something called a no-claims bonus . If you don’t make a claim for a year, you could save about 30% on your premium next year. It’s a great way to reduce your costs.

Section 2: Monologue (Everyday Social Context) (A representative is giving a speech about car insurance options for a local insurance company.)

“Thank you all for attending today. I’d like to introduce you to our car insurance policies. We offer three main types of coverage. First , we have the third-party only policy , which is the minimum required by law. This covers damage to another person’s vehicle but does not cover damage to your own car. Second , we offer a third-party, fire, and theft policy , which also covers your car if it’s stolen or damaged by fire. Lastly , we have comprehensive insurance . This covers both third-party damages and damage to your own vehicle, no matter who is at fault. Comprehensive insurance is the most expensive, but it offers the most protection. For example, the premium for a comprehensive policy could range from £500 to £1000 per year, depending on the model and age of the car. If you drive an older car, you might prefer the third-party option, which can cost as little as £250 .”

Section 3: Conversation (Educational Context) (A driving instructor and student are discussing the importance of car insurance during a driving lesson.)

Instructor: Before we get started today, let’s talk about car insurance. Have you chosen an insurance policy yet?

Student: Yes, I went with third-party, fire, and theft coverage. It was more affordable than comprehensive.

Instructor: That’s a good option. Just remember that it won’t cover damage to your car in an accident unless it’s stolen or damaged by fire.

Student: Right. My car is pretty old, so I thought it made sense to go with something cheaper.

Instructor: That makes sense. If you had a newer car, you might want to consider comprehensive insurance to cover any damage from accidents.

Section 4: Monologue (Academic Subject – Lecture) (A university lecturer is explaining the impact of insurance laws on driving behavior.)

“In recent years, research has shown that mandatory car insurance has influenced driving behavior in several ways. Studies indicate that drivers with comprehensive insurance tend to feel more secure, which sometimes leads to riskier driving. On the other hand, those with third-party insurance may drive more cautiously because they know their own car won’t be covered if they cause an accident. In countries where no-fault insurance laws are implemented, both parties involved in an accident are compensated by their own insurance companies, which can result in a reduction of court cases and legal disputes.”

These questions are prepared for the sample listening passages given in the previous section.

Section 1: Everyday Conversation

(John and Sarah discuss getting car insurance.)

Questions 1–4: Multiple Choice

• What type of insurance covers both your car and others’ cars? a) Third-party insurance b) Comprehensive insurance c) Fire and theft insurance Answer: b) Comprehensive insurance
• What is the price difference between third-party and comprehensive insurance? a) Comprehensive is cheaper b) Comprehensive is more expensive c) They cost the same Answer: b) Comprehensive is more expensive
• What reduces your premium after a year without claims? a) Higher deductible b) No-claims bonus c) Third-party insurance Answer: b) No-claims bonus
• What does a high deductible mean for your payments? a) Lower premiums b) Higher premiums c) More claims Answer: a) Lower premiums

Questions 5–7: Short Answer

• What type of insurance is required by law? Answer: Third-party insurance
• How much does comprehensive insurance typically cost annually? Answer: £600
• What does third-party insurance cover? Answer: Damage to another person’s car

Questions 8–10: Sentence Completion

• Comprehensive insurance is usually ______ than third-party insurance. Answer: more expensive
• The no-claims bonus can reduce premiums by ______ percent. Answer: 30
• A high deductible means you pay more ______ before the insurance starts. Answer: out of pocket

Section 2: Monologue (Everyday Social Context)

(A representative talks about car insurance options.)

Questions 11–13: Multiple Choice

• What is the minimum insurance required by law? a) Comprehensive b) Third-party c) Fire and theft Answer: b) Third-party
• What does third-party, fire, and theft insurance cover in addition to third-party? a) Theft and fire damage b) Accidental damage c) No-claims bonus Answer: a) Theft and fire damage
• What’s the range of a comprehensive insurance premium? a) £250-£500 b) £500-£1000 c) £1000-£1500 Answer: b) £500-£1000

Questions 14–16: Table Completion

Complete the table below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Answers (Table Completion) :

Questions 17–19: Sentence Completion

• Comprehensive insurance is the most ______ of the three options. Answer: expensive
• Third-party, fire, and theft insurance also covers damage caused by ______ and ______. Answer: fire, theft
• The minimum legal requirement for car insurance is ______ insurance. Answer: third-party

Section 3: Educational Conversation

(A driving instructor and student discuss insurance.)

Questions 20–24: Form Completion

Complete the form below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Answers (Form Completion) :

• other vehicles

Questions 25–29: Short Answer

• What type of insurance did the student choose? Answer: Third-party, fire, and theft
• Why did the student choose this type of insurance? Answer: It was more affordable.
• What doesn’t third-party, fire, and theft insurance cover? Answer: Accidental damage
• What would be a better option for newer cars? Answer: Comprehensive insurance
• What type of car does the student drive? Answer: An older car

Questions 30–33: Table Completion

• Comprehensive

Section 4: Academic Lecture

(A lecture on car insurance laws and driving behavior.)

Questions 34–35: Flowchart Completion

• Step 1: Car insurance became mandatory in many countries.
• Step 2: Drivers with comprehensive insurance feel more ______. Answer: secure
• Step 3: Drivers with third-party insurance tend to drive more ______. Answer: cautiously

Questions 36–37: Diagram Completion

• Comprehensive Insurance (Arrow to behavior) → Provides a sense of security, leads to more ______ behavior.
• Third-party Insurance (Arrow to behavior) → No coverage for own car damage, leads to more ______ driving.

Answers (Diagram Completion) :

Questions 38–40: Multiple Choice

• What impact does no-fault insurance have on legal cases? a) Increases them b) Reduces them c) Has no effect Answer: b) Reduces them
• What happens in a no-fault insurance system after an accident? a) The at-fault driver’s insurance pays both parties b) Each party’s insurance compensates its own driver c) The drivers pay their own costs Answer: b) Each party’s insurance compensates its own driver
• Why do drivers with third-party insurance drive cautiously? a) They want to lower their deductible b) Their own car isn’t covered c) They have comprehensive insurance Answer: b) Their own car isn’t covered

Final Set of 40 Questions can be divided as follows

Questions 1–4: Multiple Choice Questions 5–7: Short Answer Questions 8–10: Sentence Completion

Questions 11–13: Multiple Choice Questions 14–16: Table Completion Questions 17–19: Sentence Completion

Questions 20–24: Form Completion Questions 25–29: Short Answer Questions 30–33: Table Completion

Questions 34–35: Flowchart Completion Questions 36–37: Diagram Completion Questions 38–40: Multiple Choice

Tips for Answering Car Insurance Questions in IELTS Listening

Familiarize yourself with car insurance terms.

• Learn common terms like:
• Premium : The amount paid for insurance.
• Deductible : What you pay before insurance helps.
• Claim : A request for payment from insurance.
• Policyholder : The person who owns the insurance.
• This will help you understand the conversation better.

Listen for Synonyms and Paraphrases

• Test-makers often use different words that mean the same thing.
• Example: “Natural disaster” could be “floods or fires.”
• Practice identifying different ways to say the same idea.

Identify the Topic Early

• Who is speaking?
• What are they talking about? (e.g., “coverage,” “damage,” or “premium”)
• This helps you stay focused.

Focus on Key Information

• Amounts (cost of premium)
• Dates (when coverage starts or ends)
• Percentages (how much deductible to pay)
• These often answer the questions directly.

Take Quick, Simple Notes

• Write down only key words, like numbers or main points.
• Don’t write too much, as it will distract from listening.

Practice with Real-Life Examples

• Listen to real conversations about car insurance (e.g., podcasts, interviews).
• Pay attention to common phrases and how people talk about insurance.
• This practice will make you more comfortable with the language.

Use Context Clues to Predict Answers

• Even if you miss part of the conversation, use the overall context to guess.
• Example: If they describe a type of insurance that covers damage, the answer might be “comprehensive insurance.”

Focus on Common Car Insurance Situations

• Buying a policy.
• Reporting a claim after an accident.
• Choosing between insurance options.
• These are common in everyday life and the exam.

Pay Attention to the Order of Information

• In the listening test, answers usually come in order.
• Follow the conversation closely as the answers will appear step by step.

Stay Calm and Don’t Panic if You Miss Something

• If you miss a word or phrase, keep listening.
• Use context to fill in gaps and move on to the next part of the conversation.

Time Management Tips for IELTS Listening

• Understand the test structure.
• Practice with timed tests.
• Listen for important information like dates and numbers.
• Highlight key terms in questions.
• Transfer answers carefully.
• Check your writing and placement.
• Look at the next section’s questions while the current recording plays.
• Get ready for what to listen for next.
• Move on if you’re unsure about an answer.
• Return to difficult questions if time allows.
• Listen carefully and avoid distractions.
• Take quick notes if helpful, but don’t overdo it.
• Manage stress with deep breathing.
• Keep a steady pace throughout the test.
• For multiple-choice: Eliminate wrong options first.
• For filling blanks: Listen for exact words.
• For matching: Use context clues to match correctly.

Car Insurance IELTS Listening Questions and Answers: Conclusion

We have discussed a full Car Insurance Listening Sample Section with 40 questions and answers. You can use these mock questions to practice for your IELTS exam, focusing on different question types like multiple choice, short answer, flowchart, and diagram completions. Practice more such sample questions to get familiarized with this pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of questions can i expect in the ielts listening section on car insurance.

You can expect various question types, including:

• Multiple Choice: You may have to choose the correct answer based on conversations about different types of car insurance.
• Short Answer Questions: You may need to answer brief questions about insurance costs or coverage.
• Sentence Completion: You might need to fill in the blanks with specific details about insurance policies.
• Form or Table Completion: You could be asked to fill in missing information on a car insurance policy or pricing chart.

What are the most common topics related to car insurance in IELTS Listening?

Common topics for car insurance-related listening passages include:

• Differences between comprehensive and third-party insurance.
• Costs of various insurance policies.
• What car insurance covers (accidents, fire, theft).
• Concepts like deductibles and no-claims bonuses.
• Discussion between an agent and a customer about choosing car insurance.

How can I prepare for car insurance topics in IELTS Listening?

Here are some ways to prepare:

• Familiarize yourself with insurance-related vocabulary such as “premium,” “deductible,” “coverage,” “third-party,” and “comprehensive.”
• Practice listening to real-life scenarios like insurance ads, customer service conversations, and informational talks about policies.
• Review past IELTS Listening papers that cover similar topics.

What should I listen for in car insurance conversations in IELTS Listening?

Focus on the following:

• Types of insurance policies (e.g., third-party, comprehensive, fire and theft).
• Costs and pricing differences between policies.
• What is covered and not covered by different insurance types.
• Deductibles and how they affect costs.
• No-claims bonuses and how they can lower insurance premiums.

What vocabulary is essential for understanding car insurance in IELTS Listening?

Key terms include:

• Premium: The amount you pay for insurance.
• Deductible: The amount you pay before the insurance covers costs.
• Third-party insurance: Insurance covering damage to others’ vehicles.
• Comprehensive insurance: Covers both your car and others in an accident.
• No-claims bonus: A discount for not making claims in previous years.
• Coverage: What is included in the insurance policy.

How can I improve my listening skills for car insurance topics?

• Listen to real-world scenarios involving insurance, such as YouTube videos about buying car insurance or podcasts on financial topics.
• Practice active listening by summarizing what you hear after short conversations about car insurance.
• Take notes while practicing to get better at extracting key information quickly.

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Travelling Around The World

Listening or reading about people’s trips and travel experiences is fairly common in the B2 First Exam. Practice your listening skills with these practice questions for Part 1 of the Listening paper where all the extracts you will hear are related to travel.

You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For each question you will hear the audio twice. For questions one to eight you need to choose the best answer from three options A, B or C.

• excited to finally be able to go
• concerned about finding work
• didn’t have high expectations
• visiting historic places
• experiencing the culture
• learning the language
• She’s scared of flying
• She’s worried something will go wrong
• Her suitcase is broken
• taking photographs
• sightseeing
• a business meeting
• the quality of the food
• the architecture
• the chaotic streets
• he received some money
• his neighbours stories
• things he had seen on TV
• the beaches
• he didn’t have much money
• he wasn’t interested in visiting there
• the weather wasn’t very good

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Part 1: Questions 1-10 Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

FAMILY EXCURSIONS Cruise on a lake • Travel on an old steamship • Can take photos of the (1) that surround the lake

Farm visit • Children can help feed the sheep • Visit can include a 40 minute ride on a (2) • Visitors can walk in the farm’s (3) by the lake • (4) is available at extra cost

Cycling trips • Cyclists explore the back road • A (5) is provided • Only suitable for cyclists who have some (6) o Bikes can be hired from (7) (near the cruise ship terminal)

• Cyclists need: o A repair kit o Food and drink o A (8) (can be hired) • There are no (9) or accommodation in the area

Cost • Total cost for whole family of cruise and farm visit: (10) $

Part 2: Questions 11-14 Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

Talk to new kitchen assistants 11. According to the manager what do most people like about the job of kitchen assistant? A . the variety of work B . the friendly atmosphere C . the opportunities for promotion

12. The manager is concerned about some of the new staff’s A . jewelry B . hair styles C . shoes

13. The manager says that the day is likely to be busy for kitchen staff because A . it is a public holiday B . the head chef is absent C . the restaurant is almost fully booked

14. Only kitchen staff who are 18 or older are allowed to use A . the waste disposal unit B . the electric mixer C . the meat slicer

Questions 15 and 16 Choose TWO letter A-E.

According to the manager which TWO things can make the job of kitchen assistant stressful? A . they have to follow orders immediately. B . the kitchen gets very hot C . they may not be able to take a break D . they have to do overtime E . the work is physically demanding

Questions 17-20

What is the responsibility of each of the following restaurant staff?

Choose FOUR answers from below.

Responsibilities A . training courses B . food stocks C . first aid D . breakages E . staff discounts F . timetables

Restaurant staff 17. Joy Parkins 18. David Field 19. Dexter Wills 20. Mike Smith

Part 3: Questions 21-23 Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

Paper on Public Libraries 21. What will be the main topic of Trudie and Stewart’s paper? A . how public library services are organized in different countries B . how changes in society are reflected in public libraries C . how the funding of public libraries has changed

22. They agree that one disadvantage of free digitalized books is that A . they may take a long time to read B . they can be difficult to read C . they are generally old

23. Stewart expects that in the future libraries will A . maintain their traditional function B . become centres for local communities C . no longer contain any books

Questions 24-30 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Study of local library: possible questions • Whether it has a (24) of its own • Its policy regarding noise of various kinds • How it’s affected by laws regarding all aspects of (25) • How the design needs to take the (26) of customers into account • What (27) is required in case of accidents • Why a famous person’s (28) is located in the library • Whether it has a (29) of local organisations • How it’s different from a library in a (30)

Part 4: Questions 31-40 Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Four business rules • Many business values can result in (31) • Senior managers need to understand and deal with the potential (32) that may result

Collaboration • During a training course the speaker was in a team that had to build a (33) • Other teams experienced (34) from trying to collaborate • The speaker’s team won because they reduced collaboration • Sales of a (35) were poor because of collaboration

Industriousness • Hard work may be a bad use of various company (36) • The word lazy in the context refers to people who avoid doing tasks that are (37)

Creativity • An advertising campaign for a (38) was memorable but failed to boost sales • Creativity should be used as a response to a particular (39)

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listening test 8 SUN TOURS TRAVEL AGENTS

Download the question paper and blank answer sheet before you start, and write your answers on the question paper while you are listening. Use a pencil.

Listen to the instructions for each section of the test carefully. Answer all of the questions.

There are 40 questions altogether. Each question carries one mark.

For each part of the test, there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for you to check your answers.

When you have completed all four parts of the Listening test you will have ten minutes to copy your answers on to a separate answer sheet.

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Customer’s Name Mr. George Collins Other travellers Mrs. Jane Collins (+ ages of children) (1) __________ 7 years old Jennifer (2) __________

Require 4 star quality hotel + breakfast; safe, warm, quietish, beach; pref. pool; lots of res- taurants near hotel; no (3) __________ needed

Dates of Holiday Friday July 8th TO (4) Sunday __________ Pref. Flight Time Less than (5) ________

Possible Holiday Ideas Top End Prices Italy and France Bottom End Prices (6) __________, Greece and Turkey (Turkey + Cyprus too far) Crete Hotel Tropicana * 1 mile safe walk on (7) __________ to beach. * Nice pool; only a few beach bars and restaurants. * Really quiet; not near other tourist destinations. Palm Hotel * 2 miles from beach but has (8) __________ service. * Hotel in quite a busy tourist town: lots of bars, restaurants and discos. Rhodes Ocean Hotel * Right on beach: less than (9) __________ from the rooms. * 4 star hotel quite far from main town; eat in hotel; good meals. Hotel Spiros * (10) __________ hotel quite close to beach (5/10 mins walk) in small village with small swimming pool. * A few restaurants in small, quiet village;

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17 Travel Blogger Interview Questions and Answers

Learn what skills and qualities interviewers are looking for from a travel blogger, what questions you can expect, and how you should go about answering them.

Do you love to travel? Do you have a knack for writing and photography? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then you might be wondering how to become a travel blogger.

Travel bloggers are people who write about their experiences traveling to different places. They usually have a website or blog where they share their stories, photos, and videos. Some travel bloggers also work with brands and tourism boards to promote travel destinations.

If you’re interested in becoming a travel blogger, the first step is to start a blog and write about your travel experiences. You can also use social media to share your content and build an audience. Once you have a following, you can start working with brands and tourism boards.

If you want to become a travel blogger, you need to be prepared to answer some questions about your travel experiences, blogging goals, and social media presence. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of common questions that you may be asked in a travel blogger interview, along with sample answers to help you prepare for your interview.

Are you a professional writer?

What are some of your favorite places to visit, how do you decide which places to visit, what is your favorite mode of transportation, provide an example of a time when you had to be resourceful., if you could only take one item with you on a trip, what would it be, what would you do if you got lost while traveling, how well do you handle stress while traveling, do you prefer to travel alone or with others, when you visit a new place, how do you go about exploring it, we want to know more about your personality. please tell us about a hobby or interest of yours., describe your writing style., what makes you want to write about a particular place, which social media platforms do you use to share your travel stories, what do you think makes your writing unique, how often do you post on your blog, there is a new trend in travel. how would you incorporate this trend into your blog.

Travel blogging is a unique form of writing that requires you to be knowledgeable about travel destinations, how to take quality photos and write engaging content. Employers ask this question to make sure you have the necessary skills to succeed in this role. In your answer, share what makes you qualified for this job. If you are not a professional writer, explain why you think you can learn these skills quickly.

Example: “I am definitely not a professional writer, but I do enjoy writing as a hobby. I started my blog two years ago after taking an online course on blogging. Since then, I’ve learned a lot about creating interesting content and sharing it with others. While I’m still learning more about photography, I feel confident that I can improve my skills over time.”

Travel bloggers often have a lot of experience traveling to new places. Employers ask this question to learn more about your background and what you enjoy doing in your free time. Try to answer this question by listing some of the most interesting or beautiful destinations you’ve visited. Explain why they are so special to you, if possible.

Example: “I love visiting small towns that are off the beaten path. I find it fascinating to see how different cultures live when they’re not catering to tourists. My favorite place is a small village in Ireland called Dingle. It’s one of the only places where you can see wild dolphins swimming in the ocean. The scenery there is absolutely breathtaking.”

Travel bloggers often have to decide which destinations to visit. This question helps employers understand how you make these decisions and what factors influence your choices. In your answer, explain the process you use to choose where to travel. Consider mentioning some of the most important factors that help you make a decision.

Example: “I usually start by looking at different blogs for inspiration. I also like to look at Instagram accounts that feature beautiful photos from around the world. After seeing all of these places, I try to narrow down my list based on things like cost, time frame and whether or not I can get there easily. Once I’ve chosen my top five destinations, I do more research into each one to learn about the best times to go, any festivals or events happening while I’m there and other information that will help me plan my trip.”

Travel bloggers often have to travel by plane, train or automobile. Employers ask this question to learn more about your preferences and how you might fit in with their team. In your answer, share a few of the modes of transportation that you enjoy most. Explain why these are your favorites so the employer can get a better sense of your personality.

Example: “I love traveling by car because I feel like I can really see the sights when I’m driving through a new place. However, my favorite mode of transportation is definitely flying. I find it so exciting to be able to go from one destination to another without having to drive or take a long train ride. It’s also nice to not have to worry about traffic or parking.”

Travel bloggers often have to be resourceful when it comes to finding information about their destinations. Employers ask this question to see if you can think of a time when you had to use your problem-solving skills to find the answers you needed.

Example: “When I was writing my blog, I would always try to include as much information as possible about each destination. However, there were times when I couldn’t find all the information I needed. In these situations, I would do research online and call local tourism offices for more information. Sometimes, I even called hotels or restaurants to get additional details on what they offered.”

Travel bloggers often have to travel light, so employers may ask this question to see if you can prioritize your belongings. In your answer, explain why you chose that item and what it would be useful for on a trip.

Example: “If I could only take one thing with me on a trip, I would choose my camera. I love taking pictures of new places and capturing the beauty of the world through my lens. My camera is also important because it allows me to share those photos with others online. It’s an essential part of my job as a travel blogger.”

Travel bloggers often need to travel alone, so employers want to know that you can take care of yourself. They may ask this question to see if you have the skills and knowledge to get back on track when traveling. In your answer, share a specific time you got lost while traveling and what steps you took to find your way.

Example: “When I was in college, I went on a trip with my friends to New York City. We were walking around Times Square one night when we got separated. I knew I needed to find them quickly because it was getting dark out. I used my phone to call each friend until I found them. After that experience, I always make sure to write down our plans for the day and keep an eye on the time.”

Travel blogging can be a stressful job, especially when you’re trying to meet deadlines. Employers ask this question to make sure you have the ability to handle stress and still perform your job well. In your answer, explain how you manage stress in general and what strategies you use to keep yourself calm while traveling.

Example: “I think it’s important to take time for myself every day. I try to meditate or do some yoga before work each morning. This helps me start my day feeling refreshed and ready to tackle whatever comes my way. When I’m stressed out about a deadline, I remind myself that I am capable of getting everything done on time. Then, I break down my tasks into smaller goals so I can focus on one thing at a time.”

Travel bloggers often travel alone to get the most authentic experience. However, some prefer to travel with others for safety or company. Employers want to know if you’re comfortable traveling on your own and how much of a risk-taker you are. They also want to know that you can handle yourself in unfamiliar places.

Example: “I enjoy traveling alone because I like having my own space and privacy. However, I do sometimes travel with friends or family members. I find it’s nice to have someone else there to share the experience with. I’m not afraid to go anywhere as long as I feel safe.”

Travel bloggers often visit new places and write about their experiences. Employers may ask this question to learn more about your travel style and how you approach exploring a new place. In your answer, try to share what methods you use to explore a city or country. You can also mention any specific strategies that have helped you enjoy your travels more.

Example: “I love traveling alone because I get to spend time with myself and really immerse myself in the culture of the place I’m visiting. When I arrive at my destination, I usually walk around the area to see if there are any interesting shops or restaurants nearby. Then, I find somewhere quiet where I can sit down and take in my surroundings. After that, I start exploring the city by foot or public transportation.”

Travel bloggers need to be passionate about their work. Employers ask this question to see if you have a unique personality that will help you connect with your audience. In your answer, share something personal and interesting about yourself. Try to make it relevant to travel blogging or the position.

Example: “I love traveling, but I also enjoy staying in one place. I am an avid gardener, so I like to visit botanical gardens when I’m on vacation. It’s fun to learn more about plants while taking a break from sightseeing.”

Travel bloggers often write about their experiences and opinions. Employers ask this question to learn more about your writing style so they can decide if you’re a good fit for their blog. When answering this question, describe the type of content you typically produce. Explain that you want to create interesting and informative articles that readers will enjoy reading.

Example: “I have always enjoyed writing. In high school, I wrote for my school newspaper and won several awards for my work. As a travel blogger, I try to focus on creating quality content that is both entertaining and educational. My goal is to provide useful information while also telling an engaging story. I believe that by doing this, I can help inspire others to pursue their own adventures.”

Travel bloggers often have a unique perspective on the places they visit. Employers ask this question to learn more about your background and interests. They want to know what inspired you to start writing about travel. In your answer, share a few reasons why you enjoy traveling. Explain how these experiences led you to become a travel blogger.

Example: “I started my blog because I love exploring new places. When I was younger, my family took many road trips. These memories are some of my favorite from childhood. As an adult, I’ve continued to explore different parts of the country. Each trip has been so interesting, and I feel like I’m learning something new every time. I write about travel because I genuinely enjoy it.”

Travel bloggers often use social media to share their stories with followers. Employers want to know which platforms you’re familiar with and how you plan to promote the company’s brand on those sites. In your answer, list the social media accounts you use most frequently and explain why they are important to you as a blogger.

Example: “I have my own Instagram account where I post photos of my travels. I also have a Facebook page for my blog where I share links to my latest articles. I’m active on Twitter, too, where I can connect with other travel bloggers and influencers in my niche. These three social media platforms are essential to me because they allow me to reach so many people who love traveling.”

Travel blogging is a competitive field, so employers want to know that you have the skills and experience necessary to stand out from other writers. When answering this question, highlight your unique writing style or voice. You can also mention any special experiences you’ve had as a travel blogger that make your content more interesting than others’.

Example: “I think what makes my writing unique is my ability to tell stories through my photos. I always try to find ways to connect my images with my words, which helps readers understand my experiences better. Another thing that makes my writing unique is my background in journalism. I’m used to conducting thorough research and fact-checking before publishing anything, which has helped me avoid plagiarism.”

Travel bloggers often have a schedule for when they post on their blogs. Employers may ask this question to see if you can meet the expectations of their company and how much time you would need to dedicate to your work. In your answer, explain what your typical blogging schedule is and why it works well for you.

Example: “I typically post once or twice per week on my blog. I find that this amount of content allows me to share quality information with my readers while also giving them something new to read each time they visit my site. It also gives me enough time in between posts to research and write about different travel destinations.”

Travel blogs are constantly changing and evolving. Employers want to know that you’re up-to-date on the latest travel trends so you can incorporate them into your blog. This shows that you’re passionate about the industry and have a creative mind.

Example: “I think one of the most exciting new trends in travel is the rise of solo travelers. I would love to write more content about traveling alone, including tips for safety and how to make the most of your trip. I also think it’s important to highlight destinations that are safe for solo female travelers.”

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IELTS Mock Test 2023 February

• Published on: 28 Feb 2023
• Tests taken: 940,146

Answer Keys:

Part 1: Question 1 - 10

• 7 Travel insurance/Insurance

Part 2: Question 11 - 20

• 16 (the) cheaper (end)
• 17 (having a) pension(s)
• 18 Negative
• 19 (Enormously) satisfying
• 20 Raise (your / a) hand

Part 3: Question 21 - 30

• 22 Conservation (issues)
• 23 (The) USA
• 24 (Prides of) lions
• 26 Hunters/ Hunting
• 28 Agriculture

Part 4: Question 31 - 40

• 32 Cannot read
• 39 Spelling/spelling sounds
• 40 big business

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Questions 1-2

Choose the correct letter A–C.

The customer went to South Africa

A. last month

B. last week

C. last year.

The travel agent:

• A thinks Europe is a good destination
• B can personally recommend Vancouver
• C does not think America is a good choice.

The customer:

• A is going to Europe next year
• B knows people living in Canada
• C wants to go to the warmest place.

Questions 3-6

Complete the form using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

Questions 7-10

Complete the sentences below USING NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER

The travel agent recommends some form of 7 cover for peace of mind.

There are two types of cover, but the best cover is offered with the 8 Star policy.

The client can see a play at the theatre for $ 9

The flight and the insurance together cost £ 10

Questions 11-15

Select the correct answers A-D .

Who is the speaker addressing?

• A Property agents
• B People selling houses
• C People in the countryside
• D People buying second homes

Rental property in the city…

• A is very easy to find
• B is becoming more difficult to find
• C is an investment opportunity
• D is often the only option

Lisa Brown believes…

• A most people will own their own home at some time
• B there is a psychological factor involved in owning your own home
• C fewer people are interested in owning a house
• D most young people need a deposit before they can buy a house.

Property in the countryside is becoming more popular because…

• A people want to get away from the city
• B some parts of the city are becoming overcrowded
• C the concept of the home office means that some people don’t need to go into work
• D public transport is beginning to serve outlying areas.

What kind of properties does the speaker specialise in?

• A Commercial
• B Investment
• C First homes

Questions 16-20

Answer the following questions USING NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER

What end of the market are the properties?

What does the speaker compare buying houses with?

What kind of equity can be the result of buying a property when the market is high?

How does she describe the feeling of successful property investment?

How can you ask the speaker a question?

Questions 21-24

Answer the following questions USING NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER

How long is the radio show?

What is the general focus of the programme?

Where is Professor Ripley from?

According to Professor Ripley, what animals do people most associate with the African bush?

Questions 25-28

Complete the table below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER.

Questions 29-30

Circle the appropriate letter A–D.

Where is the WWF currently funding projects to help the snow leopard?

• A Nepal, Pakistan and Bhutan
• B Nepal and Pakistan
• C Bhutan and Nepal
• D Pakistan and Bhutan

Listeners should telephone

• A immediately if they want to put forward an opinion
• B during the commercial break
• C in 10 minutes if they have anything they want to ask the professor
• D if they have any information regarding pumas or jaguars.

Question 31

Circle the correct answer A–C.

The students are expecting

• A to hear a lecture on overpopulation
• B Mr Mackenzie
• C a guest speaker

Questions 32-36

Complete the table below using TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

Question 37

Illiteracy is increasing because many young learners are

• A not being taught how to break words into sounds
• B given word lists which are too long
• C not challenged enough in the classroom.

Questions 38-40

Complete the summary below USING NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

You will hear a customer talking to a travel agent. First, you will have some time to look at questions 1 to 6. You will see there is an example which has been done for you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.

Woman: Hello! Welcome to the travel depot! How can I help you?

Man: Well, I'm looking for a reasonably priced holiday. I went to South Africa for a month last year and I'd like to see North America this time maybe Canada.

The customer says he went to South Africa last year so the correct answer is C. Now we shall begin, you should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time. Listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 6.

Woman: Hello! Welcome to the travel Depot! How can I help you?

Man: Well I'm looking for a reasonably priced holiday. I went to South Africa for a month last year and I'd like to see North America, this time maybe Canada but I'm also interested in Europe if the prices to Canada are too expensive. I'm on quite a tight budget, you see.

Woman: Well, you could go to Europe but I'll get some prices for Canada first. I've been to Vancouver, it's lovely at this time of year. And we have some special offers on at the moment.

Man: Ok, well I have some relatives over in Vancouver so that would be good. I can always travel around Europe next year. Besides, it may be a bit too hot for me at this time.

Woman: Right! Let's have a look at some prices then. When would you like to go?

Man: Sometime at the end of next month if possible but I'm quite flexible any time between the 24th and the 31st. I'd like to go for 3 weeks.

Woman: Well, there's lots of availability for those dates. Now if you're concerned about the cost, it's cheaper if you don't mind not flying direct.

Man: Sorry, what do you mean?

Woman: Well, if you don't mind changing planes then it's cheaper.

Man: Oh, well I don't mind changing things.

Woman: In that case, the cheapest flight I have leaves on the 25th and changes in New York. It's only a short stop. You'll be in the airport for two and a half hours. How does that sound?

Man: Sounds good! But what's the price?

Woman: That's four hundred and twelve pounds for a return flight but that doesn't include airport tax. Would you like to arrange any accommodation?

Man: No, I have a cousin I can stay with. All I need is the flight so think I'll take that one.

Woman: Right, I'll just check availability for your return. Three weeks did you say?

Man: Yes, that's right!

Woman: Okay, well there are seats available on the 14th or the 15th. Which one would you prefer?

Man: The 14th sounds good. Yes, from the 25th to the 14th sounds fine.

Woman: Our reserve that for you then. Can you tell me your name, please?

Man: Jim Jackson .

Woman: Is that J A C K S O N?

Man: That's right!

Woman: And can I take an address and contact number?

Man: Yes, it's 10 Allen Road, Oldham. Do you want a home number or my mobile?

Woman: Either's fine.

Man: Well, my home number is 051 433 398 .

Woman: Okay, so you booked on flight number VN217 to Vancouver, leaving London Heathrow at 11:35 in the morning on the 25th, and returning on the 14th. So that's 20 nights. Now one more thing.

You now have some time to read questions 7 to 10. You now listen carefully and answer questions 7 to 10.

Woman: Now one more thing, do you have any travel insurance ? We recommend all our clients take out some kind of cover even though most people don't end up needing it. Most people have it just for peace of mind.

Man: Well, what type of cover do you have?

Woman: There are two choices, the gold star and the silver star. Our most comprehensive cover is the gold star which will cost twenty-one pounds for the period you are away. It's a good policy because it covers almost all eventualities even extreme sports such as snowboarding and skydiving.

Man: Mm-hmm. What about the silver star?

Woman: That's 18 pounds but it doesn't cover you for any dangerous sports

Man: Well, for three pounds I think I'll take the first one, the gold cover please.

Woman: Right, and is there anything else I can help you with?

Man: Well, do you have any information about what to do in Vancouver?

Woman: Yes, I'm sure there's something on the computer that can help. Ah yes, there's a Shakespeare play at the theater but at $ 54 . It's quite expensive. That starts at 8:00 p.m. The City Museum is really popular too, if you like that kind of thing. They have a special exhibition of Japanese armor next month. The entrance is free and the museum is open from 9 to 4:30 Monday to Saturday. Would you be interested in either of those?

Man: Oh well, maybe.

Woman: Well, I'm sure you can arrange that when you get there anyway. So, it's the flight and the gold star insurance, that's 433 pounds in total.

Man: Can I pay by Visa?

Woman: Yes, of course! If you start….

That is the end of Part 1. You now have half a minute to check your answers. Now turn to Part 2.

You will hear a speaker talking about property. First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 15. Now listen carefully to the first part of the talk and answer questions 11 to 15.

Woman: Thank you very much for inviting me here today. I understand that you all own your own home and some of you may be interested in buy an additional property here in the city so I hope you will find the information I am going to share with you useful and informative . I'm going to talk about the situation with property here in the city. The city center of any area is obviously going to have the highest prices and as more and more people are competing for houses in this area, both renting and buying are becoming increasingly difficult. It is most people's dream to one day own their own house. House ownership gives us a feeling of having achieved something and we can see clearly what we have worked so hard for all our lives. It can give us a sense of security for our old age and a knowledge that we will hopefully have something to pass on to our children. However, buying a house, particularly for first-time buyers is becoming more and more difficult. Not only due to increasing prices but also because of the need for a substantial deposit. For younger people, buying their first home is very difficult and often impossible. Young couples who cannot get the deposit together, need to rent for a long time and sometimes forever. While traditionally, homes near the center of the city have been the most desirable people are now looking further a field. This has happened for a number of reasons, the main one being that our style of work is changing along with that of other countries such as the USA. In certain professions, for example sales and computing, it is no longer necessary for people to be based in an office full-time. More and more people are beginning to work from home which means they can avoid the hustle and bustle of rush-hour traffic jams and to work and have more freedom to choose to live in a more rural and peaceful location. My company deals with finding property for both purchasers and renters in the city area. One of my main roles within the company is to find investment properties for people who wish to ahead for their future.

You now have some time to read questions 16 to 20. Now listen carefully and answer questions 16 to 20.

Woman: An investment property is usually at the cheaper end of the market. People buy investment properties not to live in but in addition to their own home in order to rent it out to other people. The advantage of putting your savings into property for the future is that you can be pretty certain that as a long-term investment. Your money will safely increase in value in line with inflation. Many people are turning to property investment instead of pension schemes as we hear the horror stories of countries such as the UK where people have invested all their lives into their pension schemes to find that now their money is relatively worthless. Houses automatically earn what is known as capital gains. That is for every year you owned the property it becomes more valuable and often gives a better rate of interest on your money than most banks do. However, that is not to say there are no risks. There are people who buy property when the market is high and prices are inflated beyond their true value, only to find that when the housing market slows down, they are in a state of negative equity. Negative equity is a situation that arises when you owe more for the house than the house itself is worth. In short, the best devices to be aware of the ups and downs of the housing market. property investment if handled correctly can be enormously satisfying . I hope that this has given you an insight into the basics of the property market. Thank you for listening! Please raise your hand if you have any questions and I will try to be of assistance.

That is the end of Part 2 you will now have half a minute to check your answers. Now turn to Part three.

You will hear two people talking on a radio show. First, you have some time to look at questions 21 to 24. Now listen carefully to the first part of the conversation and answer questions 21 to 24.

Woman: Thank you very much for tuning in today to listen to our weekly hour on conservation issues . Last week, we spoke about the impact of environmental changes on primates and this week to continue the theme. We have invited Ana specialists by the name of Professor Andrew Ripley all the way from USA to tell us more about the problems faced by the cat family. Professor Ripley thank you very much for joining us today.

Man: It's my pleasure, thank you very much for inviting me.

Woman: So, I understand that you spent a great proportion of your time traveling the globe and monitoring changes in population levels of the cat family.

Man: Yes, that's correct. Of course, we're not talking about the domestic cat here but there man just a cousin such as the lion tiger and Jaguar to name but a few.

Woman: Which member of the cat family do you yourself find to be the most fascinating?

Man: Well, I've spent a lot of time recently studying Jaguars but the lion is still my personal favorite. It is the world's most social cat and unusual in the way in which it chooses to group together with others of its species. Pride of lions basking in the sunshine probably one of people's most vivid perceptions of the African bush.

Woman: Yes, certainly. I totally agree with you.

You now have some time to read questions 25 to 30. Now listen carefully and answer questions 25 to 30.

Woman: Can you tell me the current lion population in Africa these days.

Man: Well, it's very difficult to measure it accurately. The figures range from 100,000 to as few as 30,000 but it's generally estimated that there are 50,000 . In order to maintain the population and protect the species from poachers, many move to protected areas.

Woman: Which member of the cat family do you feel is most at risk?

Man: For different reasons, a number of species of the cat family are endangered sometimes due to natural predators or environmental changes but mainly because of the threat of hunters. For example, I'm sure you're aware the bones and body parts of tigers have been and still are traditionally used in medicines in the Far East. Because of this and the demand for medicine made from tiger parts, their numbers have been falling for some time. And to date there are fewer than 6,000 tigers living in their natural habitat of the forests and plains of Asia.

Woman: What is being done to curb the population decrease?

Man: Well, specialists such as myself work closely with conservationists groups such as the World Wildlife Federation or WWF to protect tigers from illegal hunting. WWF considers the drop in tiger numbers to be catastrophic and they're working hard to conserve the populations in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Russia.

Woman: I understand that the poaching is not the only problem faced by the leopard. Let me get this right! Is it the Snow Leopard which lives in the mountains in Asia?

Man: Yes, it is. The poaching has been a problem but not the most important. Its natural prey the animals at hunts is declining too. Its natural habitat in high-altitude area specifically the pastures as threatened by the growth of agriculture . It is the main problem for the Snow Leopard. It's going to be extremely difficult for numbers to recover, but again the WWF has been working hard to continue to fund projects to aid the snow leopard in Nepal and Pakistan and hopefully Bhutan very soon.

Woman: Well, this is fascinating information you are giving us, Professor . We are just going into a short commercial break when we come back, I have a few questions for you about the Puma and the Jaguar. Remember lessness there will be an opportunity to phone in and voice any opinions or questions you may have for the Professor in ten minutes.

That is the end of Part 3 you now have half a minute to check your answers. Now turn to Part four.

You will hear a talk on the subject of overpopulation first you have some time to look at questions 31 to 40. You now listen carefully and answer questions 31 to 40.

Woman: Good afternoon, I'm pleased to see so many of you here today as I told you all on Monday the lecture on overpopulation has been postponed until next week as we have a guest speaker today. I'd like to introduce you all to Donald Mackenzie who has recently returned from a 12-month research project in America. He is here to share with us some of the results of his studies into the problem of illiteracy

Man: Hello, now as sociology students I have no doubt that you are aware that it is commonly believed that one indicator of a developed country, the level of education of its citizens. Now most of these nations have free compulsory education for all and strict teacher certification requirements, so it would logically follow that people from countries such as America would be highly educated. Yet, this isn't always so. In America alone, 42 million adults cannot read and 50 million can recognize so few printed words. They each have the reading ability of a ten -year-old frightening statistics indeed, but not as frightening as the trend suggested by current estimates, the number of illiterate adults is increasing by approximately two and a quarter million people each year and although global statistics have not been compiled as it suggests an extremely disturbing figure. Inevitably, this is having an impact on employment. In America the annual cost and welfare programs and unemployment compensation due to a literacy stands at six billion US dollars and an additional 237 billion a year in unrealized earnings is forfeited by people who let basic reading skills. There is also the cost of post school literacy programs which have been put in place in order to counter this increasing figure. A conservative estimate places the cost of these programs at 10 billion dollars each year and growing steadily.

Moving on, I'd like to talk about some of the causes of this increasing illiteracy. Children were taught to read by first learning the alphabet then the sounds of each letter, how they blended into syllables and how those syllables made up words . They were taught that English spelling is logical and systematic, and that to become a fluent reader it was necessary to master the alphabetic code in which English words are written. To the point where the code is used automatically with little conscious thought given to it. And to make myself to you, I mean readers could sound out the letters, spelling them phonetically. Once a child learned this ability, attention could be turned to more advanced content. It seldom if I ever occurred to teachers to give children word lists to read or to make beginner level readers memorize whole words before learning the components of those words or to memorize whole stories as today's proponents of the whole language approach recommend.

Several recent studies have found that 90% of remedial reading students and developed countries are not able to decode fluently, accurately and at an automatic level of response. The currently used whole language method was originally conceived then used in the early 1800s to teach the deaf how to read, a method which is long since being discarded by the teachers of the deaf themselves as inadequate and out murdered. English is an alphabetic language that when written uses letters to represent speech sounds when students were taught to read, they consciously identified the speech sounds and learned to recognize the letters used to represent them. They were then trained to apply this information to decode the names of unwritten words, understand their meaning and comprehend the information presented as a complete thought. The English language contains approximately half a million words. On these words, about 300 compose about three-quarters of the words that we use regularly. As I said in schools where the whole language method is taught, children are constantly memorizing sight words during the first three or four grades of school but I never taught how to unlock the meaning of the other 499 thousand seven hundred or more words. Whole language learning causes frustration, poor spelling and hostility towards reading. Very bright children who can't memorize long lists of words and retain their meaning are placed in special education. When all they need is to be taught that 26 letters of the alphabet, the 44 sounds they make, and the seventy common ways to spell those sounds.

Some researchers believe dyslexia and the symptoms of attention deficit disorder actually caused by this reversal of the normal learning sequence. So, why do faulty reading methods continue to be used? Well, in short, it's big business . The sale of instructional reading programs is big business today. Each year publishing companies compete for the adoption of reading programs and workbooks which have to be replaced annually concentrating on phonics would seriously reduce the cost of education.

That is the end of the listening test. In the real IELTS test, you would now have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the listening answer sheet.

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