IELTS Collection 2 Listening Test 1

Question group 11 – 6

Questions 1-6. Complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER in each gap. PET PROTECT UK PET DETAILS Type of pet: √ dog □ cat □ rabbit Source: Adopted from the (1)_____ Pet’s name: (2)_____ Is the dog a guide dog? ___No___ Pet’s D.O.B.: (3)_____, 2013 For Dogs Only Has the dog been neutered? ___Yes___ Breed status: (4)_____ CUSTOMER DETAILS Name: Peter (5)_____ Address: 27 Cherry Drive, NW8 3HD Phone Number: (6)_____

Question group 27 – 10

Questions 7-10. Complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER in each gap. Type of Insurance Fees Basic £8 p.c.m. Premium £ (7)_____ p.c.m. for the first 6 months* Ultimate Premium £15 p.c.m. for the first 6 months *If expenses claimed do not exceed £300 the fee drops to £ (8)_____ Please be advised that your pet’s documents and (9)_____ must be checked before we proceed with an insurance agreement. The Basic plan covers (10)_____ fees, along with boarding charges, stolen or missing pets, and accidental death.

Question group 111 – 14

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

Question group 215 – 16

Questions 15-16. Choose TWO correct answers. Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give about paint? A. Choose the least expensive brand B. Test the colour before starting to paint C. Select a pale colour for every room D. Use water-based paint E. Buy enough paint to apply several coats

Question group 317 – 18

Questions 17-18. Choose TWO correct answers. What TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give about preparation? A. Replace any loose plaster B. Don’t spend too long preparing surfaces C. Use decorator’s soap to remove grease from walls D. Wash dirty walls with warm water only E. Paint over cracks and small holes.

Question group 419 – 20

Questions 19-20. Choose TWO correct answers. What TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give about painting? A. Put a heater in the room B. Wash brushes in cold water C. Use a roller with a short pile D. Apply paint directly from the tin E. Open doors and windows.

Question group 121 – 22

Questions 21-22. Choose TWO correct answers. What TWO things do Brad and Helen agree to say about listening in groups? A. Listening skills are often overlooked in business training B. Learning to listen well is a skill that’s easy for most people to learn C. It’s sometimes acceptable to argue against speakers D. Body language is very important when listening E. Listeners should avoid interrupting speakers

Question group 223 – 24

Questions 23-24. Choose TWO correct answers. What TWO things does the article say about goal-setting? A. Meetings should start with a clear statement of goals B. It’s important for each individual’s goals to be explained C. Everybody in the group should have the same goals D. Goals should be a mix of the realistic and the ideal E. Goals must always be achievable within a set time.

Question group 325 – 26

Questions 25-26. Choose TWO correct answers. What TWO things do Brad and Helen agree are weak points in the article's section on conflict resolution? A. It doesn’t explore the topic in enough detail B. It only discusses conservative views C. It says nothing about the potential value of conflict D. It talks too much about ‘winners and losers’ E. It doesn’t provide definitions of key terms

Question group 427 – 30

Questions 27-30. What actions do Brad and Helen agree to do regarding the following Preparation tasks? Choose the correct answer and move it into the gap. Action A. Contact the tutor for clarification B. Check the assignment specifications C. Leave it until the last task D. Ask a course-mate to help E. Find information on the Internet F. Look through course handbooks Preparation tasks

Question group 131 – 40

Questions 31-40. Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.