IELTS Listening Test 178
IELTS Listening Test 178
Part 1: Questions 1 – 7
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Rooms
Adelphi Room
– number of people who can sit down to eat: (1) ……………………….
– has a gallery suitable for musicians
– can go out and see the (2) ………………………. in pots on the terrace
– terrace has a view of a group of (3) ……………………….
Carlton Room
– number of people who can sit down to eat: 110
– has a (4) ……………………….
– view of the lake
Options
Master of Ceremonies:
– can give a (5) ………………………. while people are eating
– will provide (6) ………………………. if there are any problems
Questions 8 – 10
What is said about using each of the following hotel facilities?
Choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to
Questions 8-10.
Availability
A included in cost of hiring room
B available at extra charge
C not available
Hotel facilities
8. outdoor swimming pool
9. gym
10. tennis courts
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to
Questions 11-16.
Information
A all downhill
B suitable for beginners
C only in good weather
D food included
E no charge
F swimming possible
G fully booked today
H transport not included
Excursions
11. dolphin watching
12. forest walk
13. cycle trip
14. local craft tour
15. observatory trip
16. horse riding
Questions 17 and 18
Choose TWO letters A-E.
Which TWO things does the speaker say about the attraction called Musical
Favourites?
A You pay extra for drinks.
B You must book it in advance.
C You get a reduction if you buy two tickets.
D You can meet the performers.
E You can take part in the show.
Questions 19 and 20
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO things does the speaker say about the Castle Feast?
A Visitors can dance after the meal.
B There is a choice of food.
C Visitors wear historical costume.
D Knives and forks are not used.
E The entertainment includes horse races.
Part 3: Questions 21 – 25
21 What does Trevor find interesting about the purpose of children’s literature?
A the fact that authors may not realise what values they’re teaching
B the fact that literature can be entertaining and educational at the same time
C the fact that adults expect children to imitate characters in literature
22 Trevor says the module about the purpose of children’s literature made him
A analyse some of the stories that his niece reads.
B wonder how far popularity reflects good quality.
C decide to start writing some children’s stories.
Questions 26 – 30
What comment is made about each of these stories?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to
Questions 26-30.
Comments
A translated into many other languages
B hard to read
C inspired a work in a different area of art
D more popular than the author’s other works
E original title refers to another book
F started a new genre
G unlikely topic
Stories
26. Perrault’s fairy tales
27. The Swiss Family Robinson
28. The Nutcracker and The Mouse King
29. The Lord of the Rings
30. War Horse
Part 4: Questions 31 – 40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
ATLIT-YAM
• was a village on coast of eastern Mediterranean
• thrived until about 7,000 BC
• stone homes had a courtyard
• had a semicircle of large stones round a (31) ……………………….
• cause of destruction unknown – now under the sea
• biggest settlement from the prehistoric period found on the seabed
• research carried out into structures, (32) ………………………. and human remains
LATEST AUVs
• much easier to use, relatively cheap, sophisticated
Tests:
• Marzamemi, Sicily: found ancient Roman ships carrying architectural elements
made of
(35) ……………………….
Underwater internet:
• (36) ………………………. is used for short distance communication, acoustic waves for
long distance
• plans for communication with researchers by satellite
• AUV can send data to another AUV that has better (37) ………………………. , for example