Practice IELTS C13 Test 3 Listening
Question 1-10

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. 

 

Moving to Banford City 

Example 

Linda recommends living in suburb of: …..Dalton….. 

Accommodation 

●   Average rent: £ 1……………………… a month 

Transport 

●   Linda travels to work by 2……………………… 

●   Limited 3……………………… in city centre 

●   Trains to London every 4……………………… 

Minutes 

●   Poor train service at 5……………………… 

Advantages of living in Banford 

●   New 6……………………… opened recently 

●   7……………………… has excellent reputation 

●   Good 8……………………… on Bridge Street 

Meet Linda 

●   Meet Linda on 9……………………… after 5.30 pm 

●   In the 10……………………… opposite the station 
1
- 850
1
2
- bike//bicycle
2
3
- parking
3
4
- 30//thirty
4
5
- weekend//weekends
5
6
- cinema
6
7
- hospital
7
8
- dentist
8
9
- Thursday
9
10
- cafe
10
Questions 11 – 16

What advantage does the speaker mention for each of the following physical activities? 

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 11-16 

Advantages 

A     not dependent on season 

B     enjoyable 

C     low risk of injury 

D     fitness level unimportant 

E     sociable 

F     fast results 

G     motivating 

Physical activities 

11, using a gym………………. 

12, running……………… 

13, swimming……………… 

14, cycling……………… 

15, doing yoga……………… 

16, training with a personal trainer……………… 

11
- F
11
12
- D
12
13
- A
13
14
- B
14
15
- C
15
16
- G
16
Questions 17 and 18

Choose TWO letters, A-E. 

17
For which TWO reasons does the speaker say people give up going to the gym?
Questions 19 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A-E. 

19
Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give for setting goals?
Questions 21 – 24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. 

Project on using natural dyes to colour fabrics 

21
What first inspired Jim to choose this project?
22
Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved
23
When doing his experiments, Jim was surprised by
24
What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?
Questions 25 – 30

What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes? 

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 5 - 10 

Problems 

A     It is expensive. 

B     The colour is too strong. 

C     The colour is not long-lasting. 

D     It is very poisonous. 

E     It can damage the fabric. 

F     The colour may be unexpected. 

G     It is unsuitable for some fabrics. 

H     It is not generally available 

Natural dyes 

25, turmeric 

26, beetroot 

27, Tyrian purple 

28, logwood 

29, cochineal 

30, metal oxide

25
- C
25
26
- F
26
27
- H
27
28
- D
28
29
- A
29
30
- E
30
Question 31-40

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. 

The sleepy lizard (tiliqua rugosa) 

Description 

  • They are common in Western and South Australia
  • They are brown, but recognisable by their blue 31…………………………
  • They are relatively large
  • Their diet consists mainly of 32………………………
  • Their main predators are large birds and 33………………………

Navigation study 

  • One study found that lizards can use the 34……………………… to help them navigate

Observations in the wild 

  • Observations show that these lizards keep the same 35……………………… for several years

What people want 

  • Possible reasons:

     –  to improve the survival of their young 

        (but little 36……………………… has been noted between parents and children) 

     –  to provide 37……………………… for female lizards 

Tracking study 

     –  A study was carried out using GPS systems attached to the 38……………………… of the lizards 

     –  This provided information on the lizards’ location and even the number of 39……………………… taken 

     –  It appeared that the lizards were trying to avoid one another 

     –  This may be in order to reduce chances of 40……………………… 
31
- tongue//tongues
31
32
- plants
32
33
- snakes
33
34
- sky
34
35
- partner//partners
35
36
- contact
36
37
- protection
37
38
- tail//tails
38
39
- steps
39
40
- injury//injuries
40
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