Cambridge 1 Listening Test 2 [with Answers]

Cambridge IELTS 1 Listening Test 2 with answers, downloadable pdf and audio transcript.

Total no. of Questions: 40

Approx. Time: 30 mins

SECTION 1

Questions 1-10

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Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

KATE
Her first impressions of the town	Example – Quiet
Type of accommodation	(1) …………………….
Her feelings about the accommodation	(2) …………………….
Her feelings about the other students	(3) …………………….
Name of course	Environmental Studies
Difficulties experienced on the course	(4) …………………….
Suggestions for improving the course	(5) …………………….

LUKI
First type of accommodation	(6) …………………….
Problems with the first accommodation	(7) …………………….
Second type of accommodation	(8) …………………….
Name of the course	(9) …………………….
Comments about the course	Computer room busy
Suggestions for improving the course	(10) …………………….

SECTION 2

Questions 11-20

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There are many kinds of bicycles available: racing touring (11) ……………………. ordinary They vary in price and (12) ……………………. . Prices range from $50.00 to (13) ……………………. . Single speed cycles are suitable for (14) ……………………. . Three speed cycles are suitable for (15) ……………………. . Five and ten speed cycles are suitable for longer distances, hills and (16) ……………………. . Ten speed bikes are better because they are (17) ……………………. in price but (18) ……………………. . Buying a cycle is like (19) ……………………. . The size of the bicycle is determined by the size of the (20) …………………….

SECTION 3

Questions 21-24

Circle the appropriate letter.

Q21. At first Fiona thinks that Martin’s tutorial topic is…

A. inappropriate.

B. dull.

C. interesting.

D. fascinating.

Q22. According to Martin, the banana…

A. has only recently been cultivated.

B. is economical to grow.

C. is good for your health.

D. is his favourite food.

Q23. Fiona listens to Martin because she…

A. wants to know more about bananas.

B. has nothing else to do today.

C. is interested in the economy of Australia.

D. wants to help Martin.

Q24. According to Martin, bananas were introduced into Australia from…

A. India

B. Englan

C. China

D. Africa

Questions 25-30

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COMMERCIALLY GROWN BANANA PLANT

Each banana tree produces (25) ……………………. of bananas. On modern plantations in tropical conditions a tree can bear fruit after (26) ……………………. . Banana trees prefer to grow (27) ……………………. and they require rich soil and (28) ……………………. . The fruit is often protected by (29) ……………………. . Ripe bananas emit a gas which helps other (30) ……………………. .

Questions 31 and 32

Circle the TWO correct boxes.

SECTION 4

Questions 33-35

Circle the correct/appropriate letter.

Q33. According to first speaker, the focus of the lecture series is on…

A. organising work and study

B. maintaining a healthy lifestyle

C. coping with homesickness

D. settling in at university

Q34. According to first speaker, The lecture will be given by…

A. the president of the union

B. the campus doctor

C. a sports celebrity

D. a health expert

Q35. According to second speaker, This week’s lecture is on…

A. campus food

B. dieting

C. sensible eating

D. saving money

Questions 36-39

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BALANCED DIET A balanced diet will give you enough vitamins for normal daily living. Vitamins in food can be lost through (36) ……………………. . Type of vitamins: (a) Fat soluble vitamins are stored by the body (b) Water soluble vitamins – not stored, so you need a (37) ……………………. . GETTING ENOUGH VITAMINS Eat (38) ……………………. of foods. Buy plenty of vegetables and store them in (39) …………………….

Question 40

Complete the diagram below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

Cambridge IELTS 1 Listening Test 2 Answers

Checkout your Listening Test 2 answers of Cambridge IELTS 1 booklet below:

1. student accommodation/hostel 2. awful food 3. not friendly/kept to themselves 4. lecturers (too) busy 5. regular meetings/fortnightly meetings 6. family/homestay 7. lot of noise/children made noise/difficult to study 8. student house 9. Computing 10. reserve computer time 11. mountain 12. quality 13. $2000 14. short/casual rides 15. town riding/shopping 16. serious touring 17. similar almost the same 18. better quality 19. buying clothes 20. frame 21. B 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. one bunch 26. 15 months 27. uphill/on hillsides 28. lots of/plenty of water 29. plastic bags 30. bananas/ones (to) ripen 31. C/D (in any order) 32. C/D (in any order) 33. B 34. D 35. C 36. cooking 37. daily intake 38. (a) variety 39. the dark/ the fridge/ a cool place/ a dark place 40. eat in moderation/ not too much

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