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Answer Table

1.9.30 A.M.|9.30 AM|9:30 A.M.|9:30 AM
2.HELENDALE
3.CENTRAL STREET
4.782
5.8.55|8.55 A.M.|8.55 AM|8:55|8:55 A.M.|8:55 AM
6.1.8|1.80|$1.8|$1.80
7.7.45|7:45
8.7.15|7.15 DOLLARS|$7.15
9.COMMUTER
10.AFTERNOON
11.A
12.C
13.B
14.B
15.C
16.A
17.A|B
18.A|B
19.A|C
20.A|C
21.B
22.A
23.A
24.C
25.B
26.B
27.A
28.C
29.E
30.F
31.RIVER
32.3 PAIRS|THREE PAIRS
33.ESTIMATE
34.FARMING
35.EGGS|EGG
36.STORMS|STORM
37.GUARD
38.FENCE
39.WILD
40.MEDIA
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CBT Listening Practice Test 8: Transport from Bayswater

Practice CBT Listening Practice Test 8: Transport from Bayswater with answers, audio, explanations, and instant band score. Prepare for the real IELTS Listening exam.

SECTION 1 Questions 1-10

Questions 1-5

Complete the notes below

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Transport from Bayswater

1
Short Answer
Express train leaves at (1)…………………
Answer: 9.30 A.M.|9.30 AM|9:30 A.M.|9:30 AM
Explanation: Accepted time-format variants are included.
2
Short Answer
The (2)…………….. Is the nearest station.
Answer: HELENDALE
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3
Short Answer
Number 706 bu heads for (3)……………
Answer: CENTRAL STREET
Explanation: Answer supplied by the user.
4
Short Answer
Number (4)……………. Bus goes to the station.
Answer: 782
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5
Short Answer
Earlier the bus leaves at (5)……………….
Answer: 8.55|8.55 A.M.|8.55 AM|8:55|8:55 A.M.|8:55 AM
Explanation: Accepted time-format variants are included.

Questions 6-10

Complete the table below

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer

6
Short Answer
Mode of Transport: Bus
Cash fare: (6) $.....................
Card fare: $1.50
Answer: 1.8|1.80|$1.8|$1.80
Explanation: Accepted currency-format variants are included.
7
Short Answer
Train (off-peak)
-before 5 p.m. or after (7)………….p.m.
Answer: 7.45|7:45
Explanation: Accepted time-format variants are included.
8
Short Answer
Train (off-peak)
Cash fare: $10
Card fare: (8) $.................
Answer: 7.15|7.15 DOLLARS|$7.15
Explanation: Accepted currency-format variants are included.
9
Short Answer
(9) …………..ferry
Cash fare: $4.50
Card fare: $3.55
Answer: COMMUTER
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10
Short Answer
Tourist ferry {(10)…………}
Cash fare: $35
Answer: AFTERNOON
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SECTION 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 11-16

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C,

11
IELTS A/B/C Choice Style
Question 11. Question (11) What was Jill surprised to find?
ASome work to reduce the water usage to her house could be done soon.
BThe house was poorly insulated.
CShe could get financial help.
Answer: A
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12
IELTS A/B/C Choice Style
Question 12. Question (12) What does Jill say can do straight away?
AUse energy -saving bulbs.
BTurn down the thermostat.
CTurn off their appliances completely.
Answer: C
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13
IELTS A/B/C Choice Style
Question 13. Question (13) What pleased Jill about the energy provider?
AReduction in price for prompt payment.
BAllowing customers to pay online.
CHaving a reduction in price of the energy-saving sources.
Answer: B
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14
IELTS A/B/C Choice Style
Question 14. Question (14) What difficulty does Jill have with the energy meters?
AThey are difficult to access
BThe figures are hard to read accurately.
CShe can’t tell whether they ‘re for electricity or for gas.
Answer: B
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15
IELTS A/B/C Choice Style
Question 15. Question (15) What kind of energy-saving method is Jill going to take next?
AUse an energy-saving boiler,
BHave the walls checked for their insulation level.
CInstall double-glazed windows.
Answer: C
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16
IELTS A/B/C Choice Style
Question 16. Question (16) Why is Jill doubtful about renewable energy?
AShe thinks it is unsuitable for her house.
BShe doesn’t understand the technical details.
CShe believes that it’s too expensive.
Answer: A
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Questions 17-18

Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO water saving tips are not recommended by Jill?

The correct answers are A and B in either order. Do not repeat a letter.

17
IELTS A/B/C Choice Style
Question 17. Question (17) Select one water saving tip that is not recommended by Jill.
AUse more showers than baths.
BKeep the washing machine full before using it.
CBoil only as much water as you need.
DTurn off the taps while you are brushing your teeth.
ERepair leaking taps.
Answer: A|B
Explanation: A and B are accepted in either order.
18
IELTS A/B/C Choice Style
Question 18. Question (18) Select the other water saving tip that is not recommended by Jill.
AUse more showers than baths.
BKeep the washing machine full before using it.
CBoil only as much water as you need.
DTurn off the taps while you are brushing your teeth.
ERepair leaking taps.
Answer: A|B
Explanation: A and B are accepted in either order.

Questions 19-20

Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO topics do people most frequently ask about?

The correct answers are A and C in either order. Do not repeat a letter.

19
IELTS A/B/C Choice Style
Question 19. Question (19) Select one topic people most frequently ask about.
AThe real temperature setting on the thermostat.
BWhether to leave the light on or not.
CWhether to use a computer or laptop to watch movies.
DHow to work out the operating cost of appliances.
EWhether solar panels only work on sunny days.
Answer: A|C
Explanation: A and C are accepted in either order.
20
IELTS A/B/C Choice Style
Question 20. Question (20) Select the other topic people most frequently ask about.
AThe real temperature setting on the thermostat.
BWhether to leave the light on or not.
CWhether to use a computer or laptop to watch movies.
DHow to work out the operating cost of appliances.
EWhether solar panels only work on sunny days.
Answer: A|C
Explanation: A and C are accepted in either order.

SECTION 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C,

21
IELTS A/B/C Choice Style
Question 21. Question (21) students may fail the exam if they
ADo not do a slideshow.
BCopy other people’s work.
CDo not follow the instructions.
Answer: B
Explanation: Answer supplied by the user.
22
IELTS A/B/C Choice Style
Question 22. Question (22) Why does the man think they should skip some photos of the first volcano in the presentation?
AThey are not attractive.
BThere is not enough time.
CPeople have never heard of this.
Answer: A
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23
IELTS A/B/C Choice Style
Question 23. Question (23) About Mount Fago, a volcano in Mexico or the USA, the man thinks
AThey should not use inaccurate information in the presentation.
BThey can find another example.
CIt does not matter to choose which volcano to use.
Answer: A
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24
IELTS A/B/C Choice Style
Question 24. Question (24) The woman thinks they should mention Mount Etna since
AIt covers most of the important points.
BIt was formed a long time ago.
CIt has amazing views.
Answer: C
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25
IELTS A/B/C Choice Style
Question 25. Question (25) They reached an agreement to leave out Mount Herto since
AOther students have used it before.
BIt is irrelevant to their topic.
CThere is nothing special about this volcano.
Answer: B
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Questions 26-30

Which statement can best fit to each of the following situation?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write correct letter A-F next to the questions 26-30

26
IELTS Box Matching A-H
(26) The Woman’s last presentation was criticised because it did ……………….
  • A Make a short movie.
  • B Lack his / her own points
  • C Ignore the positive sides.
  • D Watch some documentaries.
  • E Prepare beforehand.
  • F Identify the differences between them.
Answer: B
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27
IELTS Box Matching A-H
(27) The tutor suggested for the next presentation the women should ……………..
  • A Make a short movie.
  • B Lack his / her own points
  • C Ignore the positive sides.
  • D Watch some documentaries.
  • E Prepare beforehand.
  • F Identify the differences between them.
Answer: A
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28
IELTS Box Matching A-H
(28) People do not know enough about volcanoes and so they …………………..
  • A Make a short movie.
  • B Lack his / her own points
  • C Ignore the positive sides.
  • D Watch some documentaries.
  • E Prepare beforehand.
  • F Identify the differences between them.
Answer: C
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29
IELTS Box Matching A-H
(29) The reason why the man felt nervous is that he did not ……………………
  • A Make a short movie.
  • B Lack his / her own points
  • C Ignore the positive sides.
  • D Watch some documentaries.
  • E Prepare beforehand.
  • F Identify the differences between them.
Answer: E
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30
IELTS Box Matching A-H
(30) They are researching active and extinct volcanoes to ………………….
  • A Make a short movie.
  • B Lack his / her own points
  • C Ignore the positive sides.
  • D Watch some documentaries.
  • E Prepare beforehand.
  • F Identify the differences between them.
Answer: F
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SECTION 4 Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Birds in New Zealand

31
Short Answer
The birds often build their nests along the coastline or besides the (31)………….
Answer: RIVER
Explanation: Answer supplied by the user.
32
Short Answer
In 1984, researchers suggested that there were only (32) ……...…. Of this kind of bird left .
Answer: 3 PAIRS|THREE PAIRS
Explanation: Accepted variants are included.
33
Short Answer
It seems hard to (33)................. The number of birds precisely.
Answer: ESTIMATE
Explanation: Answer supplied by the user.
34
Short Answer
Human activities, such as ( 34)............... as well as constructing homes threaten this bird Population.
Answer: FARMING
Explanation: Answer supplied by the user.
35
Short Answer
The birds are influenced by many species which can eat their (35) ………………….
Answer: EGGS|EGG
Explanation: Accepted variants are included.
36
Short Answer
Natural disasters including (36)..................... can also reduce the population of the birds.
Answer: STORMS|STORM
Explanation: Accepted variants are included.
37
Short Answer
The zoo should recruit a (37).................... to prevent the birds from their being poached.
Answer: GUARD
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38
Short Answer
The organizer could build a (38)........................ To prevent the public from getting closer.
Answer: FENCE
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39
Short Answer
People should make more of an effort to protect (39) ………….. Birds.
Answer: WILD
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40
Short Answer
Through the (40)................ ‘, people will know more about bird protection.
Answer: MEDIA
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