IELTS Test 15 2021
Listening Test
Answer Keys
1
8.30
2
King\\\'s Cross
3
Underground Station
4
6
5
5 minutes
6
1.40
7
11
8
6.05
9
4.80
10
75
11
write down
12
pre-scheduled appointment
13
in relation
14
long-term
15
accessible
16
strategies
17
B
18
A
19
C
20
A
21
readability
22
lecture notes
23
planning
24
key points
25
whole picture
26
your reader
27
A4 page
28
seem to follow
29
connective words
30
one-sided
31
powerful associations
32
danger and warning
33
see red
34
we blush
35
the red rose
36
C
37
C
38
B
39
B
40
D
PART 1 : QUESTIONS 1-10
Questions 1-5
Complete the notes below.Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer
Transport form Highgate Village
Example Answer
Destination ..........Camden Town...........
• Fast train leaves at 1 from platform 9.
• Nearest station is 2
• Number 999 bus goes to Gower Street 3
• The train leaves the railway station from platform 4
• There is a train every 5
Destination ..........Camden Town...........
• Fast train leaves at 1 from platform 9.
• Nearest station is 2
• Number 999 bus goes to Gower Street 3
• The train leaves the railway station from platform 4
• There is a train every 5
1. Answer: 8.30
2. Answer: King\\\'s Cross
3. Answer: Underground Station
4. Answer: 6
5. Answer: 5 minutes
Questions 6-10
Complete the table below.Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AN DIOR A NUMBER for each answer.
Means of transport | Normal fare | Discounted fare |
Bus | £2 | ₤6 |
Train (busy time) | ₤7 | |
Train (off-peak hours) | £11 | ₤8 |
Regular Thames boat trip | £6 | ₤9 |
Half-day sightseeing boat tour | £45 | - |
Whole-day sightseeing boat tour | ₤10 |
6. Answer: 1.40
7. Answer: 11
8. Answer: 6.05
9. Answer: 4.80
10. Answer: 75
PART 2 : QUESTIONS 11-20
Questions 11-16
Label the table below.Write NO MOKE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Services offered | For individuals | For groups |
email counselling | • your decision when to allocate time to your issues • 11 and reflect | - |
face-to-face individual counselling | • talk In person • 50-minute session • 12 time | - |
group therapy | - | • how to function 13 to others • 14 personal development |
self-help resources | • find out more about your issues • 15 24/7 • links to a range of resources | - |
specific issue workshops | - | • similar specific issues • develop helpful 16 |
11. Answer: write down
12. Answer: pre-scheduled appointment
13. Answer: in relation
14. Answer: long-term
15. Answer: accessible
16. Answer: strategies
Questions 17-20
Which counsellor should you see?Write the correct letter: A, B or C, next to questions 17-20.
A | Deirdre Blythe |
B | Bobby Foyle |
C | Samantha Stewart |
17
if you have not made an appointment
18
if you have never seen a counsellor before
19
if you suffer from stress or anxiety
20
if you are not able to see a counsellor during normal office hours
if you have not made an appointment
18
if you have never seen a counsellor before
19
if you suffer from stress or anxiety
20
if you are not able to see a counsellor during normal office hours
17. Answer: B
18. Answer: A
19. Answer: C
20. Answer: A
PART 3 : QUESTIONS 21-30
Questions 21-30
Complete the notes below.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
HOW TO WRITE AN ENGLISH LITERATURE ESSAY
Introductory Points
• Number one criterion for a good essay is 21• Avoid writing an essay that is a regurgitation of facts, 22 or other people’s opinions.
• The second important thing to keep in mind is 23
• Write 24 and ideas down before you start.
• Look at the 25 before you start writing.
• Know 26 . Do not make the mistake of writing for yourself.
Essay Structure
• Absolute maximum paragraph size is an 27Flow
• One thought should 28 another in your English Literature essay.• To make the transition between paragraphs smoother, you can use 29 and phrases.
Argument
• Every English Literature essay should have a clear argument. This should not be 30 but rather, it should include several possible sides of the discussion.21. Answer: readability
22. Answer: lecture notes
23. Answer: planning
24. Answer: key points
25. Answer: whole picture
26. Answer: your reader
27. Answer: A4 page
28. Answer: seem to follow
29. Answer: connective words
30. Answer: one-sided
PART 4 : QUESTIONS 31-40
Questions 31-35
Complete each sentence with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
Red is a potent colour. It brings to mind many 31
It is frequently used to imply or refer to 32
Our faces become red when we are very angry, hence the expression to 33
When 34 , we become suddenly red in the face from embarrassment or shame, modesty or guilt.
Finally, red is the colour most often used to symbolise love, the most common example of which is, of course, 35
It is frequently used to imply or refer to 32
Our faces become red when we are very angry, hence the expression to 33
When 34 , we become suddenly red in the face from embarrassment or shame, modesty or guilt.
Finally, red is the colour most often used to symbolise love, the most common example of which is, of course, 35
31. Answer: powerful associations
32. Answer: danger and warning
33. Answer: see red
34. Answer: we blush
35. Answer: the red rose
Questions 36-40
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
36
According to colour psychology, wearing red clothing may influence
A our visual perception.
B our bank balance.
C our bodily processes.
D our interest in sport.
A our visual perception.
B our bank balance.
C our bodily processes.
D our interest in sport.
36. Answer: C
37
A surprising number of non-primate mammals
A have a new cell in their retina.
B are dogs.
C are colour-blind.
D cannot survive in the tropics.
A have a new cell in their retina.
B are dogs.
C are colour-blind.
D cannot survive in the tropics.
37. Answer: C
38
Russell Hill and Robert Barton's experiments showed that humans react to red
A with humility and arrogance.
B in the same way as mandrill monkeys.
C only 5% of the time.
D as if they are footballers trying to score a penalty.
A with humility and arrogance.
B in the same way as mandrill monkeys.
C only 5% of the time.
D as if they are footballers trying to score a penalty.
38. Answer: B
39
Which is NOT mentioned as a reason for the effect of wearing red in sport?
A Wearing red helps the athlete rise to a higher level of self-confidence.
B Wearing red makes people domineering and controlling.
C The opponent of an athlete wearing red feels threatened.
D Umpires tend to be partial towards athletes wearing red.
A Wearing red helps the athlete rise to a higher level of self-confidence.
B Wearing red makes people domineering and controlling.
C The opponent of an athlete wearing red feels threatened.
D Umpires tend to be partial towards athletes wearing red.
39. Answer: B
40
Colour psychology is
A studied by very young scientists.
B an old-fashioned branch of science.
C considered to use controversial experimental methods.
D interested in how colour can be used to improve work performance.
A studied by very young scientists.
B an old-fashioned branch of science.
C considered to use controversial experimental methods.
D interested in how colour can be used to improve work performance.
40. Answer: D