IELTS CAMBRIDGE 11 TEST 2
Listening Test
Answer Keys
1
hostel
2
Buckleigh
3
PE97QT
4
waiter
5
politics
6
cycling
7
cinema
8
disabled
9
4.30/4.30 pm/ half past four/4:30
10
07788136711
11-12
A
, B
13-14
B
, D
15-16
C
, E
17
G
18
D
19
B
20
F
21
A
22
A
23
C
24
B
25
B
26
B
27-28
A
, D
29-30
C
, E
31
social
32
factory
33
canal
34
bridge
35
box
36
screen
37
rubber
38
curved
39
curtains
40
international
SECTION 1
Questions 1 – 10
Complete the notes below.Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Enquiry about joining Youth Council |
Example Name: Roger ………..Brown………… |
Age: 18 Currently staying in a 1 during the week Postal address: 2 17, Street, Stamford, Lincs Postcode: 3 Occupation: student and part-time job as a 4 Studying 5 (major subject) and history (minor subject) Hobbies: does a lot of 6 , and is interested in the 7 . On Youth Council, wants to work with young people who are 8 Will come to talk to the Elections Officer next Monday at 9 pm Mobile number: 10 . |
1. Answer: hostel
2. Answer: Buckleigh
3. Answer: PE97QT
4. Answer: waiter
5. Answer: politics
6. Answer: cycling
7. Answer: cinema
8. Answer: disabled
9. Answer: 4.30/4.30 pm/ half past four/4:30
10. Answer: 07788136711
SECTION 2
Questions 11 – 20
New staff at theatre
Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters, A-E.Which TWO changes have been made so far during the refurbishment of the theatre?
A Some rooms now have a different use.
B A different type of seating has been installed.
C An elevator has been installed.
D The outside of the building has been repaired.
E Extra seats have been added.
11. Answer: A
12. Answer: B
Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A-E.Which TWO facilities does the theatre currently offer to the public?
A rooms for hire
B backstage tours
C hire of costumes
D a bookshop
E a café
13. Answer: B
14. Answer: D
Questions 15 and 16
Choose TWO letters, A-E.Which TWO workshops does the theatre currently offer?
A sound
B acting
C making puppets
D make-up
E lighting
15. Answer: C
16. Answer: E
Questions 17-20
Label the plan below.
Write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 17-20.
Ground floor plan of theatre

17 box office
18 theatre manager’s office
19 lighting box
20 artistic director’s offices
17. Answer: G
18. Answer: D
19. Answer: B
20. Answer: F
SECTION 3
Questions 21 – 26
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.Rocky Bay field trip
21 What do the students agree should be included in their aims?
A factors affecting where organisms live
B the need to preserve endangered species
C techniques for classifying different organisms
21. Answer: A
22 What equipment did they forget to take on the Field Trip?
A string
B a compass
C a ruler
22. Answer: A
23 In Helen’s procedure section, Colin suggests a change in
A the order in which information is given.
B the way the information is divided up.
C the amount of information provided.
23. Answer: C
24 What do they say about the method they used to measure wave speed?
A It provided accurate results.
B It was simple to carry out.
C It required special equipment.
24. Answer: B
25 What mistake did Helen make when first drawing the map?
A She chose the wrong scale.
B She stood in the wrong place.
C She did it at the wrong time.
25. Answer: B
26 What do they decide to do next with their map?
A scan it onto a computer
B check it using photographs
C add information from the internet
26. Answer: B
Questions 27 and 28
Choose TWO letters, A-E.Which TWO problems affecting organisms in the splash zone are mentioned?
A lack of water
B strong winds
C lack of food
D high temperatures
E large waves
27. Answer: A
28. Answer: D
Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters, A-E.Which TWO reasons for possible error will they include in their report?
A inaccurate records of the habitat of organisms
B influence on behaviour of organisms by observer
C incorrect identification of some organisms
D making generalisations from a small sample
E missing some organisms when counting
29. Answer: C
30. Answer: E
SECTION 4
Questions 31 – 40
Complete the notes below.Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
DESIGNING A PUBLIC BUILDING:
THE TAYLOR CONCERT HALL
IntroductionThe designer of a public building may need to consider the building’s
● function
● physical and 31 context
● symbolic meaning
Location and concept of the Concert Hall
On the site of a disused 32
Beside a 33
The design is based on the concept of a mystery
Building design
It’s approached by a 34 for pedestrians
The building is the shape of a 35
One exterior wall acts as a large 36
In the auditorium:
● the floor is built on huge pads made of 37
● the walls are made of local wood and are 38 in shape
● ceiling panels and 39 on walls allow adjustment of acoustics
Evaluation
Some critics say the 40 style of the building is inappropriate
31. Answer: social
32. Answer: factory
33. Answer: canal
34. Answer: bridge
35. Answer: box
36. Answer: screen
37. Answer: rubber
38. Answer: curved
39. Answer: curtains
40. Answer: international