IELTS Test 16 2021
Listening Test
Answer Keys
1
300
2
P.J. Browning
3
350
4
17th/seventeenth century
5
rural English
6
1.5 metres
7
1.5 metres
8
Bradwell Thompson
9
KN26 56T
10
23rd (of) March
11
E
12
F
13
G
14
A
15
B
16
A
17
C
18
A
19
B
20
C
21
A
22
A
23
A
24
B
25
B
26
A
27
B
28
C
29
C
30
A
31
basic colour use
32
by human standards
33
our closest relatives
34
in recognition of
35
figurative approach
36
a novelty
37
appropriate
38
more similarities
39
human intervention
40
open mind
PART 1 : QUESTIONS 1-10
Questions 1-7
Complete the table below.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Details of customer purchase
| ot number | Example: 2374 |
| Reserve price | ₤1 |
| Name of artist | 2 |
| Amount paid | ₤3 |
| Description | 4 painting of a 5 landscape |
| Width of painting without frame | 6 |
| Width of painting with frame | 2 metres |
| Height without frame | 1 metre |
| Height with frame | 7 |
1. Answer: 300
2. Answer: P.J. Browning
3. Answer: 350
4. Answer: 17th/seventeenth century
5. Answer: rural English
6. Answer: 1.5 metres
7. Answer: 1.5 metres
Questions 8-10
Complete the table below.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Customer details
| Name | Mrs. 8 |
| Address | Charlton Manor, Kingston Village Post Code: 9 |
| Requested delivery date | 10 (Day: Tuesday) |
8. Answer: Bradwell Thompson
9. Answer: KN26 56T
10. Answer: 23rd (of) March
PART 2 : QUESTIONS 11-20
Questions 11-15
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-15.
Write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-15.
11
Cloakroom
Cloakroom
11. Answer: E
12
Permanent Collection Gallery
Permanent Collection Gallery
12. Answer: F
13
Storage Room
Storage Room
13. Answer: G
14
Cowell Room
Cowell Room
14. Answer: A
15
Staffroom and Kitchen
Staffroom and Kitchen
15. Answer: B
Questions 16-20
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
16
All museum patrons
A receive advance information about events.
B have a discount on entry to the museum.
C can take one non-paying guest into the museum.
A receive advance information about events.
B have a discount on entry to the museum.
C can take one non-paying guest into the museum.
16. Answer: A
17
The Masked Ball
A is an annual event.
B will be held on New Year's Day.
C will be a unique event.
A is an annual event.
B will be held on New Year's Day.
C will be a unique event.
17. Answer: C
18
Details of the Masked Ball
A have yet to be confirmed.
B have been finalised.
C may be provided on request.
A have yet to be confirmed.
B have been finalised.
C may be provided on request.
18. Answer: A
19
Certain events at the Garden Party are
A more expensive than others.
B liable to cancellation.
C almost fully booked.
A more expensive than others.
B liable to cancellation.
C almost fully booked.
19. Answer: B
20
The forthcoming artistic events feature
A newcomers to the art world.
B established artists.
C a mixture of new and established artists.
A newcomers to the art world.
B established artists.
C a mixture of new and established artists.
20. Answer: C
PART 3 : QUESTIONS 21-30
Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21
'Outsider art' is created by artists who
A lack formal art training.
B have a formal background in art.
C make a living from their work.
A lack formal art training.
B have a formal background in art.
C make a living from their work.
21. Answer: A
22
The art critic believes that
A the definition of 'art' is very flexible.
B there is a common perception of what constitutes 'art'.
C in theory, quality art can be produced by anyone.
A the definition of 'art' is very flexible.
B there is a common perception of what constitutes 'art'.
C in theory, quality art can be produced by anyone.
22. Answer: A
23
According to the art critic, good art
A relies more on talent than skill.
B requires an equal combination of talent and skill.
C requires significant skill.
A relies more on talent than skill.
B requires an equal combination of talent and skill.
C requires significant skill.
23. Answer: A
24
Usually the public
A is unimpressed by outsider art.
B has little knowledge of outsider artists.
C only appreciates large-scale works of art.
A is unimpressed by outsider art.
B has little knowledge of outsider artists.
C only appreciates large-scale works of art.
24. Answer: B
25
The works of Nek Chand and Ferdinand Cheval
A impress most due to their size.
B were created without official consent.
C were inspired by a romantic idea.
A impress most due to their size.
B were created without official consent.
C were inspired by a romantic idea.
25. Answer: B
Questions 26-30
What does Jake say about the following?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 26-30.
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 26-30.
| A | are overrated |
| B | lack skill |
| C | have popular appeal |
26
modern painters
27
outsider artists
28
Renaissance artists
29
Impressionist artists
30
modern sculptors
modern painters
27
outsider artists
28
Renaissance artists
29
Impressionist artists
30
modern sculptors
26. Answer: A
27. Answer: B
28. Answer: C
29. Answer: C
30. Answer: A
PART 4 : QUESTIONS 31-40
Questions 31-35
Complete the notes below.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Animal Art
Despite the rather 31 . animal paintings are nevertheless impressive.
However, 32 such artworks are considered rather primitive.
Whilst we might expect apes, 33 to have some artistic talent, other animal species do, too.
Recently, an inter-species exhibition of animal art was held 34 such a phenomenon.
Animals, though, tend to adopt an abstract rather than a 35 to.art.
However, 32 such artworks are considered rather primitive.
Whilst we might expect apes, 33 to have some artistic talent, other animal species do, too.
Recently, an inter-species exhibition of animal art was held 34 such a phenomenon.
Animals, though, tend to adopt an abstract rather than a 35 to.art.
31. Answer: basic colour use
32. Answer: by human standards
33. Answer: our closest relatives
34. Answer: in recognition of
35. Answer: figurative approach
Questions 36-40
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Today, animal artists are no longer such 36
as they once were.
Art equipment and tools need to be species-37
in order for animals to be creative.
It would seem that Man and animals share 38
than at first thought.
Some animal artworks may, however, be the result of 39
Sceptics are probably best advised, though, to maintain an 40 when it comes to animal art.
as they once were.
Art equipment and tools need to be species-37
in order for animals to be creative.
It would seem that Man and animals share 38
than at first thought.
Some animal artworks may, however, be the result of 39
Sceptics are probably best advised, though, to maintain an 40 when it comes to animal art.
36. Answer: a novelty
37. Answer: appropriate
38. Answer: more similarities
39. Answer: human intervention
40. Answer: open mind