IELTS Test 17 2021
Listening Test
Answer Keys
1
80
2
maximum limit
3
4.5 (metres)
4
Hire and installation
5
(Cost of) carpeting
6
55
7
June 5th
8
Jenny Lakewell
9
CV6TL3
10
07944 325883
11
G
12
D
13
C
14
A
15
F
16
B
17
B
18
C
19
A
20
C
21
B
22
C
23
C
24
B
25
A
26
A
27
B
28
C
29
B
30
C
31
(single-handedly) revolutionised
32
Identical theory
33
sole credit
34
proved extremely controversial
35
of evolution
36
missing link
37
proof of
38
the skull
39
so convincing
40
was declared
PART 1 : QUESTIONS 1-10
Questions 1-7
Complete the form below.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Details of Order
Party Host | Example: Customer's oldest daughter |
Occasion | 18th birthday |
Number of Guests Invited | 1 |
Customer Budget | 2 £800 |
Marquee Size | 3 X 9 metres |
4 Cost | £450 |
5 | £150 |
Lighting Cost | approximately ₤6 |
Number of Guests | seated 30 / standing 50 |
Furniture Cost | per table £4.00 / per chair £3.00 |
Dates Marquee Required | Set-up date 7 To be taken down on June 7th |
1. Answer: 80
2. Answer: maximum limit
3. Answer: 4.5 (metres)
4. Answer: Hire and installation
5. Answer: (Cost of) carpeting
6. Answer: 55
7. Answer: June 5th
Questions 8-10
Complete the form below.Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Customer Details
Name | 8 |
Postcode | 9 |
Contact Number | 10 |
8. Answer: Jenny Lakewell
9. Answer: CV6TL3
10. Answer: 07944 325883
PART 2 : QUESTIONS 11-20
Questions 11-15
Label the map below of a typical medieval castle.Write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-15.

11 Chapel
12 Great Hall
13 Great Chambers
14 Bakehouse
15 Stables
12 Great Hall
13 Great Chambers
14 Bakehouse
15 Stables
11. Answer: G
12. Answer: D
13. Answer: C
14. Answer: A
15. Answer: F
Questions 16-20
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.16. Medieval castles
- A
- B
- C
16. Answer: B
17. The early medieval Keep served as
- A
- B
- C
17. Answer: B
18. In later medieval castles, the Keep
- A
- B
- C
18. Answer: C
19. Underground dungeons were built in response to
- A
- B
- C
19. Answer: A
20. The least effective line of defence was
- A
- B
- C
20. Answer: C
PART 3 : QUESTIONS 21-30
Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21. Julie and Dave thought the lecture
- A
- B
- C
21. Answer: B
22. Hamlet was a play
- A
- B
- C
22. Answer: C
23. In the time of James I
- A
- B
- C
23. Answer: C
24. Shakespeare introduced ghosts into plays
- A
- B
- C
24. Answer: B
25. Shakespeare's audience would probably have
- A
- B
- C
25. Answer: A
Questions 26-30
What does Julie say about the following subjects?Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 26-30.
A | cornful, dismissive |
B | open-minded |
C | believing |
26 witches / astrology
27 ghosts
28 UFOs/aliens
29 premonitions
30 telepathy
27 ghosts
28 UFOs/aliens
29 premonitions
30 telepathy
26. Answer: A
27. Answer: B
28. Answer: C
29. Answer: B
30. Answer: C
PART 4 : QUESTIONS 31-40
Questions 31-35
Complete the notes below.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Darwin is credited with having 31 popular beliefs about Man's creation. However, Alfred Russell Wallace simultaneously came up with an 32 to Darwin. Unfortunately for Wallace, Darwin seems to have been given the 33 for the theory of evolution. Darwin's theory 34 , upsetting the religious authorities of his time. Today, it is often accepted that Man is a product 35 and not spontaneous creation. |
31. Answer: (single-handedly) revolutionised
32. Answer: Identical theory
33. Answer: sole credit
34. Answer: proved extremely controversial
35. Answer: of evolution
Questions 36-40
Complete the sentences below.Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
The absence of a 36 might be seen by some to discredit Darwin's theory.
Finding an evolutionary bridge between Man and ape would provide undeniable 37 the theory of evolution.
When 38 of the Piltdown Man was first unearthed in 1908, it seemed Darwin's theory was no longer in doubt.
In fact, the hoax proved 39 that scientists and the Press alike believed in its validity.
After 40 years, Piltdown Man 40 as being no more than a fake.
36. Answer: missing link
37. Answer: proof of
38. Answer: the skull
39. Answer: so convincing
40. Answer: was declared