IELTS CAMBRIDGE 14 TEST 1

Listening Test

Answer Keys
1 Canadian
2 furniture
3 Park
4 250 sterling/250
5 phone
6 10th September/September 10/10 September
7 museum
8 time
9 blond/blonde
10 8795482361
11-12 A , C
13-14 B , E
15 B
16 B
17 C
18 A
19 A
20 C
21 B
22 A
23 C
24 B
25 A
26 B
27 A
28 F
29 G
30 C
31 industry
32 constant
33 direction
34 floor
35 predictable
36 bay
37 gates
38 fuel
39 jobs
40 migration
SECTION 1
Questions 1-10
Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

CRIME REPORT FORM

Type of crime: theft
Personal information
Example
Name Louise …Taylor…
Nationality 1
Date of birth 14 December 1977
Occupation interior designer
Reason for visit business (to buy antique 2 )
Length of stay two months
Current address 3 Apartments (No 15)
Details of theft
Items stolen – a wallet containing approximately 4 £
– a 5
Date of theft 6
Possible time and place of theft
Location outside the 7 at about 4 pm
Details of suspect – some boys asked for the 8 then ran off
– one had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger
– he was about 12, slim build with 9 hair
Crime reference number allocated 10
 
1. Answer: Canadian
2. Answer: furniture
3. Answer: Park
4. Answer: 250 sterling/250
5. Answer: phone
6. Answer: 10th September/September 10/10 September
7. Answer: museum
8. Answer: time
9. Answer: blond/blonde
10. Answer: 8795482361

SECTION 2

Induction talk for new apprentices

Questions 11-12

Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO pieces of advice for the first week of an apprenticeship does the manager give?
A get to know colleagues
B learn from any mistakes
C ask lots of questions
D react positively to feedback
E enjoy new challenges
11. Answer: A
12. Answer: C

Questions 13-14

Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO things does the manager say mentors can help with?
confidence-building
making career plans
completing difficult tasks
making a weekly timetable
reviewing progress
13. Answer: B
14. Answer: E

Questions 15-20


What does the manager say about each of the following aspects of the company policy for apprentices?
Write the correct letter, AB or C, next to Questions 15-20.
A     It is encouraged.
B     There are some restrictions.
C     It is against the rules.
Company policy for apprentices
15  Using the internet
16  Flexible working
17  Booking holidays
18  Working overtime
19  Wearing trainers
20  Bringing food to work
15. Answer: B
16. Answer: B
17. Answer: C
18. Answer: A
19. Answer: A
20. Answer: C

SECTION 3

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, AB or C.

Cities built by the sea

21   Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities
contain nearly half the world’s population.
include most of the world’s largest cities.
are growing twice as fast as other cities.
21. Answer: B
22   According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers
may bring pollution to the cities.
may reduce the land available for agriculture.
may mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.
22. Answer: A
23   What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?
There were not enough for them.
They were made of unsuitable materials.
They did not allow for the effects of climate change.
23. Answer: C
24   What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?
take measures to restore ecosystems
pay for a new flood prevention system
stop disposing of waste materials into the ocean
24. Answer: B
25   What do they agree should be the priority for international action?
greater coordination of activities
more sharing of information
agreement on shared policies
25. Answer: A

Questions 26-30


What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 26-30.
Decisions
A     use visuals
B     keep it short
C     involve other students
D     check the information is accurate
E     provide a handout
F     focus on one example
G     do online research
Parts of the presentation
26 Historical background
27 Geographical factors
28 Past mistakes
29 Future risks
30 International implications
26. Answer: B
27. Answer: A
28. Answer: F
29. Answer: G
30. Answer: C
SECTION 4
Questions 31-40
Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD  for each answer.

Marine renewable energy (ocean energy)

Introduction
More energy required because of growth in population and 31  
What’s needed:
●   renewable energy sources
●   methods that won’t create pollution
Wave energy
Advantage: waves provide a 32  source of renewable energy
Electricity can be generated using offshore or onshore systems
Onshore systems may use a reservoir
Problems:
●   waves can move in any 33  
●   movement of sand, etc. on the 34  of the ocean may be affected
Tidal energy
Tides are more 35  than waves
Planned tidal lagoon in Wales:
●   will be created in a 36  at Swansea
●   breakwater (dam) containing 16 turbines
●   rising tide forces water through turbines, generating electricity
●   stored water is released through 37  driving the turbines in the reverse direction
Advantages:
●   not dependent on weather
●   no 38  is required to make it work
●   likely to create a number of 39  
Problem:
●   may ham fish and birds, e.g. by affecting 40  and building up silt
Ocean thermal energy conversion
Uses a difference in temperature between the surface and lower levels
Water brought to the surface in a pipe
31. Answer: industry
32. Answer: constant
33. Answer: direction
34. Answer: floor
35. Answer: predictable
36. Answer: bay
37. Answer: gates
38. Answer: fuel
39. Answer: jobs
40. Answer: migration