Practice Test 18
In Listening Test 18, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40 based on them.
Section 1 is a conversation between a student and an accommodation officer.
Section 2 is a presentation on a countdown to departure.
Section 3 is a conversation on time management.
Section 4 is a lecture to introduce and prepare students for life long learning.
Section 1
Question 1-10
Q. 1-4
Complete the following sentences using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR NUMBERS for each gap.
1 Martina Bila’s appointment with the accommodation officer is at ____________
2 Martina’s current accommodation is ____________ from the university than she expected.
3 The landlady is a ____________
4 The ____________ at the university isn’t good.
Q. 5-7
Choose the correct answers A-C and write them next to 5-7 on your answer sheet.
5 Martina is looking for ____________
A catered accommodation.
B self-catering accommodation.
C a place with a landlady.
D catered or self-catering university accommodation.
6 The accommodation officer received details of some accommodation ____________
A the day before Martina made the appointment.
B the day Martina made the appointment.
C the day after Martina made the appointment.
D the day before he met Martina.
7 When does the accommodation officer think other accommodation will be available?
A In the next few days
B In the next few weeks
C Not for along while
D He doesn’t know
Q. 8-10
Answer the following questions using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR NUMBERS for each answer.
8 How much do students pay for catered accommodation during term-time? ____________
9 What nationality arc Martina’s new flatmates? ____________
10 What will Martina lose? ____________
Section 2
Questions 11-20
Q. 11 and 12
Answer the following questions using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
11 What is the title of a series of presentations that David Price will make? ____________
12 What item has David Price given each student? ____________
Q. 13 and 14
Decide which TWO things David Price recommends doing one year before going abroad.
You may write your answers in either order.
Choose from the following list:
A apply for scholarships
B consult tutor about the current course
C make a precise budget for your studies abroad
D think about how you will pay your fees
E book accommodation
F pay your fees to the foreign university
Q. 15 and 16
Decide which TWO things David Price recommends doing six months before going abroad.
You may write your answers in either order.
Choose from the following list:
A get a new passport
B revalidate your passport
C ensure your passport is valid for at least six months
D get a visa for the country you are going to
E ensure your passport is full
F make sure your passport has some empty pages
Q. 17 and 18
Decide which TWO things David Price recommends doing 2 or 3 months before going abroad.
You may write your answers in any order. Choose from the following list:
A transfer money abroad
B get a plane ticket if costs are reasonable or low
C check how much luggage you can take
D check if flights arrive on time
E book accommodation
F make sure you have a conditional university offer
Q. 19 and 20
Complete the following summary of what students should do about health issues.
Using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap.
One month before leaving, find out if you can get 19____________where you are going to. Two weeks before you leave, ask your doctor to 20____________ giving reasons for any medicines you are taking with you.
Section 3
Questions 21-30
Q. 21-23
Answer the following questions using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
21 What was the student surprised to discover he had a lot of? ____________
22 What does the student need to learn the fundamentals of? ____________
23 On what basis should the student prepare his schedules? ____________
Q. 24-26
Complete the following notes using only ONE word for each gap. Professor’s suggestions:
• make a plan for your studies
• make a plan for your free time
• 24 ____________ plans if necessary
• see how much time you need for activities as you 25____________with your studies
•keep schedules balanced and 26____________
Q. 27-30
Choose the correct answers A-C and write them next to 27-30 on your answer sheet.
27 The professor points out that the university language centre ____________
A would certainly be useful for the student.
B is likely to be useful for the student.
C is available for students.
D has a wide range of materials.
28 The professor suggests that the student ____________
A join the support group for students on his course.
B join the support group for students from his country.
C identify problems that people from his country have in Britain.
D create a support group.
29 The student says that ____________
A he doesn’t know anyone on his course.
B he doesn’t know the overseas students on his course.
C there are no people from his country on his course.
D there are few overseas students on his course.
30 The International Student Advisor recommended a book ____________
A but didn’t say the title clearly.
B but couldn’t remember the title.
C for all students.
D for overseas students.
Section 4
Questions 31-40
Q. 31-34
Complete the following sentences using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each gap.
31 Students whose previous educational experience was ____________ often find it hard to become independent learners.
32 A student or staff member might become a ____________ to a student working independently.
33 Study trips provide opportunities for independent students to learn off ____________
34 The ELC is used by https://ieltsmaterial.com/ielts-listening-practice-test-18/students on a ____________ basis.
Q. 35-37
Complete the notes concerning the example of Mary and Jim, using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each gap.
• talk to the English tutor at the ELC
• 35____________ materials
• decide which materials to use first and how
• discuss problems, 36____________, and evaluate each other
• review using notes
• decide if 37____________ has been achieved
• continue with the topic or move to another
Q. 38
Write all the correct letters in any order.
Decide which of the following can be used by independent learners.
A tapes
B computer programs
C letters
D discussions with native speakers
E newspapers and magazines
Q. 39-40
Write the TWO correct letters in either order.
Decide which of the following places independent learners can learn at.
A libraries
B the International Student Affairs Office
C museums
D shops
E cafes