Cambridge IELTS 5 Listening Test 1

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Section 1 — Questions 1–10

Complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.

Dreamtime Travel Agency — Tour Information

Example: Holiday name — Whale Watch Experience

1. Type of transportation

2. Maximum group size

3. Next tour date

4. Hotel name: The

Questions 5–6: select 2 options

Each correct choice earns one mark. Order does not matter.

Questions 5–6. Choose TWO letters A–E.

Which TWO things are included in the price of the tour?

7. The tour costs $

8. Bookings must be made no later than ___ days in advance.

9. A ___ deposit is required.

10. The customer's reference number is

Section 2 — Questions 11–20

Complete the table. NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

Brand	Good Points	Problems	Verdict
Baby Safe	Easy to 11	No 12 ; babies could trap their 13 in the side bar	14
Choice Cots	Easy to 15	Side did not drop down; spaces between bars were 16	17
Mother's Choice	Base could be moved	No 18 ; pictures could be removed	19

20. Metal should not be rusted or bent. Edges should not be

Section 4 — Questions 31–40

Q31–35. Complete the sentences. NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

31. According to George Bernard Shaw, men are supposed to understand ___, economics and finance.

32. Women are more prepared to ___ about them.

33. Women tend to save for ___ and a house.

34. Men tend to save for ___ and retirement.

35. Women may have to pay for ___ when old.

Q36–40. Complete the summary. NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.

36. Many women think about finances when a ___ occurs.

37. Best to start thinking about pensions in their

38. Women should develop ___ about managing money.

39. The college offers night classes in ___.

40. At least 70% of savings should be held in ___.

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Cambridge IELTS 5 Listening Test 1 — Adapted Practice