Difficulty level: Easy Listen to the recording and fill each gap with a maximum of three words. Libraries of the future Your browser doesn’t support audio element. The libraries of the future are still about equitable __________ for our communities and our customers. However, what we do know is that we now have a 10% … more →

Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to two students talking about lectures and seminars at university, and fill the gaps in the summaries below.: Note: Don’t worry if you have to listen several times to get the answers. This is an exercise that I made myself, not a real IELTS question. Lectures and Seminars Your browser … more →

Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the following tips about how to write a cover letter when applying for a job. Fill the gaps in the summary using no more than THREE words: Cover letter Your browser doesn’t support audio element. Tip 1 Address the cover letter to a ______ person, generally the person in … more →

Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the recording about Australian population and answer the questions below: Australian Population Your browser doesn’t support audio element. 1. Which three things are affected by population growth? A) Environment, housing and architecture B) Jobs, housing and infrastructure C) Jobs, transport and culture 2. What happens every 3 minutes in … more →

Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the recording and fill the gaps in the summary below: How to listen to people effectively Your browser doesn’t support audio element. We can use the word listen to remind ourselves of the key skills of ______ listening. ‘L’ stands for ‘look’. Look at the person as they are … more →

Difficulty level: Easy Listen to the following advice about PhD applications (you’ll hear several speakers), and fill the gaps in the summary below: Advice about PhD applications Your browser doesn’t support audio element. Two types of PhD: 1. Develop a _____ _____ and look for a _____ . 2. Apply for a project that you … more →

Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the following short recording about PhD applications. PhD Applications Your browser doesn’t support audio element. Fill each gap in the summary below with one word only. If you’re thinking of applying for a PhD, you’ll need curiosity, ______ and dedication. You also need good academic ______, such as a … more →

Difficulty level: Semi Hard Questions 23 to 25 Complete the notes on the diagram below. Write no more than three words and / or a number for each answer: Diagram Your browser doesn’t support audio element. Answers – Listening Exercises Activated 50 Kilometres Temperature Audio Transcript The operational cycle goes like this: Each of the … more →

Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the following talk about unemployment rate, then answer the multiple choice questions below. Make sure you read all 3 questions carefully before you start. Multiple Choice Questions Your browser doesn’t support audio element. 1. A year from now, the unemployment rate will be A) fairly good B) not as … more →

Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the following short recording and then fill the gaps in the summary below. Isaac Newton Your browser doesn’t support audio element. Isaac Newton was renowned for his expertise in 1)_____, 2)_____, 3)_____ and theology. His Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy was published in 4)_____ . Newton’s first law is … more →