IELTS Listening Sample Test 3 Section 1

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IELTS Listening Test 3 – Section 1

You will hear a tourist talking to a London Tour Company in order to organize a tour of the popular sights of London.

Questions 1 – 5

Customer Details:
They will be coming to London on (1)

He’s going with his sister and his (2)

Tour Details:
Bus Tour
The cost is (3)£ for adults and (4)

£ for children

Tours start at 7am and finish at (5)

Questions 6-8

Choose TWO letters A-G.

6-8. Which three places does the tourist decide he’s likely to see?

A Buckingham Palace
B Big Ben
C Harrods
D Houses of Parliament
E Hyde Park
F St Paul’s Cathedral
G London Eye

Questions 9-10
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
9. How will the tourist buy the tickets?

A By phone
B Online
C On the bus

10. How long before he leaves should he buy his tickets?

A 1 week
B 6 weeks
C 3 months

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Last updated on June 29, 2019 by IELTS Score 602