IELTS Listening Test 69


Part 1: Questions 1-5
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Celebrating 20 years

Budget for meal: (1) $ ………………

Meal C: cost – $50 per head
Consists of prawns, and seafood platter with (2) ……………… and oysters

Meal D: cost – (3) $ ………………
Consists of (4) ……………… with (5) ……………… soup, dessert and coffee

Questions 6-10
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

6. The function will take place on the
A 14th
B 18th
C 20th

7. It will start at
A 7 pm
B 7.30 pm
C 8 pm

8. The dress code will be
A smart casual
B formal
C casual

9. Guests can
A smoke freely
B not smoke
C smoke in special places

10. Guests should bring a
A card
B gift
C large box


Part 2: Questions 11-15
Fill in the timeline.

Choose FIVE answers from the list and write the correct letter A-F next to questions 11-15.
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(11) ………………                  (12) ………………
(13) ………………                 (14) ………………
(15) ………………

Questions 16-20
Complete the sentences. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Changes to University Plaza
16. Instead of concrete, the paths will be ………………
17. The rear corner will have ………………
18. The left hand strip will have a ………………
19. In the middle, there will be ………………
20. The walls will have ………………


Part 3: Questions 21-26
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
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(21) ………………               (22) ………………
(23) ………………               (24) ………………
(25) ………………               (26) ………………

Questions 27-30
Choose the correct letter G, N or E. NB you may use a letter more than once.

Which scientist does each person think was the greatest?
27. Steve ………………
28. David ………………
29. Susan ………………
30. Peter ………………

G Galileo
N Newton
E Einstein


Part 4: Questions 31 and 32
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

31. ‘Echo’ is an example of a
A brand name
B model name
C symbol

32. Calvin Klein and Sara Lee
A are very popular
B are nice sounding names
C have many products

Questions 33-35
Choose THREE answers from the list and write the correct letter A-F next to questions 33-35.

What type of name does each company use?

33. Amazon ………………
34. Safe and Sleek ………………
35. Kodak ………………

Type of name
A Acronym
B Descriptive
C Evocative
D Founders’ names
E Neologism
F Rhyming

Questions 36-40
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
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(36) ………………                 (37) ………………
(38) ………………                 (39) ………………
(40) ………………

Show answers

1. 3,000
2. crabs
3. 45
4. lamb
5. chicken
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. B
11. A
12. D
13. C
14. E
15. B
16. polished stone
17. shops
18. garden
19. seating
20. plants
21. two systems
22. challenged authority
23. principia
24. created order
25. relativity
26. explained gravity
27. E
28. N
29. G
30. N
31. B
32. B
33. C
34. B
35. E
36. car racing
37. jogging shoes
38. freedom
39. crown
40. controversial

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