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Text used in Step 7 adapted by Finlay, Sarah with permission from ‘Check your soil’, 2003, Sydney Water website, August.
www.sydneywater.com.au
Test used in Step 8 adapted by Finlay, Sarah with permission from Johnson, Katherine, ‘The allure of aquaculture: The Blue
Revolution’, CSIRO website. www.csiro.au
Text used in Step 9 adapted with permission by Finlay, Sarah from Wade-Mathews, Max, 2001, ‘The human instrument’, The
World Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments, New York: Anness Publishing Ltd.
Text used in Listening Practice test Section 4 adapted by Gould, Philip from Dickson, James H., Oeggl, Klaus and Handley,
Linda L., 2003, ‘The Iceman reconsidered’, Scientific American, May. www.sciam.com
Text used in Listening Practice test Section 3 adapted by Gould, Philip with permission from Grzelewski, 2003, ‘Dining with
the Devil’, Australian Geographic, April-June www.australiangeographic.com and from information found at www.dpiw.tas.
gov.au and www.tasmanian-devils.org .
Text used in Step 2 adapted with permission from Hamer, Mick, 2002, ‘Fast music linked to car crashes’, New Scientist
Online News, 13 March. www.newscientist.com
Text used in Step 4 adapted with permission from ‘Quiet please! Fighting noise pollution’, 2002, accessed from Nova Online
Magazine, published by Australian Academy of Science, June. www.science.org.au
Diagram of VCR used in Step 9 adapted by Finlay, Sarah with permission from Reader’s Digest How in the World?, 1992,
London: The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd., p. 22 www.readersdigest.com
Text on student group in Step 5 adapted with permission from the Students at Macquarie (SAM) website. www.student.
mq.edu.au.
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Design by Stephen Macchia, Centre for Flexibile Learning, Macquarie University
Published by the
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Welcome to the Listening Workbook!
What is the Listening Workbook?
The Listening Workbook is a collection of all the workbook activities in
the Listening Module, which are indicated by the following icon:
How is it useful?
The Listening Workbook is a very important part of the course, as it gives you a more realistic test
experience. It allows you to practise answering IELTS Listening test questions as you will in the
test, on paper.
We strongly encourage you to download the complete workbook all at one time, and keep it next to
your computer so that you can refer to it whenever you encounter a workbook activity.
How do I use it?

When you encounter a workbook activity, look for the workbook
activity number. For the activity to the right, the workbook activity
number is 2.1.
You can then turn to your Table of Contents at the front of the
workbook to locate the page number of that activity.
Step 2
2.1 Completion questions ...2
If you would like to repeat a workbook activity at any time during the course, you can print off the
page individually. To do this, simply click on the Print Page button on screen.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Read the instructions on your screen carefully before you begin each workbook activity. After
you have completed the activity in your workbook, return to the screen and click on the Check
button to check your answers.
We hope you enjoy your workbook!

Table of Contents
Step 2
2.1 Completed questions ...2

2.2 Summary Paragraph and Summary Notes Completion questions ...4
2.3 Short Answer and Labelling a Diagram questions ...5
Step 3
3.1 Underlining key words ...8

3.2 Writing possible answers while you listen ...9
Step 4
4.1 Listening for the correct answers ...12

4.2 Listening for the missing word or word groups 1 ...13
4.3 Listening for the missing word or word groups 2 ...14
Step 5
5.1 Using synonyms to answer Sentence Completion questions ...16

5.2 Listening for synonyms in Short Answer questions ...17
5.3 Listening for synonyms in Multiple Choice questions ...18
Step 6
6.1 Hearing more than one answer choice ...20

6.2 Multiple Choice questions ...21
6.3 Listening for dates ...22
6.4 Listening for telephone numbers ...23
6.5 Listening for numbers ...24
6.6 Listening for numbers with decimals ...25
6.7 Spelling names ...26
6.8 People’s names ...27
6.9 Form Completion ...28
6.10 Map Completion ...29
6.11 Practice Section 1 Test ...30
Step 7
7.1 Short Answer questions ...34

7.2 Signposts and synonyms ...35
7.3 Table Completion questions 1 ...36
7.4 Table Completion questions 2 ...37
7.5 Flow Chart Completion questions ...38
Step 8
8.1 Using stress to help you hear the answers ...42

8.2 Modified Multiple Choice questions ...43
8.3 Sentence Completion questions ...44
8.4 Summary Note Completion questions ...45
Step 9
9.1 Table Completion questions ...50

9.2 Summary Paragraph Completion questions 1 ...51
9.3 Summary Paragraph Completion questions 2 ...52
9.4 Labelling a diagram ...53
Final Practice Listening test
Section 1 ...58
Section 2 ...60
Section 3 ...62
Section 4 ...64
Step 2
2.1 Completion questions
2.2 Summary Paragraph and Summary Notes Completion questions
2.3 Short Answer and Labelling a Diagram
Macquarie University Online IELTS Preparation Listening Workbook
2.1 Completion questions

Questions 11-12
2.1
Complete the sentences below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
In the past, studies have focused on how the 11 .......................................................... influences

driver behaviour.
This research project’s specific focus is on the 12 .......................................................... of the

music.
Questions 13-16
Complete the flow chart using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
The Method used in this Research Project
They chose 28 subjects from State University.
They divided the subjects into four groups.
They gave different music, or none at all, to each group.
Group One Group Two Group Three Group Four
0 bpm 50 bpm 90 bpm 13 ......... bpm*
* beats per minute
Subjects did a 14 ........................................................ on a driving simulator
The researchers measured:
• 15 ........................................................
• driving behaviour
• risk-taking
• speed
• number of 16 ........................................................
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Questions 17-20 2.1

Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Table showing results
Group One Group Two Group Three Group Four
Percentage who
drove through a 18 ............... % 5% 5% 8%
17 .......................
more frequent and
Accidents none very few very few
19 ............................
Heart rate fluctuates normally showed 20 ........................................ fluctuations
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2.2 Summary Paragraph and Summary

Notes Completion questions
2.2
Questions 11-16
Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
For their research project, the two student researchers chose to focus on how the 11......................
.................... of music affects drivers. They chose 28 university students who each had a minimum
driving experience of 12.......................................... They then divided the students into four groups
of seven students each. The first group of students listened to no music, while the other three
groups listened to music at 13.......................................... Group 2 listened to slower, relaxing
music, Group 3 to faster music and Group 4 listened to really fast music as you would hear in a
14.......................................... The researchers measured students’ heart rate and analysed their
15.......................................... The researchers also examined how fast each person drove, and
how many 16.......................................... each person had.
Questions 17-20
Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Findings of the Research Report

• Driving through a red light
o Group 4 twice as likely to do this.
• Car Accidents
o Group 1: no accidents
o Groups 2-3: 17.......................................... accidents
o Group 4: more frequent accidents
• Heart Rate
o No music: fluctuates normally
o Listen to music: fewer fluctuations
o Conclusion: the music apparently 18.......................................... the drivers
• A Limitation of this Study

o Does the simulator actually represent how people drive 19.......................................... ?
• Recommendations:
1. Make people aware of how music affects their driving
2. Encourage drivers to:
o choose 20.......................................... 2 of music
o turn down the volume

2.3 Short Answer and Labelling a Diagram

questions 2.3
Questions 36-37
Complete the following setence using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER
for each answer.
When should employers involve employees in the process? 36.............................................

How many employees always wear personal safety equipment? 37.............................................
Questions 38-40
Label the diagram using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
40 .................................
Overalls
38 .................................
Ear muffs
39 .................................

Step 3
3.1 Underlining key words
3.2 Writing possible answers while you listen
3.1 Underlining key words

SECTION 2 Questions 11-20
Questions 11-14
3.1
Complete the table below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
Garden Area Flowers Trees
Upper section Bluebells 11 ...........................................
Lower section 12 ............................................ Japanese Maples
13 ............................................ 14 ............................................ Birches & Azaleas
Questions 15-17
Complete the flow chart using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
15 ................................................................. necessary for stability of wall.
sandstone transported by 16 ..................................................................
final examination took 17 ......................................................................
Questions 18-20
Answer the questions below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for
each answer.
18 Where will the tour begin? ..................................................................
19 What does the path lead to?..................................................................
20 What did the National Trust House win second prize for?...............................................................

3.2 Writing possible answers while you

listen
3.2
Questions 21-25
Complete each sentence with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
space.
21 There is a ............................................................... of students in the university.
22 Kevin feels .................................................................... about his tutorials.
23 Every year a ........................................................... is held to nominate students representatives.
24 Over half of.......................................................... at the university do not have a steady weekly income.
25 Maria attends ............................................. lectures as Sally.
Questions 26-30
Complete the notes using letters A-G in the box.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
A History
B English literature
C Technology and Design
D Art and Design
E History and Design
F History of Art
G Creative Writing
Kevin found these subjects the most difficult
26 ....................................
27 ....................................
28 ....................................
Maria found these subjects the easiest
29 ....................................
30 ....................................

Step 4
4.1 Listening for the correct answers
4.2 Listening for the missing word or word groups 1
4.3 Listening for the missing word or word groups 2
4.1 Listening for the correct answers

Questions 1-4
Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.
1 Sophie is happy with her new course because

4.1
A She feels that the lecturer speaks too quickly
B The classrooms are too small
C The subjects are very interesting
D The other students are friendly.
2 Mike feels that there is one disadvantage to his course
A The hours are long

B The lecturers are very helpful
C There are too many assignments to complete
D He will not have free time to earn money.
3 Margaret and Sophie both agree on one point about their homework
A They think they get too much

B They find it quite difficult
C They want to do other students’ homework
D They think it’s a waste of time.
4 Mike looks forward to
A the end of semester exams

B having fun at the end of semester party
C having more time to do what he enjoys
D finishing his assignment.

4.2 Listening for the missing word or word

groups 1
Questions 1-6
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer to complete the summary notes.
4.2
Indoor Noise Pollution
Definition
Noise pollution can be defined as any 1 ................................................ sounds that unreasonably

disturb daily lives.
Reducing noise pollution
• 2 ................................................ on dead-end streets

• Create the maximum separation between roads and 3 ................................................
• Locate bedrooms away from the front entrance of the house
Quiet Buildings
To reduce noise pollution in a house:
• Use 4 ................................................ walls

• Seal all gaps and openings around doors and windows.
Health Issues
Research has shown that people living with noise pollution:
• have a higher incidence of 5 ................................................

• take more sleeping pills and sedatives
• are more prone to 6 ................................................
• are more likely to seek psychiatric treatment.

4.3 Listening for the missing word or word

groups 2
Questions 1-4
4.3
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer to complete the summary paragraph.
Welcome speech
The film club 1..................................... you to come along to watch two new feature films every
Friday night. The promotion of films and filmmaking is one of the 2..................................... of the
film club. The club’s 3..................................... is held at the Film Studios. Members also meet
4..................................... to see an independent film and have dinner.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You will not be expected to change the grammatical structure of the words that you hear in the
listening passage to fit the grammar of the summary paragraph. You should write the exact
words you hear.

Step 5
5.1 Using synonyms to answer Sentence Completion questions
5.2 Listening for synonyms in Short answer questions
5.3 Listening for synonyms in Multiple Choice questions
5.1 Using synonyms to answer Sentence

Completion questions
Questions 31-34
5.1 31 Many people in the ......................................................... have experienced cultureshock.
32 This lecture will help students complete their ............................................................ assignment.
33 When the familiar is removed, people experience ...........................................................
34 We can look at ............................................................ as an example of different values in

different countries.

5.2 Listening for synonyms in Short

Answer questions
IMPORTANT NOTE: 5.2

Remember that you are not listening for the actual answers to the questions - you are listening
for synonyms of words in the questions.
Questions 1-4
Complete the sentences below using NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS for each answer.
1 What does the Student Group manage at the University?

........................................................................................................
2 What two services is the Student Group in charge of supervising?

......................................................................................................
......................................................................................................
3 What does the Board consist of?
• ten students
• ..............................................................................
• and one Student Group staff representative.
4 What type of employees are most of the employees at the Student Group?
........................................................................................................

5.3 Listening for synonyms in Multiple

Choice questions
IMPORTANT NOTE:
5.3
Remember that you will probably hear synonyms for words in the answer choices. Use your
predictions from the previous page to help you.
Questions 1-3
Choose the correct letter A-D.
1 What did Julie enjoy most about climbing the mountain?
A the fresh air

B seeing native wildlife
C getting wet in the rain
D getting to the top
2 What happened when Julie and her friends were near the top?
A It started to rain.
B Julie hurt her leg.
C They saw a deadly snake.
D They imagined they saw a deadly snake.
3 What is Catherine’s conclusion after hearing about Julie’s holiday?
A It was too dangerous.

B She would love to go on the same holiday.
C Julia should avoid such holidays.
D Julia is very brave.

Step 6
6.1 Hearing more than one answer choice
6.2 Multiple Choice questions
6.3 Listening for dates
6.4 Listening for telephone numbers
6.5 Listening for numbers
6.6 Listening for numbers with decimals
6.7 Spelling names
6.8 People’s names
6.9 Form Completion
6.10 Map Completion
6.11 Practice Section 1 Test
6.1 Hearing more than one answer choice

Listen to three short conversations and mark the answer choices you hear while you listen.
Then circle the correct answer.
Conversation 1
A woman meets with a career counsellor to discuss the possibility of changing careers.
6.1 1 The woman is currently working as
A a teacher
B a veterinarian (a vet)
C a nurse.
Conversation 2
A new student is asking another student about the university campus.
2 Where is the library located?
A next to the Science Building
B opposite the Student Union
C behind the Economics and Finance Building
Conversation 3
A yoga instructor is talking to a new student about yoga class policy.
3 New students to the yoga class need to
A pay for 10 classes in advance
B stay after class to talk to the instructor
C tell the instructor about any injuries before class.

6.2 Multiple Choice questions

Remember to review the Listening Strategies on the screen before you
begin the listening activity.

Questions 1-5
6.2
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
1 The hotel receptionist recommends going to the airport by
A train
B taxi
C mini bus.
2 The trip to the airport by train costs
A $12
B $15
C $30.
3 A disadvantage of travelling by train is that
A tickets must be bought in advance

B the station is far from the hotel
C there is no space for luggage.
4 The slowest way to get to the airport is by
A train
B taxi
C mini bus.
5 The receptionist feels the best way for two people to travel is by
A train
B taxi
C mini bus.

6.3 Listening for dates

Listen to five short conversations and write the dates you hear. In some conversations you
will hear one date, while in others you will hear two dates.
Remember that in English, the date can be written in many different ways but it is best to
choose one way to use in the Listening test. For this activity, use this way of writing the
date: 31 October.
Conversation 1
6.3
When is the concert?
Friday, ..................................................................................................
Conversation 2
When is Juliet’s birthday?
............................................................................................................
When is her party?
............................................................................................................
Conversation 3
When is the lecture?
............................................................................................................
Conversation 4
When is the speaker’s birthday? (include the year)
............................................................................................................
What is the other birthday given?
............................................................................................................
Conversation 5
When does the course begin?
............................................................................................................
When does the course end?
............................................................................................................

6.4 Listening for telephone numbers

Listen to five short conversations and write the telephone numbers you hear. Note that for
this activity, dashes (-) will not be used. However, it is OK if you write the dashes where we
have put spaces. The first one has been done for you as an example.
Conversation Telephone number
1 0423 756 899

6.4
2
a.
4
b.

6.5 Listening for numbers

Listen to five short conversations and write the numbers you hear.
Conversation Question Answer
1 How much does the car cost?
6.5
2 How many students are there at

East State University?
3 How many pounds are there in a

tonne?
4 How far is Melbourne from

Sydney?
5 How many people can the stadium

hold?

6.6 Listening for numbers with decimals

Listen to five short conversations and write the decimal numbers you hear.
Conversation Question Answer
1 What is the population of

Manhattan? ..................................................................
What is the population of New York 6.6

City? ..................................................................
2 How much did the company make

in profits last quarter?
3 How high is Ayers Rock above

ground? ..................................................................
How far might Ayers Rock go below

ground? ..................................................................
4 How much did the Sydney Opera

House cost to build?
5 What will the new fixed interest rate

be this month?

6.7 Spelling names

Mark is opening a new bank account and is giving his
personal details to a bank teller.
Read the questions then listen carefully to the people and

place names he spells for the bank teller. Write down the
names you hear.
Remember to capitalise the first letter of each name (e.g.,

6.7 Paris, not paris and not PARIS).
Questions Spell the names
1. What is Mark’s surname?
2. What is Mark’s middle name?
3. What street does Mark live in? 15 ................................................................. St.
4. What suburb does Mark live in?
5. What is Mark’s mother’s maiden name?

6.8 People’s names

Listen to the following six short conversations and write the names (first and surnames)
that you hear.
Conversation Spell the names
6.8
1

6.9 Form Completion

Questions 1-5
6.9
Complete the form below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND OR A NUMBER for each
answer
Central Hotel Guest Registration
Name 1.....................................................................................
Address 2.....................................................................................
Plympton, NSW, 2087
Nationality 3.....................................................................................
Passport number CO39847332
Length of stay two nights
Number of guests 2 people
Type of room double room
Method of payment credit card
Credit card number 4.....................................................................................
Expiry date 5.....................................................................................

6.10 Map Completion

Questions 1-5
6.10
Label the map below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS next to Questions 1-5.
Map of Central Hotel



Questions 1-4
6.11 Choose the correct letter A-D.
Example
How often are hikes held in summer?
A every week
B every two weeks
C every month
D every other month
1 When is the next available hike?
A February 2nd
B February 6th
C February 16th
D February 23rd
2 How difficult is this hike?
A easy
B medium
C difficult
D very difficult
3 How much does the hike cost for a member of the hiking club?
A $7.19
B $7.90
C $12.19
D $12.90
4 Where will the hikers meet?
A the university
B the train station
C the bus stop
D the start of the hiking track

Questions 5-7
Choose the correct letter A-G for each answer.
A Bird Sanctuary
B lookout
C miner’s cottage
D Bird Museum
E picnic area
F Wildlife Museum
G ranger’s cottage
6.11
Questions 8-10
Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for
each answer.
Hiking Club - Membership Form
Name: 8 ...............................................................................................................
Student Number: .................................................................................................
Telephone Number: 9...........................................................................................
University Degree: ...............................................................................................
How he found out about the club 10.....................................................................

Step 7
7.1 Short Answer questions
7.2 Signposts and synonyms
7.3 Table Completion questions 1
7.5 Flow Chart Completion questions
7.1 Short Answer questions

Questions 11-14
7.1 each answer.
11 What is the optimum temperature of our bodies?
....................................................................................................................................................
Now you try!
12 When do foods produce toxins?
....................................................................................................................................................
13 How much water should you drink every day?
....................................................................................................................................................
14 What is the first function to be affected by a small drop in body water levels?
....................................................................................................................................................

7.2 Signposts and synonyms

Questions 11-16
each answer. 7.2
11 Four new activities will run as a result of ..................................................... of interest received.
Now you try!
12 Yoga classes will run each evening owing to the amount of ................................ received.
13 Because the playing fields are booked on Sunday mornings, mixed football will begin at
...........................................
14 Because of the huge number of requests, the .......................................... will be offered.
15 Students can .......................................... to the local cinema or go in the college bus.
16 Because of .........................................., there is a maximum of three clubs per student.


Questions 11-15
answer.
7.3
Soil type Feel Form Colour Smell Quality
sandy gritty won’t form a light 11................... low

ball smell
clay 12................... will form a ball white, damp smell better than
13.................., sandy soil
dark brown
loam crumbly 14................... brown forest smell 15...................

form a ball


Questions 11-16
answer.
7.4
Product Materials used Advantages of using hemp
paper wood harvest in 11..............................................
no need to use 12..............................................
clothing cotton needs little 13.............................................., fertiliser and

pesticide;
protects against 14..............................................
cars metal cheaper and 15..............................................quickly
fuel petrol 16.....................................................................

7.5 Flow Chart Completion questions

Questions 11-14
Complete the flow chart using NO MORE THAN THREE
7.5 WORDS in each space.
Air Stewards
Applications sent to 11........................................................................
7% of applicants chosen for 12........................................................................
2nd stage : written exam
3rd stage : 13........................................................................
Training : 4 weeks
• first aid
• fitness test
• 14........................................................................
Graduation


Questions 11-14 7.6

answer.
Garden Area Flowers Trees
Upper Section Bluebells 11.............................................
Lower Section 12............................................. Japanese Maples
13............................................. 14............................................. Birches & Azaleas
Questions 15-17
Complete the flow chart using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER in each
answer.
Sandstone Wall
15....................................................... necessary for stability of wall
sandstone transported by 16............................................................
final examination took 17............................................................

Questions 18-20
each answer.
18 Where will the tour begin?
........................................................................................................................
19 What does the path lead to?

7.6
........................................................................................................................
20 What did the National Trust House win second prize for?
........................................................................................................................

Step 8
8.1 Using stress to help you hear the answers
8.2 Modified Multiple Choice questions
8.3 Sentence Completion questions
8.4 Summary Note Completion questions
8.1 Using stress to help you hear the

answers
Questions 21-23
Choose the correct answer by clicking on A, B, or C.
21 Which student is a Japanese major?
A John
B Michael
C Both John and Michael
8.1
22 What advice does the Study Abroad officer give the students on how to apply for a study abroad
program?
A They shouldn’t apply to the same program

B They should apply for the same scholarship
C They should apply for different scholarships.
23 What does the Study Abroad officer say about being accepted on the program?
A They both need better grades

B There is a good chance they will be considered
C They need to be hopeful.

8.2 Modified Multiple Choice questions

Questions 21-23
Choose THREE groups of students from the list below. Write the appropriate letters A-E next to the
Questions 21–23.
Which group of students listed below experienced the following problems?

8.2
A First year students
B Second year students
C Third year students
D Postgraduate students
E Overseas students
21 an increase in rent
22 misleading advertisements
23 refusal of a lease

8.3 Sentence Completion questions

Questions 25-28
25 Summer Work for Students’ .................................................................................... one year ago.

8.3
26 .................................................................................... are not allowed to enrol in the program.
27 Full time and ....................................................................................jobs are available.
28 Students will not have a .................................................................................. after the interview.

8.4 Summary Note Completion questions

Questions 26-30
Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
Research Project 8.4
Project - two semesters / four months
Tutorials and consultations

Tutorials - 26..............................................................................
Consultations - every week
No consultation without 27..............................................................................
Length of project - 15,000 words
Research
Primary
Secondary
• Survey
• 28..............................................................................
• Questionnaire
Due date: 29 the ..............................................................................
First draft - 10% of total mark.
Marking first draft encourages students to 30..............................................................................


Questions 21-24
answer.
Aquaculture - Fish Farming

Currently
• 60 species (fish, shellfish & aquatic plants)

• business worth 21 .............................................................. annually
8.5 • supplies one fifth of total seafood production
Production increases in last 3 years
• 46% - size
• 80 % - 22 ..............................................................
High standard of aquaculture product due to
• clean water
• 23 .............................................................. compared to area of coastline
Uncontrolled aquaculture overseas results in
• poor water quality

• disease
• 24 ..............................................................
Questions 25-27
Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
The Future of Aquaculture

25 Minimal ............................................................................. and the coexistence with other coastal
industries are very important for the survival of aquaculture.
26 Also, in order to maintain standards, such value-added products as pharmaceuticals and

............................................................................. are necessary.
27 By avoiding unsuitable sites, farmers save a lot of money in production losses and
..............................................................................

Questions 28-30
Choose THREE reasons from the list below and write the letters A-E next to Questions 28-30.
According to the speaker, which of the following are reasons to research the areas listed below.
A to monitor the cost of formulated feeds

B to find the best microalgae
C to benefit the Aquaculture industry
D to promote prawn farming
E to ensure high quality water
F to gain high prices in Japan 8.5
28 Disease .......................................
29 Feed for Aquaculture .......................................
30 Growth rates .......................................

Step 9
9.1 Table Completion questions
9.2 Summary Paragraph Completions questions 1
9.3 Summary Paragraph Completions questions 2
9.4 Labelling a diagram
9.1 Table Completion questions

Questions 31-35
Complete the table using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
The Properties of Different Types of Money in History

9.1
Properties Who used it What they used Advantages Disadvantages
Example Tribes cattle transportable and difficult to control

portable easy to count 31.......................
divisible Babylonians 32....................... 33....................... lack of durability

were kept
durable Greeks 34....................... good stores difficult to control

of value and 35.......................
transportable

9.2 Summary Paragraph Completion

questions 1
Questions 31-34
Complete the summary using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
The History of Singing

9.2
The human voice is a natural instrument that can be used spontaneously and can convey
31................................................... and emotion. Like all other instruments, singers must control
their bodies to produce the required notes. Researchers had difficulty studying the history of
singing before 32................................................... began. In the twentieth century there were two
main developments in singing. Firstly, the plots of operas became more realistic which meant that
the 33................................................... singing techniques became less appropriate. The other was
when singers started using 34....................................................

9.3 Summary Paragraph Completion

questions 2
Questions 31-35
Complete the summary using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
When you buy something with a credit card, the 31.......................................... is delayed. People
are often quite shocked when they receive a bill as they tend to buy 32..........................................
9.3
with a credit card. The popularity of credit cards in countries like New Zealand has led to
33.......................................... of over $1000 per person. Using your credit card is like 34.................
......................... as you enjoy it but it can make you thirsty and anxious. If you owe a lot of money
on your credit card, you should leave them at home when you go shopping, or more drastically,
35.......................................... them.

9.4 Labelling a diagram

Questions 37-40
Label the diagram by choosing the correct letter A-H for Questions 37-40.
A tape
B drum 9.4
C sound track
D picture
E erase heads
F cassette
G picture recording heads
H sound recording heads

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Note that this listening passage is longer than ones you have experienced in this step. Be
prepared to hear a lot of extra information between questions. But you should still be two steps
ahead just in case an answer does come quickly!

9.5
Questions 31-34
Complete the summary using NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS for each answer.
Being a good director and making good movies is not just about money. To be a good director you
need 31...................................................... Aspiring directors should 32.........................................
............. and watch as many films as they can. By analysing films, students will learn that making
films requires a never-ending 33...................................................... Observing 34..............................
........................ is also useful because you can learn from their experiences.

Questions 35-37
Complete the diagram using NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS for each answer.
9.5

Questions 38-40
Complete the table using NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS for each answer.
Genre of Film Requirements Style
Comedy Allow actors to be funny and ‘run • Light and easy

the show’ • Camera movement and sets
should 38..............................
Thriller • Play with Use close ups to draw audience in.

39..............................
• Give clues but not too many!
9.5 Film noir Allow it to be sensuous, artistic and Use 40.............................. and
conceptual. .............................. to establish the
mood.

Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 1
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Note that this listening passage is longer than ones you have experienced in this step. Be
prepared to hear a lot of extra information between questions. But you should still be two
steps ahead just in case an answer does come quickly!

Questions 1-4
What does the tourist information officer say about each attraction?
Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-H next to Questions 1-4.
A crowded
B expensive
C famous
D far away
E free
F good value
G peaceful
H unusual
Example Answer
Shopping ...............
1 Opera House ...................

2 Zoo ...................
3 Art Gallery ...................
4 Botanical Gardens ...................

Questions 5-7
Write the correct letter A-H next to Questions 5-8.
5 Art Gallery ...................

6 Botanical Gardens ...................
7 Zoo ...................

Questions 8-10
answer.
Restaurant Cost per person Advantages Disadvantages
Grand Hotel $50 familiar expensive
Mama’s cheap 8 try ..................dishes 9..................................
Riverside average view and atmosphere often full,

10.............................

Section 2
Questions 11-14
answer.
ROCKDALE WILDLIFE PARK
Opening hours Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm

Saturday & Sunday 9am – 6pm
Park Fees Park entrance adult $18

concessions $12
family $50
Guided tour per person 11..........................
Daily shows 10am bird show

12 noon kangaroo feeding
2 pm koala 12..........................
Facilities Café
13.......................... area
Gift shop
Playground
FRIENDS OF THE PARK annual joining fee $50 per family
Members receive: monthly newsletter

14......................... entrance discount
free gift
NEVER FEED THE BIRDS OR ANIMALS, IT’S UNNECESSARY!

Questions 15-17
Choose four answers from the box and write the letters A-F next to Questions 15-17 on the map.
A reptiles
B gift shop
C kangaroos
D koalas
E picnic area
F playground

Questions 18-20
18 The emus cannot be seen for
A 5 days
B 1 week
C 2 weeks.
19 The best time to see the kangaroos is
A in the early morning

B at midday
C in the late afternoon.
20 The old playground was
A old-fashioned
B boring
C small.

Section 3
Questions 21-25
Circle the best answer A, B or C.
21 The largest numbers of Tasmanian devils live in
A coastal areas
B drier forests
C rainforests.
22 An adult female can weigh up to
A 4½ kg
B 9 kg
C 13 kg.
23 In one year an adult female usually brings up
A three babies
B four babies
C twenty babies.
24 Young Tasmanian devils become independent when they are about
A 5 months old
B 8 months old
C 2 years old.
25 Farmers are
A permitted to shoot or poison them

B paid to kill them
C prohibited from killing them.

Questions 26-30
Complete the summary below using words from the box.
bark sick
bite small
hunt trees
dead underground
fight yawn
sleep
Tasmanian devils live in hollow logs or 26...................................................... They usually eat

27....................................................... animals and are not affected by the diseases of the animals
they eat. They travel long distances at night to 28........................................................ They are
famous for their strong appetite. To decide the order in which they eat, Tasmanian devils often

29.................................................. If they are afraid, they 30..................................................

Section 4
Questions 31-35
Which of the following sources gave scientists information about the Iceman?
Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-H next to Questions 31-35.
A DNA
B hair
C fingernail
D bones
E intestines
F skin
G stomach
H teeth
31 age when he died ...............................
32 ethnic group ...............................
33 where he lived ...............................
34 health ...............................
35 time of year when died ...............................

Questions 36-40
36 The Iceman’s diet included
A goat and seafood

B bear and grain
C deer and bread.
37 Moss was used in that region
A to wrap food
B as toilet paper
C as food.
38 His shoes were made from

A grass and bark
B deer hide and goat hide
C bearskin and goatskin.
39 It is likely that the Iceman was a
A shepherd
B hunter
C trader.
40 It is now believed the Iceman died
A near the rock where his body was found

B while trapped under a rock
C while sleeping on the rock where his body was found.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You now have ten minutes to transfer your answer to your Answer Sheet. Use the blank
Answer Sheet in the back of this workbook.

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2.1 Completion questions ...2

We hope you enjoy your workbook!

2.1 Completed questions ...2

3.1 Underlining key words ...8

4.1 Listening for the correct answers ...12

5.1 Using synonyms to answer Sentence Completion questions ...16

6.1 Hearing more than one answer choice ...20

7.1 Short Answer questions ...34

8.1 Using stress to help you hear the answers ...42

9.1 Table Completion questions ...50

Final Practice Listening test

2.1 Completion questions

In the past, studies have focused on how the 11 .......................................................... influences

This research project’s specific focus is on the 12 .......................................................... of the

The Method used in this Research Project

They chose 28 subjects from State University.

They divided the subjects into four groups.

They gave different music, or none at all, to each group.

Group One Group Two Group Three Group Four

0 bpm 50 bpm 90 bpm 13 ......... bpm*

* beats per minute

Subjects did a 14 ........................................................ on a driving simulator

The researchers measured:

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Questions 17-20 2.1

Table showing results

Group One Group Two Group Three Group Four

Heart rate fluctuates normally showed 20 ........................................ fluctuations

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2.2 Summary Paragraph and Summary

Findings of the Research Report

• A Limitation of this Study

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2.3 Short Answer and Labelling a Diagram

When should employers involve employees in the process? 36.............................................

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

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3.1 Underlining key words

Garden Area Flowers Trees

Upper section Bluebells 11 ...........................................

Lower section 12 ............................................ Japanese Maples

13 ............................................ 14 ............................................ Birches & Azaleas

15 ................................................................. necessary for stability of wall.

sandstone transported by 16 ..................................................................

final examination took 17 ......................................................................

18 Where will the tour begin? ..................................................................

19 What does the path lead to?..................................................................

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3.2 Writing possible answers while you

21 There is a ............................................................... of students in the university.

22 Kevin feels .................................................................... about his tutorials.

23 Every year a ........................................................... is held to nominate students representatives.

25 Maria attends ............................................. lectures as Sally.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

Kevin found these subjects the most difficult

Maria found these subjects the easiest

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4.1 Listening for the correct answers

Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.