Mock Test-1 - Learn Daily

Part 1 Audio

Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Job details from employment agency

Role: 1.

Location: Fordham 2. Centre

3. Road, Fordham

Work involves:

dealing with enquiries
making 4. and reorganising them
maintaining the internal 5.
general administration

Requirements:

6. (essential)
a calm and 7. manner
good IT skills

Other information:

a 8. job - further opportunities may be available
hours: 7.45 a.m. to 9. p.m. Monday to Friday
10. is available onsite

Part 2 Audio:

Questions 11-12

Which TWO warnings does Dan give about picking mushrooms? (Choose A-E)

11.

12.

A Don't pick more than one variety of mushroom at a time.
B Don't pick mushrooms near busy roads.
C Don't eat mushrooms given to you.
D Don't eat mushrooms while picking them.
E Don't pick old mushrooms.

Questions 13-14

Which TWO ideas about wild mushrooms does Dan say are correct? (Choose A-E)

13.

14.

A Mushrooms should always be peeled before eating.
B Mushrooms eaten by animals may be unsafe.
C Cooking destroys toxins in mushrooms.
D Brightly coloured mushrooms can be edible.
E All poisonous mushrooms have a bad smell.

Questions 15-20

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

15. What advice does Dan give about picking mushrooms in parks? A. Choose wooded areas. B. Don't disturb wildlife. C. Get there early.

16. Dan says it is a good idea for beginners to A. use a mushroom app. B. join a group. C. take a reference book.

17. What does Dan say is important for conservation? A. selecting only fully grown mushrooms B. picking a limited amount of mushrooms C. avoiding areas where rare mushroom species grow

18. According to Dan, some varieties of wild mushrooms are in decline because there is A. a huge demand for them from restaurants. B. a lack of rain in this part of the country. C. a rise in building developments locally.

19. Dan says that when storing mushrooms, people should A. keep them in the fridge for no more than two days. B. keep them in a brown bag in a dark room. C. leave them for a period after washing them.

20. What does Dan say about trying new varieties of mushrooms? A. Experiment with different recipes. B. Expect some to have a strong taste. C. Cook them for a long time.

Part 3 Audio:

Questions 21-24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. Why do the students think the Laki eruption of 1783 is so important? A It was the most severe eruption in modern times. B It led to the formal study of volcanoes. C It had a profound effect on society.

22. What surprised Adam about observations made at the time? A the number of places producing them B the contradictions in them C the lack of scientific data to support them

23. According to Michelle, what did the contemporary sources say about the Laki haze? A People thought it was similar to ordinary fog. B It was associated with health issues. C It completely blocked out the sun for weeks.

24. Adam corrects Michelle when she claims that Benjamin Franklin A came to the wrong conclusion about the cause of the haze. B was the first to identify the reason for the haze. C supported the opinions of other observers about the haze.

Questions 25 and 26

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which two issues following the Laki eruption surprised the students?

25.

26.

A how widespread the effects were
B how long-lasting the effects were
C the number of deaths it caused
D the speed at which the volcanic ash cloud spread
E how people ignored the warning signs

Questions 27-30

What comment do the students make about the impact of the Laki eruption on the following countries?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F.

Comments
A This country suffered the most severe loss of life.
B The impact on agriculture was predictable.
C There was a significant increase in deaths of young people.
D Animals suffered from a sickness.
E This country saw the highest rise in food prices in the world.
F It caused a particularly harsh winter.

27. Iceland

28. Egypt

29. UK

30. USA

Part 4 Audio:

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Elephant Translocation

Reasons for overpopulation at Majete National Park

strict enforcement of anti-poaching laws
successful breeding

Problems caused by elephant overpopulation

greater competition, causing hunger for elephants
damage to 31.

The translocation process

a suitable group of elephants from the same 32. was selected
vets and park staff made use of 33. to help guide the elephants into an open plain
elephants were immobilised with tranquilisers
this process had to be completed quickly to reduce 34.
elephants had to be turned on their 35. to avoid damage to their lungs
elephants' 36. had to be monitored constantly
tracking devices were fitted to the matriarchs
data including the size of their tusks and 37. was taken
elephants were taken by truck to their new reserve

Advantages of translocation at Nkhotakota Wildlife Park

38. opportunities
a reduction in the number of poachers and 39.
an example of conservation that other parks can follow
an increase in 40. as a contributor to GDP

IELTS Listening Mock Test-1

Questions 1-10

Job details from employment agency

Questions 11-12

Questions 13-14

Questions 15-20

Questions 21-24

Questions 25 and 26

Questions 27-30

Questions 31-40

Elephant Translocation

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Questions 1-10

Job details from employment agency

Questions 11-12

Questions 13-14

Questions 15-20

Questions 21-24

Questions 25 and 26

Questions 27-30

Questions 31-40

Elephant Translocation

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