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Listening TEST 1 - Paramount

1) The document summarizes key points from a listening test on various topics such as traffic changes, seed germination experiments, and effects of urban environments on animals. 2) It includes tasks like completing tables, choosing correct answers, labeling maps, and filling in flowcharts and notes. 3) The topics covered include proposed traffic regulation changes in Granford, stages of a student experiment on seed germination, and recent research findings on how urban environments impact animal behavior and physiology.

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Listening TEST 1 - Paramount

1) The document summarizes key points from a listening test on various topics such as traffic changes, seed germination experiments, and effects of urban environments on animals. 2) It includes tasks like completing tables, choosing correct answers, labeling maps, and filling in flowcharts and notes. 3) The topics covered include proposed traffic regulation changes in Granford, stages of a student experiment on seed germination, and recent research findings on how urban environments impact animal behavior and physiology.

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IELTS Academic Test

LISTENING

SECTION 1 Questions 1-10


Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

COOKERY CLASSES
Cookery Class Focus Other Information
Example how to 1 ........................................... • small classes
and cook with seasonal
The Food .......f?.:�Y#.!.9........ products • also offers 2 ...........................................
classes
• clients who return get
a 3 ........................................... discount

Bond's Cookery food that • includes recipes to strengthen


School is4 ........................................... your 5 ..................... ,m ..................

• they have a_
free 6 ........................................... every
Thursday

The mainly& ........................................... • located near


7 ........................................... food the9 ...........................................
Centre

• a special course in skills with


a 10 ........................................... is
sometimes available

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SECTION 2 Questions 11-20
Listening
Questions 11-13

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Traffic Changes in Granford


11 Why are changes needed to traffic systems in Granford?
A The number of traffic accidents has risen.
B The amount of traffic on the roads has increased.
C The types of vehicles on the roads have changed.
12 In a survey, local residents particularly complained about
A dangerous driving by parents.
B pollution from trucks and lorries.
C inconvenience from parked cars.
13 According to the speaker, one problem with the new regulations will be
A raising money to pay for them.
B finding a way to make people follow them.
C getting the support of the police.

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Test 1

Questions 14-20
Listening
Label the map below.

Write the correct letter, A-/, next to Questions 14-20.

Proposed traffic changes in Granford

N
W+E
s

I Chemist I
Supermarket

14 New traffic lights

15 Pedestrian crossing

16 Parking allowed

17 New 'No Parking' sign

18 New disabled parking spaces

19 Widened pavement

20 Lorry loading/unloading restrictions

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SECTION 3 Questions 21-30
Listening
Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 Why is J�ck interested in investigating seed germination?


A r1e may do a module on a related topic later on.
B He wants to have a career in plant science.
C He is thinking of choosing this topic for his dissertation.
22 Jack and Emma agree the main advantage of their present experiment is that it
can be
A described very easily.
B carried out inside the laboratory.
C completed in the time available.
23 What do they decide to check with their tutor?
A whether their aim is appropriate
B whether anyone else has chosen this topic
C whether the assignment contributes to their final grade
24 They agree that Graves' book on seed germination is disappointing because
A it fails to cover recent advances in seed science.
B the content is irrelevant for them.
C its focus is very theoretical.
25 What does Jack say about the article on seed germination by Lee Hall?
A The diagrams of plant development are useful.
B The analysis of seed germination statistics is thorough.
C The findings on seed germination after fires are surprising.

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Test 1

Questions 26-30
Listening
Complete the flow-chart below.

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to
Questions 26-30.

A container B soil C weight D condition


E height F colour G types H depths

Stages in the experiment

Select seeds of different 26 ...................... and sizes.

Measure and record the 27 ...................... and size of each one.

Decide on the 28 ...................... to be used.

Use a different 29 ...................... for each seed and label it.

After about 3 weeks, record the plant's 30 ...................... .

Investigate the findings.

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SECTION 4 Questions 31-40
Listening
Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Effects of urban environments on animals


Introduction
Recent urban developments represent massive environmental changes. It was
previously thought that only a few animals were suitable for city life, e.g.
• the 31 ........................................... - because of its general adaptability
• the pigeon - because walls of city buildings are similar to 32 ...........................................
In fact, many urban animals are adapting with unusual 33 ........................................... .

Recent research
• Emilie Snell-Rood studied small urbanised mammal specimens from museums
in Minnesota.
- She found the size of their 34 ........................................... had increased.
- She suggests this may be due to the need to locate new sources
of 35 ........................................... and to deal with new dangers.
• Catarina Miranda focused on the 36 ........................................... of urban and rural
blackbirds.
- She found urban birds were often braver, but were afraid of situations that
were 37 ........................................... .
• Jonathan Atwell studies how animals respond to urban environments.
- He found that some animals respond to 38 ........................................... by producing
lower levels of hormones.
• Sarah Partan's team found urban squirrels use their 39 ........................................... to
help them communicate.

Long-term possibilities
Species of animals may develop which are unique to cities. However, some changes
may not be 40 ........................................... .

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