IELTS Academic Listening Test 7
Cambridge IELTS 20 · GOAT Guru English30:00
🎧 Section 1. Listen once and answer Questions 1–10. You will hear the recording only one time in the real exam — for practice, you may replay it.
Questions 1–10
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Furniture Rental Companies
| Name of company | Information about costs | Additional notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Rentals | Prices range from $105 to $1 per room per month. |
The furniture is very 2 Delivers in 1–2 days Special offer: free 3 with every living room set |
| 4 and Oliver | Mid-range prices 12% monthly fee for 5 |
Also offers a cleaning service |
| Larch Furniture | Offers cheapest prices for renting furniture and 6 items | Must have own 7 Minimum contract length: six months |
| 8 Rentals | See the 9 for the most up-to-date prices | 10 are allowed within 7 days of delivery |
🎧 Section 2. Listen and answer Questions 11–20.
Questions 11–16
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11 Who was responsible for starting the community project?
12 How was the gold coin found?
13 What led the archaeologists to believe there was an ancient village on this site?
14 What are the team still hoping to find?
15 What was found on the other side of the river to the castle?
16 What do the team plan to do after work ends this summer?
Questions 17–20
Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A–G, next to Questions 17–20.
17 bridge foundations
18 rubbish pit
19 meeting hall
20 fish pond
🎧 Section 3. Listen and answer Questions 21–30.
Questions 21–26
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21 Finn was pleased to discover that their topic
22 Maya says a mistaken belief about theatre programmes is that
23 Finn was surprised that, in early British theatre, programmes
24 Maya feels their project should include an explanation of why companies of actors
25 Finn and Maya both think that, compared to nineteenth-century programmes, those from the eighteenth century
26 Maya doesn't fully understand why, in the twentieth century,
Questions 27–30
What comment is made about the programme for each of the following shows? Choose FOUR answers from the box, A–F, next to Questions 27–30.
Comments about the programme
A. Its origin is somewhat controversial.
B. It is historically significant for a country.
C. It was effective at attracting audiences.
D. It is included in a recent project.
E. It contains insights into the show.
F. It resembles an art work.
27 Ruy Blas
28 Man of La Mancha
29 The Tragedy of Jane Shore
30 The Sailors' Festival
🎧 Section 4. Listen and answer Questions 31–40.
Questions 31–40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Inclusive Design
Definition
- Designing products that can be accessed by a diverse range of people without the need for any 31.
- Not the same as universal design: that is design for everyone, including catering for people with 32 problems.
- 33 which are adjustable, avoiding back or neck problems
- 34 in public toilets which are easier to use
To assist the elderly:
- Designers avoid using 35 in interfaces
- People can make commands using a mouse, keyboard, or their 36
Access:
- Loss of independence for disabled people.
Safety:
- Seatbelts are especially problematic for 37 women.
- PPE jackets are often unsuitable because of the size of women's 38.
- PPE for female 39 officers dealing with emergencies is the worst.
Comfort in the Workplace:
- The 40 in offices is often too low for women.