IELTS Listening: Student Sample & Our Feedback

The student listens to the audio and answers the questions below while taking the exam.

EXAM QUESTIONS:

Write ONE WORD ONLY for the answer:

______ provided for ALL staff:

• Uniforms
• Training
• Discounts
• Meals

Write ONE WORD ONLY for the answer:

A ______ is offered during weekdays at all Milo's Restaurants:

• Meals
• Discount
• Training
• Taxis

Write ONE WORD ONLY for the answer:

______ provided after midnight:

• Uniforms
• Training
• Taxi
• Meals

Write ONE WORD ONLY for the answer:

Employees must care about maintaining a high standard of ______ in all aspects of their work:

• Cleanliness
• Communication
• Service
• Organization

Write ONE WORD ONLY for the answer:

Candidates must have a qualification in ______ to be eligible for the position:

• English
• Hospitality
• Cooking
• Management

Write ONE WORD ONLY for the answer:

The role is located at ______ Street:

• Wivenhoe
• Cork
• City Road
• Wivenhoe

Write ONE WORD ONLY for the answer:

The position of Breakfast Supervisor involves checking portions and other responsibilities, with a starting salary of ______:

• £9.50
• £15.50
• £9.25
• £9.75

What are the main reasons this land was selected for the housing project?

• A) It has favorable geographical characteristics
• B) It provides easy access to local amenities
• C) It is well-connected to the airport
• D) The land has minimal agricultural importance

Which aspect of the proposed housing project has received positive feedback?

• A) Cycling amenities
• B) Rural setting
• C) Promoting good relations among residents
• D) Affordable housing

What is the primary factor in choosing this location for the housing project?

• A) It is located close to a major highway
• B) It is close to a large airport
• C) It has access to a good hospital and school
• D) It is unused agricultural land

What is one of the challenges faced with the site of the housing development?

• A) The land is too flat
• B) The location is too remote
• C) The slope of the land is steep
• D) The soil quality is poor

Where will the supermarket be located within the development?

• A) Near the northern entrance
• B) Close to the sports center
• C) Between the two entrances
• D) Near the community center

What feature of the development will be located next to the row of houses for residents aged 65 and over?

• A) The community center
• B) The sports center
• C) The lake
• D) The playground

Why do the students consider the Laki eruption of 1783 to be so significant?

• 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
• D) It caused the longest eruption in history

What surprised Adam about the observations made at the time of the eruption?

• A) The number of places producing them
• B) The contradiction in them
• C) The lack of scientific data to support them
• D) The accuracy of the weather stations' reports

According to Michelle, what did the contemporary sources mention 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
• D) It was caused by a sudden storm

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
• D) Had no interest in studying the haze

Which aspect of the Laki eruption’s aftermath surprised the students?

• A) How widespread the effects were
• B) How long-lasting the effects were
• C) The number of deaths caused
• D) The speed at which the volcanic ash could spread

What was one of the severe consequences of the Laki eruption in Iceland?

• A) Widespread flooding due to heavy rain
• B) Livestock poisoning from fluorine-contaminated plants
• C) A shortage of fuel for cooking
• D) A collapse in the fishing industry

What unusual weather event was reported in the USA following the eruption?

• A) Snow drifting down the Mississippi River
• B) Hurricanes that affected the East Coast
• C) A year-long heatwave
• D) A series of tornadoes in the Midwest

STUDENT ANSWERS:

Training, Meals, Uniforms, Organization, English, Wivenhoe, £9.25, A, B, C, B, D, C, D, A, A, D, D, C, A, B

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Your Band Score: 2.5

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Here’s an analysis of the student's IELTS Listening exam performance, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

Strengths:

• Understanding General Context: The student seems to grasp the general flow of conversations and lectures, correctly identifying main ideas. Recognizing key details such as names (e.g., Wivenho Street) and numbers (e.g., £23,000 salary) indicates some ability to catch specific information.
• Recognizing Conversational Cues: The student appears to pick up on spoken interactions, including informal exchanges in Part 1. Understanding speaker agreements and disagreements (e.g., "That's no problem for me" in response to job requirements) shows a good level of comprehension.
• Grasping Cause-and-Effect Relationships: In Part 3, the student understood the impact of the volcanic eruption on different regions, indicating the ability to follow logical sequences.

Weaknesses and Areas for Improvement:

1. Difficulty with Specific Details (Names, Addresses, and Spelling): Mishearing or missing out on spelled-out words (e.g., W-I-V-E-N-H-O-E). Struggled with precise location details, which are essential for map-based and multiple-choice questions.
2. Struggles with Synonyms and Paraphrasing: In Part 2, the student might have struggled when the speaker used different wording than expected (e.g., "steep slope" instead of "challenging terrain"). IELTS listening often paraphrases the questions, so missing out on synonymous phrases can lead to incorrect answers.
3. Trouble with Fast-Paced Information (Numbers and Dates): In Part 1, the student had some difficulty with monetary values and time-related details (e.g., "9 pounds and 75 pence increasing to 11 pounds and 25 pence"). Dates like 1783 in Part 3 might have required repetition for full understanding.
4. Difficulty with Map/Diagram Labelling (Part 2): Misinterpreting directional phrases such as "bordered to the south by the main road" and "adjacent to these houses" could have caused errors.
5. Issues with Long Explanations (Listening for Key Information in Part 3): Part 3 included a discussion about scientific causes and effects. The student might have lost track of long sentences, affecting answer accuracy.

Improvement Tips:

• Practice spelling recognition by listening to spelled-out words in IELTS practice tests.
• Practice listening for paraphrased expressions using BBC News or TED Talks.
• Listen to financial reports or price-related discussions and write down figures.
• Practice with IELTS map-based listening exercises to get used to direction-related vocabulary.
• Practice summarizing long audio clips in a single sentence.

Final Advice:

• Active Listening: Regularly listen to different English accents (British, American, Australian).
• Predict Possible Answers: Before listening, scan the questions and think about what type of information will be needed.
• Take IELTS Mock Tests: Simulating real exam conditions will improve speed and accuracy.

By addressing these areas, the student can significantly improve their IELTS Listening score.

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