Cambridge 11 IELTS Listening Test 2 |

Book 11 IELTS Listening Test 2

Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

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

Enquiry about joining Youth Council

Example

Name: Roger ………..Brown…………

Age: 18

Currently staying in a 1 during the week

Postal address: 17, 2 Street, Stamford, Lincs

Postcode: 3

Occupation: student and part-time job as a 4

Studying 5 (major subject) and history (minor subject)

Hobbies: does a lot of 6 , and is interested in the 7

On Youth Council, wants to work with young people who are 8

Will come to talk to the Elections Officer next Monday at 9 pm

Mobile number: 10

Questions 11-12

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

11 12 Which TWO changes have been made so far during the refurbishment of the theatre?

A. Some rooms now have a different use.

B. A different type of seating has been installed.

C. An elevator has been installed.

D. The outside of the building has been repaired.

Questions 13-14

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

13 14 Which TWO facilities does the theatre currently offer to the public?

A. rooms for hire

B. backstage tours

C. hire of costumes

D. a bookshop

E. a cafe

Questions 15-16

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

15 16 Which TWO workshops does the theatre currently offer?

A. sound

B. acting

C. making puppets

D. make-up

E. lighting

Questions 17-20

Label the plan below.

Write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions.

Ground floor plan of theatre

Cambridge IELTS 11 Academic Listening Test 2 - 17 - 20

17 box office

18 theatre manager’s office

19 lighting box

20 artistic director’s offices

Questions 21-26

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Rocky Bay field trip

21 What do the students agree should be included in their aims?

A. factors affecting where organisms live

B. the need to preserve endangered species

C. techniques for classifying different organisms

22 What equipment did they forget to take on the Field Trip?

A. string

B. a compass

C. a ruler

23 In Helen’s procedure section, Colin suggests a change in

A. the order in which information is given.

B. the way the information is divided up.

C. the amount of information provided.

24 What do they say about the method they used to measure wave speed?

A. It provided accurate results.

B. It was simple to carry out.

C. It required special equipment.

10.

25 What mistake did Helen make when first drawing the map?

A. She chose the wrong scale.

B. She stood in the wrong place.

C. She did it at the wrong time.

11.

26 What do they decide to do next with their map?

A. scan it onto a computer

B. check it using photographs

C. add information from the internet

12.

Questions 27-28

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

27 28 Which TWO problems affecting organisms in the splash zone are mentioned?

A. lack of water

B. strong winds

C. lack of food

D. high temperatures

E. large waves

13.

Questions 29-30

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

29 30 Which TWO reasons for possible error will they include in their report?

A. inaccurate records of the habitat of organisms

B. influence on behaviour of organisms by observer

C. incorrect identification of some organisms

D. making generalisations from a small sample

E. missing some organisms when counting

14.

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

DESIGNING A PUBLIC BUILDING:

THE TAYLOR CONCERT HALL

Introduction

The designer of a public building may need to consider the building’s

function
physical and 31 context
symbolic meaning

Location and concept of the Concert Hall

On the site of a disused 32

Beside a 33

The design is based on the concept of a mystery

Building design

It’s approached by a 34 for pedestrians

The building is the shape of a 35

One exterior wall acts as a large 36

In the auditorium:

the floor is built on huge pads made of 37
the walls are made of local wood and are 38 in shape
ceiling panels and 39 on walls allow adjustment of acoustics

Evaluation

Some critics say the 40 style of the building is inappropriate.

Answers

1. hostel
2. Buckleigh
3. PE9 7QT
4. waiter
5. politics
6. cycling
7. cinema
8. disabled
9. 4:30, 4.30, half past four
10. 07788 136711

11. A, B
12. A, B
13. B, D
14. B, D
15. C, E
16. C, E
17. G
18. D
19. B
20. F

22. A
23. C
24. B
25. B
26. B
27. A, D
28. A, D
29. C, E
30. C, E

31. social
32. factory
33. canal
34. bridge
35. box
36. screen
37. rubber
38. curved
39. curtains
40. international

5 thoughts on “Cambridge 11 IELTS Listening Test 2”

allotment loans for federal employees no credit check
16.08.2025 at 12:16 pm

wonderful post, very informative. I wonder why the opposite
experts of this sector don’t understand this.
You must proceed your writing. I’m sure, you’ve a huge readers’
base already!

Reply
ide777 link
12.09.2025 at 10:42 am

I like what you guys are usually up too. Such clever work and exposure!
Keep up the great works guys I’ve incorporated you guys to my personal blogroll.

Reply
sga123
03.10.2025 at 4:39 am

Great information. Lucky me I found your site by accident (stumbleupon).
I have saved as a favorite for later!

Reply
ide777
04.10.2025 at 3:29 pm

I have read so many posts on the topic of the blogger lovers but this paragraph is actually a pleasant paragraph, keep it up.

Reply
بوت طائرة 1xbet
01.02.2026 at 5:05 pm

Hello! This is my 1st comment here so I just wanted
to give a quick shout out and say I really enjoy reading your posts.
Can you recommend any other blogs/websites/forums that deal with the same subjects?

Many thanks!

Reply

Book 11 IELTS Listening Test 2

Questions 1-10

Enquiry about joining Youth Council

Questions 11-12

Questions 13-14

Questions 15-16

Questions 17-20

Ground floor plan of theatre

Questions 21-26

Rocky Bay field trip

Questions 27-28

Questions 29-30

Questions 31-40

DESIGNING A PUBLIC BUILDING:

THE TAYLOR CONCERT HALL

Answers

5 thoughts on “Cambridge 11 IELTS Listening Test 2”

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply