Book 14 IELTS Listening Test 1 https://ieltspractices.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/14-1.mp3 View Answers Section 1 : Questions 1-10 Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. CRIME REPORT FORM Type of crime: theft Personal information Example Name: Louise _Taylor_ Nationality: 1. Date of birth: 14 December 1977 Occupation: interior designer Reason for visit: business (to buy antique 2. ) Length of stay: two months Current address: 3. Apartments (No 15) Details of theft Items stolen: – a wallet containing approximately 4. £ – a 5. Date of theft: 6. Possible time and place of theft Location: outside the 7. at about 4 pm Details of suspect: – some boys asked for the 8. then ran off – one had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger – he was about 12, slim build with 9. hair The crime reference number allocated : 10. Section 2 : Questions 11-20 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO pieces of advice for the first week of an apprenticeship does the manager give? A get to know colleagues B learn from any mistakes C ask lots of questions D react positively to feedback E enjoy new challenges Questions 13 and 14 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO things does the manager say mentors can help with? A confidence-building B making career plans C completing difficult tasks D making a weekly timetable E reviewing progress Questions 15-20 What does the manager say about each of the following aspects of the company policy for apprentices? Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 15-20. A It is encouraged. B There are some restrictions. C It is against the rules. Company policy for apprentices 15. Using the internet 16. Flexible working 17. Booking holidays 18. Working overtime 19. Wearing trainers 20. Bringing food to work Section 3 : Questions 21- 30 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. Cities built by the sea 21. Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities A contain nearly half the world’s population. B include most of the world’s largest cities. C are growing twice as fast as other cities. None 22. According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers A may bring pollution to the cities. B may reduce the land available for agriculture. C may mean the countryside is spoiled by industry. None 23. What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s? A There were not enough for them. B They were made of unsuitable materials. C They did not allow for the effects of climate change. None 24. What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately? A take measures to restore ecosystems B pay for a new flood prevention system None 25. What do they agree should be the priority for international action? A greater coordination of activities B more sharing of information C agreement on shared policies None Questions 26-30 What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation? Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Decisions A use visuals B keep it short C involve other students D check the information is accurate E provide a handout F focus on one example G do online research Parts of the presentation 26. Historical background 27. Geographical factors 28. Past mistakes 29. Future risks 30. International implications Section 4 : 31-40 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. Marine renewable energy (ocean energy) Introduction More energy required because of growth in population and 31. What’s needed: – renewable energy sources – methods that won’t create pollution Wave energy – Advantage: waves provide a 32. source of renewable energy Electricity can be generated using offshore or onshore systems Onshore systems may use a reservoir Problems: – waves can move in any 33. – movement of sand, etc. on the 34. of the ocean may be affected Tidal energy Tides are more 35. than waves Planned tidal lagoon in Wales: – will be created in a 36. at Swansea – breakwater (dam) containing 16 turbines – rising tide forces water through turbines, generating electricity – stored water is released through 37. , driving the turbines in the reverse direction Advantages: – not dependent on weather – no 38. is required to make it work – likely to create a number of 39. Problem: – may ham fish and birds, e.g. by affecting 40. and building up Time's up Answers 1. Canadian 2. furniture 3. Park 4. 250 (sterling) 5. phone 6. 10(th) September 7. museum 8. time 9. blond(e) 10. 8795482361 11&12. A, C 13&14. B, E 15. B 16. B 17. C 18. A 19. A 20. A 21. B 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. F 29. G 30. C 31. industry 32. constant 33. direction 34. floor 35. predictable 36. bay 37. gates 38. fuel 39. jobs 40. migration