Cambridge 16 IELTS Academic Listening Test 1 | Free Computer-Based Mock Test

Part 1

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Questions

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Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

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

Children’s Engineering Workshops

Tiny Engineers (ages 4-5)

Activities
- Create a cover for an 1 so they can drop it from a height without breaking it.
- Take part in a competition to build the tallest 2.
- Make a 3 powered by a balloon.

Junior Engineers (ages 6-8)

Activities:
- Build model cars, trucks and 4 and learn how to program them so they can move.
- Take part in a competition to build the longest 5 using card and wood.
- Create a short 6 with special software.
- Build, 7 and program a humanoid robot.

Course Details

Cost: £50 for a five-week block
Time: Held on 8 from 10 am to 11 am
Location: Building 10A, 9 Industrial Estate, Grasford
Parking: Plenty of 10 is available

Questions 11-14

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C

11 Stevenson’s was founded in

A. 1923

B. 1924

C. 1926

12 Originally, Stevenson’s manufactured goods for

A. the healthcare industry.

B. the automotive industry.

C. the machine tools industry.

13 What does the speaker say about the company premises?

A. The company has recently moved.

B. The company has no plans to move.

C. The company is going to move shortly.

14 The program for the work experience group includes

A. time to do research.

B. meetings with a teacher.

C. talks by staff.

Questions 15-20

Label the map below.

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

15 coffee room

16 warehouse

17 staff canteen

18 meeting room

19 human resources

20 boardroom

21–22 Which TWO parts of the introductory stage to their art projects do Jess and Tom agree were useful?

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

A. the Bird Park visit

B. the workshop sessions

C. the Natural History Museum visit

D. the projects done in previous years

E. the handouts with research sources

23–24 In which TWO ways do both Jess and Tom decide to change their proposals?

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

A. by giving a rationale for their action plans

B. by being less specific about the outcome

C. by adding a video diary presentation

D. by providing a timeline and a mind map

E. by making their notes more evaluative

Questions 25-30

Which personal meaning do the students decide to give to each of the following pictures?

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

Personal meanings

A a childhood memory

B hope for the future

C fast movement

D a potential threat

E the power of colour

F the continuity of life

G protection of nature

H a confused attitude to nature

Pictures

25 Falcon (Landseer)

26 Fish hawk (Audubon)

27 Kingfisher (van Gogh)

28 Portrait of William Wells

29 Vairumati (Gauguin)

30 Portrait of Giovanni de Medicine

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Stoicism

Relevance today

Stoicism is still relevant today because of its 31 appeal.

Ancient Stoics

Stoicism was founded over 2,000 years ago in Greece.
The Stoics’ ideas are surprisingly well known, despite not being intended for 32.

Stoic principles

Happiness could be achieved by leading a virtuous life.
Controlling emotions was essential.
Epictetus said that external events cannot be controlled but the 33 people make in response can be controlled.
A Stoic is someone who has a different view on experiences which others would consider as 34.

The influence of Stoicism

George Washington organised a 35 about Cato to motivate his men.
The French artist Delacroix was a Stoic.
Adam Smith’s ideas on 36 were influenced by Stoicism.
Some of today’s political leaders are inspired by the Stoics.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

The treatment for 37 is based on ideas from Stoicism.
People learn to base their thinking on 38.

In business

People benefit from Stoicism by identifying obstacles as 39.

Relevance of Stoicism

It requires a lot of 40 but Stoicism can help people to lead a good life.
It teaches people that having a strong character is more important than anything else.

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Children’s Engineering Workshops

Stoicism

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