IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE TEST 2024 WITH ANSWERS | 28.08.2024

Summary

This script outlines a language course conversation, a radio talk on agricultural regulations, a discussion on essay grading, and a presentation on the Kentish pipe, a 17th-century musical instrument. It covers course details, safety concerns over hormone-fed beef, the impact of essays on final grades, and the unique construction and sound of the restored Kentish pipe, promising an engaging recital.

Takeaways

• 😀 The script is a series of recordings with questions to answer, simulating a listening test with one-time audio playback.
• 🏫 In Section One, a conversation about a language course is discussed, highlighting course locations, class sizes, and accommodation options.
• 🗓️ The language course in Berlin is 3 weeks long, with 5 hours of classes daily except for Saturdays with 2 hours and Sundays free.
• 🏠 Accommodation choices for the course include staying with a German family, on a university campus, or at a nearby B&B, with the family being the most economical.
• 📅 The course dates are mentioned, with the first summer course starting on June 1st in Hamburg and June 8th in Berlin.
• 📚 For the language course, students are required to bring textbooks, a dictionary, and are provided with computers and other learning materials.
• 💶 The cost for the course is €550, with a 35% discount for full-time students and further discounts for group enrollments.
• 📢 In Section Two, a radio talk discusses agricultural regulations, focusing on the controversy over hormone-treated beef and its potential health risks.
• 🚫 The talk criticizes the government for not adequately testing imported beef and for supporting the lifting of the ban on hormone-treated beef despite health concerns.
• 📝 Section Three involves a conversation between students and a tutor about essay grading, with a focus on the importance of research, organization, and presentation in achieving higher marks.
• 🎵 Lastly, Section Four is a talk about the Kentish pipe, a 17th-century musical instrument, detailing its unique construction and the process of restoring and playing it.

Q & A

What is the maximum class size for the language course offered in Hamburg and Berlin?

The maximum class size is 12, but typically there are never more than 9 or 10 students in a class.

What is the duration and structure of the language course in Berlin?

The course lasts for 3 weeks with 5 hours of classes daily, except for Saturday where there are only 2 hours of classes. Sundays are free.

What are the accommodation options available for the language course participants?

Participants can choose to stay with a German family, on the University campus, or in a nearby Bed and Breakfast.

What is the cost of the language course for a full-time student?

The full price of the course is €550, but full-time students are entitled to a 35% discount.

What is the benefit of bringing more students to the course?

For every five people brought to the course, one goes free, which means the cost can be divided among the participants.

What is the starting date of the first summer language course in Berlin?

The first summer course starts on the 8th of June.

What is the controversy discussed in the radio talk about agricultural regulations?

The controversy is about the use of growth hormones in cattle, which are banned in Europe but still used in some other countries like the USA.

Why were growth hormones banned in Europe over 20 years ago?

Growth hormones were banned due to fears that they have serious health effects on people who consume meat from hormone-fed animals, such as causing cancer.

What is the issue with the testing of imported beef in Britain?

The British government is not testing imported beef, which is required by law, potentially exposing the public to dangerous substances like growth hormones.

What is the concern regarding the Welln chocolate company mentioned in the radio talk?

The concern is that the company discovered its sweets were contaminated with a rare form of salmonella but did not take action for five months, leading to children suffering from food poisoning.

How do the marks for the essays contribute to the final grade in the course discussed in section three?

The five essays contribute to 50% of the final grade for the year, with each essay marked out of 20, totaling 100 marks.

What advice does the tutor give to improve the quality of the essays?

The tutor advises to thoroughly check the work for spelling mistakes, as the university authorities are strict on presentation and grammar, and to improve the organization and writing style of the essays.

What is the unique feature of the Kentish pipe mentioned in the talk?

The unique feature of the Kentish pipe is the flexible blowpipe that bends around the front of the body to be inserted in the player's mouth.

Why is the airbag used in the Kentish pipe?

The airbag allows the player to breathe while continuing to play, enabling the performance of loud and fast music without having to stop frequently to take a breath.

What has been done to adapt music for the Kentish pipe since no original music for it has been found?

Colleagues from the Early Music Foundation have adapted some traditional music from the period for the Kentish pipe, hoping to closely reflect the impression performances on the original instrument would have made.