Practice Cambridge IELTS 6 Listening Test 1 with Answers

Cambridge IELTS 6 Listening Test 1

The Cambridge IELTS 6 Listening Test 1 provides an excellent opportunity for IELTS candidates to practice and enhance their listening skills. This test covers “Notes on Sports Club”, focusing on membership details and facilities; “Rivenden City Theatre”, discussing events, performances, and community engagement; “Marketing Assignment”, offering insights into project planning and strategies; and “Ireland in the Neolithic Period”, exploring the historical and cultural developments of early Irish society.

Each section is crafted to test your ability to understand detailed information, follow conversations, and grasp complex ideas, making it an ideal resource for preparation.

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Cambridge IELTS 6 Listening Test 1 – Section 1

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Section 1:
Questions 1-4
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

NOTES ON SPORTS CLUB

Questions 5-8
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO NUMBERS for each answer.

Type	Use of facilities	Cost of classes	Times	Joining fee	Annual subscription fee
GOLD	All	Free	Any time	£250	________
SILVER	All	£________	From ________am to ________pm	£225	£300
BRONZE	Restricted	£3	from 10.30 to 3.30 weekdays only	£50	£________

Question 9 and 10
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

9. To join the centre, you need to book an instructor’s _______________
10. To book a trial session, speak to David _______________ (0458 95311).

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Cambridge IELTS 6 Listening Test 1 – Section 2

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Section 2:
Questions 11-16

What change has been made to each part of the theatre?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-16.

Rivenden City Thatre

A doubled in number
B given separate entrance
C reduced in number
D increased in size
E replaced
F strengthened
G temporarily closed

11. box office _______________
12. shop _______________
13. ordinary seats _______________
14. seats for wheelchair users _______________
15. lifts _______________
16. dressing room _______________

Questions 17-20
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Play	Dates	Starting time	Tickets available	Price
Royal Hunt of the Sun	October 13th to _______	_______ pm	for _______ and _______	£ _______

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Cambridge IELTS 6 Listening Test 1 – Section 3

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Section 3:
Question 21
Choose the letter A, B or C.

21. What is Brian going to do before the course starts?

A attend a class
B write a report
C read a book

Questions 22-25
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

College facilities	Information
Refectory	inform them  about special dietary requirements
	long waiting list, apply now
Careers advice	long waiting list, apply now
Fitness centre	reduced  for students
Library	includes books, journals, equipment room containing audio-visual materials
Computers	ask your  to arrange a password with the technical support team

Questions 26-30
Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Business Centre

This Business Resource Centre contains materials such as books and manuals to be used for training. It is possible to hire (26) _______________ and (27) _______________ There are materials for working on study skills (e.g. (28) _______________ ) and other subjects include finance and (29) _______________ (30) _______________ membership costs £50 per year.

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Cambridge IELTS 6 Listening Test 1 – Section 4

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Section 4:
Questions 31-37
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Period	Situation
1st-4th centuries	Produce from the area was used to 31_______ the people of London.
5th-10th centuries	New technology allowed the production of goods made of 32_______ and 33_______.
11th century	Lack of in the East End encouraged the growth of businesses.
16th century	Construction of facilities for the building of 34_______ stimulated international trade. Agricultural workers came from other parts of 35_______ to look for work.
17th century	Marshes were drained to provide land that could be 36_______ on.
19th century	Inhabitants lived in conditions of great 37_______ with very poor sanitation.

Questions 38-40
Which THREE of the following problems are mentioned in connection with 20th century housing in the East End?

A unsympathetic landlords
B unclean water
C heating problems
D high rents
E overcrowding
F poor standards of building
G houses catching fire

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Cambridge IELTS 6 Listening Test 1 Answers

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1. keep-fit
2. swimming
3. yoga
4. salad bar
5. 500
6. 1
7. 10 to 4.30
8. 180
9. assessment
10. Kynchley
11. B
12. G
13. C
14. A

15. E
16. D
17. october 19
18. 7
19. monday, thursday
20. 18
21. A
22. in advance
23. nursery
24. annual fee
25. tutor
26. laptops
27. printers
28. report writing
29. marketing
30. individual
31. feed
32. metal
33. restrictions
34. ships
35. england
36. built
37. poverty
38. C
39. E
40. F

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