Cambridge IELTS 9 Listening Test 2
The Cambridge IELTS 9 Listening Test 2 provides an excellent opportunity for IELTS candidates to enhance their listening skills with diverse topics. This test features “Accommodation Form – Student Information”, discussing the process of gathering details for student housing; “Longfield Park”, exploring activities and facilities at a local park; “Self-Access Centre”, highlighting resources available for independent study; and “Business Culture”, examining the values and practices in corporate environments.
Each section tests your ability to understand detailed information, follow conversations, and grasp broader concepts. Answers are included to support effective preparation.
Cambridge IELTS 9 Listening Test 2 – Section 1
Section 1:
Questions 1-10
Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER.
Accomodation Form – Student Information
Type of accommodation: hall of residence
Name: Anu (1) ___________
Date of birth: (2) ___________
Country of origin: India
Course of study: (3) ___________
Number of years planned in hall: (4) ___________
Preferred catering arrangement: half board
Special dietary requirements: no (5) ___________ (red)
Preferred room type: a single (6) ___________
Interests: the (7) ___________
and badminton
Priorities in choice of hall: to be with other students who are (8) ___________
To live outside the (9) ___________
To have a (10) ___________ area for socializing
Cambridge IELTS 9 Listening Test 2 – Section 2
Section 2: Questions 11-13
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
PARKS and OPEN SPACES
11. _______________
12. _______________ and _______________
13. _______________
Questions 14-16
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Longfield Park
14. As part of Monday’s activity, visitors will
A prepare food with herbs
B meet a well-known herbalist
C dye cloth with herbs
15. For the activity on Wednesday,
A only group bookings are accepted
B visitors should book in advance
C attendance is free
16. For the activity on Saturday, visitors should
A come in suitable clothing
B make sure they are able to stay for the whole day
C tell the rangers before the event what they wish to do
Questions 17-20
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter A-I next to questions 17-20.
17. bird hide _______________
18. dog-walking area _______________
19. flower garden _______________
20. wooded area _______________
Cambridge IELTS 9 Listening Test 2 – Section 3
Section 3:
Questions 21-24
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Self-Access Centre
21. Students want to keep the Self-Access Centre because
A they enjoy the variety of equipment
B they like being able to work on their own
C it is an important part of their studies
22. Some teachers would prefer to
A close the Self-Access Centre
B move the Self-Access Centre elsewhere
C restrict access to the Self-Access Centre
23. The students’ main concern about using the library would be
A the size of the library
B difficulty in getting help
C the lack of materials
24. The Director of Studies is concerned about
A the cost of upgrading the centre
B the lack of space in the centre
C the difficulty in supervising the centre
Questions 25-30
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.
Necessary Improvements to The Existing Self-Access Centre
Equipment
Replace computers to create more space
Resources
The level of the 25. _______________ materials, in particular, should be more clearly shown.
Update the 26. _______________ collection.
Buy some 27. _______________ and divide them up.
Use of the room
Speak to the teachers and organize a 28. _______________for supervising the centre.
Install an 29. _______________
Restrict personal use of 30. _______________on computers.
Cambridge IELTS 9 Listening Test 2 – Section 4
Section 4: Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY.
Business Culture
Power Culture
Characteristics of organization: small
31. _______________ power source
Few rules and procedures
Communication by 32. _______________
Advantage: can act quickly
Disadvantage: might not act 33. _______________
Suitable employee: not afraid of 34. _______________
Does not need job security
Role Culture
Characteristic of organization: large, many 35. _______________
Specialized departments
Rules and procedures e.g. job 36. _______________ and rules for discipline
Advantages: economies of scale
Successful when 37. _______________ ability is important
Disadvantages: slow to see when 38. _______________ is needed
Slow to react
Suitable employee: values security
Does not want 39. _______________
Task Culture
Characteristic of organization: project oriented
In competitive market or making product with short life
Advantages: 40. _______________
Cambridge IELTS 9 Listening Test 2 Answers
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1. Bhatt
2. 31 March
3. nursing
4. 2
5. meat
6. bedsit
7. theatre
8. mature/ older
9. town
10. shared
11. trees
12. Friday/ Sunday
13. farm
14. C
15. B
16. A
17. A
18. I
19. F
20. E
21. C
22. B
23. B
24. C
25. reading
26. CD
27. workbooks
28. timetable/ schedule
29. alarm
30. email(s)
31. central
32. conversation(s)
33. effectively
34. risk(s)
35. levels
36. description(s)
37. technical
38. change
39. responsibility
40. flexible
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