IELTS LISTENING – Details of customer purchase S65T3

 

IELTS LISTENING Outsider Art, Technique, and Modern Art Criticism listening practice test has 10 questions belongs to the Art & Culture subject..

Art Critic: I think I’ve said enough, so now it’s the turn of the audience. Would anyone like to start the ball rolling and comment on anything I said earlier in my talk? Ah that young gentleman over there.,.

Audience Member 1 (Jake): Hi. My name’s Jake and I’ve got a question for you. You referred to outsider art as being the work of _Q21 self-taught rather than trained or professional artists… Does that mean anyone can produce art, then?

Art Critic: Well, what we define as art will always remain subjective. But given that we can agree more or less on a _Q22 common perception of what Is actually ‘art’, then yes, anyone In theory can produce art. The challenge, though, is to produce ‘good art’.

Audience Member 2 (Lucy): Excuse me… May I ask a question, please?

Art Critic: Yes of course… Would you like to introduce yourself to the audience?

Audience Member 2 (Lucy): Sure, my name’s Lucy.

Art Critic: So Lucy, what would you like to ask?

Audience Member 2 (Lucy): Don’t you think that untrained artists lack the necessary technique to produce good art? I felt that some of the paintings by ‘outsider’ artists that you showed us earlier were, to be honest, rather crude.

Art Critic: I think you’re confusing technique with art here. A great technique doesn’t guarantee great art you know. But I think impressive art can still be produced by gifted artists lacking in what are _Q23 accepted as basic art skills. OK, Can I have another question from a member of the audience, please?

Audience Member 3 (Dave): Hi. I’ve got a question. Oh, my name’s Dave, by the way… I just wanted to ask how many _Q24 outsider artists were or are recognised in their lifetime?

Art Critic: Relatively few. The exceptions are the ones who create particularly monumental or significant works of art, like Nek Chand’s sculpture garden in India or Ferdinand Cheval’s fantastic building, the ‘Palace Ideal’. Both, as you know, _Q25 were created purely from recycled materials.

Audience Member 3 (Dave): Yeah, they were pretty amazing…I remember them from the slides you showed earlier.

Art Critic: But what impresses people most is not so much the sheer scale of these buildings and sculptures as the work involved. These artists built their works single-handedly over many years and more to the point – in total secret, as they lacked planning permission. That adds to the romance of the whole undertaking, don’t you think?

Audience Member 3 (Dave): Well, their work certainly impressed me!

Art Critic: Yes, outsider art certainly produces work that is one-of-a-kind.

Art Critic: So, now I would like to pose some questions to the audience. First, I would like to ask someone from the audience which, out of all the outsider artwork I showed you previously, is the most impressive and why?

Audience Member 1 (Jake): Excuse me, may I…?

Art Critic: Oh yes, hello again, Jake. So tell me, which artwork was your favourite?

Audience Member 1 (Jake): Well, funnily enough, the paintings by Adolf Wolfi. I know the perspective is crazy and all over the place but the work is so detailed!

Art Critic: Well, look at the great artists, like Picasso and Matisse. Perspective, or lack of It, was never an issue with them. 

Audience Member 1 (Jake): Oddly, whilst I appreciate that style In outsider art, I can’t say the same for modern art. I guess it’s because I don’t approach the two art forms with the same set of expectations.

Art Critic: Interesting… You mean you expect more of artists with obvious skill and a professional training, like Picasso and Matisse?

Audience Member 1 (Jake): Guess so. You know, I expect modern artists to use conventions like perspective, at least. And another thing: I can’t really understand _Q26 why modern artists are often so highly acclaimed by critics, whilst outsider artists are virtually ignored – that’s probably because _Q27 they are generally not as skillful, I suppose.

Art Critic: I take your point. I imagine with the exception of outsider artists, you tend to like work by more traditional artists. 

Audience Member 1 (Jake): I suppose. Like everyone, _Q28 I can appreciate Renaissance Art as exemplified by Da Vinci and Michelangelo. Amazing technique and all that… and I also _Q29 understand the popularity of Impressionist artists, too.

Art Critic: One other question… What’s your opinion of modern sculpture? Do you have the same opinion of modern sculpture as you do of modern painting?

Audience Member 1 (Jake): I think all sculptors have to be pretty skilled to work with materials like metal and stone, so I admire them in a way. But many modern sculptures, particularly public artworks, are _Q30 often given praise I feel they don’t deserve. 

Art Critic: Hmmm… You seem to have quite definite views about art! Well, It was most interesting hearing your views.

 

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IELTS LISTENING – TRITON MUSEUM OF ART S65T2

IELTS Listening TRITON MUSEUM OF ART listening practice test has 10 questions belongs to the Museum / Cultural context subject.

Curator: A very good afternoon to you all, ladies and gentlemen! I’m glad you’ve chosen to visit the prestigious Triton Museum of Art today and I’ll look forward to showing you around. But first, I would just like you to refer to the maps of the museum that you picked up on your way In.

Now… where you picked up your maps is just to the left, as you enter the building, outside the Museum Store. By the way, the Store Is a great place to pick up some souvenirs before you leave. Oh and if anyone wants to leave a coat in the _Q11 cloakroom, (E) then please feel free to do so at no extra charge. It’s just over there on the other side of the entrance to the Museum Store. OK… So this nice spacious area we’re now standing In is the Rotunda. It contains some of the museum’s most striking sculptures. From here you gain access to all the museum. Leading off from the Rotunda are the Warburton Gallery and our other large gallery that houses a permanent art collection. We’ll be starting our tour actually in the _Q12 Permanent Collection Gallery (F) as it’s the nearest of the two galleries to the entrance. We’ll make our way afterwards to the other gallery I mentioned, as it’s right next door. Oh, the smaller room behind the Warburton Gallery that you see on your maps is just a _Q13 storage space (G) for the museum and access is blocked off to the public by a railing across the entrance to that area. So now, where were we? Ah yes… After we’ve visited those galleries which will take us a good hour as there are so many interesting exhibits to see, we’ll make our way back across the Rotunda and visit the _Q14 Cowell Room (A). It’s right at the far end of the museum on the opposite side of the Rotunda to the Warburton and Permanent Collection galleries. It’s one of the museum highlights and contains some high quality contemporary art exhibits. Oh… I’m so sorry, I forgot to point out the ladles and gents toilets, earlier. They’re just before you get to the Cowell Room and are adjacent to the Museum Store. Don’t go into the room opposite the toilets. That’s our _Q15 staffroom area and kitchen (B)! Right… so that’s all you need to know for the moment… Let’s begin the tour!

Well, I hope you all found the tour Interesting. If any of you would like to become a patron of the museum, you can request _Q16 information from the Museum Store. Being a patron entitles you to special discounts on visiting exhibitions and first refusal on tickets to special events. You will also be the first to know about our museum events as you are automatically placed on the museum’s mailing list.

You can choose to become a ‘Gold’, ‘Silver’ or ‘Bronze’ patron of the museum. ‘Gold’ patrons are also permitted free entry for one accompanying guest. However, all patrons can receive year-round benefits that are not enjoyed by non-patrons.

Having said all that, I would now like to announce some very special news. Next year will be our centenary celebrations. It’s hard to believe It but the museum was founded over 100 years ago! Accordingly, we will be seeing in the New Year in style with a special Masked Ball. This has been organised in _Q17 response to a special request from some of our patrons. Plans have yet to be finalised for this one-off event, but a ‘themed’ _Q18 Masked Ball has been suggested, the idea being that guests come in the guise of famous artists, past or present. One exciting event that has been confirmed is the Summer Garden Party. We are anticipating a lot of interest for this one so it’s best to book well In advance. Whilst the tickets are by no means cheap, we like to think that the price reflects the quality of the event. Amongst the many treats we have in store for you is a live orchestra playing in the museum’s gardens which are to the back of the main building. It is weather permitting of course. Again we are dependent on good weather in order for the barbeque to take place. Alternatively, a sit-down meal will be provided in the Cowell Room. Everything from the entertainment to the food is included in the ticket price so there are no hidden extras!

Now, having given you a round-up of the highlights of next year’s social events, let’s go on to the artistic highlights of next month. Coming up shortly is Euan Bailey’s _Q20 newest installation ‘Light and Sound Waves‘. Always thought-provoking, his previous installations have been very well-received. We will also have Hamish Barnes here for the first time as artist-in-residence. He will be encouraging visitors to adopt a more ‘hands-on’ approach to art! Finally, last but not least, we will be exhibiting the work of Sean Long, who will be making his artistic debut. His work will be on show in the Warburton Gallery over the summer period. We are anticipating a large attendance at his exhibition.

Well, that’s all from me. I look forward to seeing you at one or maybe all of our events. It’s certainly going to be an action-packed year for the museum, both culturally and socially!

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IELTS LISTENING – Details of customer purchase S65T1

 

IELTS LISTENING  Details of customer purchase listening practice test has 10 questions belongs to the Business & Customer Service  subject..

Auctioneer: Good afternoon, madam. Ah yes, I see you successfully bid for Lot 2374.

Client: Good afternoon. Yes, that’s correct.

Auctioneer: I hope you are satisfied with your purchase. If I may say so myself, I think you got a real bargain. What you paid is not much above the original reserve price of _Q1 £300!

Client: I love _Q2 P.J. Brownings work and to be honest I was prepared to pay a lot more. I’d decided beforehand that _Q3 £500 would be my limit, so getting it £150 cheaper than I was prepared to pay for it was a wonderful surprise!

Auctioneer: I have to say that _Q4 17th century paintings of _Q5 rural English scenes like this one are rather underrated. The art world seems to want abstract paintings by modern artists more. Geometric designs seem to be the trend today!

Client: Not my taste at all! I have a more conservative taste when it comes to art. The painting will blend In with my antique furniture at home.

Auctioneer: Well, I hope you have a big wall to put It on!

Client: Luckily, I’m very fortunate to live In a rather large country house. What are the exact measurements of the painting by the way?

Auctioneer: The width is _Q6 1.5 metres and the height, is.1 metre, without, the frame that is. If you include the gilt-covered frame, which Is quite large to balance the size of the painting, you can add on another 0,5 metres for the width and the same again for the _Q7  height, obviously.

Client: That shouldn’t prove too much of a problem. I’m just happy I managed to win the bid for this wonderful painting!

Auctioneer: So, madam, I would just like to take down some details from you.

Client: OK, go ahead!

Auctioneer: I recognise your face as you’ve attended several of our auctions before, but I can’t put a name to your face. Could you remind me of your name, please?

Client: Oh, yes, it’s Mrs. _Q8 Bradwell Thompson. It’s a double barrel surname, so you need a hyphen In between the 2 surnames, you see.

Auctioneer: So that’s spelt B-R-A-D-W-E-L-L followed by a hyphen, then T-H-O-M-S-O-N?

Client: Well, the first part’s right. But you spell Thompson with a ‘P’ In between the ‘M’ and the ‘S’ of the surname.

Auctioneer: OK… and your address, please?

Client: Yes, It’s ‘Charlton Manor’; that’s spelt, C-H-A-R-L-T-O-N, and I live In Kingston Village. Oh and of course you’ll need the postcode, too, It’s _Q9 KN26 56T.

Auctioneer: Sorry, did you say KM26 56T?

Client: No, it’s K-N-not an ‘M’ then 2-6 5-6-T.

Auctioneer: Well, thank you, Mrs Bradwell-Thompson, I think that’s just about everything… Oh, and I need to know when you would like the painting delivered. We deliver on Tuesdays and Fridays, the week following an auction.

Client: Well… I’m having a long-weekend break In the Cotswolds, a charming area of England, you know, so this coming Friday would be impossible. Flow about next Tuesday?

Auctioneer: No problem at all, madam. So that will be the _Q10 23rd of March.

Client: Superb! Thank you.

Auctioneer: Not at all, madam, It was a pleasure doing business with you.

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IELTS LISTENING – Shakespeare, Ghosts & the Supernatural S63T3

IELTS LISTENING Shakespeare, Ghosts & the Supernatural listening practice test has 10 questions belongs to the Literature & History subject..

Julie: That was an interesting lecture.

Lecturer: I’m glad you thought so.

Dave: Yes, it made a break from the usual lectures on literary style, It certainly made me look at some of Shakespeare’s plays, like Hamlet, and the playwright himself in a new light.

Julie: Me too! I always thought Shakespeare believed in the supernatural and that was the reason why so many of his plays, like Hamlet and Macbeth, _Q21 featured a ghost.

L: What you thought is a common misconception. However, when you think about it, it was unlikely that Shakespeare would have been sympathetic to a belief In ghosts.

Dave: Why?

L: Well, he was Protestant, as was his audience, and the Protestant religion did not subscribe to a belief in ghosts as spirits returning from another world. Also, Hamlet was set In Denmark and, although fictional, the play „would have _Q22 reflected the Protestant beliefs of the Danes, too.

Julie: So, the main religion in England at the time was Protestantism?

L: Very much so. Any other religions, like Catholicism, were not tolerated by the religious authorities or James I, who was head of the Church of England at the time.

Julie: What did the Catholics believe about ghosts?

L: Their religion was compatible with a belief in the spirit world as it were. Ghosts were seen as lost souls that were in Purgatory, that is to say, a state between Heaven and Hell.

Julie: So It was obvious, really, that Shakespeare incorporated ghosts into his play for other reasons, right?

L: Absolutely. It’s certainly odd to write about something you really _Q23 don’t believe in and then ask the audience to believe in it.

So, yes, there was clearly another motive.

Julie: I guess when you think about it, it’s quite apparent. As you mentioned in the lecture, ghosts appear in Macbeth and Hamlet really to show what the characters are thinking and as a catalyst for certain events.

L: Quite right. ,

Dave: And I think it’s quite plain that Shakespeare had no belief in the supernatural. The fact that the ghosts seen by Macbeth and Hamlet are only often either visible to themselves or speak only to them suggests that the ghosts are only _Q24 as real as the Imagination of those who see them.

Julie: So, would you say that the audience was as sceptical as Shakespeare with regard to ghosts?

L: Well, as you know, the official line would have been that they didn’t believe in ghosts, as it was not in line with Protestant beliefs prevalent at the time. Nevertheless, contrary to expectations, they do seem to have been a superstitious lot. Belief in witches and astrology were common back then, but how they justified their beliefs in religious terms Is quite a mystery.

Julie: People, I think, today are a lot less gullible than In that period though, don’t you agree? I mean honestly! Believing in witches and astrology and all that…

L: Well, judging by the popularity of TV programmes today like ‘Most Haunted’ I would say there’s a fair amount of _Q25 Interest in the supernatural still.

Julie: I guess most people are like me – curious, but not entirely convinced when it comes to the spirit world.

Dave: Well, I think ghosts are just the product of certain people’s Imaginations!

Julie: You can’t overlook the fact that many supernatural events cannot be explained.

Dave: Personally, I think ghosts are just as _Q28 likely to exist as UFOs and aliens.

L: Well, I think at least the latter do exist,

Julie: I agree; it’s absurd to think we are alone in the universe. 

Dave: Hmmm…

L: You certainly seem to be quite a sceptic, Dave.

Dave: Actually I do believe in some aspects of the paranormal… 

Julie: Like?

Dave: Well, not ghosts and aliens, obviously, but things like telepathy and premonition.

Julie: It’s easier to understand or _Q30 believe in telepathy and premonition as you hear of so many examples of these phenomena occurring In real life. Not just reported stories but from friends and acquaintances. I’m inclined, though, to think premonitions are more coincidence than due to a paranormal event. But maybe I’m just saying that, as I’ve not had first-hand experience of premonitions.

 Dave: So, you believe in telepathy then?

Julie: I think that the evidence in favour of it is impossible to deny. What do you think, Miss?

L: Maybe I’m less sceptical than most but I’m inclined to keep a pretty _Q27&29 open mind on most things. Anyway, it’s been a very interesting discussion but I’m afraid I have to leave now as I’m due to give another lecture.

Julie: Well, thank you for your time, and also your wonderful lecture!

Dave: Yes, thank you, we appreciated it!

L: My pleasure!

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