IELTS LISTENING – Management Diploma Courses S29T3

IELTS listening Management Diploma Courses listening practice test has 10 questions belongs to the Business / Management subject.

ANDREW: Excuse me, I was told to come here for advice about, erm, Management Diploma courses?

MONICA: You’ve certainly come to the right place. Hi, my name is Monica.

ANDREW: Nice to meet you. My name is  Andrew, Andrew Harris.

MONICA: So, Andrew, have you seen our diploma course prospectus yet?

 

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ANDREW: Yes, I’ve already looked at it. In fact, I thought the information on course content was really useful, but I’m afraid I’m a bit confused by all the different ways you can do the course: full-time intensive, part-time, and so on.

MONICA: Well, let’s see if I can help. I think each course type has its advantages and disadvantages, so it really depends on you – your own study habits, and your financial circumstances, of course. Are you working at the moment?

ANDREW: Yes. I’ve been working in the administration section of the local hospital for the last _Q21 three years. And before that, I worked in the office of a computer engineering company for two years. So, I’ve got about five years of relevant work experience. And what I’m hoping to focus on is Personnel Management.

MONICA: I see. And are you planning to leave your current job to study, or are you thinking about just taking a year off?

ANDREW: I want to know what my options are, really. I don’t want to quit my job or anything and my employers are keen for me to get some more qualifications but obviously, it would be better if I could do a course without taking too much time away from work.

MONICA: Right, so you don’t really want to do the full-time course, then?

ANDREW: No, not really. It’s also a question of finances. You see, my office have agreed to pay the _Q22 cost of the Course itself, but I would have to take unpaid leave if I want to study full-time and, well, I don’t think I could afford to support myself with no salary for a whole year.

MONICA: OK. Well, you have two other possibilities: you could either do the part-time course- that would be over _Q23 two years and you wouldn’t have to take any time off work – or you could do what we call a ‘modular’ course. You could do that in eighteen months if you wanted – or longer, it’s quite flexible and it would be up to you.

ANDREW: Mmm. So what does the part-time course involve?

MONICA: For that, you would join an evening class and have a lecture twice a week. Then, you’d have to attend a seminar or discussion workshop one weekend a month.

ANDREW: What kind of coursework would I have to do?

MONICA: Well, it’s a mixture. You’d be expected to write _Q24 an essay each month, which counts towards your final assessment. You have a case study to do by the end of the course, which might involve doing a survey or something like that, and also you need to hand in a _Q25 short report every four weeks.

ANDREW: So, that’s quite a lot of work, then, on top of working every day. It sounds like a lot of studying – and really tiring.

MONICA: Yes, you certainly wouldn’t have much free time!

ANDREW: What about the ‘modular’ course? What would I have to do for that?

MONICA: That’s where you get the opportunity to study _Q26 full-time for short periods. That way you can cover a lot of coursework and attend lectures and seminars during the day. And each module lasts for _Q27 one term, say, about twelve weeks at a time. There are obvious advantages in this – the main one being that you can study in a much more _Q28 intensive way, which suits some people much better.

ANDREW: And how many of these ‘modules’ would I have to do to get the diploma?

MONICA: The current programme is _Q29 two modules – and then you have to choose _Q30 a topic to work in more depth – but you can base that on your job, and so you don’t need to be away from the office, and how long it takes is up to you.

ANDREW: The important thing is that you don’t have to study and work. You can focus on one thing at a time.

MONICA: Yes, I can see that. It certainly sounds attractive! It would be more expensive, though. I mean, I’d have to support myself without pay for each module.

ANDREW: That’s true, so that might be a problem for you. Look, why don’t you talk this over with your employers and …

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IELTS LISTENING – “Buyer Beware” Programme S29T2

IELTS listening “Buyer Beware” Programme listening practice test has 10 questions belongs to the Consumer Awareness / Everyday Life subject.

Hello and welcome to today’s “Buyer Beware” programme, where we give you some tips on how to spend your money wisely. Now, in today’s show, we’re looking at beds for children and babies. Let’s start by looking at baby cots, that’s for children up to three years old. We tested three different cots all in the budget price range and, as usual, we will feature the good points, the problems, and our verdict.

 

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The first cot we looked at was by Baby Safe and it had several good points to recommend it. Our testers liked the fact that it had four wheels, so it was easy to _Q11 move around. The only slight problems with this cot were that it had no _Q12 brakes, but they didn’t think that mattered too much. At first, they were a bit concerned about the sidebar, because they felt babies could trap their _Q13 fingers in it, but our testers felt that this was unlikely to happen so they have given this one a verdict of “_Q14 satisfactory”.

The next cot was by Choice Cots and this time our testers were pleased to find a cot which is simple to _Q15 put together – unlike others we looked at. On the minus side, our testers did not like the fact that the side of the cot did not drop down, making it difficult to pick up newborn babies. However, the real problem with this cot was the space between the bars; our testers found they were _Q16 too wide and a baby could easily trap his head. We felt this was a real safety hazard and so we have labelled this one _Q17 dangerous, I’m afraid.

And finally better news for the Mother’s Choice cot. This cot was slightly different in that, although the sidebar did not drop down, the base could be raised or lowered into two different positions making it safe as well as convenient. The negatives for this one were quite minor; the only niggle everyone had was the fact that it has no _Q18 wheels and the only other problem anyone could find, was that there were pictures which were simply stuck on and so could easily become detached. The makers have now promised to discontinue this practice. As this cot will then be safe in every way, we have made the Mother’s Choice cot our _Q19 best buy. Congratulations Mother’s Choice!

So, what features should you look for in a baby’s cot? Well, obviously safety is a very important factor as well as comfort and convenience. We recommend that, if you are buying a cot, do make sure that any metal present is not rusted or bent in any way. You should ensure your cot has only rounded or smooth edging without any _Q20 sharp edges, this is especially important for wooden cots.

And now on to beds for toddlers …

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IELTS LISTENING – Dream Time Travel Agency Tour Information S29T1

IELTS Listening Dream time Travel Agency Tour Information listening practice test has 10 questions belongs to the Travel & Tourism subject.

RECEPTIONIST: Good afternoon, Dream Time Travel. How can I help you?

CUSTOMER: Oh hello. I’m interested in the holidays you offer along the coast near here.

RECEPTIONIST: Yes. We operate several tours up the coast. Where in particular did you want to go?

CUSTOMER: Well, I like the sound of the holiday that mentioned whales. Was it ‘Whale Watching’?

 

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RECEPTIONIST: Oh, that’s our Whale Watch Experience. It’s very popular and it’s based in a lovely little town with nice beaches.

CUSTOMER: Oh right, and how long does it last?

RECEPTIONIST: It’s two days – that includes four hours’ travel time each way from here.

CUSTOMER: Good, I don’t want to be away any longer than that. So is that by coach?

RECEPTIONIST: Actually it’s _Q1 by minibus. We like to keep those tours small and personal so we don’t take a whole coachload of people. in fact, we only take up to _Q2 fifteen people on this tour, although we do run it with just twelve or thirteen.

CUSTOMER: Oh, right. So do you run these tours often?

RECEPTIONIST: Well it depends on the time of year. Of course, in peak times like the summer holidays, we do them every weekend, but at the moment it’s usually once a month at most.

CUSTOMER: And when is the next one going?

RECEPTIONIST: Mmm, let me see. Um, there’s one in three weeks’ time which is _Q3 April the 18th, and then we don’t have another one until June the 2nd.

CUSTOMER: All right, and is April a good time to go?

RECEPTIONIST: Pretty good. Though the really good time is later in the year. I have to say though that the whale sighting is only one of the many things offered.

CUSTOMER: Really?

RECEPTIONIST: Yes. The hotel itself where you stay has great facilities. It’s called The _Q4 Pallisades.

CUSTOMER: The Paris what?

RECEPTIONIST: No, it’s actually The Pallisades, P-A-L-L-I-S-A-D-E-S. It’s right on the main beach there.

CUSTOMER: Oh, I see.

RECEPTIONIST: All of the rooms have nice views and the food is really good there too.

CUSTOMER: Oh right.

CUSTOMER: And what about the other things? You know, that are included in the price.

RECEPTIONIST: Oh, there are lots of things. If you don’t want to do the whale watch cruise, your guide will take anyone who is interested either on a _Q5 bushwalk through the national park near the hotel, and there’s no extra charge for that, or on a fishing trip. That’s an extra $12 I think. And there’s also a reptile park in town – that costs more or less the same.

CUSTOMER: No, I think I’d prefer whales to snakes.

RECEPTIONIST: Yeah. And if you just want to relax you are free to sit by the hotel pool or go down the beach. Oh, and they also have tennis courts at the hotel, but you have to pay for those by the hour. But there are _Q6 table tennis tables downstairs and they’re part of the accommodation package. Just speak to your guide.

CUSTOMER: Well that sounds good. So how much is the basic tour price?

RECEPTIONIST: At this time of year it’s usually around $300 but let me check. Er…oh, it’s actually $_Q7 280.

CUSTOMER: And the next tour, are there any places on that one?

RECEPTIONIST: HOW many people Is It for?

CUSTOMER: These are two of us.

RECEPTIONIST: Yes, that should be fine. Can I just mention that we require all bookings to be made at least _Q8 fourteen days before you travel to avoid cancellations of tours? And if you cancel within seven days of departure you will have to pay 50% of your total booking.

CUSTOMER: OK.

RECEPTIONIST: And you also need to pay a _Q9 20% deposit at the time of booking.

CUSTOMER: Can I pay that by credit card?

RECEPTIONIST: Yes, you can.

CUSTOMER: All right, what I’ll do is I’ll talk to my partner and get back to you.

RECEPTIONIST: Fine. So I’ll make a provisional booking, shall I? – two for the Whale Watch Experience. Let me issue you with a

CUSTOMER reference number for when you call back. Do you have a pen?

CUSTOMER: Yes.

RECEPTIONIST: OK, it’s _Q10 three nine seven, four five, T. That’s T for tango. When you call back, ask to speak to the Tour Manager, that’s me, Tracy.

CUSTOMER: Fine, I will.

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IELTS LISTENING – Summer festival S27T2

IELTS LISTENING Summer festival listening practice test has 10 questions. belongs to the Events & Leisure subject.

Geoffrey: Good evening. And in this week’s edition of Focus on the Arts, Jane Hennington is going to fill us in on what’s in store for us at this year’s Summer Festival.

Geoffrey: Over to you, Jane.

Jane Hennington: Thank you, Geoffrey. This year the Summer Festival is the biggest we’ve ever seen, so there should be something for everybody. This is the third year they’ve run it and the timing slightly different.

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For the last couple of years, it’s been around the fifth to 17th but this year they wanted to allow everyone enough time to recover from the first of January celebrations, and

_Q11 they’ve put it at the end of the month. The program has sensational _Q12 theatre dance and also a large number of art exhibitions. But the thing that festival is most famous for is it’s great street music for today’s report, though Geoffrey I’m looking at some of the theatrical events that you might like to see in particular at this year’s theme circuses.

I’m going to tell you about two circus performances, but _Q13 there are plenty of others in the program. I’ve chosen these because they represent distinct movements within circus performance. The first is a circus Romano from Italy, As this is a traveling circus. It follows a long tradition by performing _Q14 in a marquee, which is really like a canvas portable building usually put up in a green space or car park rather than in a theatre or stadium. In spite of this circus, Romano isn’t at all like the traditional circuses I grew up with. There are no animals, just very talented clowning and acrobatic routines. The show has a lot of very funny moments, especially at the beginning, but the best part is the music and

_Q15 lighting their magical. At $45 it’s very expensive anyway. It’s really for _Q16 adult tastes. In fact, much of it would be wasted on Children, so I suggest you leave them at home.

The second circus performance is Circus Electrica at the _Q17 Studio Theatre. The purists are suggesting that this isn’t a circus at all. It’s a showcase for skill and dance and magic, rather the usual ones you expect in a circus. With only six performers, it’s a small production, which suits the venue well. The studio only seats about 200 people. From my money, it’s the aerial displays, which are outstanding as well as the magical tricks features which are missing from Circus Romano. One interesting feature of the show is that the performers are so young, the youngest is only 14 but it’s still well worth seeing a good one for _Q18 the whole family.

And finally, as it’s summer, you may wish to see some of the festival performances that are being presented outdoors, like the famous Me Kong Water puppet troupe performing _Q19 in the City Gardens this week. Now water puppetry is amazing. It’s large puppets on long sticks controlled by puppeteers standing waist-deep in the lake. The puppets do comedy routines, and there’s some terrific formation dancing. This is a fantastic show, and the best moment comes at the end. Seeing the puppeteers when the troop walks up out of the water, you get this amazing feeling. It’s really hard to believe that what you’ve been watching is lifeless wood and cloth. As an adult, I had a great time, but I did note that other older people in the audience weren’t quite as taken with it as I was. It’s a must for _Q20 young Children, though, and that’s the audience it’s really aimed at. Well, that’s all I have time for today, but I’ll be back next week with more news of what’s worth seeing and what it’s best. A miss

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