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This listening practice simulates the second section of the IELTS Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer questions 11-20.
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Questions 11-16
Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

When Castle Visitor Centre first opened, only a few tour guides worked (11) for a few months out of the year.

In addition to Chinese and Arabic, the group provides tours in a majority of (12).

Tours include special visits, castle tours, talks,  (13).

July marks the start of (14), which occurs before the school year begins.

A purchase of a (15) includes a three hour children's stay at the Kids' Club.

Due to the lack of (16), children must bring a packed lunch during some workshops.

The answer is part-time. The script states, 'we were quite a small organisation with just 3 tour guides working part-time in the summer months.' This shows clearly that when the Castle Visitor Centre first opened, only a few tour guides worked part-time for a few months out of the year.

Associated Text:
we were quite a small organisation with just 3 tour guides working part-time in the summer months.

The answer is European languages. According to the text, 'we've been offering tours in most European languages, as well as Chinese and Arabic, for the past 2 years.' The question asks about the majority of languages besides Chinese and Arabic, so 'European languages' is correct.

Associated Text:
we've been offering tours in most European languages, as well as Chinese and Arabic, for the past 2 years.

The answer is overnight trips. The script details, 'you'll have a choice of 6 different types of tour ranging from 1-hour talks to overnight trips.' Since the question says 'talks, ...', the next item in the list from the script is 'overnight trips.'

Associated Text:
you'll have a choice of 6 different types of tour ranging from 1-hour talks to overnight trips.

The answer is tourist season. The script says, 'July is when tourist season proper begins, and that's when we have the majority of our visitors booking tours.' Since the question is about the start in July before the school year, 'tourist season' is the correct answer.

Associated Text:
July is when tourist season proper begins, and that's when we have the majority of our visitors booking tours.

The answer is tour ticket. The text says, 'You can book your children into the Kids' Club for a maximum of 3 hours per day for free if you have bought a tour ticket.' This tells us a tour ticket purchase allows a 3-hour Kids' Club stay for children.

Associated Text:
You can book your children into the Kids' Club for a maximum of 3 hours per day for free if you have bought a tour ticket.

The answer is a kitchen. The script explains, 'children who are booked in over lunch time need to bring a packed lunch with them, as we don't have a kitchen on the premises.' This is the reason why children need to bring packed lunches for some workshops.

Associated Text:
children who are booked in over lunch time need to bring a packed lunch with them, as we don't have a kitchen on the premises.

Questions 17-20
What does the speaker say about the following items?
  1. Provided on all tours
  2. Found at the information centre
  3. Available on request

Write the correct letter A-C next to questions 17-20.

17. headphones

18. map

19. locker key

20. brochures

The answer is C. The script says, 'If you would like to borrow headphones to listen to the commentary in your own language, we have a supply and you can ask for these at the start of every tour.' This means headphones are available on request, thus (C).

Associated Text:
If you would like to borrow headphones to listen to the commentary in your own language, we have a supply and you can ask for these at the start of every tour.

The answer is A. The text states, 'On every tour, you will be provided with a map with the itinerary and trail printed on it.' This means maps are provided on all tours, so the answer is (A).

Associated Text:
On every tour, you will be provided with a map with the itinerary and trail printed on it.

The answer is C. According to the script, 'If you would like to leave heavy bags and a coat in a locker, just ask your tour guide for a locker key – they are free of charge.' This means locker keys are available on request, which is option (C).

Associated Text:
If you would like to leave heavy bags and a coat in a locker, just ask your tour guide for a locker key – they are free of charge.

The answer is B. The script mentions, 'There is also a range of fantastic postcards and souvenirs from our tours and the locations they cover, and you can purchase these from the information centre, along with our glossy brochures.' This means brochures are found at the information centre, which is (B).

Associated Text:
you can purchase these from the information centre, along with our glossy brochures.

Note: After the instruction audio, you will have 20 seconds to look at questions before listening to the talk.
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