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IELTS HELP NOW listening practice tests. Test 3. In the IELTS test you hear some

recordings and you have to answer questions on them. You have time to read the

instructions and questions and check your work. All recordings are played only once. Now

turn to Section 1.

Section 1. You will hear a conversation between a man and a woman as the man joins a

local library.

First you have some time to look at questions 1 – 5.

(20 second gap)

You will see that there is an example. This time only, the conversation relating to this will be

played irst.

Peter Hello, I’m new in the area and I’d like to join the library please.

Will That’s no problem. Let me get an application form. Here we are. Now all we have to do is ill

this in and then I’ll get you to sign it and you’ll be a member.

P Great

W Now then. What’s your full name?

P Peter Adrian Camden.

W How do you spell Camden?

P C-A-M-D-E-N

W C-A-M-D-E-N

P Yes, that’s right.

So, Camden is the correct answer.

Now we begin. You should answer the questions as you listen, as the recording is not

played twice. Listen carefully to the conversation and answer questions 1 to 5.

Peter Hello, I’m new in the area and I’d like to join the library please.

Will That’s no problem. Let me get an application form. Here we are. Now all we have to do is ill

this in and then I’ll get you to sign and you’ll be a member.

P Great

W Now then. What’s your full name?

P Peter Adrian Camden.

W How do you spell Camden?

P C-A-M-D-E-N

W C-A-M-D-E-N

P Yes, that’s right.

W Right, and what’s your address?

P Flat 5, 53 Green Street , Finsbury.

W Ok. Got that. That’s near here isn’t it?

P Yes, just 5 minutes walk.

W What’s the post code?

P 7424.. I..I mean, sorry, 7434 .

W Got that now. Now, can you tell me your date of birth?

P 8 th July 1976 .

W And, what’s your telephone number?

P Well, I don’t have a home number but I’ve got a mobile.

W That’ll do ine.

P It’s 06634 982 746 . Did you get that?

W Some of it. Can you say it again?

P The code’s 06634 and the number’s then 982 746

W Right. That’s almost it. Now I need some kind of identiication to prove where you live. Do

you have a driving license or a passport or anything like that?

P I’m afraid that everything I have, has got my old address on it. Do you need it now?

W No, not now, but you won’t be able to take anything out until we see that.

P Wait a minute. I’ve got a letter addressed to me here that arrived this morning. Will that

do?

W Oh yes. That’s a good idea. That will be ine…. Let’s look. Ok. Well, that’s that inished.

Before the conversation continues, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10.

(20 second gap)

Now listen carefully and answer questions 6 to 10.

W Could I ask you a few questions? The Council that runs the library is running a survey to ind

out what kind of books people prefer so that they can direct their buying.

P Yeah, no problem.

W OK. So, what type of books do you like?

P Well, I’m very keen on mysteries . You know, when a detective is trying to ind out who did

the murder. Historical novels interest me too . Romance never! My sister loves them but they

bore me to tears. I quite like books on animals too . I get them out sometimes. Not science iction

either. Too weird.

W Well, I think that’s it then.

P Good. Oh, do you charge anything?

W The library is free unless you want to rent out some of our videos or DVDs.

P How much is that?

W Well, we rent videos out for $4 each and DVDs are $6 . You must leave us a deposit of $60

as well. That’s returnable of course.

P I don’t think I’ll get any of those just yet. Can I pay later?

W Sure, just give the money in when you’re ready to rent them out.

P Well thanks very much. You’ve been very helpful. I might take a book out now for the

weekend, if that’s OK?

W Go ahead.

M Well, goodbye.

That is the end of section 1. You will now have half a minute to check your answers.

(30 second gap)

Now turn to section 2.

Section 2. You will hear a radio presenter interviewing a doctor. First you have some time to

look at questions 11 to 14.

(20 second gap)

Now listen carefully to the interview and answer questions 11 to 14.

Interviewer Hello everyone. I’ve just been joined in the studio by Dr. Matthew Johnson. Dr.

Johnson works at Westley General Hospital and he is here today to tell us all about giving blood.

Good morning Matthew.

Matthew Good morning.

Interviewer So, Matthew. Why is it important for us to give blood?

Matthew Donating blood is not important. It’s actually vital that people do this. Without donated

blood, thousands of people would die every year and it’s something that could affect everyone.

We all expect blood to be there for us, but barely a fraction of those who can give, do. Yet sooner

or later, virtually all of us will face a time of great vulnerability in which we will need blood. And

that time is all too often unexpected. The need for blood is great. On any given day, an average

of 38,000 units of red blood cells are needed. Blood transfusions are often needed for victims of

things such as accidents and burns, heart surgery, organ transplants, and patients receiving

treatment for leukaemia, cancer or other diseases. In 2002, nearly 29 million units of blood

components were transfused. And with an aging population and advances in medical treatments

and procedures requiring blood transfusions, the demand for blood continues to increase.

Interviewer We really need that much?

Matthew Yes. And we need it now. Blood supplies nationwide have reached critically low

levels, with less than one day’s supply of several blood types. Thousands of accident victims,

cancer patients, premature babies and countless others who need blood to stay alive are hoping

you’ll care enough to help them. All blood types are needed.

You now have some time to look at questions 15 to 20.

(20 second gap)

Now listen to the rest of the interview and answer questions 15 to 20.

Interviewer What are the different types?

Matthew It’s a bit more complicated than that. First we collect the whole blood from donors

and then it’s sorted into the different types which are basically O, A, B or AB though there are also

divisions here. Then the blood is split into its constituent parts. We divide it into 4 basic parts. First

there are the red blood cells, then the white blood cells, then things called platelets and inally

plasma. This is shipped off to hospitals where they use the blood parts that the patients need.

Interviewer What are the different parts used for?

Matthew Well, as I said before the whole blood is your blood in its natural state and something

we rarely use. It’s much more useful to us to have it separated into its component parts. Red blood

cells are what everyone associates with blood, i.e.: it’s red. It’s widely used to replace lost blood

during surgery or when people haemorrhage. Its main function is to carry oxygen to cells .

White blood cells are the most important part of the body’s immune system and they’re

used for patients whose normal defence systems aren’t working properly . Platelets are

crucial for making your blood clot and we need to give them to patients who suffer from illnesses

that deplete their natural levels of platelets or they will bleed to death. Finally, plasma is what

carries the other parts of blood around and needs to be administered with any of the other

components. Take away the red blood cells and this is actually yellow.

Interviewer So, that’s what blood is all about. Now, you’re here in Westley today to collect blood.

Can you tell us where and when we can donate?

Matthew Of course! We’re set up here today, that’s Wednesday, and for the next two days

at Westley General Hospital at the Outpatients Department . Come along between 9am and

4.30pm and we’ll be able to deal with you within one hour. And let me tell you a few things that will

calm your fears about giving blood. Aside from a brief needle prick, it doesn’t hurt to give blood.

Your body will replace the blood you donate within days of your donation. And inally you can’t

catch AIDS, hepatitis or any other disease by giving blood. And of course, you get a cup of tea and

a biscuit afterwards.

Interviewer And can anyone give blood?

Matthew Almost everyone. Donors must be in generally good health, be at least 17 years of

age , weigh no less than 110 pounds, have not received a tattoo within the past year and not have

donated whole blood within the past 56 days. We screen donors with a series of questions before

we take the blood so, if you’re unsure, come down and we’ll let you know. Please come down and

see us. Remember, if you can donate one pint of blood, this can save up to three lives.

Interviewer Well, thanks Matthew. I for one will deinitely be going down to Westley General to

donate.

That is the end of section 2. You will now have half a minute to check your answers.

(30 second gap)

Now turn to section 3.

Section 3. You will hear a conversation between 3 people about use of university

computers. First you have some time to look at questions 21 to 27.

(20 second gap)

Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 27.

Jim Hello there. Do you work in the computer room?

Dave Yes, I do. Can I help you?

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