Part Two You will hear a tour guide talking to a group of visitors about a farmers' and growers' market in a small New Zealand village. First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 16.
Part Two You will hear a tour guide talking to a group of visitors about a farmers' and growers' market in a small New Zealand village. First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 16.
Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 16. Welcome, everyone, to this farmers' and growers' market in the quiet village of Havelock North. My name is Helen, and I'm your guide for the morning.
Before I let you go off and explore, I'll just tell you a few things first, which will help you know both what sort of products you will find here – there's everything from fresh produce to handcrafts – and then how to find your way around. Right, so what do people sell here? Well, for a start, there's some very nice hand cream from the Far North, which is always a top seller abroad. Those of you visitors who come from other countries may like to take it back home with you as presents because the packaging is branded New Zealand and has pretty pictures on it of our native flowers.
Now, there's also some very tasty jam available, although because it's made from blueberries, this product is quite dear, so you'll have to spend a little more than usual. Still, very delicious though. And for those of you who like your bath products gentle and suitable for sensitive skin, there are some non-allergenic soaps here, not perfumed or coloured, just simple soap through and through, made by hand the old-fashioned way with nothing artificial added.
Ah, now there are the candles for sale at a very reasonable price. They probably represent the top buy if you want your dollar to stretch as far as possible. They're just the colour of wax, so that's not too exciting, but they do come in all different sizes to suit different purposes.
Just a couple more items for me to tell you about. There's great flavoured ice cream on offer. In fact, it's so good that it's classified export grade and was awarded the gold medal at this year's food fair.
Sample Questions
- Question 1: Multiple choice — choose the best description of the main argument.
- Question 2: True / False / Not Given — decide if the statement matches the text.
- Question 3: Gap-fill — complete the summary using words from the passage.
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FAQ
How many sections does IELTS Listening have?
IELTS Listening consists of 4 sections: everyday conversation, monologue, academic discussion, and academic lecture. There are 40 questions in total to be completed in 30 minutes.
How can I improve my IELTS Listening score?
Daily listening practice is key. Start at a slower pace, focus on keywords and synonyms. Practice predicting answers from context and review recordings to understand missed words.
Is IELTS Listening the same for Academic and General Training?
Yes, the Listening component is identical for both IELTS versions. The difference only lies in the Reading and Writing sections.