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II. Tổng hợp Section 3 - 4 topic Social issues (Racial matter, Unemployment, Women’s issue) IELTS LISTENING (PDF)
1. Bài 1
Questions 31-34
Write NUMBERS AND/OR NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS for each answer.
31. Between what times is the road traffic lightest?
.....................................................................................
32. Who will notice the noise most?
.....................................................................................
33. Which day of the week has the least traffic?
.....................................................................................
34. What will be the extra cost of modifying houses?
.....................................................................................
Question 35
Choose the correct letter A-D.
The noise levels at the site can reach
A. 45 decibels.
B. 55 decibels.
C. 67 decibels.
D. 70 decibels.
Questions 36-38
Complete the list showing where devices used in reducing noise could be fitted in the houses.
Write:
W for walls
D for doors
C for ceilings
Example Answer
acoustic seals D
36. double thickness plaster board ............................................
37. mechanical ventilation ...........................................................
38. air conditioning ........................................................................
Questions 39 and 40
Choose the correct letters A-D.
39. Which is the correct construction for acoustic double glazing?
40. What is the best layout for the houses?
2. Bài 2
Questions 31 and 32
Choose the correct letter A, B and C.
31. Corporate crime is generally committed
A. against individuals
B. by groups
C. for companies
32. Corporate crime does NOT include
A. employees stealing from their company
B. unintentional crime by employees
C. fraud resulting from company policy
Questions 33-38
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THREE TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Corporate crime has been ignored by:
a) The (33) .................... e.g. films
b) (34) ...........................................
Reasons:
a) Often more complex and needing (35) ............................
b) Less human interest than conventional crime
c) Victims often (36) ...............................
Effects:
a) Economic costs
- May appear unimportant to (37) ..................................
- Can make large (38) ........................... for company
- cause more losses to individuals than conventional crimes
b) Social costs
- make people lose trust in business world
- affect poorer people most
Questions 39 and 40
Choose TWO letters A-F.
The oil tanker explosion was an example of a crime which
A. was no-one’s fault
B. was not a corporate crime
C. was intentional
D. was caused by indifference
E. has tragic results
F. made a large profit for the company
3. Bài 3
Questions 31-35
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
31. Bernard Shaw, men are supposed to understand ........................, economics and finance.
32. However, women are more prepared to ................... about them.
33. Women tend to save for .................... and a house.
34. Men tend to save for ......................... and for retirement.
35. Women who are left alone may have to pay for .......................... when they are old.
Questions 36-40
Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Saving for the future
Research indicates that many women only think about their financial future when a 36 ............... occurs. This is the worst time to make decisions. It is best for women to start thinking about pensions when they are in their 37............... A good way for women to develop their 38 ................. in dealing with financial affairs would be to attend classes in 39 .................. When investing in stocks and shares, it is suggested that women should put a high proportion of their savings in 40 ................. . In such ways, women can have a comfortable, independent retirement.
4. Bài 4
Questions 31-37
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.
5. Bài 5
Questions 31 – 40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Noise in Cities
Past research focused on noise level (measured in decibels) and people’s responses.
Noise ‘maps’
- show that the highest noise levels are usually found on roads
- do not show other sources of noise, e.g. when windows are open or people’s neighbours are in their 31……………
- ignore variation in people’s perceptions of noise
- have made people realize that the noise is a 32…………….. issue that must be dealt with
Problems caused by noise
- sleep disturbance
- increase in amount of stress
- effect on the 33……………. of schoolchildren
Different types of noise
Some noises can be considered pleasant e.g. the sound of a 34……………… in a town
To investigate this, researchers may use methods from 35……………… sciences e.g. questionnaires
What people want
Plenty of activity in urban environments which are 36……………… , but also allow people to relax
But architects and town planners
- do not get much 37…………….. in acoustics
- regard sound as the responsibility of engineers
Understanding sound as an art form
We need to know
- how sound relates to 38……………….
- what can be learnt from psychology about the effects of sound
- whether physics can help us understand the 39…………….. of sound
Virtual reality programs
- advantage: predict the effect of buildings
- current disadvantage: they are 40……………..
6. Bài 6
Questions 21 – 26
What did findings of previous research claim about the personality traits a child is likely to have because of their position in the family?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 21-26.
Personality Traits
A. outgoing
B. selfish
C. independent
D. attention-seeking
E. introverted
F. co-operative
G. caring
H. competitive
Position in family
21. the eldest child ………….
22. a middle child ………….
23. the youngest child ………….
24. a twin ………….
25. an only child ………….
26. a child with much older siblings ………….
Questions 27 and 28
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
27. What do the speakers say about the evidence relating to birth order and academic success?
A. There is conflicting evidence about whether oldest children perform best in intelligence tests.
B. There is little doubt that birth order has less influence on academic achievement than socio-economic status.
C. Some studies have neglected to include important factors such as family size.
28. What does Ruth think is surprising about the difference in oldest children’s academic performance?
A. It is mainly thanks to their roles as teachers for their younger siblings.
B. The advantages they have only lead to a slightly higher level of achievement.
C. The extra parental attention they receive at a young age makes little difference.
Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO experiences of sibling rivalry do the speakers agree has been valuable for them?
A. learning to share
B. learning to stand up for oneself
C. learning to be a good loser
D. learning to be tolerant
E. learning to say sorry
7. Bài 7
Questions 31 – 40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
How the Industrial Revolution affected life in Britain
19th century
- For the first time, people’s possessions were used to measure Britain’s 31…………….. .
- Developments in production of goods and in 32……………… greatly changed lives.
MAIN AREAS OF CHANGE
Manufacturing
- The Industrial Revolution would not have happened without the new types of 33……………… that were used then.
- The leading industry was 34………………. (its products became widely available).
- New 35…………….. made factories necessary and so more people moved into towns.
Transport
- The railways took the place of canals.
- Because of the new transport:
- – greater access to 36………………. Made people more aware of what they could buy in shops.
- – when shopping, people were not limited to buying 37……………… goods.
Retailing
- The first department stores were opened.
- The displays of goods were more visible:
- – inside stores because of better 38………………. .
- – outside stores, because 39……………… were bigger.
- 40………………. that was persuasive became much more common.
8. Bài 8
Questions 31 – 40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Stoicism
Stoicism is still relevant today because of its 31 ………………… appeal.
Ancient Stoics
- Stoicism was founded over 2,000 years ago in Greece.
- The Stoics’ ideas are surprisingly well known, despite not being intended for 32 …………………
Stoic principles
- Happiness could be achieved by leading a virtuous life.
- Controlling emotions was essential.
- Epictetus said that external events cannot be controlled but the 33 …… people make in response can be controlled.
- A Stoic is someone who has a different view on experiences which others would consider as 34 ………………… .
The influence of Stoicism
- George Washington organised a 35 ………………… about Cato to motivate his men.
- The French artist Delacroix was a Stoic.
- Adam Smith’s ideas on 36 ………………… were influenced by Stoicism.
- Some of today’s political leaders are inspired by the Stoics.
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- – the treatment for 37 ………………… is based on ideas from Stoicism
- – people learn to base their thinking on 38 ………………… .
- In business, people benefit from Stoicism by identifying obstacles as 39 ………………… .
Relevance of Stoicism
- It requires a lot of 40 ………………… but Stoicism can help people to lead a good life.
- It teaches people that having a strong character is more important than anything else.
9. Bài 9
Questions 21-22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO benefits of city bike-sharing schemes do the students agree are the most important?
A. reducing noise pollution
B. reducing traffic congestion
C. improving air quality
D. encouraging health and fitness
E. making cycling affordable
Questions 23-24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO things do the students think are necessary for successful bike-sharing schemes?
A. Bikes should have a GPS system.
B. The app should be easy to use.
C. Public awareness should be raised.
D. Only one scheme should be available.
E. There should be a large network of cycle lanes.
Questions 25-30
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 25-30.
What is the speakers’ opinion of the bike-sharing schemes in each of the following cities?
Opinion of bike-sharing scheme
A. They agree it has been disappointing.
B. They think it should be cheaper.
C. They are surprised it has been so successful.
D. They agree that more investment is required.
E. They think the system has been well designed.
F. They disagree about the reasons for its success.
G. They think it has expanded too quickly.
Cities
25. Amsterdam …………….
26. Dublin …………….
27. London …………….
28. Buenos Aires …………….
29. New York …………….
30. Sydney …………….
10. Bài 10
Questions 31-34
Complete the summary below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The ‘weak-tie’ theory: how friends-of-friends influence us
In 1973, Mark Granovetter claimed that the influence of “weak-ties” can affect the behaviour of populations in the fields of information science, politics and 31 …………………… Although friends-of-friends may be unlike us, they have similar enough 32 ………………….. to have beneficial effect on our lives. An example of this influence is when we hear about 33 ………………….. because information about them is provided by weak-ties. Since Granovetter proposed his theory, other studies have shown that weak-tie networks also benefit our 34 …………………..
Questions 35-36
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which does the speaker believe are TWO real benefits of online social networking?
A. people can gain higher self-esteem
B. people can access useful medical information
C. people can form relationships more quickly
D. people can improve academic performance
E. people can be reliably informed about current affairs
Questions 37-38
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO problems related to online social networking will increase, according to the speaker?
A. criminal activity
B. poorer grades at school
C. a decline in physical fitness
D. less work done by employees
E. loss of career prospects
Questions 39-40
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO claims are made by Robin Dunbar about social networking sites?
A. They are not helpful for developing certain social skills.
B. They cannot fully reveal a person’s real character.
C. They are not a good starting point for building new relationships.
D. They do not encourage people to widen their social circle.
E. They will not retain their popularity with the young generation.
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