This listening lesson has two different types of questions: list selection and sentence completion. This will also test your ability to know when to move from one question to the next. Make sure you use this lesson to also learn useful vocabulary because the brain drain is a common topic in writing task 2.
IELTS Listening Multiple Choice: Long List Selection Practice
As you can see, this multiple choice practice listening does not have the usual three answer options. Instead you are given a long list and must choose a number of options from the list. The first list is for three questions.
The recording covers all questions from 1 to 5, so be ready to move quickly to the next set of questions.
Questions 1-3
Which three reasons are given for the brain drain? Choose the correct letters A-G.
- A) money
- B) promotion opportunities
- C) working with other professionals
- D) quality of life
- E) state-of-the-art equipment
- F) political advancement
- G) unemployment
Question 4
What problem does the brain drain cause developing countries? Choose one letter.
- A) resentment
- B) loss of facilities
- C) conflict between remaining professionals
- D) loss of reputation
- E) loss of money
- F) loss of materials
Question 5
Complete the sentence using no more than one word and/or a number.
In 2000, …….. million people, who were living outside their country of origin for more than one year, were employed.
RECORDING:
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TRANSCRIPT & ANSWERS
Answers- A
- D
- E (answers to questions 1-3 can be given in any order)
- E
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