IELTS Listening Practice Test
Questions 1-5
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
1. What does the speaker compare a computer virus to?
2. Core Wars was designed as
3. The speaker says that computer viruses are picked up because they can
4. What does the speaker find surprising?
5. The worst aspect of a Trojan horse virus is its capacity to
Questions 6-9
List FOUR ways of combating viruses.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
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Question 10
10. How does the speaker feel about computer viruses?
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Solved Answers & Explanation
Question 1: Answer is A
Relevant Line: “It’s known as a virus because, although it’s not a biological organism, it functions in a similar way.”
Question 2: Answer is B
Relevant Line: “Core Wars was initially created for intellectual entertainment by three Americans.”
Question 3: Answer is C
Relevant Line: “They are included in software that you might have got from friends or downloaded from somewhere without knowing its real source.”
Question 4: Answer is B
Relevant Line: “Proof that these attackers are going to extremes to do just that … going out of their way to create programs.”
Question 5: Answer is C
Relevant Line: “A Trojan also allows the attacker to use the victim’s computer to purchase goods with stolen credit cards.”
Question 6: Answer is be very careful
Relevant Line: “Virus programmers succeed because people are not always careful about where they get their programs from.”
Question 7: Answer is avoid trouble
Relevant Line: “Avoid any messages which are suspicious-looking. Do not open any message that says ‘I love you’ or ‘Win $50.'”
Question 8: Answer is understand the viruses
Relevant Line: “We need to understand the viruses and how they work.”
Question 9: Answer is be well prepared
Relevant Line: “There is a good selection of anti-virus software available on the market now.”
Question 10: Answer is C
Relevant Line: “If you follow these basic rules, you really shouldn’t have any problems.”