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Step up your preparation with the IELTS Listening Practice Test. Test your listening skills, then explore the transcript and answer key to understand your results.
In this test, you will listen to 4 sections and answer Questions 1–40 based on the information you hear. Each section reflects a typical situation you may encounter in the actual IELTS Listening exam.
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Section 1: A Japanese girl and a housing officer are talking about her homestay family.
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Section 2: You will hear a tour guide's talk about travel to Eznina.
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Section 3: You will hear a discussion about shopping habits.
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Section 4: A lecture on Successful Study at College.
By completing this practice test, you can strengthen your listening skills, understand spoken English more effectively, and prepare yourself confidently for the IELTS exam.
IELTS Listening Practice Test 1
Section 1
This audio contains answers to questions 1–10.
Questions 1-5
Complete the following form with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
PERSONAL DETAILS FOR HOMESTAY APPLICATION
First name 1 ________
Family name Yuichini
Gender Female
Age 28
Passport number 2 ________
Nationality Japanese
Course enrolled 3 ________
Length of the course 4 ________
Homestay time 5 ________
Question 6
Mark TWO letters that represent the correct answer.
6. Which kind of family do the girls prefer?
A. A big family with many young children
B. A family without smokers or drinkers
C. A family without any pets
D. A family with many animals or pets
Question 7-10
Fill in the blanks with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
7. Although the girl is not a vegetarian, she doesn't eat a lot of meat. Her favourite food is _________.
8. The girls have given up playing handball. Now, she just play _________ with her friends on weekends.
9. The girl does not like the bus because they are always late. She would rather _________.
10. The girl can get the information about the homestay family that she wants _________.
Section 2
This audio contains answers to questions 11–20.
Questions 11-20
Complete the notes by filling in the blanks with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR NUMBERS for each answer.
Notes
Visas
Now, Eznina visas are needed by almost all nationalities.
Normal visas last 11 ____________
You need to pay 12 ____________ for the visa.
Price may change from time to time
Some Eznian consulates in neighbouring countries require you to provide a letter to 13 ____________
You can get information of major embassies on 14 ____________ of the student handbook.
If you want to re-enter Eznia, you must get a multi-entry visa.
Some Miscellaneous General Advice
If you carry a lot of money, you need to complete a 15 ____________
Remember to declare all your items, especially expensive items, on a 16 ____________
You are advised to carry a health certificate. The one you need is the 17 ____________
Notes for students
If you wish to get a youth fare card, you should show your 18 __________
Due to the bureaucracy in Eznia, you are advised to take at least 19____________ passport photos with you.
Currency
Pounds and US dollars are not very useful now in Eznia, so you should take 20 ____________ or with you.
Credit cards are not acceptable because of fraud scandals.
Section 3
This audio contains answers for questions 21–30.
Questions 21-24
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
21. The woman being interviewed is now working in the bank. Her occupation is ______.
22. The woman usually spends about ______ when she goes shopping.
23. The woman often goes to ______ because she finds them convenient.
24. According to the woman, ______ is/are her most difficult thing(s) to buy
Questions 25-27
Fill in the blanks with ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
25…………………
26…………………
27………………….
Questions 28-30
Mark THREE letters that represent the correct answer.
Most of the people being interviewed think that _________ is/are most difficult to buy.
A. Books
B. Study materials
C. Foods
D. Trousers
E. Shoes
F. Sportswear
Section 4
This audio contains answers for questions 31–40.
Questions 31- 40
Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.
31. What does the lecturer provide for those who are interested in doing extra reading?
A. Personal consultation sessions.
B. Extra materials, such as a book list.
C. Mid-term examination.
D. Free glasses.
32. In the past, time management meant you needed to
A. Reduce your stress.
B. plan for every hour of the week.
C. owns a good watch.
D. set goals and try to achieve these goals.
33. Today, wise time management means you need to
A. Set goals and work in a systematic way.
B. work faster.
C. Set an overview of your assignment.
D. Make a list, plan for everything and try to stick to this plan.
34. In this college, students are assigned ____________ at the end of each semester.
A. team project.
B. final term examinations.
C. essays.
D. time management courses.
35. One sign the lecturer mentions that students feel under pressure is
A. Library books go missing.
B. Students get angry for no reason.
C. lower class attendance rates.
D. trouble at the library.
36. What kind of suggestion does the lecturer give to the students?
A. Making a very detailed plan of their daily activities.
B. Not being so stressed just because there is an assignment.
C. A regular one-hour session in their personal timetables.
D. Wearing comfortable shoes.
37. According to the lecturer, there are three kinds of planners. They are:
A. One weekly planner, one daily planner and one hour planner.
B. One yearly planner, one weekly planner and one daily planner.
C. One term planner, one monthly planner and one weekly planner.
D. One term planner, one weekly planner, and one daily planner.
38. If you want to set an overview of your time, you need at least
A. one week.
B. Half a week.
C. one month.
D. one term.
39. The daily planner of time is mainly concerned with
A. The detailed planning.
B. How to plan all available time.
C. TV schedules.
D. An overview of everything you need to do for several days.
40. According to the lecturer, wise time management may have the following benefits:
A. Having more time to spend on relaxation and other activities.
B. Improving your performance in the final term assignment.
C. Helping you write better essays.
D. Improving your memory.
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