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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: Elite Travel: Hotel Booking
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Section 2: Durham County Car Show
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Section 3: Students Discussing Courses
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Section 4: The Role of Sleep in Humans and Animals
By completing this practice test, you can strengthen your listening skills, understand spoken English more effectively, and prepare yourself confidently for the IELTS exam.
Listening Practice Test 15
Part 1
This audio contains answers to questions 1–10.
Questions 1–6
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
Elite Travel: Hotel Booking
Which hotel offers the following facilities?
A. Royal Hotel
B. Star Hotel
C. Winchester Hotel
D. All Three Hotels
1. Sea view
2. Handicap accessibility
3. Multiple meal options
4. Private dining
5. Group discount
6. Children’s play area
Questions 7–10
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
7. The man needs to send his __________ to the hotel.
8. He also needs to make __________ immediately.
9. The hotel must be informed in advance if guests require assistance with __________.
10. There is no need to prepare __________ for the hotel drivers.
Part 2
This audio contains answers to questions 11–20.
Questions 11–16
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Durham County Car Show
Grand opening date: 11. __________
Number of viewers: 12. __________
Off-peak ticket price:
- Adults – £10
- Children – £ 13. __________
Best day to visit: 14. __________
New car category: 15. __________
Entertainment included: 16. __________ car
Questions 17–20
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
When were the following features included in the auto show?
A. Last year
B. This year
C. Both years
17. Higher number of seats
18. Fun activities for children
19. 4x4 test drive
20. Lucky draw for a car
Part 3
This audio contains answers for questions 21-30.
Questions 21–23
Choose THREE letters, A–F.
Which THREE factors should the student consider when selecting courses?
A. Class time
B. Course topic
C. Amount of homework
D. Professor's reputation
E. Relevance to future career
F. Course structure
21. …………
22. …………..
23. ………….
Questions 24–27
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
24. The tutor advises against taking Human Physiology because it may not be the best for
A. time management.
B. achieving a high grade.
C. a research paper topic.
25. The student decides to complete a dissertation because
A. It will improve his GPA.
B. He prefers developing detailed arguments.
C. He wants to conduct more interviews.
26. The student believed the research paper was
A. already completed.
B. worth completing.
C. too complicated.
27. The method used for data collection was
A. interviews.
B. laboratory studies.
C. questionnaires.
Questions 28–30
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
28. The first draft should be completed by the end of __________.
29. The dissertation must be registered with the __________ in the Department Office.
30. The student can obtain the relevant database from the __________ Office.
Part 4
This audio contains answers to questions 31-40.
Questions 31–40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
The Role of Sleep in Humans and Animals
Importance of sleep in animals
- Animals deprived of sleep are more likely to suffer from 31. __________ compared to those without food.
- Sleep is essential for all animals, including reptiles, 32. __________ and fish.
Differences in animals’ sleeping behaviour
Dolphins
- Swim to the surface while sleeping because they need to 33. __________.
Birds
- Remain constantly 34. __________ due to the presence of predators.
Horses
- Sleep mostly while standing.
- Occasionally, lie down briefly.
- Remaining in one position for too long may injure them because their 35. __________ are delicate.
Potential problems
- Animals may also experience 36. __________ similar to humans.
Importance of sleep in humans
- Sleep helps organise our 37. __________ from the day.
- It plays a crucial role in 38. __________.
Research examples
- Due to similar sleep patterns to humans, 39. __________ are studied to improve understanding of human physiology.
- Scientists study the 40. __________ of the fruit fly to understand human gene function and developmental processes.
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