IELTS Listening Practice Test 33 with Audio and Answer Key

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.

• Section 1: A woman phoning a hotel about holding a party there

• Section 2: A hotel representative talking to a group of tourists about things they can do during their holiday

• Section 3: Stephanie asking about the children’s literature course to her friend Trevor

• Section 4: A lecture about a branch of archaeology called Marine Archaeology

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 33

Section 1

Questions 1-7

Complete the notes below.

Enquiry About Booking a Hotel Room For An Event

Example

Andrew is the ……Events…… Manager

Rooms

Adelphi Room

• Number of people who can sit down to eat: 1. …………. 

• Has a gallery suitable for musicians

• Can go out and see the 2. ………….  in pots on the terrace

• The terrace has a view of a group of 3. …………. 

Carlton Room

• Number of people who can sit down to eat: 110

• Has a 4. ……………. 

• View of the lake

Options

Master of Ceremonies:

• Can give a 5. ………….  while people are eating

• Will provide 6. …………  if there are any problems

Accommodation:

In the hotel rooms or 7. …………. 

Questions 8-10

 What is said about using each of the following hotel facilities?

Choose THREE answers and write the correct letter A, B or C next to the question.

Hotel Facilities

• Outdoor swimming pool 8. …………….
• Gym 9. …………
• Tennis courts 10. …………..

Availability

A. Included in the room rental price

B. Available for an additional fee

C. Not provided 

Section 2

Questions 11-16

What information does the speaker give about each of the following excursions?

Excursions

• Dolphin watching 11. ………….
• Forest walk 12. …………..
• Cycle trip 13. ………….
• Local craft tour 14. …………
• Observatory trip 15. …………..
• Horse riding 16. ……………

Information

A. Entirely downhill

B. Appropriate for beginners

C. Limited to fair weather conditions

D. Meals are included

E. Free of cost

F. Swimming is available

G. Is completely booked for today 

H. Transport not included

Questions 17-18

Which TWO things does the speaker say about the attraction called Musical Favourites?

A. You pay extra for drinks.

B. You must book it in advance.

C. You get a reduction if you buy two tickets.

D. You can meet the performers.

E. You can take part in the show.

Questions 19-20

Which TWO things does the speaker say about the Castle Feast?

A. Visitors can dance after the meal.

B. There is a choice of food.

C. Visitors wear historical costumes.

D. Knives and forks are not used.

E. The entertainment includes horse races.

Section 3

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

21. What does Trevor find interesting about the purpose of children’s literature?

A. The fact that authors may not realise what values they’re teaching

B. The fact that literature can be entertaining and educational at the same time

C. The fact that adults expect children to imitate characters in literature

22. Trevor says the module about the purpose of children’s literature made him

A. Analyse some of the stories that his niece reads.

B. Wonder how far popularity reflects good quality.

C. Decide to start writing some children’s stories.

23. Stephanie is interested in the Pictures module because

A. She intends to become an illustrator.

B. She can remember beautiful illustrations from her childhood.

C. She believes illustrations are more important than words.

24. Trevor and Stephanie agree that comics

A. Are inferior to books.

B. Have the potential to be useful.

C. Discourage children from using their imagination.

25. With regard to books aimed at only boys or only girls, Trevor was surprised

A. How long had the distinction gone unquestioned.

B. How few books were aimed at both girls and boys.

C. How many children enjoyed books intended for the opposite sex.

Questions 26-30

What comment is made about each of these stories?

Choose FIVE answers and write the correct letter A-G next to the questions

Stories

• Perrault’s fairy tales 26. …………..
• The Swiss Family Robinson 27. ……………
• The Nutcracker and the Mouse King 28. ……………
• The Lord of the Rings 29. …………
• War Horse 30. …………….

Comments

A. Translated into many other languages

B. Hard to read

C. Inspired by a work in a different area of art 

D. More popular than the author's other works

E. The original title refers to another book

F. Started a new genre 

G. Unlikely topic 

Section 4

Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

The Hunt For Sunken Settlements And Ancient Shipwrecks

ATLIT-YAM

• Was a village on the coast of the eastern Mediterranean

• Thrived until about 7,000 BC

• Stone homes had a courtyard

• Had a semicircle of large stones around a 31. ……………. 

• Cause of destruction unknown – now under the sea

• The biggest settlement from the prehistoric period was found on the seabed

• Research carried out into structures, 32. …………..  and human remains

TRADITIONAL AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLES (AUVs)

• Used in the oil industry, e.g. to make 33. ………….. 

• Problems: they were expensive and 34. …………… .

LATEST AUVs

• Much easier to use, relatively cheap, sophisticated

Tests:

• Marzamemi, Sicily: found ancient Roman ships carrying architectural elements made of 35. …………… 

Underwater Internet:

• 36. …………..  is used for short-distance communication, acoustic waves for long-distance

• Plans for communication with researchers by satellite

• An AUV can send data to another AUV that has better 37. …………, for example

Planned Research In The Gulf Of Baratti:

• To find out more about wrecks of ancient Roman ships, including

  • One carrying 38. …………….  supplies; tablets may have been used for cleaning the 39. ……….. 
  • Others carrying containers of olive oil or 40. …………. 

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