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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 woman reporting a theft to an officer in a police station
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Section 2: A manager giving a talk to his apprentices about their training
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Section 3: A student discussing cities built by the sea
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Section 4: A lecture on renewable energy that uses the power of the sea
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 35
Section 1
This audio contains answers for questions 1–10.
Questions 1-10
Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
CRIME REPORT FORM
Type of crime: Theft
Personal Information
Example
Name: Louise …Taylor…
Nationality: 1. ………..
Date of birth: 14 December 1977
Occupation: Interior Designer
Reason for visit: Business (to buy antique 2. ………… )
Length of stay: Two months
Current address: 3. …………. Apartments (No 15)
Details Of Theft
Items Stolen
- A wallet containing approximately £ 4. ………..
- A 5. …………
Date Of Theft: 6. …………..
Possible Time And Place Of Theft
Location: Outside the 7. ………….. at about 4 pm
Details Of Suspect
- Some boys asked for the 8. …………. then ran off
- One had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger
- He was about 12, slim build with 9. ………………. hair
Crime Reference Number Allocated
10. …………
Section 2
This audio contains answers to questions 11–20.
Questions 11-12
Choose TWO letters A-E.
Which TWO pieces of advice for the first week of an apprenticeship does the manager give?
A. Get to know colleagues
B. Learn from any mistakes
C. Ask lots of questions
D. React positively to feedback
E. Enjoy new challenges
Questions 13-14
Choose TWO letters A-E.
Which TWO things does the manager say mentors can help with?
A. Confidence-building
B. Making career plans
C. Completing difficult tasks
D. Making a weekly timetable
E. Reviewing progress
Questions 15-20
What does the manager say about each of the following aspects of the company policy for apprentices?
Write the correct letter A, B or C next to the questions.
Company Policy For Apprentices
- Using the internet 15. ……………
- Flexible working 16. …………..
- Booking holidays 17. …………..
- Working overtime 18. ……………
- Wearing trainers 19. ………….
- Bringing food to work 20. ………….
A. It is encouraged
B. There are some restrictions
C. It is against the rules
Section 3
This audio contains answers for questions 21-30.
Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
Cities Built By The Sea
21. Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities
A. Contains nearly half the world’s population.
B. Include most of the world’s largest cities.
C. Are growing twice as fast as other cities.
22. According to Rob, building coastal cities near rivers
A. may bring pollution to the cities.
B. may reduce the land available for agriculture.
C. may mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.
23. What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?
A. There were not enough for them.
B. They were made of unsuitable materials.
C. They did not allow for the effects of climate change.
24. What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?
A. Take measures to restore ecosystems
B. Pay for a new flood prevention system
C. Stop disposing of waste materials into the ocean
25. What do they agree should be the priority for international action?
A. Greater coordination of activities
B. More sharing of information
C. Agreement on shared policies
Questions 26-30
What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter A-G next to the questions.
Parts Of The Presentation
- Historical background 26. ………….
- Geographical factors 27. …………….
- Past mistakes 28. …………….
- Future risks 29. ………….
- International implications 30. …………..
Decisions
A. Use Visuals
B. Keep it short
C. Involve other students
D. Check that the information is accurate
E. Provide a handout
F. Focus on one example
G. Do online research
Section 4
This audio contains answers to questions 31-40.
Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Marine Renewable Energy (Ocean Energy)
Introduction
More energy is required because of the growth in population and 31. ……….
What’s Needed:
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Renewable energy sources
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Methods that won’t create pollution
Wave Energy
Advantage: waves provide a 32. ……….. source of renewable energy
Electricity can be generated using offshore or onshore systems
Onshore systems may use a reservoir
Problems:
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Waves can move in any 33. ………..
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Movement of sand, etc., on the 34. ………… of the ocean may be affected
Tidal Energy
Tides are more 35. ……….. than waves
Planned Tidal Lagoon In Wales:
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Will be created in a 36. ……….. at Swansea
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Breakwater (dam) containing 16 turbines
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Rising tide forces water through turbines, generating electricity
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Stored water is released through 37. …………., driving the turbines in the reverse direction
Advantages:
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Not dependent on the weather
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No 38. ………… is required to make it work
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Likely to create a number of 39. …………..
Problem:
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May harm fish and birds, e.g. by affecting 40. …………. and building up silt
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