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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 phoning a furniture company to order office furniture and arrange delivery and payment details.
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Section 2: A radio speaker giving advice and transport information for people attending the City Marathon.
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Section 3: A tutor advising a student on improving participation and note-taking skills in seminars.
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Section 4: A lecture on how desert plants survive through special adaptations for storing and conserving water.
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 52
Section 1
This audio contains answers to questions 1-10.
Questions 1-5
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
KT Furniture Customer Order Form
Customer Details
Caller’s name: Sue Brown
Company Name: 1. ...............
Address: 2. ............. Trading estate, 210 New Hampton Road, South Down
Contact Number: 3. ............... (mobile)
Delivery Option: 1 or 2 (no 4. .............. )
Method of Payment: credit card, Type: 5. ..............
Questions 6-10
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
|
Item |
Code |
Color |
Quantity |
|
Office chairs |
ASP 23 |
6. ……………………… |
5 |
|
7. ……………….. |
8. ……………….. |
|
2 |
|
Leather sofa |
DFD 33 |
9. ………………….. |
1 |
|
10. ………………. |
TX 22 |
silver |
1 |
Section 2
This audio contains answers to questions 11-20.
Questions 11-17
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Marathon – Tips For Spectators
11. To enjoy the day, make sure you………….. it first.
12. Travel………… within the city centre.
13. Wear…………. on the day.
14. Check the………..the night before the marathon
15. Let the……….. give drinks to runners.
16. Ray on one side of the road to avoid…………
17. Don’t arrange to meet runners near the…………
Questions 18-20
What does the speaker say about the following forms of transport?
Write the correct letter A, B, C or E next to questions 18-20.
A. Will take more passengers than usual
B. Will suit people who want to see the start of the race
C. Waiting times will be longer than usual
D. Will have fewer staff than usual
E. Some work schedules will change
18. Taxis-
19. Trams-
20. Buses-
Section 3
This audio contains answers for questions 21-30.
Questions 21-26
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
21. What does Ahmed say about last week’s seminar?
A. He wasn’t able to get there on time.
B. He didn’t know all the modems.
C. He couldn’t understand everything.
22. What does the tutor say about Ahmed’s preparation for the seminar?
A. He was better prepared than some students.
B. He completed some useful work.
C. He read some useful articles.
23. What does Ahmed say about his participation in the seminar?
A. He tended to speak to his neighbour only.
B. He spoke when other students were talking.
C. He felt embarrassed when students looked at him
24. What does Ahmed worry about most in seminars?
A. Speaking at the right time
B. Taking enough notes
C. Staying focused
25. What does Ahmed say about his role in the group?
A. He hasn’t thought about it.
B. He’d like to change
C. He feels he is acting a part.
26. At the next seminar, Ahmed, the tutor, suggests that he should
A. Give other modems more help with their work.
B. Observe the behaviour of other students.
C. Ask other students for their views.
Questions 27 and 28
Choose TWO letters A-E.
Which TWO strategies does the tutor suggest for the next seminar?
A. Speak more frequently
B. Behave in a confident manner
C. Sit next to someone helpful
D. Listen to what other people say
E. Think of questions to ask
Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters A-E.
Which TWO suggestions does the tutor make about taking notes?
A. Plan them before the seminar
B. Note down keywords that people say
C. Note points to say later
D. Include self-analysis
E. Rewrite them after the seminar
Section 4
This audio contains answers to questions 31-40.
Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
DESERT PLANTS
Background
- Deserts found in what is known as a 31. ......... (or dry area)
- Annual rainfall, if any, amounts to 32. ..............
- Soil contains a lot of salt and 33. ...........
General Adaptations Of Desert Plants
- They can 34. ........... and store water
- They have features that reduce water loss.
Examples Of Adaptations
- Saguaro Cactus: stores water in its 35. .............
- Barrel Cactus: can 36. ............. or shrink according to the weather
- Old Man Cactus: has 37. ............... that reflects the sun
- Prickly Pear Cactus: has 38. .............. to keep animals away
- Desert Spoon: leaves are 39. ................ to reduce water loss
- Aloe Plant: leaf surface acts like a 40. ................. covering and keeps water inside
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