IELTS Listening Practice Test 55 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 new student arranges contents insurance for his apartment and provides personal details to an insurance agent. 

• Section 2: The president of Smith House welcomes new residents and explains room numbering, facilities, and college rules.  

• Section 3: Two students discuss an essay on how different types of media help children learn. 

• Section 4: A lecturer introduces British agriculture, describing its importance, regional farming patterns, and future challenges. 

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 55

Section 1

Questions 1 and 2

1. Gavin’s apartment is located on the

A. Ground floor

B. Second floor

C. Third floor

2. The monthly rent for Gavin’s apartment is

A. $615

B. $650

C. $655

Questions 3-6

Complete the table below.

Questions 7-10

Complete the form below.

INSURANCE APPLICATION FORM

Name: Mr Gavin 7. .............. 

Address: 8. ............  Biggins Street 9. ...............

Date of Birth: 12th November 1980

Telephone: Home – 9872 4855

Nationality: 10. ................ 

Section 2

Question 11

11. Smith House was originally built as

A. A residential college

B. A family house

C. A university

D. An office block

Questions 12-14

Complete the explanation of the room number.

Questions 15-17

Complete the sentences below.

• Students need a front door key between 15. ............  and
• In an emergency, students should use 16. ............ 
• Fees also cover some 17. ..............  charges

Questions 18-20

Complete the notice below.

HOUSE RULES

• No noise after 9 pm.
• Smoking only allowed on 18. .............. 
• No changes can be made to 19. .............. 

If you have any questions, ask the 20. .............. 

Section 3

Questions 21-25

Complete the table below.

Questions 26-30

According to the speakers, in which situations are the following media most useful?

A. Individual children

B. Five or six children

C. Whole class

26. Tapes

27. Computers 

28. Videos 

29. Books 

30. Wall maps 

Section 4

Question 31

31. What percentage of the workforce was employed in agriculture in the mid 1900s?

A. 3%

B. 10%

C. 20%

D. 50%

Questions 32 and 33

Complete the notes below.

Three factors contributing to the efficiency of the agriculture sector are:

• • 50-60 years of intelligent state support
• • The quality of 32. .............  among those employed
• • The farmer’s investment in 33. ................ 

Questions 34-39

Complete the table below.

Question 40

40. Farmers have a strong sense of solidarity because

A. The media supports them

B. They have a strong Union

C. They have countrywide interests

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