IELTS Listening Practice Test 59 with Audio & Answer

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IELTS Listening Practice Test 59
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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.

Section 1: A prospective tenant phones a landlord to ask about the flat’s safety features and facilities before renting it.
Section 2: A guide introduces visitors to Wildlife Haven, explaining the tours, facilities, and safety advice.
Section 3: Two students complete a course evaluation form and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of a business communication course.
Section 4: A lecturer explains the causes of waste generation and compares different methods of waste treatment around the world.

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 59

Section 1

This audio contains answers to questions 1-10.

Questions 1-7

Complete the table and the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Name of cruise	Highlight cruise	Noon cruise	1. ……………….cruise
Price per person	$ 16	4. ……………….	$ 25
Departure times	2. ………………….	12.00	6. ………………
Included in the price	3. ……………………	5. ………………	Coffee and 7. ………………..

8. Jetty No.2 is situated…………..

9. The commentary is in………….

10. The lady recommends that they……………

Section 2

This audio contains answers to questions 11-20.

Questions 11-14

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Preparing For The Interview

What To Do	How To Do It
Step 1: Prepare things to take	Gather all documents, e.g. copies of resume Choose 11. ……………..e.g. design, drawings, written work
Step 2: Get more information	Check you have a pen and paper Ask film for a 12. ………… See profiles at Chamber of Commerce, library
Step 3: Focus on you and the job	Contact 13. ………………..of this or related firms Compare yourself with what is required Imagine likely questions and your answers Decide how to make up for any 14. ………….you lack

Questions 15-20

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

At The Interview

Arrive no more than 15. ............ before the time of the interview.

After you hear the question, you can 16. .............. before you reply.

You can 17. .............. if you don’t understand what they are asking you.

Wait for them to offer you the job before you say what 18. .............you want.

Learning from the experience will make you more 19. .................. in future interviews.

Pay attention to your 20. ................– it shows you have a positive attitude.

Section 3

This audio contains answers for questions 21-30.

Questions 21-23

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Effects Of Weather On Mood

21. Phil and Stella’s goal is to………….the hypothesis that weather has an effect on a person’s mood.

22. They expect to find that ‘good’ weather (weather which is……….. and……….. ) has a positive effect on a person’s mood.

23. Stella defines ‘effect on mood’ as a………….in the way a person feels.

Questions 24-27

What information was given by each writer?

Choose your answers from the list of options A-F next to questions 24-27.

A. The benefits of moving to a warmer environment

B. The type of weather with the worst effect on mood

C. How past events affect attitudes to weather

D. The important effect of stress on mood

E. The importance of the effect of hours of sunshine on mood

F. Psychological problems due to having to cope with bad weather

24. Vickers

25. Whitebourne

26. Haverton

27. Stanfield

Questions 28-30

Choose THREE letters A-H.

Which THREE things do Phil and Stella still have to decide on?

A. How to analyse their results

B. Their methods of presentation

C. The design of their questionnaire

D. The location of their survey

E. Weather variables to be measured

F. The dates of their survey

G. The size of their survey

H. The source of data on weather variables

Section 4

This audio contains answers to questions 31-40.

Questions 31-35

Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

31. How long would terms be under the six-term system?

A. Six weeks

B. Seven weeks

C. Thirteen weeks

32. What would happen to the summer holiday?

A. It would disappear

B. It would be shortened

C. It would be lengthened

33. How much was the average learning loss in the summer?

A. Two weeks

B. Three weeks

C. Seven weeks

34. In which subject was learning loss greatest among the disadvantaged?

A. Maths

B. Reading

C. Writing

35. According to Marchmont’s research, in the six-term system, pupils performed

A. Better than under the existing system

B. Worse than under the existing system

C. The same as under the existing system

Questions 36-40

Complete the summary below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

The school terms that we use originated when many people worked in 36. .......... Also because of the heat, it was difficult to teach children in July and August before the invention 37. .............. A different approach can be provided by the 38. ............ An important factor in the success of these is the small 39. ............... Also, the element of 40. ............... is usually present, which contributes greatly.