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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: Two teachers discuss a Wednesday trip to an animal park, including the schedule, activities, weather forecast, and the nationality breakdown of their language school students.
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Section 2: A travel agency representative explains the company's domestic and international tour services, transport benefits, and the layout and functions of the travel office.
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Section 3: Two new students review their orientation timetable, choose activities to attend, and discuss the university’s required formatting rules for written assignments.
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Section 4: A lecturer explains what parks are, the different types of parks, their historical development, and their importance for preserving nature and improving urban well-being.
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 81
Section 1
This audio contains answers for questions 1-10.
Questions 1-6
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
School Excursion
Day: Wednesday
Destination: 1. ............
Weather: 2. ...........
Arrival time: 3. ..........
Activities planned
See: 4. ............
Eat: catered lunch
Attend: 5. ..........
Return time: 6. .........
Questions 7-10
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD only for each answer.
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Nationality |
% |
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7. ……………. |
26 |
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8. …………… |
25 |
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9. ………….. |
16 |
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Indonesian |
15 |
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10. ……….. |
8 |
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Saudi |
7 |
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Other |
3 |
Section 2
This audio contains answers to questions 11-20.
Questions 11-15
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
11. The company deals mostly with
A. Big cities
B. Nature holidays
C. Nepal
12. The overseas consultants deal with
A. Asia
B. North America
C. Europe
13. For deserts and gorges, customers should come in the
A. Morning
B. Afternoon
C. Night
14. Trips to regional locations are good because
A. The buses are comfortable
B. There is a shortage of suitcases
C. They can be seen quickly
15. SleekLine buses are particularly known for their
A. Service
B. Size
C. Comfort
Questions 16-20
Identify the rooms in the office plan.
Write the correct letter A-G next to questions 16-20.

Section 3
This audio contains answers for questions 21-30.
Questions 21-24
Complete the timetable.
Write the correct letter A-H for each answer.

A. BBQ
B. Careers lecture
C. Computer lab visit
D. Dance
E. Library tour
F. Student union induction
G. University tour
H. Legal rights lecture
Questions 25-30
Complete the labels.
Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

25. ..............
26. ..................
27. .............
28. ..................
29. ..............
30. ................
Section 4
This audio contains answers to questions 31-40.
Questions 31-34
Complete the sentences.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
31. Behaviour in parks is controlled by
32. Insect numbers are reduced by having
33. A wilderness park does not have any
34. Observing trees and lying in the grass are examples of
Questions 35-40
Complete the notes.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
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Parks |
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1000 years ago |
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Princess Park |
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Neighbourhood Parks |
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