Listening section 1
This is the first section of your Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer questions 1-10.
Listen to the instructions for each part of this section carefully. Answer all the questions.
You can download the questions for the entire Listening practice test from the Listening practice test 1 page. The questions for section 1 are also shown on this page.
While you are listening, write your answers on the question paper. Use a pencil.
When you have completed all four parts of the Listening test you will have ten minutes to copy your answers on to a separate answer sheet.
IELTS practice Listening test audio: section 1
First, listen to the audio. Left click on the link to listen now (the audio player will open in a new tab) or right click and select 'Save Link As' to download the file to your computer and listen later.
IELTS listening test audio: section 1
Questions 1-5
| Examplequestion | Answer |
| Destination? | HarbourCity |
Completethenotesbelow.
Write no more than two words and/or a number for each answer.
| Questions: transportfromBayswater |
| 1. Expresstrainleavesat (1) . 2. Neareststationis (2) . 3. Number 706 busgoesto (3) . 4. Number (4) .busgoestostation 5. Earlierbusleavesat (5) . |
Questions 610
Completethetablebelow.
Write no more than one word and/or a number for each answer.
| Transport | Cashfare | Cardfare |
| Bus | (6) $ | $1.50 |
| Train (peak) | $10 | $10 |
| Train (off-peak) before 5pm or after (7) pm) | $10 | (8) $ |
| (9) ferry | $4.50 | $3.55 |
| Touristferry ((10) ) | $35 | |
| Touristferry (wholeday) | $65 |
Listeningsection 2
This is the second section of your Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer questions 11-20.
Listen to the instructions for each part of this section carefully. Answer all the questions.
You can download the questions for the entire Listening practice test from the Listening practice test 1 page. The questions for section 2 are also shown on this page.
While you are listening, write your answers on the question paper. Use a pencil.
When you have completed all four parts of the Listening test you will have ten minutes to copy your answers on to a separate answer sheet.
IELTS practice Listening test audio: section 2
First, listen to the audio. Left click on the link to listen now (the audio player will open in a new tab) or right click and select 'Save Link As' to download the file to your computer and listen later.
IELTS listening test audio: section 2
Questions 1114
Which counsellor should you see?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 1114.
| A | LouiseBagshaw |
| B | TonyDenby |
| C | NaomiFlynn |
| Questions |
| 11) if it is your first time seeing a counsellor |
| 12) if you are unable to see a counsellor during normal office hours |
| 13) if you do not have an appointment |
| 14) if your concerns are related to anxiety |
Questions 15-20
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Complete the table below.
Write no more than two words for each answer.
| Workshop | Contact | Targetgroup |
| Adjusting | what you need to succeed academically | (15) students |
| GettingOrganised | use time effectively, find (16) between study and leisure | allstudents |
| Communicating | talking with staff, communicating across cultures | allstudents, especially (17) |
| Anxiety | (18) , breathingtechniques, meditation, etc. | students about to sit exams |
| (19) | staying on track for long periods | (20) studentsonly |
Listening section 3
This is the third section of your Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer questions 21-30.
Listen to the instructions for each part of this section carefully. Answer all the questions.
You can download the questions for the entire Listening practice test page from the Listening practice test 1 page. The questions for section 3 are also shown on this page.
While you are listening, write your answers on the question paper. Use a pencil.
When you have completed all four parts of the Listening test you will have ten minutes to copy your answers on to a separate answer sheet.
IELTS practice Listening test audio: section 3
First, listen to the audio. Left click on the link to listen now (the audio player will open in a new tab) or right click and select 'Save Link As' to download the file to your computer and listen later.
IELTS listening test audio: section 3
Questions 2130
Complete the notes below.
Write no more than three words for each answer.
| Questions |
| Novel: (21) |
| Protagonists: Mary Lennox; Colin Craven |
| Timeperiod: Earlyin (22) |
| Mary moves to UK meets Colin who thinks hell never be able to (23) . Theybecomefriends. |
| Point of view: Omniscient narrator knows all about characters feelings, opinions and (24) |
| Audience: Good for children story simple to follow |
| Symbols (physical items that represent (25) ): therobinredbreast (26) the portrait of Mistress Craven |
| Motifs (patterns in the story): theGardenofEden secrecy metaphorical and literal transition from 27 |
| Themes: Connectionsbetween (28) andoutlook (29) andwell-being individuals and the need for (30) |
Listening section 4
