CRAM FOR SUCCESS – IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE TESTS

PART 1
QUESTION TYPE BASED PRACTICE TESTS

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – FORM FILLING
EXERCISE 1. Questions 1-6. Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Meriter Hospital Registration
Surname: 1. _____________________________
First name: 2. _____________________________
Home address: 3. ________________________ Drive
Postcode: 4. _____________________________
Nationality: 5. _____________________________
Arrival date: May 12th
Departure date: 6. _____________________________

EXERCISE 2. Questions 1-4. Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Request Form
Name: 1. _____________________________
Membership number: 2. _____________________________
Mailing address: 89 Mulberry Lane, Capringtown
E-mail address: 3. _____________________________
Phone number: at the office 415 662-4755
at home 4. _____________________________

EXERCISE 3. Questions 1-9. Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Police Report
Surname: 1. _____________________________
Address: 2. _____________________ Glendale Road
City: 3. ________________________
Passport number: 4. _____________________________
Time lost: Between 5. _________and 6. ____________
Bus number: 7. _____________________________
Where else reported? 8. _____________________________
What else missing? 9. _____________________________

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EXERCISE 4. Questions 1-4. Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Student Discount Card Application Form
Name: Drazan Horvatic
Subject: 1. _____________________________
Institution: Newtown University
Address: Street 2. _____________________________
Town Newtown
Postcode 3. _____________________________
Date of birth: 4. _____________________________
Nationality Croatian

EXERCISE 5. Questions 1-10. Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Police Report
Surname: 1. _____________________________
Date of birth: 2. _____________________________
Subject: 3. _____________________________
Time at University: 4. _____________________________
Preferred accommodation type: 5. _____________________________
Hobbies: 6. _____________________________
Eating habits: 7. _____________________________
Preferred housemates: 8. _____________________________
Preferred location: 9. _____________________________
Other accommodation requirements: 10. ____________________________

EXERCISE 6. Questions 1-10. Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Customer’s name: 1. _____________________ Jones

Address: 2. ________________, 21 Coventry Road, Sheldon
3. _____________________________
Phone number: 4. _____________________________
Number of photographs per film: 5. _____________________________
Subject of photographs: 6. _____________________________
Branch: 7. _____________________________
Date: 8. _____________________________
Receipt number: 9. _____________________________
Refund: 10. ____________________________

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EXERCISE 7. Questions 1-10. Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Job description: 1. _____________________________

Location: 2. ______________________ Road
Pay: 3. ___________________ per hour
Interview date: 4. _____________________________
Qualities: a 5. ________________ and ability to 6. ________________
Extra pay: on 7. _______________
Transport: provided free if working 8. _______________________;
bus stop next to the 9. _____________________________
Interview with: 10. _____________________________

EXERCISE 8. Questions 1-11. Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Student number: 1. _____________________________

Name: Peter 2. ______________________
Rent: from 3. ______________ to 4. ______________
Depending on: areas
decorations
furniture
5. _____________________________
Properties available: Lakeside Road
rent 6. ________________ a month
North Woods Road
rent 460 pounds a month
Bills included: 7. ____________________ (Lakeside Road)
telephone rental (North Woods Road)
Viewing arrangements: meet at office on 8. _______________ at 10 a.m.
Need: student card
passport
9. _______________________
Must: give 10. __________________ notice of moving in
give deposit of 11. _____________________
pay for contract

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – TABLE COMPLETION
EXERCISE 1. Questions 1-5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Type of apartment Bedrooms Bathrooms Price
Standard 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom 1. $______________
Luxury 2. ________________ 3. _______________ $2,500
Upgraded standard 4. ________________ 2 bathrooms 5. $______________

EXERCISE 2. Questions 1-5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Facilities Number of facilities Open hours Job offerings
Basketball courts 1. ________________ 24 hours 2. _______________
Tennis courts 3. ________________ 4. _______________ None
Swimming pool 1 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 5. _______________

EXERCISE 3. Questions 1-5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Questionnaire John Mary
Countries interested 1. __________________________ China and 2. ________________
Language studied 3. __________________________ 4. ________________________
Family roots 5. __________________________ German

EXERCISE 4. Questions 1-6. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Facilities Location Hours Items provided
st
Dining hall 1 floor 1. _____________ food
Gym and 2. ________________ 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. treadmills, weight sets,
recreational hall 3.__________________,
pool table
Kitchen 4. ________________ 5. _____________ 6. _________________,
microwave, oven, stove

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EXERCISE 5. Questions 1-5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Type of course Name and duration Entry requirements
Certificate Certificate in Psychology 6 months None
Undergraduate Diploma in Psychology 2. ________________________
diploma 1. __________________________
First degree 3. ____________________ 3 years Undergraduate admission to
university
Master’s degree Master of Psychology 18 months 4. ________________________
Graduate diploma 5. _________________ 12 months Appropriate honours degree

EXERCISE 6. Questions 1-5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Type of help Examples
Financial 1. __________________________________
2. _________________________ 3. __________________________________
Teacher’s teaching habits
4. _________________________ Providing mental counselling
Social Parties on holidays or 5. __________________
Special clubs

EXERCISE 7. Questions 1-4. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Walk Price Start - Finish
City Sights tour £10 1. _______________________________
Tennis courts £7 2. _______________
Swimming pool £7 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Robert Jones Walk £8 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Discounts available for groups of five to ten people
Walks take place every day except 3. ___________________________
Visit our website: 4. _______________________________________

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EXERCISE 8. Questions 1-8. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Number Easily recycled? (yes/no) Used for …
1 yes bottles, containers, fibre fill, bean bags, rope, car
bumpers, tennis ball felt, 1. ____________________,
cassette tapes, sails
2 yes Containers, 2. _____________________, piping,
plastic, lumber, rope
3 no 3. _____________________, shower curtains, medical
tubing, vinyl dashboards, baby bottle nipples
4 4. ___________________ wrapping films, 5. ____________________, sandwich
bags, containers
5 no containers, e.g. Tupperware
6 6. ___________________ coffee cups, 7. ______________________, meat trays,
packing, ‘peanuts’, 8. __________________, cassette
tapes
7 no special products

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – SENTENCE COMPLETION
EXERCISE 1. Questions 1-5. Complete the following sentences, using NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
1. The Cinematographe used film that was _____________________ mm wide.
2. Edison’s camera shot films at forty-six _____________________.
3. The Latham brothers’ theatre was unsuccessful because the image _____________________.
4. Casler and Dickson used film which provided very _____________________.
5. Films were first _____________________ at the Royal Photographic Society by Birt Acres.

EXERCISE 2. Questions 1-5. Complete the following sentences, using NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS for each answer.
1. After choosing a topic, the professor says the most important thing to do is ______________.
2. The professor believes that most students who drop out do so because of _______________.
3. _____________________ might have helped reduce the drop-out rate.
4. The professor advises the students not to _____________________ too much.
5. The next tutorial will be on _____________________.

EXERCISE 3. Questions 1-6. Complete the following sentences, using NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS for each answer.
1. You should write your speech out so that you have _____________________ of what you
will say.
2. At first, you can practice giving the speech in front of _____________________.
3. Don’t present your speech in a _____________________ way.
4. While giving the speech, always remember to _____________________ with the audience.
5. _____________________ will help you to relax and add energy to your speech.
6. The tutor will attend a conference in _____________________.

EXERCISE 4. Questions 1-5. Complete the following sentences, using NO MORE THAN
TWO WORDS for each answer.
1. Put your ticket into the _____________________ when you want to use an automatic gate.
2. People with _____________________ can use a bigger gate to enter and leave stations.
3. People usually use _____________________ to get from ground level to the trains.
4. _____________________ tell people where to go if they are changing lines.
5. You can find maps in many _____________________ at the official website.

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EXERCISE 5. Questions 1-6. Complete the following sentences, using NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS for each answer.
1. One walk includes a break at the oldest pub so that the walkers can get some
______________.
2. The Castle tour allows more time to see the _____________________ and walk along the
castle wall.
3. You have to _____________________ if you want to go on the Ghost Walk.
4. The Ghost Walk goes to the castle and the _____________________.
5. The walks are suitable for adults and _____________________.
6. The fourth walk shows people the _____________________ of the writer Robert Jones.

EXERCISE 6. Questions 1-5. Complete the following sentences, using NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS for each answer.
1. Matthew _____________________ for a living at a new golf course.
2. Matthew is _____________________ younger than Wendy.
3. Ken suggests the _____________________ as a venue for the stag night.
4. Ken needs to know the date and the _____________________ to make a firm booking.
5. Amy says that the _____________________ of the church in Tipford is beautiful.

EXERCISE 7. Questions 1-5. Complete the following sentences, using NO MORE THAN
TWO WORDS for each answer.
1. Marta worked part-time as a _____________________.
2. Jeff recommended that Marta and Aref prepare a _____________________ of their personal
statements.
3. Jeff suggests that a personal statement be _____________________ than emotional.
4. Marta chose her courses on the basis of the _____________________ offered.
5. Jeff says that form teachers and subject teachers know more about students’ _____________.

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – OUTLINE COMPLETION
EXERCISE 1. Questions 1-3. Complete notes below. WRITE NO MORE THAN THREE
WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Trip to Mungo National Park
Organizer Alan Moore
Purpose of the trip 1. _____________________________
Record years of Aboriginal life 2. _____________________________
Main feature of the park 3. _____________________________

EXERCISE 2. Questions 1-10. Complete notes below. WRITE NO MORE THAN THREE
WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
WISCONSIN ARBORETUM
Purpose:
Type of facility: 1. ____________________________ and ___________________________
Type of place: for people to develop 2. _____________________________with nature
Origins:
Begun in the 3. _____________________________
Purchased cultivated 4. ________________________ and _________________________that
had fallen into disuse
Decided to restore plants and animals that had lived there 5. ___________________________
Academic Result:
New concept in ecology: 6. _____________________________
Practice: return ecosystem or landscape to 7. _____________________________ condition
Growth Phase:
Civic leaders 8. _____________________________ land in the 1920’s.
Crews from the 9. _____________________________provided most of the labor.
Collection:
Includes oldest and most extensive restored ecosystem Includes traditional elements of an
arboretum such as 10. _____________________________

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EXERCISE 3. Questions 1-5. Complete notes below. WRITE NO MORE THAN TWO
WORDS for each answer.
ORGANISING
- Allocate time to answer all questions
- Check the importance of each question towards your 1. _____________________________
ANSWERING
- Understand the 2. _____________________________
- 3. _____________________________ the question
REVIEWING
Check your answers for 4. _____________________________
Look for 5. _____________________________

EXERCISE 4. Questions 1-5. Complete notes below. USE ONE WORD for each answer.
NOTES
Example: The key element of ginseng is called ginsenocide.
Older ginseng plants have 1. _________________________ levels of ginsenocide.
Harvest roots every 2. ______________________ to 3. _________________________ years
Most 4. _________________________ ginseng is harvested after three years in order to lower
5. ________________________ and avoid disease.

EXERCISE 5. Questions 1-10. Listen to a talk on insomnia – the inability to sleep

properly. Complete the following notes on the talk about insomnia. Use NO MORE
THAN TWO WORDS for each space.
Causes
People may have trouble falling asleep due to worries about exams or a 1. _________________
It can be due to 2. _____________________ factors: noise, light, no privacy.
It can be due to occupational factors: working irregular hours, overworking, too much 3.
_______________________, high stress.
Solutions
In situations where the patient is suffering from illness and physical discomfort, a doctor
may give them 4. ________________________ or 5. ________________________.
6. ________________________ before going to bed.
Watch your diet. Don’t eat a large meal in the evening. Avoid alcohol, cola, and coffee.
Drink herbal tea (e.g. camomile) or 7. ________________________
Don’t take naps during 8. ________________________
Take a 9. ________________________ before bed or after exercise.
Cut down on 10. ________________________ in the evening.

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EXERCISE 6. Questions 1-4. Complete the following notes about the three catering
companies Bob and Cindy discuss. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A
NUMBER for each space.
Paris Kitchen
• lack of variety of food
• poor quality 1. ________________________
Company Caterers
• expensive
• 2. ________________________ discount for groups of 30 or more
Celebrations
• new company
• only 3. ________________________ for picnics
• 4. ________________________ dishes
• offers free samples

EXERCISE 7. Questions 1-2.

Complete the notes on the Citizens Advice Bureau, using NO MORE THAN TWO
WORDS for each gap.
• 1. ________________________ a solicitor
• suggest where you can find free legal advice
• inform you whether you can get 2. ________________________ to cover legal costs

Questions 3 and 4
Complete the notes on the police, using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap.
• don’t be aggressive
• do not try to bribe police officers
• ask plain-clothes police officers for 3. ________________________
• give your true name and address if asked
• do not sign anything without a solicitor’s 4. ________________________
• you can make one telephone call

Questions 5 and 6
Complete the following notes on illegal actions, using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS
for each gap.
The following three things are illegal:
• the possession of 5. ________________________
• the possession or 6. ________________________ of drugs
• disorderly conduct

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – SUMMARY COMPLETION
EXERCISE 1. Questions 1-3. Complete the summary. WRITE ONE WORD for each
answer.
Some parents don’t like the Harry Potter books because they are 1. ______________________.
This is strictly their opinion, however, and they are welcome to have their own
2. _______________________. values. But some trends have supported some of these fears in
that there has been a dramatic increase in the number of real-life schools where children can
study witchcraft. Nothing can be done, however, since 3. _______________________ is a thing
of the past.

EXERCISE 2. Questions 1-5. Complete the summary. WRITE NO MORE THAN

THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Mary Goodman is an expert in crime that happens in 1. ______________________. She has
worked in the field for 2. ______________________ years. Crimes most frequently happen in
the 3. ______________________ The two main causes of hotel crime are that people do
4. ______________________ and do 5. ______________________.

EXERCISE 3. Questions 1-8. Complete the summary. WRITE NO MORE THAN

THREE WORDS for each answer.
People want a 1. ______________________ water supply. Studies of water are
2. ______________________ The main uses of water are 3. ______________________ and
4. ______________________ The purest water is from rivers, creeks, and
5. ______________________ , Rainwater would be the purest if there were no
6. ______________________ . Pure 7. ______________________ safe, water is prone to
8. ______________________

EXERCISE 4. Questions 1-5. Complete the summary. WRITE NO MORE THAN

THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Crocodiles are caught at night. When the scientists find a suitable crocodile, they temporarily
blind it with a spotlight. A noose is placed around its head. The crocodile is allowed to struggle
for about 1. ______________________ so that it becomes tired. Then, it is taken onto land,
where its jaws and 2. ______________________ are tied. The scientists don’t use a sedative,
because the crocodile might be 3. ______________________ while it is recovering from the
sedative. The GPS device is attached to the scales behind the crocodile’s head and the
animal is freed. The GPS has enough power to send five 4. ______________________ for two
years. It can also keep 5. ______________________ in its memory in case the crocodile ever
goes out of range.

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EXERCISE 5. Questions 1-5. Complete the summary of part of the listening passage,
using five of the following words.
continue damage distinguish level make
recognize represent show suffer toxic

A person’s hearing may 1. ______________________ to decline after stopping work in a noisy

environment. Both noise and certain medicines and diseases may damage the organs of the ear.
It is difficult to 2. ______________________ hearing loss caused by noise from that due to
other causes. Workers experiencing noise and vibrations suffer greater hearing loss than those
experiencing the same noise but not vibrations. Some chemicals are 3. ____________________
to the organs of hearing and balance. Workers who are exposed to such chemicals may
4. ______________________ from more hearing problems than those who experience the same
amount of noise without the chemicals. Hearing loss is measured in decibels. Zero is used to
5. ______________________ the hearing threshold level of an average young adult with
disease-free ears. The more positive the result, the greater the hearing loss.

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – SHORT ANSWERS
EXERCISE 1. Questions 1-10. Answer the questions below. WRITE NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS for each answer.
What THREE things happen in the first phase of culture shock?
gain an 1. ______________________ of new culture
prepare for the 2. ______________________
say 3. ______________________
What will wear off in the second stage? 4. ______________________
What emotion will you experience in the third phase? 5. ______________________
Which phase is most commonly known as “culture shock”? 6. ______________________
What TWO things will you begin to do in the fourth stage?
7. ______________________ 8. ______________________
What TWO things should you do if you are overwhelmed with bewilderment?
9. ______________________ 10. ______________________

EXERCISE 2. Questions 1-6. Answer the questions below. WRITE NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
1. What time does the library open? ________________________________
2. What time does the cafeteria close at weekends? ________________________________
3. When does the sports centre open? ________________________________
4. When can the outdoor athletics field be used? ________________________________
5. When will Saturday’s football trials probably end? ______________________________
6. When will Lisa go to watch the trials?________________________________

EXERCISE 3. Questions 1-4. Answer the questions below. WRITE NO MORE THAN
TWO WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
1. How many people are Cindy and Bob planning the picnic for? ____________________
2. On which date will the picnic be held? ________________________________
3. What is the total budget for food and drink per person?___________________________
4. Which food does Bob specifically say is unsuitable? ______________________________

EXERCISE 4. Questions 1-5. Answer the questions below. WRITE NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS for each answer.
1. Which day of the week is Wendy’s wedding on? ______________________________
2. Where is she getting married? ______________________________
3. Which department does Simon Winters work in? ______________________________
4. Where is Simon’s restaurant? ______________________________
5. What kinds of dishes do they have at Simon’s? ______________________________

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EXERCISE 5. Questions 1-6. Answer the questions below. WRITE NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
1. When did the woman’s friend visit Croatia? ______________________________
2. What did she like there? ______________________________
3. Which other person can use the card without charge? ____________________________
4. When was Nada born? ______________________________
5. How many local places accept the card? ______________________________
6. How much is the discount at attractions in London? ______________________________

EXERCISE 6. Questions 1-5. Answer the questions below. WRITE NO MORE THAN
TWO WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
1. How many London Underground lines are there? ____________________________
2. In which two ways are the lines distinguished from each other? ____________________
3. Which zone is Heathrow Airport in? ____________________________
4. On which forms of transport can a one-day Travel card be used? ___________________
5. How much cheaper is a typical journey using an Oyster card? _____________________

EXERCISE 7. Questions 1-5. Answer the questions below. WRITE NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS for each answer.
1. What should you go to different companies for? ____________________________
2. Where can you find a list of insurance companies? ____________________________
3. Which policies pay the full price of replacing possessions? ________________________
4. What medical conditions are not always covered by medical insurance? _____________
5. What activity might be an exemption? ____________________________

EXERCISE 8. Questions 1-5. Answer the questions below. WRITE NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
1. Who is the officer in the Student Office of the University International Office?
____________________________
2. When is the Student Office open on weekdays?
____________________________
3. Who is the psychologist in the Counselling Office?
____________________________
4. What is the telephone number of the Counselling Office?
____________________________
5. Why should international students ring in advance if they want to see the psychologist?
____________________________

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MULTIPLE CHOICE
EXERCISE 1. Questions 1-6. Circle ONE correct letter.
1. What kind of cellular phone does the 4. What is one advantage of the W55
speaker want? phone?
A. Sophisticated functions A. The battery will last longer.
B. Basic functions B. The size is smaller.
C. Minimum functions C. The screen is larger.

2. Why does the speaker want a phone 5. What is the feature of the Rocket that
that is not too big and not too small? younger users like the most?
A. It will be too heavy and he might lose it. A. It is small in size.
B. It will be too light and unreliable. B. It is cheap.
C. He might drop it and break it. C. The songs change.
D. The screen changes colors.
3. What is the best feature of the R55?
A. It is lightweight. 6. How much will the phones cost the
B. It is free. speaker per month?
C. It can be used worldwide. A. $40
D. It can be used in the car. B. $50
C. $60
D. $70

EXERCISE 2. Questions 1-5. Circle ONE correct letter.

1. What should you do if you want to do 3. How long can you keep the book at
gymnastics? most?
A. Practice in the room A. Two weeks
B. Sign up for a class B. Four weeks
C. Call ahead and reserve the room C. Six weeks
D. Eight weeks
2. How many libraries are there in total?
A. 3 4. What must you do if you damage a
B. 4 book?
C. 5 A. Pay one dollar per week
D. 6 B. Pay for the value of the book
C. Pay for the book, plus damages

5. How long can you use the computers at

the library for?
A. As long as you want
B. At most one hour
C. At most two hours
D. At most three hours

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EXERCISE 3. Questions 1-4. Circle ONE correct letter.
1. The respondent’s job is A. relaxation.
A. student. B. entertainment.
B. teacher. C. information.
C. other. 4. Every day the respondent listens to the
2. The respondent has a salary of radio for
A. 0-S5.000. A. 30 minutes-1 hour.
B. $6.000-$15,000. B. 1 hour-2 hours.
C. over SI5.000. C. more than 2 hours.
3. The respondent listens to the radio for

Questions 5-7. Circle TWO correct letters, A-E.

5. The respondent mainly listens to the radio
A. in the early morning.
B. around midday.
C. in the late afternoon.
D. in the early afternoon.
E. at night.
6. On the new station, the respondent would like to see more
A. educational programmes.
B. music.
C. local service programmes.
D. travel programmes.
E. health programmes.
7. The respondent would advise the new station to
A. spend more money on music.
B. train their broadcasters to a high standard.
C. ensure good sound quality.
D. broadcast interviews.
E. talk more to customers.

Questions 8-10. Circle ONE correct letter, A-C.

8. The respondent feels that adverts should occur every
A. 10 minutes.
B. 15 minutes.
C. 20 minutes.
9. The respondent would like to attend special promotions if
A. expenses are covered.
B. he is invited specially.
C. they are held locally.
10. The respondent would like to receive
A. no mail.
B. requested mail.
C. all mail.

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EXERCISE 4. Questions 1-2. Circle ONE correct letter.
1. Why does Elizabeth encourage students to join the athletic programme?
A. It helps her stay in shape.
B. It has taught her about teamwork and friendship.
C. It has been a fun but painful experience.
2. How does Elizabeth have time for both gymnastics and academics?
A. She is very hard-working.
B. She studies very quickly.
C. She is very organized.
D. She is very intelligent.
Questions 3-5. Circle THREE correct letters, A-F.
What are Elizabeth’s study habits?
A. Take classes that she is interested in
B. Take easier classes
C. Study for all her classes at once
D. Study for each class one at a time
E. Study away from distractions
F. Study with the television on
Question 6. Circle ONE correct letter, A-D.
Who helped to start Elizabeth’s participation in gymnastics?
A. Herself
B. Her parents
C. Her sister
D. Her brother
Questions 7 and 8. Circle TWO correct letters, A-E.
Why does Elizabeth say that her first year of university was the best experience of her
life?
A. She met her best friends.
B. She made the gymnastics team.
C. She met her boyfriend.
D. She learned to be independent.
E. She achieved high grades.
Questions 9 and 10. Circle ONE correct letter, A-C.
9. What was the effect of Elizabeth breaking her wrist?
A She was unable to do her homework.
B She was unable to participate in sports.
C She was unable to write at all.

10. Why does Elizabeth say that breaking her wrist made her stronger as a person?
A. She learned to value the people close to her.
B. She learned to value the use of her hand.
C. She learned to value her participation in sports.

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EXERCISE 5. Questions 1-2. Circle ONE correct letter.
1. What took Alan by surprise?
A. The amount of rain
B. The main feature of the park
C. Evidence of Aboriginal life

2. How did Alan feel about having to wait in the park because of rain?
A. He reluctantly accepted it.
B. He was irritated by the rain.
C. It made no difference to his enjoyment.

Questions 3-5. Circle THREE correct letters, A-F.

What does Alan say about those who helped him?
A. There were no other campers nearby.
B. They willingly helped in the search.
C. They kept our spirits up.
D. They provided some dry clothes.
E. The park ranger was unable to get through.
F. The helicopter piloted the search very well.

Questions 6 and 7. Circle TWO correct letters, A-E.

What does Alan say about the discoveries on the wall?
A. He took photos of them.
B. They could be clearly seen.
C. Some were large.
D. They were unique.
E. They proved to be ancient.

EXERCISE 6. Questions 1-4. Circle FOUR correct letters, A-G.

Which FOUR activities of the Sports Union are mentioned by the speaker?
A. Team sports
B. Social dancing
C. Indoor fitness centre
D. Outdoor exercise track
E. Regular newsletter
F. Providing drinks
G. Providing cheap tickets

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EXERCISE 7. Choose the correct letter(s) - A, B, C, D and/or E - according to what you
hear in the listening passage. Note that more than one letter may be correct for a
particular question.
1. When selecting a research topic, the professor recommends that the students select
something
A. interesting.
B. easy.
C. difficult.
D. that will take a long time.
E. that they can do well.
2. What kind of topic are the students recommended to choose?
A. Controversial
B. Old
C. Topical
D. Unique
E. Any
3. How are the supervisors chosen?
A. By the students
B. By the professors
C. By the department
D. Randomly
E. According to their interests

4. Which of the following pie charts illustrates (in black) the drop-out rate?

5. How can the students access reference materials?

A. Go to the library
B. Use the professor's office
C. Use the Internet
D. Visit the professor at home
E. Borrow from the professor

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EXERCISE 8. Questions 1-5. Circle ONE correct letter.
1. To prevent attacks when arriving at a hotel by car, always use the
A. main entrance.
B. underground car park.
C. car park.
D. value service.

2. Effects of her works reduce the crime rate by ____ in New York.
A. 30%
B. 20%
C. 13%
D. 12%

3. Her company has also helped to enhance relations between ______________ and tourist
organisations.
A. hotels
B. tourists
C. insurance companies
D. criminals

4. A new crime trend is

A. more criminals.
B. more disturbances.
C. night crime.
D. violent crime.

5. This new crime trend is most visible in

A. poor areas.
B. poor hotels.
C. violent hotels.
D. New York City.

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – TRUE OR FALSE
EXERCISE 1. Questions 1-5. Listen to the conversation between the manager of the
Student Dormitory Cafeteria and a student. Write T (True) if the information is correct,
or F (False) if the information is incorrect and then write in the correct one.

DORMITORY CAFETERIA

Charges for Meals

Examples: Breakfast - $2.50 - F $2.75. Lunch - $3.75 - T

Dinner $4.50 1. __________

Weekday Plan $50 2. __________
Full Week Plan $68 3. __________

Meal Times
Breakfast 6:30-9:00 a.m. 4. __________
Lunch 11:30-1:30
Dinner 5:30-8:00 p.m. 5. __________

EXERCISE 2. Questions 1-6. Write T or F in the appropriate columns. Write reasons in

NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for “False” answers.

Who will join Scott and Stephanie?

Question Name Will join Will NOT join, going to
Example Sigried F Berlin
1 Moritz
2 Ana
3 Gary
4 Raymond
5 Susanna
6 Mary

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EXERCISE 3. Questions 1-6. Look at the information below. Write T if the information is
correct, or write in the changes.

1. On Saturday, May 25th at 10:30 p.m. __________________________________

2. The party will end at midnight. __________________________________
3. Door money will go to help children. __________________________________
4. The DJ is an American. __________________________________
5. By invitation only __________________________________
6. Alcohol will be served. __________________________________

EXERCISE 4. Questions 1-4. Decide which FOUR of the following statements are true,
according to the speaker. Write the appropriate letters in any order.

A. It is socially acceptable to drink a lot of alcohol.

B. People often arrange to meet in bars.
C. Drinking non-alcoholic drinks in bars is socially acceptable.
D. You can drink a little and still drive a car.
E. You can drink in public.
F. Doctors can give patients otherwise illegal drugs.
G. You must be over 18 to buy alcohol.
H. Many people use illegal drugs.

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MATCHING
EXERCISE 1. Questions 1-5. Write the appropriate letter, A-E, in each blank. Match
each task or statement below to the appropriate key element of mediation.
The key elements of mediation
Impartial facilitator A
Protecting integrity B
Good faith C
Parties present D
Neutral venue E
Example: Makes the process work Answer: A
1. Don’t abuse the process _______
2. Supportive of both parties _______
3. Often overlooked _______
4. Those who make decisions _______
5. No records kept _______

EXERCISE 2. Questions 1-4. Write the appropriate letters, A-C, against Questions 1-4.
What are the locations of the following places in Ashbury?
A. In the main street
B. In the Anderson Centre
C. Just outside the central town area

Example: Swimming pool Answer: C

1. The high-tech fitness centre ______
2. Squash courts ______
3. Basketball court ______
4. Indoor bowling alley ______

EXERCISE 3. Questions 1-5. Write the appropriate letters, A-C, against Questions 1-5.
According to the speakers, for which dogs are the following kinds of training most useful?
A. Small dogs
B. Intelligent dogs
C. Large dogs Example: Obedience training Answer: A

1. Physical training ______

2. Search training ______
3. Attack training ______
4. Barking ______
5. Biting ______

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EXERCISE 4. Questions 1-5. Use the letters A-F to indicate which person was responsible
for each innovation.
A. Claude Niepce
B. Eadweard Muybridge
C. Emile Raynaud
D. Etienne-Jules Marey
E. Edison and Dickson
F. The Lumiere brothers
1. The first photograph: ______
2. The first recording of movement: ______
3. The first projector: ______
4. The first film studio: ______
5. The first commercial film: ______

EXERCISE 5. Questions 1-2. Match the sounds with their correct meanings. Write the
appropriate letters against Questions 1 and 2.
A. Continuous high-pitched hum
B. Repeated double ring
C. Repeated single note
D. Steady tone
E. Series of rapid pips
1. The ring tone: ______
2. The number is unknown: ______

Questions 3-5. Decide which number you would dial in each situation. Write the
appropriate letters against Questions 3-5.
A. 020 B. 0161 C. 999 D. 100 E. 118 F. 00 G. 155 H. 153

1. You want the person you are calling in the UK to pay for the call. _____
2. You want to find out a person’s phone number in the UK. _____
3. You want to call a place where there are problems calling to. _____
Questions 6-8
Decide which mobile phone package(s) is I are being described. Write the appropriate
letters against Questions 6-8. Note that more than one answer may be possible.
A Pay-monthly
B Pre-paid
C Pay-as-you-go
1. You sign an agreement under this package. ______
2. This may be more expensive than paying monthly. ______
3. You buy credit when you choose. ______

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MAP LABELLING
EXERCISE 1. Questions 1-3. Listen to the directions and match the places in Questions 1-
3 to the appropriate letters, A-H, on the map.
1. Olive Garden _____
2. Maurice’s _____
3. Town & Grill _____

EXERCISE 2. Questions 1-3. Listen to the directions and match the places in Questions 1-
3 to the appropriate letters, A-G, on the map.
1. Bayer table _____
2. Piano _____
3. Main doors _____

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EXERCISE 3. Questions 1-3. Listen to the directions and match the places in Questions 1-
3 to the appropriate letters, A-G, on the map.
1. Olive garden _____
2. Fuddruckers _____
3. Cattle Company _____

EXERCISE 4. Questions 1-6. Write down the correct label for each section of the library.

1. ______________________ 4. ______________________
2. ______________________ 5. ______________________
3. ______________________ 6. ______________________

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EXERCISE 5. Questions 1-4. Label the map with the following places.

1. The library ______

2. The sports centre ______
3. The Churchill Building ______
4. The cafeteria ______

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PART 2
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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 1
Questions 1-5. Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

1. Patty went to the interview today by

A. car.
B. bus.
C. train.

2. Patty has heard about the company through

A. marketing over the Internet.
B. television advertisements on popular shows.
C. print ads in magazines and newspapers.

3. One of Patty's strength is that she

A. is very energetic.
B. can multitask.
C is well spoken.

4. What did Patty do when she had a problem with a coworker at another job?
A. She told the person to complete what was assigned to them.
B. She sat with a coworker and a manager to solve the problem.
C. She asked someone else to solve the problem.

5. What is one idea Patty suggested to make the company better?

A. spending money for faster Internet access
B. spending money to create new applications for the Internet
C. spending money for more Internet advertisements

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 2
Questions 1 and 2. Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO groups of people are going to be invited to the English department banquet?
A. department faculty
B. building staff
C. students studying English
D. friends and relatives
E. the local community

Questions 3 and 4. Choose TWO letters, A-G.

Which TWO products are something vegans never consume or eat?
A. avocados
B. peanuts
C. fruits
D. cheese
E. vegetables
F. eggs
G. soybeans

Question 5 and 6. Choose TWO letters, A-F.

What TWO kinds of dishes will be served for those who do eat meat?
A. beef
B. pork
C. chicken
D. seafood
E. lamb
F. duck

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 3
Questions 1-5. Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each
answer.
Measuring the Weather
In the past, if someone was a farmer, the weather forecast was 1. __________________ to
them.
Instruments used to measure the weather:
Thermometer
• measures the temperature of the air
• if the thermometer is exposed directly to 2. __________________, it will give the wrong
temperature.
Hygrometer
• measures humidity or the amount of water vapor in the air
• the more water there is in the air, the 3. __________________ people feel.
Barometer
• measures air pressure, which changes because the atmosphere of the Earth is constantly
4. __________________
• bad weather is accompanied by 5. __________________ pressure

IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 4

Questions 1-5. Complete the summary below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
Alice's Flight
Alice is talking to her friend Danny about the flight she just took. She says it was one of the
most difficult experiences she had. It started at the airport where she boarded. The way the
security 1. __________________ handled procedures seemed inefficient. The flight was also
very lengthy. Alice has never been on a 2. __________ -hour flight before. She slept most of
the way, though, occupied herself by reading and playing 3. __________________. There
were also individual screens where one could watch movies and play 4. _________________
games. After telling her story, Danny suggests going somewhere to get a drink and to
5. __________________.

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 5
Questions 1-5. Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS
for each answer.
Organic Gardening Lecture
1. The speaker says that there are things to eat and drink on the__________________ next to
the conference room door.
2. The speaker wants to give some advice that will help make people's gardens healthier and
__________________.
3. It is possible to get rid of dangerous substances from around one's home using
____________ defenses against insects.
4. The most beneficial thing about composting is that it __________________ and is great for
plants.
5. Having a garden with many __________________ of healthy plants will help control insect
populations.

IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 6

Questions 1-5. Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
High-speed Internet Plans
Name of Plan Price Download speed 5. ___________ Speed
Starter Plan 1. $ __________ per Two megabits per Five hundred thousand
month including modem second bits per second
2. __________ Thirty dollars per month 3. __________ One and a half megabits
Plan including wireless router megabits per second per second
For both plans, the first month is 4. _____________

IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 7

Questions 1-5. What are the solutions to Leon's problems? Choose your answers from the
box and write the letters A-H next to questions 1-5.
Solutions Has a headache: 1. ___________
A. sit down and relax Has stomach pain: 2. ___________
B. take medicine Can't go to the park: 3. ___________
C. go tomorrow
Can't go food shopping: 4. ___________
D. ask sister to pick up things
E. watch TV Might feel bored: 5. ___________
F. drink some soda
G. go next weekend
H. check e-mail

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 8
Questions 1-5. Choose the correct letter.
A. if the activity is for the 8-11-year-old group
B. if the activity is for the 12-15-year old group
C. if the activity is for both groups

Kayaking excursion 1. ___________

Crafts fair 2. ___________
Forest ecosystem hike 3. ___________
Camp cooking outdoors 4. ___________
Closing ceremony 5. ___________

IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 9

Questions 1-5. Complete the diagram below. Write ONE WORD for each answer.

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 10
Questions 1-5. Label the map below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each
answer.

IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 11

Questions 1-5. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND A NUMBER for each
answer.
1. What was wrong with the movie screen the last time they went?
_______________________________________________

2. Where was the new movie theatre built?

_______________________________________________

3. How much are tickets at the new luxury movie theatre?

_______________________________________________

4. Where is another movie theatre located?

_______________________________________________

5. What is near the other movie theatre that makes it easy to get to?
_______________________________________________

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 12
Questions 1-5. Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for
each answer.
Housing Overview
• All living quarters at school have 1. _____________ rooms.
• All dorms are co-educational with shared bathrooms.
• Student fellows are supposed to help students get used to 2. _____________
• People can apply to be student fellows at the end of their first year.
• There are regulations involving noise in a 3. _____________
• In all 'Healthy Hallways', there is no 4. _____________ allowed inside rooms.
• For Final Year Housing, every house has two full 5. _____________

IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 13

Questions 1-2. Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for
each answer.
1. Kyrie is going to write about how technology is changing the way people in the __________
of developing countries are living.
2. Professor ______________ is going to help Kyrie with her thesis.
Questions 3-5. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

3. When will Professor Smith start teaching again next year?

A. the spring term
B. the fall term
C. the winter term

4. What is Professor Smith doing in China for her book?

A. lecturing about it
B. researching for it
C. promoting and marketing it

5. What is the subject of Professor Smith's book?

A. how technology is used in different societies
B. poverty in the countryside
C. how workers adapt to new areas they move to

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 14
Question 1. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
1. What is the first thing Minsoo will do when school ends?
A. visit his parents
B. start classes
C. go on vacation
Questions 2-4.
What are Yuki, Jaime, and Minsoo's plans during the summer?
Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-E next to questions 2-4.

Summer Plans Yuki 2. ______

Jamie 3. ______
A. build a house
Minsoo 4. ______
B. study Spanish
C. relax and read books
D. take summer classes
E. work and visit a friend

Question 5. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

5. Yuki's engineering course is difficult, so she is not sure she can
A. go to South America.
B. visit her parents.
C. work and study at the same time.

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 15
Question 1. Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for the
answer.
Today's Headlines
• New solar power plant will power over 10,000 homes.
• Truck accident, tomatoes on the road make driving _______________.

Questions 2 and 3. Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What are TWO facts about the new solar power plant, according to the speaker?
A. It will be very cheap to operate.
B. It uses many mirrors to focus sunlight.
C. It is the very first of its kind.
D. It will not create any pollution.
E. As other energy sources become expensive, it will be more economic.

Questions 4 and 5. Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What TWO things does the speaker mention about the tomato truck story?
A. Spilled tomatoes caused two more accidents.
B. Animals eating the tomatoes were also a problem.
C. The driver was not severely injured.
D. By nightfall, most of the tomatoes were gone.
E. The tomatoes were put in a compost dump.

IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 16

Questions 1-3. Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each
answer.
Lecture on Flood Control
First part of the lecture will give a few statistics and 1. _______________
of the country's continuous battle against the sea.
About sixty per cent of the land is below 2. _______________
Windmills were used to remove 3. _______________ out of low-lying
areas.
These days, electric pumps do the same job.

Questions 4 and 5. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
4. In 1953, what broke through many dikes?
_______________________________
5. What will shortening the coastline and reducing exposure to the ocean help to do?
_______________________________

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 17
Question 1. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
What is the man's wallet made out of?
A. clear plastic
B. brown leather
C. black leather

Questions 2 and 3. Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What are TWO things that were in the man's wallet?
A. credit cards
B. letters
C. cash
D. bank statement
E. picture of family

Question 4. Complete the sentence below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for the
answer.
The man was at the cafeteria with his friends and left his wallet at the table when he went
to go _______________.

Question 5. Write A NUMBER for the answer.

What is the man's telephone extension?
_______________.

IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 18

Questions 1-5. Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each
answer.

Corporate Havens
• One place in America, called 1. ______________, is where many companies like to create
corporate havens.
• One analogy for moving to a corporate haven is that it's like changing one's permanent
2. ______________
• Low tax rates are one reason why corporations will move to 3. ______________
• Those countries that are tax havens are often trying to acquire another 4. ______________
of income.
• These types of tax havens abroad are good for 5. ______________-sized corporations.

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 19
Questions 1-10. Complete the order form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS
AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Example: Name of company: Cushingware

Owns what type of computer: 1. ________________

Wants to purchase a 2. ________________ computer
$400 model has 3. ________________ Gigahertz.
Lauren wants a 4. ________________ Gigahertz computer.
Types of monitors available: 5. ________________
Flat screen
Price of flat screen purchased: 6. $ ___________
Purchase of wireless mouse and keyboard comes with:
7. ________________

Warranty Options Cost Period of Time

Standard Included free
Extended 9. $ ___________

Warranty only covers: 10. ______________ defects.

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 20
Questions 11-13. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
11. Miss Fisher is a vegetarian, but sometimes she eats what?
_____________________________
12. What is one place people can get fresh food from the local area?
_____________________________
13. What is the best way to get to the big box stores?
_____________________________

Questions 14-18. Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for
each answer.
Type of Market What is available there? Cost
Non-perishable goods like toilet At one store, fruits and
Big Box Stores paper and 14. ________________ vegetables don't cost much. The
Perishable goods like cheeses and quality is 16. _______________
15. ________________
th
5 Street Food Co-op They provide 17. _____________ Low prices are possible because
at a reasonable price. the store is almost entirely
operated by 18. _____________

Question 19. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for the answer.

Volunteering for two hours a week for more than a month will give members a ______ per cent
discount.

Question 20. Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What are TWO other characteristics of the 5th Street Food Co-op?
A. There are special events held every month.
B. The store has been in business for fifty years.
C. The discount goes up five per cent if you volunteer for more than a month.
D. Mr. Mitchell knows how to run a good store.
E. Members don't have to be city residents.

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 21
Questions 21-30. Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND /
OR A NUMBER for each answer.
NOTES ON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Applicant's name: Ali Ibrahim
Name of scholarship: Skoonbeck Scholarship
Was informed about programme via: 21. ______________
Scholarship for study in a: 22. ______________
Transcripts for the years: 23. ______________
Transcripts include coursework in: 24. ______________
Number of writing samples: 25. ______________
The class subject of writing samples: 26. ______________
Total number of references: 27. ______________
MORE NOTES
Group interview will be done by: 28. ______________
Very important dates: * 7th September: group interview
* 10th October: initial application due
* Recommendations due no more than
29. ______________ after first application
After interviews completed, must attend a: 30. ______________

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PART 3
IELTS LISTENING MINI PRACTICE TESTS

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 1
Questions 1-10. Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS
AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
WOODLANDS SCHOOL OF MUSIC EXAMINATION ENTRY FORM 2008
Candidate’s name Example: John Kepler
Grade exam this weekend 1. Grade ______________
Grade attained in 2007 2. Grade ______________
Instrument 3. ______________
Date and time of examination 4. Date: Saturday, July, ______________
5. Time: ______________
Examination fee 6. $ ______________
Examination room 7. Room ______________
8. in ______________ Block
Candidate’s choice of three pieces 9. List A No. 1
List B No. ______________
List C No. 6
Number of scales candidates must play 10. ______________

IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 2

Questions 11-20. Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS
AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.
11. Exam at ______________ Primary School
12. Arrive at the school by ______________.
13. Tuning: four strings C, G, ______________, A
14. Take: a spare bow / a cleaning cloth / a ______________.
15. Also, take own music ______________.
16. Order of three-part exam
- First part: sight-reading
- Second part: ______________prepared pieces of music
- Third part: ______________.
17. Marking of first and third parts is out of ______________%.
18. Examiner looking for ______________ and fluency
19. Results made available on the Woodlands ______________ and through the mail
20. Aim for 2009: Grade ______________.

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 3
Questions 1-7. Choose the correct answer, A, B or C.
1. What are they doing in school tuck shops?
A. selling more wholesome food
B. selling more junk food
C. offering more meat pies and sausage rolls
2. What do most adults think about this?
A. it's a bad idea.
B. it's a good idea.
C. tuck shops should sell more cream doughnuts.
3. Which opinion is NOT expressed?
A. children should be free to decide what they eat.
B. there should be more sport at school.
C. the school is responsible for teaching healthy eating to children.
4. What will some of die children do?
A. bring healthy food from home
B. buy junk food on the way to school
C. bring junk food from home
5. How much does it cost for chicken and chips?
A. $4.00
B. $4.50
C. $2.50
6. How could parents be educated about healthy eadng?
A. magazine advertisements
B. public meetings
C. advertisements on television
7. How can schools help children eat healthily?
A. check children's lunchboxes
B. sell mainly healthy food
C. ban junk food in school

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 4
Questions 8-15. Choose the correct answer, A, B or C.
8. Mr. White is a
A. Nutritionist.
B. school principal.
C. health expert.
9. The children will be happier and healthier by
A. eating less fruit and vegetables.
B. eating greater amounts of fast food.
C. eating greater amounts of fruit and vegetables.
10. How many servings of vegetables per day do health specialists recommend?
A. five
B. two
C. three
11. What happens to people when they don't eat breakfast?
A. they feel tired.
B. they usually eat a banana late in the morning.
C. they don't feel hungry at lunchtime.
12. Which food item is NOT suggested for lunch?
A. a wholesome sandwich ^
B. steamed vegetables
C. fried chicken
13. What recommendations does the speaker make for summer?
A. select green, white, and purple vegetables
B. make a salad with uncooked vegetables
C. use a high-fat cooking method
14. How much exercise per day does she recommend for young people?
A. 30 minutes
B. 13 minutes
C. 20 minutes
15. What should children do if they can't walk or bike to school?
A. take a taxi
B. play sports with friends
C. join a chess club

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 5
Questions 1-12. What do the athletes say about their relay race and about teams, colours, and
events?
Choose your answers from the box. Write the correct letters, A-D, next to questions 1-4.
A. Andy 1. first runner _______
B. Pete 2. second runner _______
C. Robbie 3. third runner _______
D. Dave 4. fourth runner _______

Choose your answers from the box. Write the correct letters, A-C, next to questions 5-7.
A. Lancaster College 5. green _______
B. Ashgrove College 6. red _______
C. Highland Park 7. white _______

Choose your answers from the box. Write the correct letters, A-E, next to questions 8-12.
A. hurdles 8. 1 p.m. _______
B. high jump 9. 1:30 p.m. _______
C. 100-metre sprint 10. 3 p.m. _______
D. long jump 11. 4:30 p.m. _______
E. 400-metre relay 12. 5 p.m. _______

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 6
Questions 13-18. What do the athletes say before the race about people’s positions?
Choose your answers from the box. Write the correct letters, A-G, next to questions 13-18.
A. Catherine 13. on the start line _______
B. Elizabeth 14. beside the first jump_______
C. Thomas 15. at the registration table _______
D. Jeremy 16. in the timekeeper’s tent _______
E. Tony 17. beside the water jump _______
F. Felicity 18. at the First Aid tent _______
G. Matt

Questions 19-24. What is said after the race?

Choose your answers from the box. Write the correct letters, A-K, next to questions 19-24.
A. Everyone 19. Congratulations _______
B. next week 20. Well done_______
C. next year 21. There’s tea and coffee _______
D. to the winners 22. There’s plenty _______
E. in the kitchen 23. Thank you _______
F. in the club rooms 24. See you _______
G. in the shower block
H. to all the helpers
I. to see
J. to eat
K. in the car park

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 7
Label the diagram below. Choose 4 answers from the box and write the correct letter next to
questions 1-4.

A. filter
B. lens
C. focusing ring
D. hand grip
E. on / off button
F. microphone
G. rubber cup
H. tripod socket

Label the diagram below. Choose 4 answers from the box and write the correct letter next to
questions 5-8.

A. bulbs
B. cord
C. microphone
D. battery charger
E. lens
F. battery
G. camera

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 8
Label the map below. Write the correct letters, B-G, next to Questions 1 and 2. ‘A’ has already
been given as an example.

Example: Brenda’s house – A. 1. Katie’s house ____ 2. Helen’s house ____

Label the map below. Write the correct letters, B-H, next to Questions 3 and 7. ‘A’ has already
been given as an example.

Example: bank – A
3. restaurant ____
4. chemist ____
5. library ____
6. service station ____
7. town hall ____

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 9
Complete the table below. Tick the table to show the features for each phone.
Games Camera Internet connectivity Voice recorder
LUNA 500
AQUILA 50
HERMES 580
RIVA A65

IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 10

Complete the table below.
Phone company Basic Peak Hour Off-peak Coverage
COMMIX $24 26c 4. ______ Nationwide
PHONTIC $27 3. ______ 20c 6. ____________
PLUTO 1. ______ 26c 20c Nationwide
WORLD $28 28c 27c Nationwide
DIALOG 2. ______ 32c 5. ______ 7. ____________

IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 11

What do the students say about each teacher? Choose your answers from the box and write the
correct letters, A-F, next to questions 1-4. ‘F’ has already been done as an example.
A. Mr. Smith Example: teaches art history – F
B. Miss Williams 1. is new to the school ______
C. Mr. Jones 2. teaches geography ______
D. Mrs. Brown 3. only teaches upper classes ______
E. Mr. Harris 4. is often sick _______
F. Ms. Taylor

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What do the students say about each teacher? Choose your answers from the box and write the
correct letters, A-F, next to questions 5-8. ‘F’ has already been done as an example.
A. Ms. Palmer Example: teaches German – F
B. Mr. Turner 5. teaches art history ______
C. Dr. Reed 6. no longer works at school ______
D. Mrs. Fisher 7. is very strict ______
E. Miss Edwards 8. teaches drama _______
F. Mr. Green

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 13
Complete the flow chart. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Glass bottles and jars cleaned in 1. ____________________ water.

Collected in public 2. ____________________ or picked up by 3. ____________________

companies.

Taken to a 4. ____________________

EITHER bottles 5. ____________________ and refilled.

OR glass 6. ____________________ into small pieces.

Glass mixed with 7. ____________________, and limestone.

Melted in a 8. ____________________

EITHER made into new 9. ____________________ and ____________________

OR used to make tiles or 10. ____________________

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 14
Complete the flow chart. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Cans collected in 11. ____________________ or picked up from houses by trucks.

Checked for 12. ____________________, or other materials.

Taken to a 13. ____________________

Cut into 14. ____________________ by a machine.

15. ____________________ in a hot furnace.

Poured into 16. ____________________ to cool.

Heated and 17. ____________________ thin

Made into 18. ____________________ by another machine

Painted, dried, and 19. ____________________

Filled with 20. ____________________ and ____________________

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 15
I. Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
1.Where are they sitting?
A. next to the window
B. next to the door
C. in the centre of the room
2. What is Dan having as a starter?
A. tomato soup
B. green salad
C. He isn't having a starter.
3. When did Lucy last eat?
A. in the morning
B. at lunchtime
C. in the afternoon
II. Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Menu
Starters: tomato soup
sea food chowder
4. _______________

Mains: roast lamb with potatoes

bacon and egg pie
5. _______________
spaghetti bolognaise

Desserts: apple pie

6. _______________

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III. Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
7. What is the name of the couple?
A. Mr. and Mrs. Watson
B. Mr. and Mrs. Williams
C. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson
8. Where do they decide to sit?
A. next to the window
B. next to the door
C. in the centre of the room
9. What number is their table?
A. 14
B. 24
C. 34
IV. Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Menu
Starters: green salad
10. _______________

Mains: 11. _______________

12. _______________

Desserts: 13. _______________

Drinks: coffee
14. _______________

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 16
I. Complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
• CF Superzoom:
— has 1. ________________ zoom
— has 2. ________________ screen zone
— is 3. ________________ model
• Photo-Pal A23:
— has 4. ________________ megapixel count
— screen is 5. ________________ size for viewing photos
— warranty is 6. ________________ that for CF Superzoom
• QT Easishot:
— is 7. ________________ model
— has 8. ________________ megapixel count
— screen is 9. ________________ size
II. Complete the table. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORD AND / OR A NUMBER for
each answer.
Specifications CF Superzoom Photo-Pal A23 QT Easishot
Megapixels 12 10. _____________ 7
Zoom range 11. ________________ 4x 3x
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches 12. _____________
Standard warranty 13. ________________ 1-year warranty 14. ___________
warranty warranty

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III. Complete the note-completion questions. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for
each answer.
• Speedy Z:
— has 15. ________________ processor
— has 16. ________________ graphic card
— comes with free 17. ________________
• Maestro Supalite:
— has 18. ________________ hard drive than Speedy Z
— has 19. ________________ screen
— comes at 20. ________________ price
• Genius XT:
— has 21. ________________ graphic card
— comes with 22. ________________ warranty
— is one of 23. ________________ models
IV. Complete the matching questions. Write ONE letter from A-G beside each number.
A. has а 266 MB graphic card 24. the Speedy Z _____
В. has a 15-inch screen 25. the Maestro Supalite _____
С. costs $1,950 26. the Genius XT _____
D. has a 2.5 GB hard drive
E. costs $1,295
F. has a 3-year warranty G costs $899

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I. Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
1. Paul can't buy the game because he is not ________________.
2. The game contains ________________ scenes that young people shouldn't see.
3. Children may get injured if they mimic the game's violence in ________________.
4. Games that are not designed for young people should have an ________________.
5. Paul thinks that ________________ should decide which games to buy for their children.
6. Paul's friends agree that restrictions on games should be just like restrictions on __________.
II. Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
7. The television show that Carla is watching is about ________________.
8. Jack and Sally agree that it is not appropriate for ________________ to see that type of
show.
9. Carla believes that violent crime shows should not be shown to ________________.
10. There's a possibility people may attempt to repeat a ________________ that they saw on
television.
11. Jack believes that ________________ should not have restrictions on their television
viewing.
12. The three friends decide to ________________ about this topic.

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 18
I. Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND / OR A
NUMBER for each answer.
A growing number of people are (1) ________________ all over the world, resulting in a
number of serious and even (2) ________________ accidents every year.
You should get proper training in basic skills, the use of safety devices, and (3)
________________ techniques. Make sure you have (4) ________________clothing, such as
a helmet and life jacket. Don't try kite surfing unless you can swim.
Once you have done your training, there are two (5) ________________ things that you
should remember. First, choose a good place to practise, without a lot of other people around
and with few natural (6) ________________. Second, always check the (7) ______________.
Avoid strong winds, which might result in (8) ________________ That usually causes
serious injuries.

II. Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND / OR A
NUMBER for each answer.
A growing number of people are (9) ________________ climbing all over the world,
resulting in a number of (10) ________________ falls every year.
You should get proper training in basic skills, the use of safety devices, and emergency
(11) ________________. Make sure you have protective equipment, such as a helmet and
(12) ________________. Don't try rock climbing unless you have first practised on a training
wall.
Once you have done your (13) ________________, there are two vital things that you
should remember. First, choose a good place to practise, without a lot of other people around
and with few (14) ________________ hazards. Second, always check the (15) ___________.
Avoid storms with rain, snow, and strong gusts that might cause a climber to
(16) ________________.

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 19
I. Label the plan below. Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letters, A-I,
next to questions 1-6.

II. Label the plan below. Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letters, A-I,
next to questions 7-12.

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IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE – MINI TEST 20
I. Complete the short-answer questions. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND / OR
A NUMBER for each answer.
What combination of things in a marketplace makes thieves happy?
• 1. ___________________
• tourists
Which two examples of essential documents are named by the speaker?
• 2. ___________________
• 3. ___________________
Which three minor items are said to be alright in a waist bag?
• 4. ___________________
• 5. ___________________
• cheap reading glasses
What information about prices did the tour guide give for when people bargain in the bazaar?
• The initial price will be 6. ___________________
• A fair price is about 7. ___________________

II. Complete the short-answer questions. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each
answer.
When you get a debit card, what advice does the speaker give in relation to the PIN?
Don't:
• use an 8. ___________________
• tell anyone what your number is.
Who must you notify if you lose your card?
• 9. ___________________
• 10.
Which scams does the speaker tell you to beware of?
• 11. ___________________ scams
• 12. ___________________ scams
What three kinds of possessions are said to be attractive to thieves in College Hall?
• 13. ___________________
• MP3 players
• 14. ___________________
Which car safety devices does the speaker suggest car owners should buy?
• a 15. ___________________
or
• a 16. ___________________

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