IELTS Listening Sample 1
You will hear a number of different recordings and you have to answer questions on what you hear. There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions and you will have a chance to check your work.
All the recordings will be played once only. The test is in 4 Sections. At the end of the test, you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet.
Listening Audio: [Click on the Play button to start the recording.]
Tapescripts for IELTS Listening Sample 1
SECTION 1
Section One – Questions 1-10
Questions 1-5
Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.
VIDEO LIBRARY APPLICATION FORM
EXAMPLE ANSWER
Surname Jones
First names: Louise Cynthia
Address: Apartment 1, 72 (1) ………………………… Street Highbridge
Postcode: (2) ……………………….
Telephone: 9835 6712 (home)
(3) ………………………….. (work)
Driver's licence number: (4) …………………………………….
Date of Birth: Day: 25th Month: (5) ……………………………. Year: 1977
Questions 6-8
Write THREE letters A-F.
What types of films does Louise like?
A. Action
B. Comedies
C. Musicals
D. Romance
E. Westerns
F. Wildlife
Questions 9 and 10
Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.
9. How much does it cost to join the library?
10. When will Louise's card be ready?
SECTION 2
Section Two – Questions 11-20
Questions 11-13
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Expedition Across Attora Mountains
Leader: Charles Owen
Prepared a (11) ……………………………………. for the trip
Total length of trip (12) …………………………..
Climbed the highest peak in (13) ……………………………..
Questions 14-15
Write the correct letters A-C.
14. What took the group by surprise?
A the amount of rain
B the number of possible routes
C the length of the journey
15. How did Charles feel about having to change routes?
A He reluctantly accepted it.
B He was irritated by the diversion.
C It made no difference to enjoyment.
Questions 16-18
Write THREE letters A-F.
What does Charles say about his friends?
A He met them at one stage on the trip.
B They kept all their meeting arrangements.
C One of them helped arrange the transport.
D One of them owned the hotel they stayed in.
E Some of them travelled with him.
F Only one group lasted the 96 days.
Questions 19 and 20
Write TWO letters, A-E.
What does Charles say about the donkeys?
A He rode them when he was tired.
B He named them after places.
C One of them died.
D They behaved unpredictably.
E They were very small.
SECTION 3
Section Three – Questions 21-30
Questions 21-25
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
| Tim | Jane | |
| Day of arrival | Sunday | (21) ………………. |
| Subject | History | (22) ………………. |
| Number of books to read | (23) ………………. | (24) ………………. |
| Day of the first lecture | Tuesday | (25) ………………. |
Questions 26-30
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
26. What is Jane's study strategy in lectures?
27. What’s Tim's study strategy for reading?
28. What is the subject of Tim's first lecture?
29. What’s the title of Tim's first essay?
30. What is the subject of Jane's first essay?
SECTION 4
Section Four – Questions 31-40
Questions 31-35
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
| Course | Type of course: duration & level | Entry requirements |
| Physical Fitness Instructor | Example: Six-month certificate | None |
| Sports Administrator | (31) …………………… | (32) …………………… in sports administration |
| Sports Psychologist | (33) …………………… | Degree in psychology |
| Physical Education Teacher | 4 years degree in education | (34) …………………… |
| Recreation officer | (35) …………………… | None |
Questions 36-40
Complete the table below.
Write the appropriate letters A-G against question 36-40.
| Job | Main Role |
|---|---|
| Physical Fitness Instructor | (36) …………… |
| Sports Administrator | (37) …………… |
| Sports Psychologist | (38) …………… |
| Physical Education Teacher | (39) …………… |
| Recreation Officer | (40) …………… |
MAIN ROLES
A the coaching of teams
B the support of elite athletes
C guidance of ordinary individuals
D community health
E the treatment of injuries
F arranging matches and venues
G the rounded development of children
Tapescripts for IELTS Listening Sample 1
[Source: Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 2]
Answer: Click the button to Show / Hide Answers
My score was 35 in this test. Does the real exam have the same type of question as this one?
I have scored 35 in the test and I’m not convinced with my first attempt at the listening exam. I went back there and listened again to the audio and did the same mistake. Maybe, I’m not attentive to the audio but I’m still trying my best to do that. Any suggestions? And what can be my band score for this score?
Very easy 3 and 1 sections. I wrote the full answer.
I clearly heard 2020 VD instead of 2020BD. Anyone else?
I want the audio tapes. Please provide me with that. Thanks in advance.
How can I listen to the audio tape?
Where is the recording or audio tape?
I have got 34!
Good one. Will the actual exam be of the same type?
Good one. Will the actual exam be of the same type?
Is it Academic or General Training test?
Is 34 a good score for this test?
Congratulation…. I wish I could do that too. I have done only 26.
Got 33 out of 40 for the first time without practice.
33/40. It is better than the previous one!
This is very interesting. But you must display the recording in terms of listening assessment.
Section 1. Listening Audio: You can find the audio here.
Where is the audio? Please email me the audio tape of these tests.
Guys listening audio is on the top…. Please try to find it. Thanks.
Very helpful and the best website so far in all the IELTS parts. Thank you. I had the best score in listening 36 out 40. Looking forward to booking the test pretty soon 🙂
Can I get the audio file, please?
Very helpful…
Please, can you share some tips to get band 7.5? What’s the target score for it?
From where I can get its audio tape?
Where is the recording tape? Please, can someone guide me regarding this?
Thanks for the Listening test. The quality of the tape is really good. But I have to say that real IELTS Academic Level is much more complicated, especially sections 3 and 4. I got 7.5 on the listening section which is not high enough for me. So I am going to take another attempt next month. Good luck to you all.
In question 16-18, Option C looks incorrect. Instead, option ‘F’ is correct.
In the questions 16-18, I suppose the option D given is wrong instead it’s F!
6-7.
Hi, I’ve scored 29 out of 40 in this Listening Test. Can I know up to what limits I stand for? And what would be my band score for the listening?
[quote name=”afshan”]where is audio?without audio it’s useless.[/quote]Find at at the top (more specifically under the ” SECTION 1 Listening Audio: ” block. Just click on the play button to start the recording audio.
[quote name=”snow”]where is the recording tape?[/quote]It’s been added at the top. You should be able to find it now.
Where is audio? Without the audio, it’s useless.
Dear Huma, please hover on the Rectangular area under the Listening Audio: and the red play/pause button would appear.
No such play button would be found under listening audio.
At the beginning of the page, under “Listening Audio” heading the listening audio is present. Click on the play button and the audio would be played for you.
Kindly help me. How can I listen to this recording?
There is no audio! How can I listen to this sample?
Hi, listening audio is on the top under section 1.
It is a very good website for listening practise but there is no audio! I am also looking for audio to use for my practice. If anyone has found the audio, kindly provide me.
How can I listen to this tape?
Hi there, how can I listen to the recording listening tests of this website?Could you tell me about it? Regards – Lan.
Hi, there. How can I hear the recording on this website? Let me know about it. Thanks a lot.Regards – Lan.
How can I hear the recordings of your website’s listening tests, please?
How can I hear the tapescripts from your website, please?
Please upload the recording.
I need recording tapes… Can you please send that to my email?
Where is the recording tape?
Where is the recording tape?
Good.