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]
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Wow, I have corrected 3! It’s amazing! This is my first time to listen to this type of audio.
I have got 33.
Better than before! This time it is 26 =)
I have got only 25, and it’s really hard for me!!!
Hi, Arun, 37 out of 40 is a very good score. You need to concentrate more and find out the mistakes you are making.
Hi, I have scored 37 out of 40. Can you Suggest me how to improve my Listening skills and where do I stand?
Hi, how did you play the tape? Can you play it now?
I can’t find it. Please tell me what should I do?
Hi, I need the recording tape! How can I download it?
Hi, how to play the audio? It’s not working. Could you please help me.
Hi IELTS mentor, I can’t hear the video. It just started and finished after a second. I tried to search it on YouTube also but couldn’t find it. Can you please help me how can I hear the video or any other link for listening to the video, please?
For practice.
Hey, where is the tape? I can’t hear it.
Hey, where’s the audio? When I click that on the top, it doesn’t start. Can I hear it on my iPad or do I I have to use the computer?
There is a problem with the audio track.
Where is the audio? I can’t find it.
Have you found the audio track???
Hello, sir. If I try to click the play button for listening, it says that this video has been terminated due to the 3rd party notification. So, can you please upload all videos again? It will be very useful for all exam-goers! Thanks in advance.
Dear IELTS Mentor, If I click the play button for the listening, it says that this video has been terminated due to 3rd party notifications. Can you please upload again all these videos? It will be very useful for all exam goers! Thanks in advance.
Hello, I can’t find the audio track. Would anyone help me, please?
Hi, I couldn’t find the audio file. Please help me.
Hi, please guide me through the steps to play the audios related to these sample practice tests as I am unable to find the audios. Your quick help would be very much appreciated. Thanks & Regards.
Please brother tell me how to play the audio? I am waiting for your answer. Thanks.
Hi there. Where can I find the audio file? I can’t find it.
I have one request to you- please add some more listening tests… Thanks.
I got 37/40.
Under section 1 there is audio tape, but there is no play button. What should I do now?
Nafis, if you can correctly answer 31-33 questions in your listening section, you can expect around 6 band score.
I got 31. I don’t know if its a good mark or not.
It helps me. Thanks.
I have got 28 scores. Thanks, IELTS Mentor.
I scored really poor because I am new to IELTS. I got the audio but for my improvement, I want to listen the audio repeatedly. Please, can you improve the listening system?
Hi! I can listen to the recording of the test but how can I see questions while listening? Does the audio play side by side to fill the answers?
Thanks to IELTS MENTOR for providing such opportunities for IELTS test takers and English learners.
Thanks for helping me.
Very easy listening module. Needs little more hard so that everyone can improve their listening skill.
Hi, please guide me through the steps to play the audio related to these sample practice tests as I am unable to find the audio. Your quick help would be very much appreciated. Thanks & Regards – Banu.
I have got 9 band score on this… I am feeling confident 🙂
Wow… I got 7 band score on this. Thanks mentor for it.
How to play the recordings?
Hi, I really appreciate your help to the IELTS test takers. I have one request for you. Can you add some more listening tests, please? It would be very helpful for us. Thanks a million.
I have got only 24. How much band score with I get with this?
I also think so, I got 33.
You have got the band score 7.
Got 36/40. How about the actual score on the exam day. Is it going be the similar or nearby 36?
I have got 36 out of 40. Is it a good score? How about when comparing the same with the actual test on the exam day?
Listening section is the same whether you take Academic or General Training IELTS.
Sir, how can I listen to the recording?
There is no play button below the “SECTION 1”. Can you please update all your listening samples? It will be a huge help, thanks.
This is an easy test. Don’t know if the real test is going to be as smooth as this one or not! I scored 39. For those who are still asking for the audio and can’t seem to find it, you can get it on YouTube. Cheers!