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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It’s marvellous. I have got 36/40.
I have got 37 out of 40. What’s my band score?
Hello. I want to learn the English language. I want you to help me. Thanks.
31/40.
That depends on where you wanna use your IELTS score. Every institution has its own requirement.
I got 34/40, is that good enough???
I have got 28/40. What would be my band score for that?
I got 34 out of 40. It’s 7.5 band score.
My score is 33. Quite good 🙂
I got 30 out of 40 and this is my daily average outcome. But my speaking is weak. I want help. My contact number is +918427572368.
28/40. Is it good?
Me too.
37 is answered correctlyNorth Africa (I don’t know the answer)26. I wrote, “record them all” instead of “recording lectures”for 16-18 I opted ECF but it should have been DCF (in any order)But I guess not a bad attempt.
I have got 35.
29.
No, you can not.
You should follow the pattern mentioned in the sample answer. In this case, you will get the mark but there are cases when you might not.
If you look at the example given for the other date, you will know what to write. In this case, Tuesday was written for Tim. So you need to write a day of the week as well.
Try more.
Hi, everyone. I want to practice using this website. However, I cannot find the audio. Please help. Thank you!
I have got 19/40.
I achieved 29 and the band score for that would be 6.5, I guess.
I have got 35.
I have got 40/40 which was quite unexpected. Thanks for the practice tests. Just wanted to know that this test is at what level when compared to the actual listening test.
I got 30.
I got 39.
That’s great.
Good score. Carry on.
I got 37. wow!
Please give me suggestions to a matching type of questions in listening.
I have got 34/40.
Got 36 in the first course.
Did you find the recording?
Hi guys, I have got 30 only. I need better suggestions. Please tell me some listening tips and how to improve my score?
Hi, Do they look too easy? Some other tests I’ve seen are way more difficult. Are they about right? So that would make me a lot more confident. Thanks, IELTS mentor so much. Is there more practice tests? I would be happy to buy.
Yes, 6 in general training and 7 in academic IELTS.
Hi! I got 36/40. Thanks.
I got 39 out of 40. I wish the same recording get played in my IELTS exam.
Kashaf, where is the audio tape for this listening test?
7.5
I have got 33.
In the table it has been mentioned that you have to write (the day of the first lecture), that means, according to the table, just write day names in the given blanks.
I got 35… Thanks.
32 correct answers = 7.5 band score.
[quote name=”Lona”]Hi, guys, I got 32. Please, can someone tell me what will be my score in IELTS standard?[/quote]It’s 7.5 band score.
Hi, guys, I got 32. Please, can someone tell me what will be my score in IELTS standard?
Hi, guys, I got 32. Please, can someone tell me what will be my score in IELTS standard?
I got 36/40, and it is really very helpful.
Hi, how can I download questions as a PDF format? Thanks.
I got 34. What will be my score?