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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I have scored 37/40. Got one incorrect as I wrote ‘Total length of the trip “was 900 miles”. The answer says, just “900 miles”. Should grammar be not considered for this question?
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34/40.
Scored 33/ 40.
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I got 29. What’s the band score for that?
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I have got 30/40 in this. How much is my band score?
Hi, I obtained 36 out of 40. What will be my score?
40/40. Very easy one. How is it possible? Please disclose the way. I am looking forward to your replay. Thanks for advance.
I have got 37 out of 40. Is there a way to know the score band?
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I have got 40.
You will get 8 Bandscore.
Am I right if I write “Cassette recorder” as the answer to question 26?
7.5.
I got 35. What would be my band score, if you don’t mind?
I scored 28.
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I have just scored 32! Need improvements.
I scored 27.
I scored 30.
I have got 35 out of 40.
35/40.
41/40 too easy…
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It’s too easy I think. 30/40.
39/40. Nailed it, yay!
32.
I can not find the audio! Could you help me, please?
35/40.
36/40 🙂