IELTS Listening Section 1
Questions 1-3
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Example:
Martin wants to
A sell a flat.
B rent a flat.
C buy a flat.
1 What is Martin’s occupation?
A He works in a car factory.
В He works in a bank.
C He is a college student.
2 The friends would prefer somewhere with
A four bedrooms.
B three bedrooms.
C two bathrooms.
3 Phil would rather live in
A the east suburbs.
B the city centre.
C the west suburbs.
Questions 4-10
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Details of flats available | ||
|---|---|---|
| Location | Features | Good (✓) and bad (X) points |
| Bridge Street, near the 4…………. | * 3 bedrooms * very big living room | * 5……………… £ a month * transport links * no shower * could be 6…………. |
| 7……………. | * 4 bedrooms * living room * 8………….. | * 9………….. and well-equipped * shower * will be 10…………. * £800 a month |
IELTS Listening Section 2
IELTS Listening Practice Test 9 With Answers
Questions 11-15
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
The British Library
11 The reading rooms are only open for group visits on……………
12 The library was officially opened in……………
13 All the library rooms together cover ……………m² .
14 The library is financed by the…………..
15 The main function of the library is to provide resources for people doing……………
Questions 16-20
Label the plan below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Plan of the British Library
Questions 21-23
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
21 What do Sharon and Xiao Li agree was the strongest aspect of their presentation?
22 Which part of their presentation was Xiao Li least happy with?
23 Which section does Sharon feel they should have discussed in more depth?
Questions 24-27
Choose the correct letter, A, В or C
24 Sharon and Xiao Li were surprised when the class said
A they spoke too quickly.
В they included too much information.
C their talk was not well organised.
25 The class gave Sharon and Xiao Li conflicting feedback on their
A timing.
В use of visuals.
C use of eye contact.
26 The class thought that the presentation was different from the others because
A the analysis was more detailed.
В the data collection was more wide-ranging.
C the background reading was more extensive.
27 Which bar chart represents the marks given by the author?
A Chart A
В Chart B
C Chart C
Questions 28-30
IELTS Listening Practice Test 9 With Answers
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
28 The tutor says that the……………of the presentation seemed rather sudden.
29 The tutor praises the students’ discussion of the…………..of their results.
30 The tutor suggests that they could extend the…………..review in their report.
IELTS Listening Section 4
Questions 31-33
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
The World Health Organisation says a healthy city must
- have a 31…………. environment.
- meet the 32………….. of all its inhabitants.
- provide easily accessible health services.
- encourage ordinary people to take part in 33……………
Question 34-40
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
| Place/Project | Aim | Method | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka Community Contracts System | to upgrade squatter settlements | the 34………… constructed infrastructure, e.g. drains, paths | * better housing and infrastructure * provided better 35………… opportunities |
| Mali cooperative | to improve sanitation in city | * 36………….. graduates organising garbage collection * public education campaign via 37……………… and discussion groups | * greater environmental awareness * improved living conditions |
| Egypt (Mokattam) 38…………. | to support disadvantaged women | women provided with the 39…………. and equipment for sewing and weaving | * rise in the 40………. and quality of life of young women |
