A full IELTS Listening practice test — 4 sections, 40 questions. Listen to the audio, then answer. Pay attention to word limits.
~30 minutes40 questionsSections 1–4B1 → C1
Section 1 — Questions 1–10
Phone Enquiry: University Accommodation
A student telephones the university accommodation office.
B1 — Everyday
You will hear a conversation between a student and an accommodation officer. Listen carefully before attempting the questions.
Section 1 Audio
Live
Form Completion — Questions 1–6 Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER
Student Accommodation Enquiry Form
Student name:
James
Course of study:
Studies
Accommodation type:
room
Maximum weekly budget:
NZ$ per week
Preferred move-in date:
Special requirement:
Close to the
Short Answer Questions — Questions 7–8 Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS
7. What document must James submit to confirm his accommodation booking?
8. By what date must the deposit payment be received?
Multiple Choice — Questions 9–10
9. What is included in the weekly accommodation fee?
AAll meals including weekends
BElectricity and internet access
CGym and sports centre membership
10. When does the accommodation office open on Saturdays?
A8:00 am
B9:00 am
C10:00 am
Section 1 Score
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Section 2 — Questions 11–20
Campus Orientation Talk
A university officer gives a tour of the main campus building.
B1/B2 — Social
You will hear a monologue. Listen to where each room or service is located in the building.
Section 2 Audio
Live
Map / Plan Labelling — Questions 11–14 Choose from the word bank
Word Bank
cafeteriaprinting roomstudent loungeinternational officefirst aid roomlecture theatrecareers centre
Main Campus Building — Ground Floor
Position
11
Corridor
Position
12
Position
13
Main Hall
Position
14
↑ Entrance
Label each numbered position using a word or phrase from the word bank above.
11. Position 11 (top left)
12. Position 12 (top right)
13. Position 13 (bottom left)
14. Position 14 (bottom right)
Multiple Choice — Questions 15–17
15. Which statement about the library is correct?
AIt opens 24 hours during exam periods.
BStudents must pay a fee to use printing facilities.
CThe library café closes at 5pm every day.
16. What does the speaker say about the sports centre?
AIt requires a separate annual membership fee.
BInternational students receive a 50% discount.
CIt is free for all currently enrolled students.
17. Where will the international students' welcome dinner be held?
AIn the main cafeteria
BIn the campus auditorium
CAt the student union building
Matching — Questions 18–20 Match each service to the correct description
Descriptions
AAvailable online only
BRequires an appointment
CFree for international students
DOnly available on weekdays
EOpen seven days a week
18. Counselling service
19. Language support centre
20. Campus health clinic
Section 2 Score
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Section 3 — Questions 21–30
Student Discussion: Choosing Elective Courses
Three students (Maria, David and Chen) discuss their elective options.
B2 — Academic
You will hear a discussion between three students. Pay close attention to who says what.
Section 3 Audio
Live
Classification — Questions 21–24 Which student expresses each opinion?
Speakers
MMaria
DDavid
CChen
21. The workload in elective courses is often underestimated by new students.
22. Choosing a course outside your major can improve your career prospects.
23. The most important factor when choosing an elective is whether it matches your personal interests.
24. Online elective courses are not as valuable as face-to-face classes.
Sentence Completion — Questions 25–27 NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS
25. Chen suggests that students should read the before enrolling in any elective.
26. Maria warns that some popular courses have a and may not be available to all students.
27. The group agrees that the best time to finalise elective choices is of the semester.
Multiple Choice — Questions 28–30
28. What does David say about the grading system for electives?
AElectives are always graded more generously than major subjects.
BSome electives use pass/fail grading only.
CThe grading system is identical to major subject grading.
29. Why does Chen recommend the Creative Writing elective?
AIt has the lightest workload of all electives offered.
BIt improves communication skills across all disciplines.
CIt counts as credit towards major subject requirements.
30. What do all three students agree on when choosing electives?
ASpeaking to a student advisor first is essential.
BThe lecturer's reputation is the most important factor.
COnly choose courses that connect directly to your career.
Section 3 Score
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Section 4 — Questions 31–40
Academic Lecture: Language Acquisition Strategies
A university lecturer addresses international students on effective language learning.
C1 — Academic
You will hear a university lecture. This section has no break — listen from start to finish before answering.
Section 4 Audio
Live
Summary Completion — Questions 31–35 NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer
Summary: Key Ideas from the Lecture
Language acquisition for adult learners differs significantly from childhood learning. Research suggests that adults are more effective when they focus on
rather than isolated grammar rules. One key strategy is
,
which involves daily exposure to native-speaker content. Researchers also emphasise the importance of
practice, as producing language reinforces memory more effectively than passive listening. Many students underestimate the role of
,
as comfort in the target language significantly affects fluency. Finally, setting
goals has been shown to accelerate measurable progress.
Sentence Completion — Questions 36–38 NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS
36. The Critical Period Hypothesis suggests that language acquisition becomes after adolescence.
37. The lecturer recommends keeping a to record new words encountered naturally.
38. Students who study abroad typically reach conversational fluency faster than those who study at home.
Classification — Questions 39–40 Classify each approach according to the lecturer