IELTS Listening Practice

IELTS Listening: Sections 1 and 2

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Listening Section 1: Exam information

• You hear a conversation between 2 people on a social or practical topic.

• In this section only you are given an example at the beginning.

• You write your answers on the question paper while you listen.

Form completion

• While you read the questions, think of what type of information you need for each gap.

• You will hear someone spell a name or say a number.

• Write numbers as figures, not words.

• You are going to hear a conversation with a woman who wants to join an international social club

Multiple choice

• Before you listen, underline the key idea in each question

• The correct answer is often expressed using different words (or synonyms) from the words in the question

• We're going to listen to Don and Jenny again.

Multiple Choice

According to Don, what might be a problem for Jenny?

• her accent

• talking to her colleagues

• understanding local people

Multiple Choice

How many members does the club have now?

• 30

• 50

• 80

Multiple Choice

How often does the club meet?

• once a week

• once every two weeks

• once a month

Multiple Choice

What is the club's most frequent type of activity?

• a talk

• a visit

• a meal

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of the club is to help members to

• meet Australians

• learn about life in Australia

• enjoy themselves together

Listening: Section 2

• You hear one speaker talking about a social topic

• You are going to hear a supervisor talking to a group of new nurses at a large hospital

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Multiple Choice

Listen to the talk and choose the correct answer.

According to Debbie, why do some people fail to eat a balanced diet?

• They don't know how to cook.

• They don't have enough time to cook.

• They don't feel hungry enough to cook.

Multiple Choice

Debbie recommends that staff should keep fit by

• using a gym

• taking up a new sport

• changing some daily activities

Multiple Choice

Which benefit of exercise does Debbie think is most important?

• It helps you sleep.

• It keeps your heart healthy.

• It improves mental skills.

Multiple Choice

What advice does Debbie give the nurses about health and safety?

• to avoid drinking coffee.

• to use the canteen at night.

• to take regular breaks.

Multiple Choice

When she talks about hygiene, Debbie asks the nurses to

• wash their hands regularly.

• keep away from germs.

• help with the cleaning.

Labelling a map or plan

• Look at the location of each option on the map.

• The answers will come in the same order as the questions.

• Listen for each place name and follow the speaker's directions.

• Take a screenshot of this map for the next questions.