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Listening Practice Test 1

A full IELTS Listening mock test with four parts and 40 questions: form completion, multiple choice, matching and note completion. Hear each part once, then get an instant band score and the line from the recording that proves each answer.

  • • 40 minutes, 40 questions, 4 parts
  • • The timer starts when you press Start and the test submits itself when time runs out
  • • Your answers are saved on this device as you go
  • • Each part is played once, like the real test. Read the questions before you press Play
  • • Write your answers while you listen; you can check them before submitting

Short on time? Practise one part

About 10 minutes. Check your answers as you go, see why each one is right, and get an estimated band for that part.

What is in this test

  1. Part 1

    You will hear a telephone conversation between a receptionist at a leisure centre and a parent who wants to book swimming lessons.

    Question types: Completion and short answer (1–10)

    Accents: British

  2. Part 2

    You will hear a radio presenter talking about a new park that has opened in the city.

    Question types: Multiple choice (11–15), Matching (16–20)

    Accents: Australian

  3. Part 3

    You will hear two university students, Maya and Leo, discussing their research project on food waste with their tutor.

    Question types: Multiple choice (21–25), Matching (26–30)

    Accents: British and American

  4. Part 4

    You will hear part of a lecture about urban heat islands.

    Question types: Completion and short answer (31–40)

    Accents: British