IELTS Listening Practice Test 1
Full IELTS Listening practice test 1 with sample questions across all four sections, answer keys, and expert tips.
Overview
This IELTS Listening practice test covers all four sections of the test. Section 1 is a social conversation (e.g., booking an appointment), Section 2 is a monologue on a social topic (e.g., a guided tour), Section 3 is a conversation in an educational context (e.g., students discussing a project), and Section 4 is an academic lecture. Practise completing all sections in one sitting to build stamina.
Sample Questions & Answers
Section 1 – Questions 1–5: Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Name of caller:
Preferred appointment day:
Reason for visit:
Health insurance provider:
Contact number:
Section 2 – Questions 6–10: Choose the correct letter A, B, or C.
The museum was originally built as a:
The collection was established in:
Guided tours run every:
Children under 12 are:
The gift shop closes at:
Expert Tips
Read questions carefully before the audio begins — you have 30 seconds to preview each section.
The audio is played only once in the real test — practise without pausing to build real exam conditions.
In form completion, answers are often spelled out by the speaker — listen for alphabet recitation.
Write answers as you hear them; do not try to complete all gaps from memory after the section ends.
Transfer your answers to the answer sheet during the 10-minute transfer period — check spellings carefully.
Incorrect spelling counts as wrong in IELTS — double-check proper nouns and numbers.
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