IELTS Listening Practice Test 1
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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.

1

Name of caller:

Answer:Maria Chen
2

Preferred appointment day:

Answer:Wednesday
3

Reason for visit:

Answer:annual check-up
4

Health insurance provider:

Answer:BlueCross
5

Contact number:

Answer:07891 234567

Section 2 – Questions 6–10: Choose the correct letter A, B, or C.

6

The museum was originally built as a:

Answer:B – warehouse
7

The collection was established in:

Answer:C – 1923
8

Guided tours run every:

Answer:A – 45 minutes
9

Children under 12 are:

Answer:B – admitted free
10

The gift shop closes at:

Answer:C – 6:30 pm

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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