IELTS Listening Practice Test 2
IELTS Listening practice test 2 with sample questions, answer keys, and tips for all four sections.
Overview
Practice Test 2 focuses on more challenging audio scenarios, including rapid speakers, overlapping dialogue in Section 3, and a dense academic lecture in Section 4. Pay particular attention to synonyms and paraphrasing — the answers in the questions rarely use the same words as the audio.
Sample Questions & Answers
Section 1 – Questions 1–5: Complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.
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Section 3 – Questions 6–10: Which speaker expresses each opinion? Write M (Maria), T (Tom), or B (Both).
The methodology section needs expanding
The literature review is too long
The conclusion is strong
More statistical evidence is needed
The introduction could be more engaging
Expert Tips
In Section 3, track who is speaking — opinions and views are often attributed to specific speakers.
Paraphrasing is key: "I think the beginning could be more interesting" = "introduction could be more engaging".
Numbers and dates are common in Section 1 — practise writing these quickly while listening.
Do not leave blanks — an intelligent guess using context may still be correct.
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