This free IELTS Listening practice test mirrors the format and difficulty of the real exam. Complete all four sections, then check your answers and read the full audio transcript below.
Test Instructions
- • Set a timer for 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes for answer transfer)
- • Do not stop or rewind the audio — in the real test you hear it once
- • Write answers as you listen, then transfer to this answer sheet
- • For fill-in-blank questions: spelling counts and you may write no more than specified words
Section 1 — Social Conversation
Context: A conversation between a new student and a university housing officer.
Questions 1–10: Form Completion
Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| UNIVERSITY STUDENT ACCOMMODATION FORM | |
|---|---|
| Student Name: | Zhang Wei |
| Student ID Number: | (1) ________ |
| Course: | (2) ________ Engineering |
| Preferred Accommodation Type: | (3) ________ |
| Maximum Weekly Budget: | £(4) ________ |
| Move-in Date: | (5) ________ September |
| Length of Stay: | (6) ________ months |
| Special Dietary Requirements: | (7) ________ |
| Emergency Contact: | Mother — (8) ________ Zhang |
| Contact Phone: | (9) +44 ________ |
| Preferred Room Floor: | (10) ________ floor or above |
Section 2 — Information Monologue
Context: A guide giving a tour of a new community library.
Questions 11–15: Multiple Choice
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
11.The library's new digital section opens at what time on weekdays?
A. 7:30 am
B. 8:00 am
C. 9:00 am
12.Which service is available on the ground floor only?
A. Printing and scanning
B. Language learning pods
C. Meeting room booking
13.The children's story time session takes place on:
A. Monday and Friday mornings
B. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
C. Saturday mornings only
Questions 16–20: Matching
Match each library section (16–20) with the correct description (A–G). There are more descriptions than sections.
Sections
16. Fiction Collection — ________
17. Research Hub — ________
18. Maker Space — ________
19. Quiet Study Zone — ________
20. Community Board — ________
Descriptions
A. Recently reorganized by genre
B. Open 24 hours to members
C. Requires advance booking
D. No electronic devices allowed
E. Free community use
F. New equipment added last month
G. Located on the second floor only
Section 3 — Academic Discussion
Context: A tutor and two students discussing a research assignment on renewable energy.
Questions 21–30: Answer the questions. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
21.What is the main focus of the assignment? __________
22.Which energy source does the tutor suggest they include as a case study? __________
23.The submission deadline is which date in March? __________
24.What formatting style should references follow? __________
25.The tutor suggests the word count should be no more than how many words? __________
Answer Key & Audio Transcript
Answer Key
Section 1
1. 20194883
2. Mechanical
3. En-suite single
4. 150
5. 3rd
6. 9
7. Vegetarian
8. Mei-Lin
9. 7891 234 567
10. Third
Sections 2–3
11. B
12. A
13. C
16. A
17. G
18. F
19. D
20. E
21. Solar energy costs
22. Iceland (geothermal)
Band Score Estimator
| Correct (out of 40) | Band Score | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 39–40 | 9.0 | Expert |
| 37–38 | 8.5 | Very Good |
| 35–36 | 8.0 | Very Good |
| 32–34 | 7.5 | Good |
| 30–31 | 7.0 | Good |
| 26–29 | 6.5 | Competent |
| 23–25 | 6.0 | Competent |
| 18–22 | 5.5 | Modest |
Want More Practice Tests?
OpenIELTS offers a full library of IELTS Listening practice tests with real-time scoring, audio transcripts, and question-level explanations. Create your free account to track your progress and identify your weak areas.
David Anderson
IELTS Examiner
David Anderson is a certified IELTS expert and contributor to OpenIELTS. Their strategies have helped thousands of candidates achieve their target band scores.