IELTS Listening Questions - Free Listening Samples

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Toetsmodus Studiemodus

This listening practice simulates the first section of the IELTS Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer questions 1-10.

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Questions 1-5

Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Language Exchange Application
Name	William Smith
Nationality	(Example: French)
Date of Birth	1992
Length of stay in the UK	days
Length of exchange	days
Type of accommodation	room bathroom
Type of accommodation	room bathroom

The answer is Jan 21st. When the agent asks for the date of birth, the response is, "It's the 21st of January 1992." The form asks for the date before the year, so 'Jan 21st' is the correct answer.

Associated Text:
W: I'm French. M: Right. And your date of birth? W: It's the 21st of January 1992.

The answer is 20. The agent says, "so that's 20 days exactly. I'll look for 20-day exchange for you." This confirms the length of stay in the UK is 20 days.

Associated Text:
M: Great. And when are you leaving? W: On the 23rd. M: Right, so that's 20 days exactly. I'll look for 20-day exchange for you.

The answer is 17. The woman clarifies, "I'm planning to spend the last 3 days in London, so I only want to book the home stay for the first 2 and a half weeks. Well, 17 days, actually." This gives the exact length of the exchange.

Associated Text:
W: Oh, well actually, I'm planning to spend the last 3 days in London, so I only want to book the home stay for the first 2 and a half weeks. Well, 17 days, actually.

The answer is single. The agent explains, "we have shared or single accommodation in all locations. If you opt for shared you will share a room with only one other exchange visitor." The woman replies, "I'd prefer my own room, to be honest." This means she selected 'single.'

Associated Text:
M: Umm, well, we have shared or single accommodation in all locations. If you opt for shared you will share a room with only one other exchange visitor. W: Hmm, I'd prefer my own room, to be honest.

The answer is private. When the agent asks, "And what about the bathroom? Do you need a private bathroom?" the woman replies, "Yes, I'd prefer that, too." This confirms her preference for a private bathroom.

Associated Text:
M: And what about the bathroom? Do you need a private bathroom? W: Yes, I'd prefer that, too.

Questions 6-10

Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Airport Pick-Up Booking Form
Airport	Manchester
Date of Arrival
Pick–up Time	pm
Number of Bags
Flight No.
Credit Card No.	5166

The answer is June 3rd. There is a brief confusion over the date, but the woman corrects the agent, saying, "Yes. Oh, no! It's June." This confirms that her arrival is on June 3rd, not July 3rd.

Associated Text:
M: OK, I can do that. So, collection from Manchester airport. Was it the 3rd of July? W: Yes. Oh, no! It's June.

The answer is 9:30. The agent says, "I'll book your pick-up slot for after 9—let's say 9:30—that way you'll have plenty of time to collect your suitcases and get to the arrivals area." Thus, 9:30 is the correct time for pick-up.

Associated Text:
M: Right. In that case, I'll book your pick-up slot for after 9 – let's say 9:30 – that way you'll have plenty of time to collect your suitcases and get to the arrivals area.

The answer is 3. When asked about the number of bags, the woman says, "I'm not sure at the moment to be honest. Two probably? Do I count hand luggage?" The agent clarifies, and she concludes, "Let's say 3, just to be on the safe side." So the correct answer is 3.

Associated Text:
W: I'm not sure at the moment to be honest. Two probably? Do I count hand luggage? M: No just the big suitcases. W: OK. Let's say 3, just to be on the safe side.

The answer is FR236. The agent asks for the flight number, and the woman responds, "It's Air France, flight number FR236." Thus, FR236 is the correct answer.

Associated Text:
M: Have you got the flight number? W: It's Air France, flight number FR236.

The answer is 2463 8427 2499. The woman gives her credit card number as "Yes, it's 2463 8427 2499 5166." The form already fills in the last four digits, so the required answer is only the first twelve digits: 2463 8427 2499.

Associated Text:
W: Yes, it's 2463 8427 2499 5166.