Take Test 3 to improve comprehension and speed. Download the PDF and check your answers. This test features more complex conversations and academic lectures designed to push your listening skills to the next level.
Ready to tackle intermediate-level challenges? This comprehensive practice test mirrors the actual IELTS exam format with four distinct sections, each increasing in difficulty.
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40
Questions
30
Minutes
4
Sections
B1-B2 Level
Test Overview
This intermediate-level IELTS Listening Test is carefully structured to assess your ability to understand spoken English in various contexts. You'll encounter:
- Section 1: A social conversation between two speakers (everyday context)
- Section 2: A monologue in a social context (informational speech)
- Section 3: A conversation between up to four people in an educational context
- Section 4: An academic lecture or talk (most challenging)
💡 Pro Tip:
Remember, you only hear each recording ONCE. Use the time before each section to read the questions carefully and predict what type of information you need to listen for.
Section 1: Accommodation Inquiry Easy-Medium
🎧 You will hear a conversation between a student calling a student accommodation office to inquire about housing options.
Questions 1-5: Personal Information
Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
- Full Name: Sarah __________
- Student ID Number: __________
- Current Address: 42 __________ Street
- Phone Number: 07700 __________
- Email: s.mitchell@__________.ac.uk
Questions 6-10: Accommodation Preferences
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.
6. What type of accommodation does Sarah prefer?
- A) Shared apartment
- B) Studio flat
- C) Homestay
7. What is her maximum weekly budget?
8. When does she need to move in?
- A) September 15th
- B) September 20th
- C) September 25th
9. Which facility is most important to her?
- A) Gym access
- B) Study room
- C) Laundry facilities
10. How far from campus does she want to live?
- A) Within 10 minutes
- B) Within 20 minutes
- C) Within 30 minutes
Section 2: Local History Tour Medium
🎧 You will hear a tour guide giving information about a historical walking tour of the town center.
Questions 11-15: Choose the correct letter
11. The tour starts at:
- A) The museum
- B) The town hall
- C) The visitor center
12. How long does the tour last?
- A) 90 minutes
- B) 2 hours
- C) 2.5 hours
13. What should participants bring?
- A) Comfortable shoes and water
- B) Camera and notebook
- C) Umbrella and jacket
14. The tour is available:
- A) Every day at 10 AM and 2 PM
- B) Weekends only at 11 AM
- C) Tuesday to Saturday at 10 AM
15. The cost for adults is:
Questions 16-20: Map Labeling
Label the map below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Map of the town center - label the locations mentioned
Write the correct locations:
- __________ (Building from 1750)
- __________ (Original market place)
- __________ (Victorian era building)
- __________ (Former railway station)
- __________ (Oldest pub in town)
Section 3: Research Project Discussion Medium-Hard
🎧 You will hear two students discussing their environmental science research project with their tutor.
Questions 21-25: Complete the table
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
| Research Topic |
Method |
Timeline |
| Water Quality |
21. __________ |
Weeks 1-3 |
| 22. __________ |
Soil sampling |
Weeks 4-6 |
| Air Pollution |
23. __________ |
Weeks 7-9 |
| 24. __________ |
Wildlife observation |
Weeks 10-12 |
| Data Analysis |
25. __________ |
Weeks 13-14 |
Questions 26-30: Matching
Match the research challenge (26-30) with the solution (A-E).
Challenges:
- Limited equipment access
- Weather dependencies
- Data collection errors
- Time management issues
- Team coordination problems
Solutions:
- A) Create a shared online calendar
- B) Use backup measurement tools
- C) Schedule flexible fieldwork dates
- D) Request lab time in advance
- E) Implement double-check protocols
Section 4: Climate Change Lecture Hard
🎧 You will hear a university lecture about the impacts of climate change on coastal ecosystems.
Questions 31-40: Complete the summary
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Climate change is causing significant changes to coastal environments. Rising 31. __________ levels threaten low-lying areas, while increasing 32. __________ frequency damages infrastructure. Marine ecosystems face 33. __________ due to warmer ocean temperatures. Coral reefs experience 34. __________, losing their vibrant colors and vital functions. Coastal species must either 35. __________ to new habitats or face population decline. Scientists use 36. __________ to model future scenarios and inform policy decisions. Conservation efforts focus on protecting 37. __________ areas that serve as natural barriers. Community involvement is essential for successful 38. __________ strategies. International cooperation through agreements like the 39. __________ helps coordinate global responses. Individual actions, such as reducing 40. __________ consumption, also contribute to mitigation efforts.
✅ Answer Key
- 1. Mitchell
- 2. 20245678
- 3. Oak
- 4. 901234
- 5. university
- 6. B
- 7. B
- 8. A
- 9. B
- 10. B
- 11. C
- 12. B
- 13. A
- 14. A
- 15. B
- 16. Old Library
- 17. Market Square
- 18. Town Hall
- 19. Railway Museum
- 20. The Crown Inn
- 21. Water testing
- 22. Soil Analysis
- 23. Air monitoring
- 24. Biodiversity Study
- 25. Statistical software
- 26. D
- 27. C
- 28. E
- 29. A
- 30. B
- 31. sea
- 32. storm
- 33. habitat loss
- 34. bleaching
- 35. migrate
- 36. computer models
- 37. buffer
- 38. adaptation
- 39. Paris Agreement
- 40. plastic
🎯 Next Steps:
After completing this test, review incorrect answers carefully. Listen to the audio again while reading the transcript to identify why you missed certain answers. Track your progress and aim to improve your score by 1-2 points each week!
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