There are four separate sections in the IELTS listening test. Each section has 10 questions, there are 40 questions altogether and every question carries one mark. The sections become progressively harder. The answers to the questions come in the same order as the information on the recording. The IELTS listening test will take about 30 minutes including the instructions, your reading and listening time, and you will have an extra 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.
Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the recording about Australian population and answer the questions below: Australian Population Your browser doesn’t support audio element. 1. Which three things are affected by population growth? A) Environment, housing and architecture B) Jobs, housing and infrastructure C) Jobs, transport and culture 2. What happens every 3 minutes in … more →
Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the recording and fill the gaps in the summary below: How to listen to people effectively Your browser doesn’t support audio element. We can use the word listen to remind ourselves of the key skills of ______ listening. ‘L’ stands for ‘look’. Look at the person as they are … more →
Difficulty level: Easy Listen to the following advice about PhD applications (you’ll hear several speakers), and fill the gaps in the summary below: Advice about PhD applications Your browser doesn’t support audio element. Two types of PhD: 1. Develop a _____ _____ and look for a _____ . 2. Apply for a project that you … more →
Multiple choice questions are difficult because there is more to read, and the speaker often mentions more than one of the choices. If you want to improve your listening scores on these sections, here are the key skills that I think you should work on: Take a multiple choice section from IELTS Listening Samples Try … more →
Spelling mistakes can affect your score in the listening and writing tests. Many students get low IELTS Score in the listening exam because they make spelling mistakes. If you have a same problem with spelling, here are some tips to reduce your spelling mistakes: 1. Make a spelling list Every time you make a spelling … more →
In the listening exam it’s important to use the breaks well. There are breaks between the four sections of the test, and there are breaks in the middle of sections 1, 2 and 3 (there is no break in the middle of section 4). You will hear instructions like this: First you have some time … more →
Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the following short recording about PhD applications. PhD Applications Your browser doesn’t support audio element. Fill each gap in the summary below with one word only. If you’re thinking of applying for a PhD, you’ll need curiosity, ______ and dedication. You also need good academic ______, such as a … more →
Difficulty level: Semi Hard Questions 23 to 25 Complete the notes on the diagram below. Write no more than three words and / or a number for each answer: Diagram Your browser doesn’t support audio element. Answers – Listening Exercises Activated 50 Kilometres Temperature Audio Transcript The operational cycle goes like this: Each of the … more →
Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the following talk about unemployment rate, then answer the multiple choice questions below. Make sure you read all 3 questions carefully before you start. Multiple Choice Questions Your browser doesn’t support audio element. 1. A year from now, the unemployment rate will be A) fairly good B) not as … more →
Difficulty level: Semi Hard Listen to the following short recording and then fill the gaps in the summary below. Isaac Newton Your browser doesn’t support audio element. Isaac Newton was renowned for his expertise in 1)_____, 2)_____, 3)_____ and theology. His Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy was published in 4)_____ . Newton’s first law is … more →