IELTS Listening: Practise Test 4

 IELTS Listening Preparation

There are four sections in the listening test. Each section has 10 questions, making a total of 40 questions. The sections become progressively harder. The answers to the questions come in the same order as the information on the recording. The whole test lasts about 30 minutes, including the instructions, your reading and listening time, and the time allowed for transferring your answers from the questions paper to an answer sheet. The instructions are included on the recording.

Section 1

This is a conversation between two speakers on an everyday, social topic. This means that you listen to two people talking to each other about arranging a trip, organising an event, etc. The focus is on listening for specific factual information.

Section 2

This is a talk by one speaker on a general topic. This means that you listen to one person giving information about a public event, a service provided, etc. The focus is on listening for specific factual information.

Section 3

This is a discussion between two to four speakers on a topic related to ‘academic needs’. This means that you listen to up to four people talking to each other about an assignment for a course, an academic subject in a seminar, etc. The focus is on listening for specific factual information, attitudes and speakers’ opinions.

Section 4

This is a lecture or talk by one speaker on an academic or study-related topic. This means that you listen to a person giving a lecture, a talk, etc. The focus is on listening for main ideas, specific factual information, attitude and speakers’ opinions.

You will be allowed approximately 30 seconds to study the questions before the test begins. You can use this time to check what types of answers are needed (for example, dates, times, names, money, etc.), and pay special attention to the first question.

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IELTS Listening: 

Practice Test 4 - Section 1

Listening Tip

At the beginning of each section read the questions for that section carefully, before the recording starts. This will help you to follow the recording and identify the answers.

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IELTS Listening: 

Practice Test 4 - Section 2

Listening Tip

You need to listen and read the text at the same time in the IELTS Listening exam. Before you listen, it is a good idea to underline the words you think may be paraphrased. This will help you prepare you to listen more efficiently.

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IELTS Listening: 

Practice Test 4 - Section 3

Listening Tip

In the IELTS Listening exam, your answer will need to be grammatically correct. It is important to read the questions carefully and decide what kind of words is missing. For example, some words must be followed by specific prepositions, and knowing which these are will help you write a grammatically correct answer. When you learn new verbs, make sure you know if they have a dependent preposition. A good dictionary will usually tell you this.

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IELTS Listening: 

Practice Test 4 - Section 4

Listening Tip

You SHOULD DO following things while taking IELTS Listening Test:

• Don't worry if you have to cross out or change an answer.
• Don't panic if you miss one question. Look ahead and concentrate on the next one.
• Don't try to rephrase what you hear. Write down the words you hear which fit the question.
• Don't write more than the maximum number of words or letters allowed for each answer.
• Don't copy any words that were printed on the Question Paper when you transfer your answers to the Answer Sheet.

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