IELTS Listening: Practise Test 6

 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 6 - Section 1

IELTS Listening Tip

When completing a table, look at the headings in the table to try to predict what information you are looking for. The numbers on the answer spaces will tell you what order the information will be presented in.

IELTS Listening: 

 Practice Test 6 - Section 2

Listening Tips

• You only have a few seconds to read each section before you listen, but you will have ten minutes at the end to put your answers on the answer sheet.
• You only hear each listening text once. Read the questions before you start listening and look for key words and phrases.
• The questions are always in the same order as you hear the answers.
• The time between answers in the recording is short, so don’t get left behind while trying to think of an answer.
• If you miss something, have a guess based on key words and phrases you have heard. Then move on to the next question.

IELTS Listening: 

 Practice Test 6 - Section 3

IELTS Listening Tip: Labelling Diagrams

In this type of exercise, you will hear the information on the recording in the same order as the numbers on the answer sheet. Before you listen, look at the diagram and notice the position of the numbers. Underline any information you have about the diagram, including the parts that are already labelled.

IELTS Listening: 

 Practice Test 6 - Section 4

IELTS Tip

For Listening Section 4, you will hear a talk by a student or an expert on an academic subject.

Speakers and lecturers indicate the stage of their talk through the use of signposting words. These words direct our listening: they warn us that more information is coming and suggest what kind of information this may be. Being able to identify and follow the signpost words will help you make sense of what you hear and help you answer the questions.

A shift in topic often indicates that you should move on to the next question. Use signposting words (as well as headings) in the notes to help guide you through the topics and the questions.