Practice Test-5

IELTS Listening Practice Test

Instructions:

1. The test consists of four sections, each with increasing difficulty.
2. You will hear each recording only once.
3. Answer the questions while listening. You will have 30 minutes to complete all sections.
4. You will have an additional 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.
5. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer unless instructed otherwise.

Section 1: Everyday Social Conversation

Topic: Renting an Apartment

Questions:

1. What type of apartment is the caller looking for?
   a) Studio apartment
   b) One-bedroom apartment
   c) Two-bedroom apartment
   d) Shared accommodation
2. What is the caller’s budget?
   a) $1,000 per month
   b) $1,200 per month
   c) $1,150 per month
   d) $1,300 per month
3. Where is the apartment located?
   a) City outskirts
   b) Near the city center
   c) In the suburbs
   d) Downtown
4. What additional feature does the apartment include?
   a) Pool
   b) Gym access
   c) Private garden
   d) Elevator

Section 2: Everyday Monologue

Topic: Announcement at a Local Community Center

Questions:
5. When will yoga classes take place?
a) Monday and Wednesday
b) Tuesday and Thursday
c) Saturday morning
d) Every evening

6. Who is the technology course designed for?
   a) Teenagers
   b) Seniors
   c) Children
   d) Adults
7. What is the cost of the community center membership?
   a) $30 per year
   b) $40 per year
   c) $50 per year
   d) $60 per year
8. How can people register for classes?
   a) By mail
   b) In person
   c) Online
   d) By phone

Section 3: Academic Discussion

Topic: Discussing a Group Project

Audio Script:

Questions:
9. What topic is the group project about?
a) Climate change
b) Renewable energy
c) Fossil fuels
d) Environmental policies

10. Which energy source will Student 1 discuss?
    a) Wind energy
    b) Solar energy
    c) Hydropower
    d) Nuclear energy
11. What does the group decide to include in their presentation?
    a) Videos
    b) Detailed statistics
    c) Case studies
    d) Interviews
12. When will the group meet next?
    a) Wednesday
    b) Thursday
    c) Friday
    d) Saturday

Section 4: Academic Lecture

Topic: Exploring the Human Brain

Questions:
13. What is the cerebrum responsible for?
a) Balance and coordination
b) Higher functions like reasoning
c) Breathing and heartbeat
d) Vision and hearing

14. What does the cerebellum control?
    a) Memory
    b) Breathing
    c) Balance and coordination
    d) Emotions
15. What condition has neuroscience helped researchers study?
    a) Diabetes
    b) Alzheimer’s disease
    c) Arthritis
    d) Asthma
16. What does the lecturer say about the brain?
    a) It is fully understood
    b) It remains a mystery
    c) It is simple to study
    d) It functions independently

Time Limit:

• 30 minutes for listening sections
• 10 minutes to transfer answers to the answer sheet

Answer Key:

Section 1:

1. c
2. b
3. b
4. b

Section 2:
5. b
6. b
7. c
8. c

Section 3:
9. b
10. b
11. c
12. c

Section 4:
13. b
14. c
15. b
16. b