Practice Test-4

IELTS Listening Practice Test

Instructions:

1. You will listen to four sections, each with increasing difficulty.
2. Answer the questions as you listen. Write your answers clearly.
3. You will hear each audio only once.
4. The total time for the test is 40 minutes:
   • 30 minutes for listening to the audio and answering questions.
   • 10 minutes to transfer answers to the answer sheet.

Section 1: Everyday Social Conversation

Topic: Renting a Car

Questions:

1. What kind of car does the man want to rent?
   a) A luxury car
   b) A compact car
   c) A sports car
   d) An SUV
2. How much does the car cost per day?
   a) $40
   b) $50
   c) $60
   d) $70
3. Which additional service does the man choose?
   a) GPS
   b) Insurance
   c) Both GPS and insurance
   d) None
4. What time must the car be returned?
   a) 9 AM
   b) 12 PM
   c) 5 PM
   d) 7 PM

Section 2: Everyday Monologue

Topic: Instructions for Using a Gym Facility

Questions:
        5. What time does the gym close?
            a) 8 PM
            b) 9 PM
            c) 10 PM
            d) 11 PM

6. What must members bring to use the lockers?
   a) A towel
   b) A padlock
   c) A gym bag
   d) A membership card
7. Where can personal training sessions be booked?
   a) Online
   b) At the reception desk
   c) In the main hall
   d) Over the phone
8. What type of group classes are mentioned?
   a) Zumba and Pilates
   b) Yoga and spinning
   c) Dance and aerobics
   d) Weightlifting and running

Section 3: Academic Discussion

Topic: Preparing for a Science Fair

Questions:
9. What is the student’s project about?
a) Solar panels
b) Energy storage systems
c) Wind turbines
d) Electric cars

10. What does the professor suggest including in the presentation?
    a) A live demonstration
    b) Charts and diagrams
    c) A long video
    d) Written notes
11. How long should the video demonstration be?
    a) One minute
    b) Two minutes
    c) Five minutes
    d) Ten minutes
12. What should the student prepare for?
    a) A group discussion
    b) Questions from the judges
    c) A written test
    d) A lecture

Section 4: Academic Lecture

Topic: The Evolution of Robotics

Questions:
13. When were robots first developed?
a) Early 1900s
b) Mid-20th century
c) 1980s
d) 21st century

14. What industry first used robots?
    a) Healthcare
    b) Manufacturing
    c) Education
    d) Retail
15. What capability do modern robots have?
    a) Following fixed instructions
    b) Learning and adapting
    c) Building other robots
    d) Designing software
16. What is a potential future application of robots?
    a) Space travel
    b) Teaching students
    c) Assisting with elder care
    d) Entertainment

Time Limit:

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

Answer Key:

Section 1:

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

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

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

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