IELTS Listening Questions - Free Listening Samples

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This listening practice simulates the first section of the IELTS Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer questions 1-10.

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Questions 1-5

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Airport Transport
Options	Information
Rent a car	Too (Example: tired to drive)
(1)	Expensive
Express Bus	$15 single or $27 return Direct to the (2) Long wait
		Airport Shuttle	Convenient, (3) service Every (4) $35 single or $65 return Need to (5)

The answer is cab. In the passage, the male speaker recommends: "the quickest and most comfortable option is to catch a cab – there are always plenty waiting outside the arrivals hall, so you won't need to book one. They're an expensive option, though." This suggests that 'cab' is the answer as the public transport alternative to renting a car, and the detailed information matches the column in the table for 'Expensive'.

Associated Text:
the quickest and most comfortable option is to catch a cab – there are always plenty waiting outside the arrivals hall, so you won't need to book one. They're an expensive option, though.

The answer is town centre. The male speaker says: "It goes directly to the town centre and it's quite fast, too." This means the Express Bus route stops directly in the town centre of Hilby, matching the information required in the table under 'Direct to the ___'.

Associated Text:
It goes directly to the town centre and it's quite fast, too.

The answer is door-to-door. The male speaker describes the Airport Shuttle service by stating: "That will take you from the airport straight to your destination. It's a door-to-door service and there's one every two hours, so it would suit you better." This emphasizes the convenience and personalized nature of the shuttle, making 'door-to-door' the correct answer.

Associated Text:
That will take you from the airport straight to your destination. It's a door-to-door service and there's one every two hours, so it would suit you better.

The answer is 2 hours. The male speaker says: "It's a door-to-door service and there's one every two hours, so it would suit you better." This clearly states the frequency of the Airport Shuttle, which is 'every 2 hours'.

Associated Text:
It's a door-to-door service and there's one every two hours, so it would suit you better.

The answer is book a seat. According to the script, the male speaker tells the woman: "You do have to book a seat in advance." This means making a reservation is necessary for the service, which matches the information needed for the last cell in the Airport Shuttle row.

Associated Text:
You do have to book a seat in advance.

Questions 6-10

Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Airport Shuttle Booking Form
To	Holiday Hotel, Hilby
Date	(6)
Bus Time	(7) pm
Name	Janice (8)
Flight No.	(9)
Credit Card No.	3323 (10)

The answer is July 14th. The female speaker clarifies: "It's for the 13th of July. Oh no, wait, that's my departure date. I arrive on the 14th so book it for then, please." This confirms the intended arrival date is July 14th.

Associated Text:
It's for the 13th of July. Oh no, wait, that's my departure date. I arrive on the 14th so book it for then, please.

The answer is 12:30. The male speaker proposes: "So, if I book your shuttle for after 12 – let's say 12:30 – that should leave you plenty of time to collect your bags and get a coffee." Therefore, 12:30 pm is the correct bus time.

Associated Text:
So, if I book your shuttle for after 12 – let's say 12:30 – that should leave you plenty of time to collect your bags and get a coffee.

The answer is Williams. When asked for her name’s spelling, the female speaker confirms: "Yes. It's W-I-L-L-I-A-M-S." Thus, the correct surname is Williams.

Associated Text:
Yes. It's W-I-L-L-I-A-M-S.

The answer is BA574. The female speaker provides: "It's British Airways, flight number BA574 from Manchester City Airport." Thus, BA574 is the correct flight number for the booking form.

Associated Text:
It's British Airways, flight number BA574 from Manchester City Airport.

The answer is 9477 2929 5557. The female speaker says: "Yes, it's 3323 9477 2929 5557." Therefore, the number following the provided digits is 9477 2929 5557.

Associated Text:
Yes, it's 3323 9477 2929 5557.

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