This is the first section of your IELTS Listening test. Listen to the audio and answer questions 1-10.
You can download the audio transcripts from
IELTS Listening Practice Test 1 - questions (PDF)
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 11–14.
11 if it is your first time seeing a counsellor
12 if you are unable to see a counsellor during normal office hours
13 if you do not have an appointment
14 if your concerns are related to anxiety
Questions 15–20
Complete the table below.
Write no more than two words for each answer.
Workshop
Content
Target group
Adjusting
what you need to succeed academically
(15) students
Getting Organised
use time effectively, find (16) between study and leisure
all students
Communicating
talking with staff, communicating across cultures
all students, especially (17)
Anxiety
(18) , breathing techniques, meditation, etc.
students about to sit exams
(19)
staying on track for long periods
(20) students only
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11. C
12. C
13. A
14. B
15. first/1st year
16. balance
17. international/foreign
18. relaxation
19. motivation
20. research/advanced
Mary moves to UK – meets Colin who thinks he'll never be able to (23) . They become friends.
Point of view: “Omniscient” – narrator knows all about characters' feelings, opinions and (24)
Audience: Good for children – story simple to follow
Symbols (physical items that represent (25) ):
the robin redbreast
(26)
the portrait of Mistress Craven
Motifs (patterns in the story):
the Garden of Eden
secrecy – metaphorical and literal transition from (27)
Themes:
(28) and outlook
(29) and well-being
individuals and the need for (30)
spellcheck Answers
21. The Secret Garden
22. twentieth century
23. walk
24. motivations
25. abstract ideas
26. roses
27. darkness to light
28. health
29. environment
30. human companionship
在這種題型中,你需要用一個簡短的答案把句子補完整。
題目中的句子幾乎一定是聽力內容的「改寫版本」,也就是說,你在錄音裡
通常聽不到和題目一模一樣的句子,而是同樣意思、不同說法。
一定要非常仔細閱讀指示。例如,如果指示寫著 NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS,
那就代表最多只能寫兩個字,寫超過兩個字就會被扣分。答案可以是一個字,也可以是兩個字,但絕對不會超過兩個字。
Audio script
Two friends, Rachel and Paul:, are discussing studying with the Open University. Rachel has already done a course at the university, but Paul: has not. The extract relating to these questions comes from the last part of the recording.
Paul: The other thing I wanted to ask you was, did you find it hard,
studying with the Open University?
Rachel: You mean, because you're studying on your own, most of the time?
Paul: Mm.
Rachel: Well it took me a while to get used to it. I found I needed to maintain
a high level of motivation, because it's so different from school. There's no-one saying, ‘Why haven't you written your assignment yet?' and that sort of thing.
Paul: Oh dear.
Rachel: You'll learn it, Paul. Another thing was that I got very good at time-
management because I had to fit time for studying round a full-time job.
Paul: Well I'm hoping to change to working part-time, so that'll help.
Rachel: What makes it easier is that the degree is made up of modules, so
you can take time off between them if you need to. It isn't like a traditional three-or four-year course, where you've got to do the whole thing of it in one go.
Paul: That's good, because I'd like to spend six months travelling next
year.
Rachel: Huh, it's all right for some. Then even though you're mostly studying
at home, remember you've got tutors to help you, and from time to time there are summer schools. They usually last a week. They're great, because you meet all the other people struggling with the same things as you. I've made some really good friends that way.
What does Jack: tell his tutor about each of the following course options?
A. He'll definitely do it. B. He may or may not do it. C. He won't do it.
Write the correct letter, A, B or C next to questions 21- 25.
You may choose any letter more than once.
21. Media Studies
22. Women and Power
23. Culture and Society
24. Identity and Popular Culture
25. Introduction to Cultural Theory
Answer sheet
21
22
23
24
25
spellcheck Answers
21. C
22. A
23. B
24. B
25. C
Audio Script
(A customer has been arranging with a shipping agent to send a large box overseas. This is the last part of the conversation.)
You will hear a Communication Studies student talking to his tutor about optional courses for the next semester.
Dr Ray: Come in. Oh hello Jack. Have a seat. Right ... you said you wanted to see me to talk about your options next semester?
Jack: That's right. We have to decide by the end of next week. Really, I'd like to do all five options but we have to choose two, don't we.
Dr Ray: Yes, but the choice depends on your major to some extent. You're majoring in Communication Studies, aren't you?
Jack: That's right.
Dr Ray: So for example the Media Studies Option will cover quite a lot of the same area you did in the core module on mass communications this semester - the development of the media through the last two series, in relation to political and social issues.
Jack: Mmm. Well that was interesting, but I've decided I'd rather do
something completely new. There's a Women's Studies option, isn't
there?
Dr Ray: Yes, 'Women and Power' – again it has a historical focus, it aims to
contextualise women's studies by looking at the legal and social
situation in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries …
Jack: So it would be useful if I intended to specialise in women's studies ...
but I'm not sure I do actually.
Dr Ray: Well, it might still be useful to give you an idea of the issues
involved. It's taught by Dr Steed.
Jack: Oh, really? I'll sign up for that, then. What about the option on
Culture and Society?
Dr Ray: That addresses the historical debate on the place of culture since
the Industrial Revolution in Britain.
Jack: So a historical focus again ...
Dr Ray: Do I get the message you're not so keen on history?
Jack: Well, it's just we seem to have done quite a lot this semester …
Listening sample task – Matching (example 1)
anyway I'll think about that one.
Dr Ray: If you're interested in a course focusing on current issues there's the
option on Identity and Popular Culture – that approaches the subject
through things like contemporary film, adverts, soap operas and so
on.
Jack: Oh? That sounds interesting. Can you tell me who runs it?
Dr Ray: Well, it's normally Dr Stevens but he's on sabbatical next semester,
so I'm not sure who'll be running it. It should be decided by next
week though.
Jack: Right, well I might wait until then to decide ... And the last option is
Introduction to Cultural Theory, isn't it. I'm quite interested in that too
– I was talking to one of the second year students, and she said it
was really useful, it made a lot of things fall into place.
Dr Ray: Yes, but in fact in your major, you'll have covered a lot of that
already in Communications 102, so that might be less useful than
some of the others.
Jack: Oh, I'll forget about that one, then.
Dr Ray: Now while you're here, we could also discuss how you're getting on
with your Core Module assignment ...
題型 3 – Plan / Map / Diagram Labelling(平面圖/地圖/圖表標註)
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letters A-I next to questions 11-15.
Answer sheet
11
12
13
14
15
spellcheck Answers
11. H
12. G
13. D
14. B
15. F
Audio script
You will hear the librarian of a new town library talking to a group of people who are visiting the library.
OK everyone. So here we are at the entrance to the town library. My name is Ann, and I'm the chief librarian here,
and you'll usually find me at the desk just by the main entrance here. So I'd like to tell you a bit about the way the library
is organised, and what you'll find where … and you should all have a plan in front of you. Well, as you see my desk is just on your
right as you go in, and opposite this the first room on your left has an excellent collection of reference books and is also
a place where people can read or study peacefully. Just beyond the librarian's desk on the right is a room where we have up
to date periodicals such as newspapers and magazines and this room also has a photocopier in case you want to copy any of the
articles. If you carry straight on you'll come into a large room and this is the main library area. There is fiction in the
shelves on the left, and non-fiction materials on your right, and on the shelves on the far wall there is an excellent
collection of books relating to local history. We're hoping to add a section on local tourist attractions too, later in the year.
Through the far door in the library just past the fiction shelves is a seminar room, and that can be booked for meetings or talks,
and next door to that is the children's library, which has a good collection of stories and picture books for the under elevens.
Then there's a large room to the right of the library area – that's the multimedia collection, where you can borrow videos and DVDs
and so on, and we also have CD-Roms you can borrow to use on your computer at home. It was originally the art collection but
that's been moved to another building. And that's about it – oh,
there's also the Library Office, on the left of the librarian's desk. OK, now does anyone have any questions?
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer
Answer sheet
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
spellcheck Answers
1. Mkere
2. Westall
3. BS8 9PU
4. 0.75 m/metre(s)/meter(s) (wide) / three(-)quarter(s) (of) (a) metre/meter (wide) / ¾ m (wide) / 75 cm(s) (wide)
5. 0.5 m/metre(s)/meter(s) (high/deep) / (a) half (a) metre/meter (high/deep) / ½ m (high/deep) / 50 cm(s) (high/deep)
6. & 7 in either order
(some) books (some) toys
8. 1,700
Audio script
A: Good morning Packham's Shipping Agents. Can I help you?
B Oh yes, I'm ringing to make enquiries about sending a large box, a container,
back home to Kenya from the UK.
A: Yes, of course. Would you like me to try and find some quotations for you?
B: Yes, that'd be great. Thank you.
A: Well first of all, I need a few details from you.
B: Fine.
A: Can I take your name?
B: It's Jacob Mkere.
A: Can you spell your surname, please?
B: Yes, it's M-K-E-R-E.
A: Is that ‘M' for mother?
B: Yes.
A: Thank you, and you say that you will be sending the box to Kenya?
B: That's right.
A: And where would you like the box picked up from?
B: From college, if possible.
A: Yes, of course. I'll take down the address now.
B: It's Westall College.
A: Is that W-E-S-T-A-LL?
B: Yes, ... college.
A: Westall College. And where's that?
Listening sample task – Form completion (to be used with IELTS Listening Recording 1)
B: It's Downlands Road, in Bristol.
A: Oh yes, I know it. And the postcode?
B: It's BS8 9PU.
A: Right ... and I need to know the size.
B: Yes, I've measured it carefully and it's 1.5m long ...
A: Right.
B: 0.75m wide ...
A: OK.
B: And it's 0.5m high or deep.
A: Great. So I'll calculate the volume in a moment and get some quotes for that. But
first can you tell me, you know, very generally, what will be in the box?
B: Yes there's mostly clothes.
A: OK. [writing down]
B: And there's some books.
A: OK. Good. Um ... Anything else?
B: Yes, there's also some toys.
A: OK and what is the total value, do you think, of the contents?
B: Well the main costs are the clothes and the books – they'll be about £1500 but
then the toys are about another two hundred – so I'd put down £1700.
題型 5 – Multiple Choice(選擇題)
在選擇題中,題目可能是一個完整的問題,後面跟著三個選項;
也可能是一個未完成的句子,後面有三種不同的方式可以把句子補完。
在答案紙上,你必須填「選項的字母」(A, B 或 C),不能把整個選項句子寫上去。
有時選項會比較多,題目會要你選兩個或三個正確答案。
這種情況下,一定要看清楚指示,確認題目到底要你選幾個。
Audio Script
(A customer has been arranging with a shipping agent to send a large box overseas. This is the last part of the conversation.)
A: OK right. Now obviously insurance is an important thing to consider and our companies are able to offer very good rates in a number of different all-inclusive packages.
B: Sorry, could you explain a bit more?
A: Yes, sorry, um. There's really three rates according to quality of insurance cover – there's the highest comprehensive cover which is Premium rate, then there's standard rate and then there's economy rate. That one will only cover the cost of the contents second hand.
B: Oh I've been stung before with economy insurance so I'll go for the highest.
A: Mh'hm and can I just check would you want home delivery or to a local depot or would you want to pick it up at the nearest port?
B: The port'd be fine – I've got transport that end.
A: Fine and will you be paying by credit card?
B: Can I pay by cheque?
題型 6 – Short Answer Questions(簡答題)
簡答題會先給你一個問題,要求你用少量文字、根據聽力內容寫出答案。
題目通常會限制字數,例如「No more than two words」。
如果你寫超過指示的字數上限,答案會被判為錯誤
這類題目常常要你找出屬於同一「類別」的細節資訊。
例如,題目可能會這樣問:
What TWO factors can make social contact in a foreign country difficult?
(在外國與人社交時,有哪「兩個」因素會造成困難?)
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer
What TWO factors can make social contact in a foreign country difficult?
11 ....................
12 ....................
Which types of community group does the speaker give examples of?
theater
13 ....................
14 ....................
In which TWO places can information about community activities be found?
15 ....................
16 ....................
Answer sheet
11
12
13
14
15
16
spellcheck Answers
11 & 12: (in either order) language, customs
13 & 14: (in either order) music, local history
15 & 16: (in either order) library/libraries, town hall
Audio Script
You will hear an extract from a talk given to a group who are going to stay in the UK.
Good evening, and welcome to the British Council. My name is John Parker and I've been asked to talk to you briefly about
certain aspects of life in the UK before you actually go there. So I'm going to talk first about the best ways of making social contacts there. Now you might be wondering why it should be necessary. After all, we meet people all the time. But when you're living in a foreign country it can be more difficult, not just because of the language, but because customs may be different.
If you're going to work in the UK you will probably be living in private accommodation, so it won't be quite so easy to meet people.
But there are still things that you can do to help yourself. First of all, you can get involved in activities in your local community,
join a group of some kind. For example, you'll probably find that there are theatre groups who might be looking for actors,
set designers and so on, or if you play an instrument you could join music groups in your area. Or if you like the idea of finding
out about local history there'll be a group for that too. These are just examples. And the best places to get information about things
like this are either the town hall or the public library. Libraries in the UK perform quite a
broad range of functions nowadays – they're not just confined to lending books, although that's their main role of course.
Sally: … the ticket agent said the price you pay depends on things like whether you make a group booking … weekend show …
it's cheaper if you buy a ticket where you can’t get a refund …
雖然三個選項都有被提到,但只有 C. are non-refundable 被明確指出「比較便宜」,因此是正確答案。