LESSON 1: SECTION 1

IELTS LISTENING TEST FORMAT

LISTENING · four sections · Candidates are expected to
approximately · 40 questions listen for specific information,
30 minutes · a range of question types main ideas and opinions.
· There is a range of task types
· Section 1: a conversation on a social topic, e.g. which include completion,
someone making a booking matching, labelling and
· Section 2: a monologue about a social topic, e.g. a multiple choice.
radio report · Each question scores 1 mark;
· Section 3: a conversation on a study-based topic, candidates receive a band
e.g. a discussion between students score from 1 to 9.
· Section 4: a monologue on a study-based topic, e.g.
a lecture

1. SECTION 1: [COM 5-6]

[FORM COMPLETION] Read Questions 1–5 in this Listening task. Decide what information you will need for
each gap; for example, which answers might need numbers? Which might need the name of an activity?

1. Questions 1–5: [CD1 Track 1] Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
International Social Club
Application form
Exam advice: Form completion
Name: Jenny Foo 1. While you read the questions,
think what type of information
Age: 21
you need for each gap.
Nationality: 1 ____________________ 2. You will often hear someone spell
Address: 2 ____________________ Road, Bondi a name or say a number. Make
sure you know how to say letters
Mobile phone: 3 ____________________ and numbers in English.
Occupation: 4 ____________________ 3. Write numbers as figures, not
Free-time interests: Singing and 5 _______________ words.

[MULTIPLE CHOICE] Read Questions 6–10. Underline the key idea in each question.

Questions 6–10: [CD1 Track 2] Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

6. According to Don, what might be a problem for Jenny?
A. her accent
B. talking to her colleagues
C. understanding local people
7. How many members does the club have now?
A. 30 B. 50 C. 80

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8. How often does the club meet?
Exam advice: Multiple choice
A. once a week
B. once every two weeks · Before you listen, underline the key
idea in each question.
C. once a month
· The correct answer is often
9. What is the club’s most frequent type of activity? expressed using different words
A. a talk from the words in the question.
B. a visit
C. a meal
10. The main purpose of the club is to help members to
A. meet Australians.
B. learn about life in Australia.
C. enjoy themselves together.
Adapted from Compete IELTS 5-6.5

2. SECTION 1: [COM 5-6]

[SENTENCE COMPLETION, TABLE COMPLETION]

You are going to hear a man who is interested in protecting the environment talking to a travel agent about
eco-holidays.

Questions 1–6: [CD1 Track 19] Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A
NUMBER for each answer.
Customer’s name: Igor Petror
Length of holiday: 1_____________
Will pay up to £2_____________
Told him about 3_____________ for advance payments
Needs quote for 4_____________ on plane
Must check if he needs a 6_____________
Questions 7–10: [CD1 Track 20] Complete the table below. Write ONE OR TWO WORDS for each answer.

Eco-holidays
type of holiday accommodation advantage
Dumbarton house in a
watching animals close to nature
Tablelands _____________
live with a learn about way of
Bago Nature Reserve village house
_____________ life
holiday location
working in a
San Luis Island hostel without
9_____________
_____________
Adapted from Compete IELTS 5-6.5

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3. SECTION 1 [C7T1S1]:
Questions 1-5: Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer
Transport from Airport to Milton
Example Answer
Distance: 147 miles
Options:
• Car hire
- don't want to drive
• 1…………………
- expensive
• Greyhound bus
- $15 single, $27.50 return
- direct to the 2 ……………..
- long 3 ………………..
• Airport Shuttle
- 4 ………………. service
- every 2 hours
- $35 single, $65 return
- need to 5 …………………

Questions 6-10: Complete the booking form below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
AIRPORT SHUTTLE BOOKING FORM
To: Milton
Date: 6………………. No. of passengers: One
Bus Time: 7……………. pm Type of ticket: Single
Name: Janet 8………………
Flight No: 9…………………. From: London Heathrow
Address in Milton: Vacation Motel, 24, Kitchener Street
Fare: $35
Credit Card No: (Visa) 10……………..

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4. SECTION 1 (C7T2S1):
Questions 1-10 Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS ANDIOR A NUMBER for each answer.

CAR INSURANCE

Example Answer
Name: Patrick Jones
Address: 1 …………….
Contact number: 730453
Occupation: 2……………..
Size of car engine: 1200cc Type of car:
Manufacturer: Hewton
Model: 3……………….
Year: 1997
Previous insurance company: Any insurance claims in the last five years?
4.…………………. Yes √
No
If yes, give brief details
Car was 5……………. in 1999
Name(s) of other driver(s): Uses of car: - social
Simon 6………………….. - 8…………………..
Relationship to main driver:
7 …………………..
Start date: 31 January
Recommended Insurance arrangement
Name of company: 9…………………
Annual cost: 10 $ …………………

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5. SECTION 1 (C7T3S1):
Questions 1 and 2 Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS ANDIOR A
NUMBER for each answer.
Example Answer
Type of job required ………..Part-time……

Student is studying 1………………………

Student is in the 2 ………………………. year of the course

Questions 3-5 Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer
Position Available Where Problem
Receptionist in the 3 ………………. evening lectures
4…………………… in the Child Care Centre too early
Clerical Assistant in the 5……………… evening lectures

Questions 6-10 Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER
for each answer
STUDENT DETAILS
Name: Anita Newman
Address: 6 ………………..
Room No. 7 ………………..
Other skills: Speaks some Japanese
Position available: 8………………………..at the English Language Centre
Duties: Respond to enquiries and 9……………………
Time of interview: Friday at 10……………. a.m.

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