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IELTS Listening Test
The IELTS Listening Test is one of the four parts of the IELTS exam (International English Language Testing System). It is designed to assess your ability to understand spoken English in various contexts.
Key Features:
The test lasts about 30 minutes, plus 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet (on the paper-based test).
You will listen to four recordings, and answer 40 questions in total.
The recordings include different accents (British, Australian, New Zealand, American, etc.).
Each recording is played only once.
Section 1
IELTS Listening Section 1 is a conversation between two people set in a daily social context (e.g., booking a hotel room, inquiring about a course, or asking for travel information).
It is usually a form-filling task, where you listen for factual information such as names, dates, numbers, prices, or addresses.
You will hear the recording only once.
It includes 10 questions (Questions 1–10).
It tests your ability to listen for specific information clearly and accurately.
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Section 2
IELTS Listening Section 2 is a monologue (one person speaking) set in a general social context.
For example, it could be a person giving information about a museum, a tour, an event, or public services.
It contains 10 questions (Questions 11–20).
The task types may include multiple choice, matching, map/plan/diagram labeling, or sentence completion.
The focus is on identifying specific factual information and understanding main ideas.
You will hear the audio only once.
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Section 3
IELTS Listening Section 3 is a conversation between two to four people, usually in an academic or training context.
For example, it might be students discussing a project with a tutor, or classmates planning an assignment.
It includes 10 questions (Questions 21–30).
Question types can include multiple choice, matching, or note/summary completion.
This section tests your ability to follow a discussion, understand opinions, attitudes, and main ideas.
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Section 4
IELTS Listening Section 4 is a monologue (one person speaking) on an academic topic.
For example, it might be a university lecture or a talk about a scientific or historical subject.
It includes 10 questions (Questions 31–40).
Common question types: note completion, summary completion, or sentence completion.
It is usually more complex and dense with information than previous sections.
There are no pauses in the recording, so focus is important.
You will hear the recording only once.
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