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IELTS Listening Practice Test 2

Test Instructions

  • You will hear each recording only once
  • Answer all questions as you listen
  • You have 10 minutes at the end to transfer answers
  • Write your answers in pencil on the answer sheet

Audio Player

Audio Content Required: Replace this section with actual audio files for sections 1-4.

Section 1: Questions 1-10

Conversation in everyday social context
Instructions: Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Hotel Booking Form

Section 2: Questions 11-20

Monologue in everyday social context
Instructions: Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

Local Library Services

11. The library opens at:

12. The maximum number of books you can borrow is:

13. Late return fees are:

14. Computer access requires:

15. The children's section is located:

Questions 16-20: Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

16. Study rooms must be booked at the _______ desk.

17. The library offers free _______ classes every Tuesday.

18. Photocopying costs _______ per page.

19. The library cafe serves _______ and light snacks.

20. Lost library cards can be replaced for a fee of $_______.

Section 3: Questions 21-30

Conversation in educational/training context
Instructions: Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

Student Discussion: Research Project

21. The research project is about:

22. The deadline for the project is:

Questions 23-25: What problems do the students identify? Choose THREE letters from A-F.

Problems identified:

Questions 26-30: Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Research Plan:

26. First step: Contact the _______ department for statistics.

27. Interview local _______ about their experiences.

28. Create a _______ to collect public opinions.

29. Present findings using _______ and graphs.

30. Submit the final report to the _______ office.

Section 4: Questions 31-40

Monologue in academic context
Instructions: Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Lecture: The History of Coffee

Origins and Early History:

31. Coffee was first discovered in _______.

32. The legend involves a _______ herder named Kaldi.

33. Coffee reached Europe in the _______ century.

Coffee Houses and Culture:

34. The first European coffee house opened in _______.

35. Coffee houses were known as "_______ universities".

Industrial Revolution Impact:

36. The _______ coffee pot was invented in 1884.

37. Instant coffee was developed during _______.

Modern Coffee Industry:

38. Coffee is the world's _______ most traded commodity.

39. Approximately _______ billion cups are consumed daily worldwide.

40. The largest coffee producing country is _______.

Answer Key & Explanations

Section 1 Answers (1-10):

  1. THOMPSON
    Customer's surname
  2. 07834 565789
    Phone number format
  3. 15th March / March 15
    Date format
  4. 3 / three
    Number of nights
  5. DOUBLE ROOM
    Room type
  6. 120
    Price per night
  7. YES
    Breakfast included
  8. CREDIT CARD
    Payment method
  9. QUIET ROOM
    Special request
  10. HTL2024567
    Confirmation number

Section 2 Answers (11-20):

  • 11. B - 9:00 AM
  • 12. C - 10 books
  • 13. A - $0.50 per day
  • 14. B - booking in advance
  • 15. A - on the ground floor
  • 16. INFORMATION
  • 17. COMPUTER
  • 18. 10 CENTS
  • 19. COFFEE
  • 20. 5

Section 3 Answers (21-30):

  • 21. C - sustainable transportation
  • 22. B - in two weeks
  • 23-25. A, D, E (any order)
  • 26. ENVIRONMENT
  • 27. RESIDENTS
  • 28. SURVEY
  • 29. CHARTS
  • 30. RESEARCH

Section 4 Answers (31-40):

  • 31. ETHIOPIA
  • 32. GOAT
  • 33. 17TH
  • 34. VENICE
  • 35. PENNY
  • 36. ESPRESSO
  • 37. WORLD WAR
  • 38. SECOND
  • 39. 2.25
  • 40. BRAZIL
Scoring Guide

Band Score Conversion:

  • 39-40 correct = Band 9
  • 37-38 correct = Band 8.5
  • 35-36 correct = Band 8
  • 32-34 correct = Band 7.5
  • 30-31 correct = Band 7
  • 26-29 correct = Band 6.5
  • 23-25 correct = Band 6
  • 18-22 correct = Band 5.5
  • 13-17 correct = Band 5
  • 8-12 correct = Band 4.5
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