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IELTS Listening Practice Test 3

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.

Car Rental Booking

Section 2: Questions 11-20

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

Community Center Information

11. The community center was built in:

12. The main hall can accommodate:

13. The fitness center membership costs:

14. Parking is available:

15. The art studio is located:

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

16. Swimming lessons are available for children from age _______.

17. The _______ club meets every Wednesday evening.

18. First aid courses are run by qualified _______.

19. The cafeteria is open until _______ on weekdays.

20. To book facilities, call the _______ number.

Section 3: Questions 21-30

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

Student Tutorial: Assignment Discussion

21. The assignment topic is:

22. The word limit is:

Questions 23-25: What aspects should the student focus on? Choose THREE letters from A-F.

Focus areas:

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

Research Strategy:

26. Start with _______ research to understand basic concepts.

27. Use the _______ database for academic articles.

28. Interview at least _______ professionals in the field.

29. Include _______ studies to support arguments.

30. Submit draft to _______ service before final submission.

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: Marine Pollution and Ocean Conservation

Types of Marine Pollution:

31. _______ pollution accounts for 80% of marine contamination.

32. Plastic waste takes up to _______ years to decompose.

33. _______ spills cause immediate damage to marine ecosystems.

Impact on Marine Life:

34. Over _______ marine species are affected by plastic pollution.

35. Sea turtles often mistake plastic bags for _______.

Conservation Efforts:

36. The _______ Protocol was signed in 1973.

37. Marine _______ areas protect 3% of the world's oceans.

Solutions and Future:

38. _______ plastics offer a sustainable alternative to traditional materials.

39. Ocean cleanup technologies could remove _______ tons of plastic annually.

40. By 2030, we need to reduce plastic waste by _______%.

Answer Key & Explanations

Section 1 Answers (1-10):

  1. MICHAEL
    Customer's first name
  2. 12 APRIL 1985
    Date of birth format
  3. DL789456123
    License number
  4. 28TH MAY
    Pick-up date
  5. COMPACT CAR
    Car type
  6. 5
    Rental period
  7. FULL COVERAGE
    Insurance type
  8. 275
    Total cost
  9. CITY CENTER
    Pick-up location
  10. SARAH JONES
    Contact person

Section 2 Answers (11-20):

  • 11. B - 1998
  • 12. C - 250 people
  • 13. B - $35 per month
  • 14. C - free for all members
  • 15. B - on the second floor
  • 16. FIVE
  • 17. PHOTOGRAPHY
  • 18. NURSES
  • 19. 9 PM
  • 20. RECEPTION

Section 3 Answers (21-30):

  • 21. C - sustainable design
  • 22. B - 2,500 words
  • 23-25. B, D, E (any order)
  • 26. BACKGROUND
  • 27. UNIVERSITY
  • 28. THREE
  • 29. CASE
  • 30. WRITING

Section 4 Answers (31-40):

  • 31. LAND-BASED
  • 32. 1000
  • 33. OIL
  • 34. 800
  • 35. JELLYFISH
  • 36. MARPOL
  • 37. PROTECTED
  • 38. BIODEGRADABLE
  • 39. 80,000
  • 40. 50
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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