LEXICON IELTS LISTENING PRACTICE TEST
Online IELTS listening practice
Section 1
Question 1-10
Question 1-7
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer
| Event | Cost | Venue | Notes |
| Jazz band | Example Tickets available for £15 | The 1 …………….. school | Also appearing: Carolyn Hart (plays the 2 ……………………) |
| Duck races | £1 per duck | Start behind the 3 ………….. | Prize: tickets for 4 ………… held at the end of the festival.Ducks can be bought in the 5 ……………. |
| Flower show | Free | 6 …………. Hall | Prizes presented at 5 pm by a well-known 7 ………………….. |
Questions 8 -10
Who is each play suitable for?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 8-10.
| A mainly for children B mainly for adults C suitable for people of all ages |
Plays
8 The Mystery of Muldoon ………….
9 Fire and Flood ………….
10 Silly Sailor ………….
Section 2
Questions 11-20
Questions 11 – 16
What does the speaker say about each of the following collections?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 11-16.
| Comments A was given by one person B was recently publicised in the media C includes some items given by members of the public D includes some items given by the artists E includes the most popular exhibits in the museum F is the largest of its kind in the country G has had some of its contents relocated |
Collections
11 20th- and 21st-century paintings …………….
12 19th-century paintings …………….
13 Sculptures …………….
14 ‘Around the world’ exhibition …………….
15 Coins …………….
16 Porcelain and glass …………….
Questions 17- 20
Label the plan below.
Write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 17-20.
17 restaurant ………………
18 café ……………….
19 baby-changing facilities ……………
20 cloakroom ………………..
SECTION 3
Questions 21-30
Questions 21- 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO characteristics were shared by the subjects of Joanna’s psychology study?
A They had all won prizes for their music.
B They had all made music recordings.
C They were all under 27 years old.
D They had all toured internationally.
E They all played a string instrument.
Questions 23 -24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO points does Joanna make about her use of telephone interviews?
A It meant rich data could be collected.
B It allowed the involvement of top performers.
C It led to a stressful atmosphere at times.
D It meant interview times had to be limited.
E It caused some technical problems.
Questions 25-26
A regulations concerning concert dress
B audience reactions to the dress of performers
C changes in performer attitudes to concert dress
D how choice of dress relates to performer roles
E links between musical instrument and dress choice
Questions 27-30
27 Joanna concentrated on women performers because
A women are more influenced by fashion.
B women’s dress has led to more controversy.
C women’s code of dress is less strict than men’s.
28 Mike Frost’s article suggests that in popular music, women’s dress is affected by
A their wish to be taken seriously.
B their tendency to copy each other.
C their reaction to the masculine nature of the music.
29 What did Joanna’s subjects say about the audience at a performance?
A The musicians’ choice of clothing is linked to respect for the audience.
B The clothing should not distract the audience from the music.
C The audience should make the effort to dress appropriately.
30 According to the speakers, musicians could learn from sports scientists about
A the importance of clothing for physical freedom.
B the part played by clothing in improving performance.
C the way clothing may protect against physical injury.
SECTION 4
Questions 31–40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The use of soil to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere
Rattan Lal:
- Claims that 13% of C02 in the atmosphere could be absorbed by agricultural soils
- Erosion is more likely in soil that is 31 ……………………..
- Lal found soil in Africa that was very 32……………………
- It was suggested that carbon from soil was entering the atmosphere
Soil and carbon:
- plants turn C02 from the air into carbon-based substances such as 33 …………………….
- some C02 moves from the 34 ……………… of plants to microbes in the soil
- carbon was lost from the soil when agriculture was invented
Regenerative agriculture:
- uses established practices to make sure soil remains fertile and 35 ………………………
- e.g. through year-round planting and increasing the 36 ……………………… of plants that are grown
California study:
- taking place on a big 37 ……………………… farm
- uses compost made from waste from agriculture and 38 ……………………..
Australia study:
- aims to increase soil carbon by using 39 ……………………….. that are always green
Future developments may include:
- reducing the amount of fertilizer used in farming
- giving farmers 40 ……………………. for carbon storage, as well as their produce
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11. A
12. B
13. B
14. D
15. C
16. E
17. G
18. D
19. B
20. F
21. A
22. A
23. C
24. B
25. B
26. B
27. A
28. D
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