IELTS Listening Practice Test 105

Updated On Feb 24, 2022

In the IELTS listening practice test, there are 40 questions of different types ranging from sentence completion, map labelling to multiple choice questions. It is important to attempt a test such as this to increase your exam preparedness.

In the Listening Test 105, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40 based on them.

Section 1 is a conversation between a visa officer and an applicant.

Section 2 is a monologue on how to keep out burglars and keep your home safe.

Section 3 is a conversation between 2 people about the commands of training dogs.

Section 4 is a lecture given by Dr. Jespersen, about children’s language acquisition.

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Section 1

Questions 1-10

Questions 1-5

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

The applicant wants to apply for a visa to Australia (Example)

VISA APPLICATION FORM

Name:	Kelly 1_______________
Address:	106 2______________ , Hawaii.
Nationality:	3_______________
Age:	4_______________
Marital status:	5_______________

Questions 6-8

Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C , and write answers next to 6-8 on your answer sheet.

6 According to the applicant, who lives in Australia?

A His cousin.

B His uncle.

C His sister-in-law.

7 The applicant wants to visit Australia because he wants to

A do some travelling.

B develop his business.

C work.

8 The applicant can have a visa for

A 6 months.

B 12 months.

C 30 days.

Questions 9-10

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

9 The applicant must go to the visa office between _________________ and _____________________.

10 What two things must the applicant take to the visa office? _______________ and ___________________.

Section 2

Questions 11-20

Questions 11-16

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

HOW TO KEEP OFF BURGLARS FROM YOUR HOME

	Don’ts	Do’s
How to secure the window	11____________ during the night	Use a 12____________ for your window. If you are beyond the earshot of your neighbors, install (Example) a plexiglass sheet.
How to secure the door	Open the door to anyone 14____________	Install a 13___________ in the front door Prepare a stepping ladder or stepping box for the kids.
How to secure your valuables	Leave them where they can be seen 15____________	Make a valuables 16____________ Engrave your valuables.

Questions 17-18

Circle the correct letter, A, B, or C, and write answers next 17-18 on your answer sheet.

17 To ensure safety in your courtyard, you should install a light _______

A near the door.

B near each of your windows.

C somewhere high out of reach.

18 Why is there a need to trim hedges or bushes in your courtyard?

A Because they may be used by burglars as good hiding places.

B Because they do not help in creating an occupancy illusion.

C Because they may block the views from the windows or peepholes.

Questions 19-20

Choose TWO letters, A-E , and write answers next to 19-20 on your answer sheet.

What may help in creating an occupancy illusion when one is on vacation?

A Turn on your TV all day long.

B Ask a neighbor to park in your driveway.

C Close all your shades.

D Unlock your garage door.

E Have someone house*sit your home.

See also:

Section 3

Questions 21-30

Questions 21-25

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Forms of dog training	Examples
Obedience training	sit 21__________________
Spoken training	22__________________
Guard training	patrol 23_________________
Attack training	knock someone down 24__________________
Search training	25__________________

Questions 26-30

Write the appropriate letters A-C next to 26- 30 on your answer sheet.

According to the speakers, for which the following kinds of training most useful?

Small dogs A

Intelligent dogs B

Large dogs C

Example	Answer
Obedience training	B

Physical training	26_________________
Search training	27_________________
Attack training	28_________________
Barking	29_________________
Biting	30_________________

Section 4

Questions 31-40

Questions 31 -33

Complete the table below.

Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Features of the Research on How Children Learn to Speak

People have an 31_________________ in children’s learning.

32______________ It leads us to a greater understanding of language.

33______________ Researchers encounter great difficulties.

Questions 34-36

Complete the notes below.

Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Discussing Topics of the 1st Part of the Talk

Start by talking about 34______________ with the use of diaries, recordings and tests included, then discuss 35______________, which includes: speech in infants under one year-children become aware of their own language; speech in children under 5 years – their linguistic 36______________ becomes possible.

Questions 37-40

Complete the notes below.

Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

The focus of the 2nd Part of the Talk

A review of 37______________ to development of linguistic skills including teaching 38______________ language and 39______________.

And also some thoughts about approaches to develop children’s awareness of 40______________.

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Section 1

1	Okamura
2	Kingstone Street
3	Japanese
4	32
5	Married
6	C
7	B
8	A
9	Monday and Friday
10	Photos and Passport

Section 2

11	Leave windows open
12	Pickproof locking device
13	Peephole
14	you don’t know
15	from the window
16	inventory
17	C
18	A
19	B, E (in either order)
20	B, E (in either order)

Section 3

21	stay
22	speak
23	bark
24	bite
25	sniff
26	C
27	B
28	C
29	A
30	B

Section 4

31	interest
32	important
33	complex
34	research methods
35	(language) learning process
36	(terms)analysis
37	educational approaches
38	spoken
39	reading
40	writing/written language