IELTS Listening Practice Test 42 with Answers

Updated On Feb 23, 2022

IELTS Listening Practice Test 42 with Answers

If you’re taking the listening test, you should be aware of concepts such as signposting and techniques such as distraction. Take one of our IELTS listening practice tests and learn how to follow the audio using these techniques.

In the Listening Test 42, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40.

Section 1 is a conversation among 2 university students and a university clerk.

Section 2 is a monologue by a ranger from Nitmiluk National Park on hiking in Australia.

Section 3 is a conversation among a laboratory technician and 2 students about their procedure for final year projects in chemistry.

Section 4 is a lecture on the different parts of biomes present in Brazil.

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Section 1

Questions 1-10

Q. 1-4

Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D

Example:

Where did Julie leave her car?

A in the underground parking lot

B in the outdoor parking lot

C opposite the university building

D near the Student Services office

1 What are the regulations for the underground parking area, level 1?

A Undergraduate parking is allowed.

B Postgraduate parking only is allowed.

C Staff parking only is allowed.

2 If you don’t have a parking permit, what action will be taken?

A Your car will have a wheel clamped.

B You will pay a fine only.

C Your car will be towed away and you will pay a fine.

3 How does Julie usually travel to university?

A by car

B by rail

C by bus

4 Where is Student Services located?

A in the Science Department

B next to the football field

C between the cafeteria and the Science Department

Q. 5-10

Complete the release form below.

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

Application for the release of a vehicle in the compound.

Name: 5 ________

Address: 6 ________

District: 7 ________

Faculty: 8 ________

Registration number: 9 ________

Make of car: 10 ________

Section 2

Questions 11-20

Q. 11-14

Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 11-14.

What facilities are available at each campsite?

11 Biddlecombe Cascades ________

12 Crystal Falls ________

13 17 Mile Falls ________

14 Edith River Crossing ________

A. a checkpoint but no toilets

B. toilets but no checkpoint

C. a checkpoint and toilets

Q. 15-20

Label the map below.

Write the correct letter A-H, next to questions 15 – 20.

15 Biddlecombe Cascades

16 Crystal Fall viewpoint

17 The Amphitheatre

18 17 Mile Falls Creek

19 Sandy Camp Pool

20 Sweetwater Pool

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Section 3

Questions 21-30

Q. 21-25

Which person has the following opinion about the incident in 2008?

Write the correct letter, A, B, or C

21 It was very funny.

22 Some people must have faced serious consequences.

23 It caused embarrassment.

24 It was a very immature thing to do.

25 We are being punished for it.

A Laura

B Jamie

C Denise

Q. 26-30

Complete the flow-chart below.

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter A-G next to questions 26-30

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Section 4

Questions 31-40

Q. 31-36

Label the map below.

Write the correct letter, A-H, next to questions 31-36

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Q. 37-40

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

ANIMAL PRODUCTION (in millions) in the Biomes of Brazil
AREA	Cattle	Goats	Sheep
Cerrado	37 ________	none	none
Caatinga	23.9	8.8	38 ________
Pantanal	39 ________	none	none
Pampas	26	40 ________	6