IELTS Listening Practice Test 42 with Answers
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In the IELTS Listening Test, you will encounter a series of questions based on a short audio recording on a particular topic. To attempt the Listening test, you have to practice discerning the important information being relayed in the audio format and using it to answer the test questions. By practicing with sample questions, you can ensure a good score on this Module of the IELTS.
Here is a sample Listening test to get you started.
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
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
26
27
28
29
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
31
32
33
34
35
36
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 |
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Section 1
1. | B |
2. | C |
3. | B |
4. | C |
5. | Julie Karas |
6. | 15 Fremont Avenue |
7. | Hawkesly |
8. | Science |
9. | IKE 614T |
10. | Fiat Panda |
Section 2
11. | B |
12. | C |
13. | C |
14. | A |
15. | C |
16. | E |
17. | H |
18. | I |
19. | D |
20. | F |
Section 3
21. | C |
22. | B |
23. | A |
24. | A |
25. | B |
26. | G |
27. | B |
28. | F |
29. | C |
30. | D |
Section 4
31. | B |
32. | A |
33. | H |
34. | G |
35. | E |
36. | D |
37. | 72.3 |
38. | 8.1 |
39. | 3 |
40. | NONE |
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