IELTS Listening Practice Test 51 – with Answers

Updated On Feb 23, 2022

IELTS Listening Practice Test 51 – with Answers

Did you know that questions often get repeated in the IELTS? So it is important that you practise using the questions that have already appeared in the test. Our IELTS listening practice tests are curated from previous year’s IELTS test papers, making them ideal for practice.

In the Listening Test 51, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40 based on what you hear.

Section 1 is a conversation between a man and a receptionist on the subject of joining a surgery.

Section 2 is a man giving a guide talk to new students at a university library.

Section 3 is a conversation among tutor and 3 students discussing their work.

Section 4 is a lecture on earth science.

Audio

IELTS Material · Listening Practice Test 51 from ieltsmaterial

Audio Transcription

Download Audio Transcription

Section 1

Questions 1-10

Questions 1-5

Complete the form below.

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

Oakham Surgery

New Patient Form

Example NEW PATIENT’S ROAD	Answer Dawson Road
FULL NAME	Mike 1__________________
WIFE’S FIRST NAME	Janet
CHILDRENS’ FIRST NAMES	1st 2___________________ 2nd 3rd 4th
ADDRESS	52 Dawson Road 3 _____________Melbourne
HEALTH CARD NUMBER	4_____________________
WIFE’S HEALTH CARD NUMBER	will give later
PREFERRED DOCTOR SELECTED	5 ___________________White

Questions 6-10

Circle the correct letters A-C. Write answers next to 6-10 on your answer sheet.

6 When is Mike’s wife’s first appointment?

A Friday 21st at 2.00 pm.

B Friday 21st at 2.30 pm.

C Friday 21st at 3.30 pm.

7 What is the surgery’s phone number?

A 7253 9819

B 7253 9829

C 7523 9829

8 What is the name of the girl with whom Mike is speaking at the surgery?

A Rachel

B Elizabeth

C Angela

9 What’s the night doctor’s mobile number?

A 0506 759 3856

B 0506 759 3857

C 0506 758 3856

10 Which of the following does the surgery NOT make a charge for?

A Travel vaccinations

B Consultations

C Insurance reports

Section 2

Questions 11-20

Questions 11-16

Complete the notes below.

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

Notes on Library

Joining Library	You will need A completed application form.
11___________
12 ____________
Two passport photos.
Opening Hours	Library Reception	8 am – 10 pm 13 ______________ 9 am–5 pm (- 6.30 on 14___________ (Mon-Sat: closed on Sundays)
Borrowing	Undergraduates	4 books
Postgraduates 15______________ Borrowing for2 weeks + 16 __________ books renewals (in person) No renewals over the phone Late return penalty: £2 per week

Questions 17-20

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.Label the library layout below.

Ground Floor	reception; 17 __________bathrooms; 18 ___________
First Floor	19 ______________section
Second Floor	Science Section
20________	Stack System

Also check :

Section 3

Questions 21-30

Questions 21-24

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

21 When will Simon begin writing his essay?_________________

22 According to Simon, what kind of problems did Jaguar have in the 1970s and 80s?__________________

23 What is the word limit for the essay?______________________

24 What is the preferable method for handing in the essay?_____________________

Questions 25 – 27

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.

25 Jennifer wants to write about how____________are used by supermarkets.

26 Jennifer found some publications in the library_______________ to help her analysis.

27 The tutor warned Jennifer about _____________________ in her work.

Questions 28-30

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Complete the tutor’s summary notes on Melanie below.

Notes on Student Essays

Student Melanie needs a 28 ___________ as she has been unwell with the flu. She will get a 29__________from the doctor. She’s going to write about 30___________in the UK and their effect on housing trends. She should be on track with the essay by the end of the weekend.

Section 4

Questions 31-40

Questions 31-33

Choose the correct letters A-C. Write answers next to 31-33 on your answer sheet.

31 The Pacific is more prone to tsunami because__

A it has many faults.

B its faults undergo subduction.

C its tectonic plates are bigger than elsewhere.

32 The biggest tsunamis are usually created by___

A undersea volcanic eruptions.

B undersea earthquakes.

C undersea landslides.

33 Tsunamis are difficult to detect in deep water because of___

A their wavelength.

B their high speed.

C their wave rate.

Questions 34 and 35

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

List the two ways which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have set up to detect tsunami.

34 _____________________________

35 _____________________________

Questions 36-40

When Happened	Cause	Deaths Caused	Wave Height
1992	36_____________	none	3 feet
1992	Underwater earthquake	none	37___________
1998	38____________	1200	23 feet
1998	Underwater volcanic eruption	3000	40 feet
1896	Underwater earthquake	39__________	35 feet
8000 years ago	Underwater landslide	40___________	30 feet

Answers

Unlock Answer

Signup/Login and get access to the answers

Section 1

1	Jacobs
2	Rod
3	Highfield
4	NH 87 18 12 C
5	Dr (Kevin) White
6	A
7	B
8	C
9	A
10	B

Section 2

11	5-pound fee
12	University card
13	Daily
14	Friday(s)
15	6
16	1 week
17	Computers
18	Non-leading section
19	Arts
20	Basement

Section 3

21	Tomorrow
22	Reliability
23	4000 words
24	E-mail attachment
25	Market surveys
26	Stack system
27	Plagiarism/ using their conclusions
28	Extension
29	Doctor’s note/ certificate
30	Mortgage interest rates