IELTS Listening Practice Test 18

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 like the ones in IELTS Listening Practice Test 18, you can ensure a good score on this module of the IELTS.

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.

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Section 1

Question 1-10

Q. 1-4

1 Martina Bila’s appointment with the accommodation officer is at ____________

2 Martina’s current accommodation is ____________ from the university than she expected.

3 The landlady is a ____________

4 The ____________ at the university isn’t good.

Q. 5-7

5 Martina is looking for ____________

A catered accommodation.

B self-catering accommodation.

C a place with a landlady.

D catered or self-catering university accommodation.

6 The accommodation officer received details of some accommodation ____________

A the day before Martina made the appointment.

B the day Martina made the appointment.

C the day after Martina made the appointment.

D the day before he met Martina.

7 When does the accommodation officer think other accommodation will be available?

A In the next few days                       

B In the next few weeks

C Not for along while

D He doesn’t know

Q. 8-10

8 How much do students pay for catered accommodation during term-time? ____________

9 What nationality are Martina’s new flatmates? ____________

10 What will Martina lose? ____________

Section 2

Questions 11-20

Q. 11 and 12

11 What is the title of a series of presentations that David Price will make? ____________

12 What item has David Price given each student? ____________

Q. 13 and 14

Choose from the following list:

A apply for scholarships

B consult tutor about the current course

C make a precise budget for your studies abroad

D think about how you will pay your fees

E book accommodation

F pay your fees to the foreign university

Q. 15 and 16

Choose from the following list:

A get a new passport

B revalidate your passport

C ensure your passport is valid for at least six months

D get a visa for the country you are going to

E ensure your passport is full

F make sure your passport has some empty pages

Q. 17 and 18

Choose from the following list:

A transfer money abroad

B get a plane ticket if costs are reasonable or low

C check how much luggage you can take

D check if flights arrive on time

E book accommodation

F make sure you have a conditional university offer

Q. 19 and 20

One month before leaving, find out if you can get 19____________where you are going to. Two weeks before you leave, ask your doctor to 20____________ giving reasons for any medicines you are taking with you.

Section 3

Questions 21-30

Q. 21-23

21 What was the student surprised to discover he had a lot of? ____________

22 What does the student need to learn the fundamentals of? ____________

23 On what basis should the student prepare his schedules? ____________

Q. 24-26

Complete the following notes using only ONE word for each gap. 

Professor’s suggestions:

• make a plan for your studies
• make a plan for your free time
• 24 ____________ plans if necessary
• see how much time you need for activities as you 25____________with your studies
• keep schedules balanced and 26____________

Q. 27-30

27 The professor points out that the university language centre ____________

A would certainly be useful for the student.

B is likely to be useful for the student.

C is available for students.

D has a wide range of materials.

28 The professor suggests that the student ____________

A  join the support group for students on his course.

B join the support group for students from his country.

C identify problems that people from his country have in Britain.

D create a support group.

29 The student says that ____________

A he doesn’t know anyone on his course.

B he doesn’t know the overseas students on his course.

C there are no people from his country on his course.

D there are few overseas students on his course.

30 The International Student Advisor recommended a book ____________

A but didn’t say the title clearly.

B but couldn’t remember the title.

C for all students.

D for overseas students.

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Section 4

Questions 31-40

Q. 31-34

31 Students whose previous educational experience was ____________ often find it hard to become independent learners.

32 A student or staff member might become a ____________ to a student working independently.

33 Study trips provide opportunities for independent students to learn off ____________

34 The ELC is used by students on a ____________ basis.

Q. 35-37

• talk to the English tutor at the ELC
• 35____________ materials
• decide which materials to use first and how
• discuss problems, 36____________, and evaluate each other
• review using notes
• decide if 37____________ has been achieved
• continue with the topic or move to another

Q. 38

Decide which of the following can be used by independent learners.

A tapes

B computer programs

C letters

D discussions with native speakers

E newspapers and magazines

Q. 39-40

Decide which of the following places independent learners can learn at.

A  libraries

B the International Student Affairs Office

C museums

D shops

E cafes

Answers of IELTS Listening Practice Test 18

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