IELTS Listening Test
British Council
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM
Audio Check Required
Make sure your speakers or headphones are working properly
Test Format
- ✓ 4 sections, 10 questions each
- ✓ Total: 40 questions
- ✓ Approximately 30 minutes listening
- ✓ 10 minutes to transfer answers
Sections
- 1. Social conversation
- 2. Monologue (everyday topic)
- 3. Educational discussion
- 4. Academic lecture
Instructions
- • You will hear each section ONCE only. Listen carefully and answer the questions.
- • Write your answers in the boxes provided as you listen.
- • At the end of the test, you will have 10 minutes to transfer your answers.
- • Spelling and grammar must be correct.
Important Audio Note
This test uses Web Speech Synthesis for audio narration. For best quality, use Chrome or Edge browser. The audio will play automatically when each section begins.
IELTS Listening Test
Section 1 of 4
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SECTION 1
Questions 1-10
Section Information
Audio Playback
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💡 Tips:
- • Read questions before listening
- • Write answers as you listen
- • Check spelling carefully
- • You will hear each section once
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Transfer Your Answers
You have 10 minutes to review and finalize your answers
10:00
Review all your answers carefully. Check spelling and grammar. Make sure all answer boxes are filled in.
Test Complete
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IELTS Listening Band Score
7.0
Raw Score: 0/40
Section 1
0/10
Section 2
0/10
Section 3
0/10
Section 4
0/10
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