Listening practice for IELTS in A2 until B1

Guidlines

1. Cambridge IELTS Book 19 – Listening Test 1

2. IELTS Listening — Test Format ( Quick Facts) 4 sections, 40 questions; ~30 minutes total. Paper‑based: +10 min to transfer answers . Computer‑based: on‑screen entry (no transfer time). 1 mark per correct answer; same test for Academic & General Training. Answers must match the word/number limit and be spelled correctly.

3. Section 1 — Social/Everyday Conversation Form/note -taking /table completion is common. Listen for names, numbers, addresses, dates, times. Predict missing info from layout and headings. Check singular/plural and word limits. Watch for corrections ( 'no, sorry, I mean ...'). Write as you listen — don’t wait.

4. Section 1 — Social/Everyday Conversation: EXAMPLE “Hello, I’d like to join the evening intermediate swimming class. My name is Rani Siregar —that’s S-I-R-E-G-A-R. I can start on the 12th of October . I work late on Wednesdays , so any other weekday is fine. My phone number is 0813 2274 965 , and I’ll pay the registration fee of 250,000 rupiah when I arrive .” Questions 1–5 (ONE WORD/NUMBER ONLY): Class level: ________ Name (surname): ________ Start date: ________ Day unavailable: ________ Fee: ________ intermediate Siregar 12 October / 12th October Wednesday 250,000 rupiah / Rp250,000

5. Section 2 — Monologue (talk/tour) Tasks: multiple choice, map/plan labelling, matching. Use headings and arrows on maps to find the start. Track signpost language: 'first', 'next', 'finally'. For maps: keep your pencil on the map while listening. Eliminate options using clues you are sure about. Expect synonyms and paraphrases.

6. Section 2 — Monologue (talk/tour ) : example “Our new library opens at 8 a.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. on Saturdays . Group study rooms can be reserved online up to 48 hours in advance. Printing is on Level 2 , while the quiet zone is Level 3 . If you need research help, book a 15-minute consult with a librarian .” Questions 6–10: Choose A, B, or C. 6) Weekday opening time is … A. 7 a.m. B. 8 a.m. C. 9 a.m. 7) Room bookings are made … A. at the desk B. by phone C. online 8) Maximum booking window : A. 24 hours B. 48 hours C. 72 hours 9) Printing is on Level… A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 10) Research consult length: A. 10 min B. 15 min C. 30 min

7. Section 3 — Education/Training Discussion Often a student–tutor or group discussion. Tasks: multiple choice, matching, sentence completion. Speakers may disagree or change their minds. Underline keywords; match ideas to speakers. Don’t be trapped by early options—answers may come later. Handle accent/speed: focus on gist + key detail.

8. Section 3 — Education/Training Discussion example Nadia : “Let’s run a pilot first to check if questions are clear.” Ben : “We should aim for at least 60 responses ; otherwise our stats won’t work.” Ira : “And we’ll need ethics approval before collecting any data .” Questions 11–13: Match the student to the focus. A pilot first · B sample size target · C ethics approval 11) Nadia __ 12) Ben __ 13) Ira __ Questions 14–15: Multiple choice. 14) The group’s first action is to… analyse data B. run a pilot C. draft conclusions 15) Why do they want 60+ responses? A. to meet a quota B. for statistical reliability C. for extra credit

9. Section 4 — Academic Monologue Fastest section; dense information load. Tasks: note/summary completion, multiple choice. Use headings to predict content. Expect higher-level vocabulary and cause–effect connectors. If you miss one answer, move on quickly.

10. Section 4 — Academic Monologue Example “Tree shade can reduce surface temperatures by up to 15°C . Species with wider canopies provide greater coverage, but benefits depend on irrigation during dry periods. Long-term cooling requires a clear maintenance schedule, not just high planting numbers.” Questions 16–20 (ONE WORD/NUMBER ONLY): 16) Main cooling factor: ________ 17) Max temperature reduction: ________ 18) Feature linked to coverage: ________ 19) Needed in dry months: ________ 20) Essential for long-term impact: ________ shade 15°C canopies irrigation maintenance

11. Spelling, Numbers & Conventions Follow the word/number limit exactly (e.g., ONE WORD ONLY). Hyphenate where appropriate (e.g., 'part‑time'). Numbers: write clearly; know fractions/decimals (e.g., 0.5, three‑quarters). Names/addresses: note letters ('B as in Bravo'), postcodes, emails.

12. Answer Sheet (Write your answers) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

13. Self‑Scoring — Typical Listening Raw→Band (varies by test) Raw (out of 40) Approx. Band 16 5 23 6 30 7 35 8 37–38 8.5 39–40 9

14. Reflection — Improve Your Next Score My raw score (0–40): ____ → Band: ____ Question types I lost marks on: ____ 3 words to learn/ practise : ____ One strategy I will try next time: ____