Free IELTS Listening Test Example, With Answer Key

IELTS Listening Practice: Section 1

Instructions:

• You will hear a conversation between a student named Marco and a housing officer at university accommodation services.
• Answer questions 1-10 while listening.
• Recording will play ONCE only.

Questions 1-10

Questions 1-6

Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Questions 7-10

Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Additional Requirements:

• Prefers a 7 ………… with natural light
• Needs 8 ………… parking for his scooter
• Will share with one 9 …………
• Must have 10 ………… bills included

Answer Key & Analysis

Questions 1-6 (Table Completion)

1. studio (Explicit: “ideally a studio flat”)
2. Engineering Building (Location specified for labs)
3. 650 (Numeric detail: “maximum £650 monthly”)
4. high-speed (Key requirement for internet)
5. September (Clear move-in timeframe)
6. Wednesday (Appointment day confirmed)

Questions 7-10 (Note Completion)
7. art studios (Specific room type with natural light)
8. covered (Parking type for scooter protection)
9. chemistry student (Exact field of roommate)
10. all-inclusive (Billing preference stated)

IELTS Listening Tips

1. Anticipate answers: Before listening, predict possible words (e.g., accommodation types, months).
2. Watch distractors: When Marco says “flight arrives the 24th” but move-in is 25th.
3. Spelling counts: “studio” not “studeo”, “Wednesday” capitalized.
4. Focus on changes: Officer confirms “all-inclusive bills” after Marco says “utilities”.