IELTS Listening Test 1 - Section 1

Listening Tip
In IELTS listening when you have to complete notes, don’t leave any answer blank.
Remember you don’t lose marks for a wrong answer, so make a guess if you’re not sure.

Questions 1-7

Complete the form below, using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.

Travel Safe

INSURANCE PLC

Department: Motor Insurance

Client details:
Name: Elisabeth 1 ....................
Date of birth: 8.10.1975
Address: 2 .................... (street)
Callington (town)
Policy number: 3 ....................

Accident details:
Date: 4 ....................
Time: Approx. 5 ....................
Supporting evidence: 6 ....................
Medical problems (if any): 7 .................... injuries
Questions 8-10
Label the diagram/plan below. Write the correct letter, A–G, next to questions 8–10.

8. traffic lights ....................

9. petrol station ....................
10. blue van ....................

IELTS Listening Test 1 - Section 2

Listening Tip
If you don't hear the answer to a question and you are unable to answer it, don't waste time worrying
about it. Go on and listen for the answer to the next question.
At the end, go back and try to guess the answers that you missed. You might be able to get an extra point
or two. If you leave them blank, you definitely won't get a point!

Questions 11-14
Complete the sentences below, using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

11. Dormouse numbers have fallen .................... as well as in the UK.

12. Dormice are about as heavy as two .....................

13. You are most likely to have seen a dormouse in a .....................

14. In the UK, dormice probably live in hedges and woods, and next to .....................
Questions 15-17
Label the identification sheet below. Write the correct letter A–E next to questions 5–8.

15. opened by woodmice ....................

16. opened by voles ....................

17. opened by dormice ....................

Questions 18-20
Complete the summary below, using NO MORE THAN ONE WORD in each space.

If you find nuts opened by dormice 18 .................... where you found them. Put them into some kind
of 19 .................... and 20 .................... them (name and address). Post them to Action for Wildlife.
IELTS Listening Test 1 - Section 3
Listening Tip
In IELTS listening when you have to complete answer multiple choice questions, remember that the
information might be expressed in different ways in the recording. Listen for ideas, not particular words
and phrases.

Questions 21-26

Which company website has the following features?

A Hills Cycles website

B Wheels Unlimited website
C both websites

Write the correct letter, A, B, or C next to questions 21–26.

21. bicycle catalogue ....................

22. price list ....................

23. bicycle accessories ....................

24. company history ....................

25. online ordering ....................

26. moving graphics ....................

Questions 27-30
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

27. According to the tutor, the basic criterion for evaluating the websites should relate to

A appearance.

B ease of use.

C target customers.
28. On the subject of timing, the tutor says

A the students’ plan is appropriate.

B the students’ presentation will be too long.

C the students can extend the presentation if necessary.

29. Sarah and Jack will share the work by

A speaking in short turns.

B doing half the presentation each.

C managing different aspects.

30. The tutor advises Sarah and Jack not to

A talk too much.

B show complicated lists.

C use a lot of visuals.

IELTS Listening Test 1 - Section 4
Listening Tip
In IELTS listening when you have to complete short-answer questions, remember that the questions are
in the same order as the information in the recording. Remember to stick to the word limit.

Questions 31-37
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

31. Which elephants stay together all their life?

a)

32. What are elephant family groups known as?

a)

33. When scientists tracked groups of elephants, which feature of behaviour did they notice?
a)

34. Which sense do elephants probably use to communicate over long distances?
a)

35. What did American scientists do with a recording of elephant calls?

a)

36. What did the elephants in the experiment rush to find?

a)

37. What were scientists unable to do with the recording they had made?
a)
Questions 38-40

What does the lecturer say about each type of elephant call?
Choose your answers from the box, and write the letters A–H next to questions 38–40.

A cannot be heard by humans at all

В is usually accompanied by a leg movement

С begins and ends at the same pitch

D is usually accompanied by a nod of the head

E continuously increases in pitch

F is repeated over a long period

G continually fluctuates in volume

38. Greeting ....................

39. Contact call ....................

40. Summons to move on ....................