VOL-6 Test 1 IELTS Listening — CAMB Practice Tests

Practice IELTS Listening VOL-6 Test 1 with authentic CAMB audio. Includes 4 sections with gap-fill and multiple choice questions.

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VOL-6 Test 1 — Practice guide and overview

A quick overview of the Listening sections, common question types, plus short excerpts and sample stems so you know what to expect before starting the test.

Short excerpts from the test

  • Section 1

    Excuse me, I was wondering if you could spare a few minutes to do a questionnaire on your residency here in the North. It won't take long.

  • Section 2

    Good morning everyone. My name's Sharon. Thanks for coming today to my walking tour of the town of Barton.

  • Section 3

    Now turn to Section 3. Section 3. You will hear 2 archaeology students called May and Thomas talking about the excavations they have been involved in. First, you have some time to look at Questions…

  • Section 4

    Ladies and gentlemen, today we gather to explore the remarkable transformation of Bridlington, a quaint town in Britain that has undergone significant changes over the years. This lecture aims to…

Sample questions from the test

  1. Section 2:Town Museum
  2. Section 3:How did Tomas and May both feel about parts of their studies before going on the excavations?

Frequently asked questions about this test

Is the audio authentic Cambridge?
Yes. All audio comes from the official CAMB IELTS series, with the same accents and pacing as the real exam.
Can I replay difficult parts?
In the you hear each recording once. While practising, try once first, then replay to study what you missed.
How long is each section?
Each section runs 7–8 minutes of audio. The full Listening test is 30 minutes plus 10 minutes for answer transfer.
Is a transcript available?
Yes. After submitting, the full transcript appears so you can review what you missed and pick up new vocabulary.
Is Academic and General Listening the same?
Yes — the Listening section is identical for both. This CAMB test works for either exam type.