1. You will hear a telephone conversation between a hotel manager and a woman who is inquiring about wedding arrangements. First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 5. Now, listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5. Hello, Clarence House. Oh, hello.
1. You will hear a telephone conversation between a hotel manager and a woman who is inquiring about wedding arrangements. First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 5. Now, listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5. Hello, Clarence House. Oh, hello.
Um, I'm getting married next year and I understand you're licensed to hold weddings at the hotel? Yes, we are. Can I ask what date you were thinking of? Either the 1st or the 7th of June? Right, let me see. Oh, I'm afraid we already have a booking for the 7th but we still have availability on June the 1st.
That would be fine. So, how many guests are you going to be inviting? About 80. So, for that number, we'd recommend the Oxford Suite.
I don't know if you've been to the hotel? Yes, in fact, I went to a wedding there a few years ago and I was really impressed. Very good. I think we were in the Oxford Suite then.
The room where we were eating had big windows with really good views. You could see right across the city. That's it.
And you'd have exclusive access to the garden. It'll be at its best in June. So, we could have the photos there? Sure.
Sample Questions
- Question 1: Multiple choice — choose the best description of the main argument.
- Question 2: True / False / Not Given — decide if the statement matches the text.
- Question 3: Gap-fill — complete the summary using words from the passage.
About this practice
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FAQ
How many sections does IELTS Listening have?
IELTS Listening consists of 4 sections: everyday conversation, monologue, academic discussion, and academic lecture. There are 40 questions in total to be completed in 30 minutes.
How can I improve my IELTS Listening score?
Daily listening practice is key. Start at a slower pace, focus on keywords and synonyms. Practice predicting answers from context and review recordings to understand missed words.
Is IELTS Listening the same for Academic and General Training?
Yes, the Listening component is identical for both IELTS versions. The difference only lies in the Reading and Writing sections.