Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 25. What's up Jen? How are you? Oh, hey Bill. Where's everybody else? I don't know.
Now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 25. What's up Jen? How are you? Oh, hey Bill. Where's everybody else? I don't know.
You're the first to get here. Well, I hope they don't take too long. I have a class at noon.
Why don't we at least discuss what we've completed and what's left to do? Sounds like a plan. Have you heard anything from Irene? Yeah, Irene told me the experiment is just about done. She's been practically living in the lab the past week.
Wow, we owe her a favour, don't we? You can say that again. Has Kim been helping her? I thought that lab work was not her style. Well, not so much in the lab, but she has started compiling the data for the analysis.
Kim is terrific. I hate doing stats. I've always been bad at math.
I always thought there wasn't anything to that boys are good at math theory. Yes, and I’m proof. Anyway, Kim hasn't actually run the stats for the project yet, since she still has to wait for the rest of the experiment data. But she's ready to get started when we get the experiment done.
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.