VOL-8 Test 1 IELTS Listening — CAMB Practice Tests

Practice IELTS Listening VOL-8 Test 1 with authentic CAMB audio. Includes 4 sections with gap-fill and multiple choice questions.

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VOL-8 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

    You will hear a number of different recordings, and you will have to answer questions on what you hear. There will be time for you to read the instructions and questions, and you will have a chance…

  • Section 2

    Part two. You will hear the manager of a bookshop called Bibliostack talking to a group of young people about the way the bookshop is organised.

  • Section 3

    Part three. You will hear a business student called Ron getting feedback from his tutor on his presentation. First, you have some time to look at questions 21 to 24. Now listen carefully and answer…

  • Section 4

    In part four, you will hear about studying Dyscalculia, a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting numerical abilities. First, you have some time to look at questions 31 to 40. Now, listen carefully and…

Sample questions from the test

  1. Section 2:seating area
  2. Section 3:Ron suggests that in his presentation he should have

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.