Tuesday, 25 July 2017

IELTS Academic Listening Test Format and Listening Test Sample

Listening Test Format

-Division and content of sections

This test has four sections. Each section will be carrying 10 questions.
Generally, first two sections will be focusing on social needs. It is more likely that a conversation between two people will be taking place regarding an issue. The final two sections will be focusing on educational or training relevant situations.

-Types of questions asked

Examiner will be asking you a wide variety of questions most likely ranging from

Multiple choices
Short answer questions,
Fill in the blank
Notes, charts, tables, diagram or map completion
Classification / Matching of information

Important Note;
Applicant will only be getting chance to listen to recording once. They are required to answer as they listen. This makes the section slightly challenging. After the end of every section, 10 minutes are given to the applicant so that he/she may transfer the answers on the separate answer sheet.

A sample listening question is attached below;

Test 1

Listening

SECTION 1           Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below.




SECTON 2           Questions 11-20

Questions 11 and 12

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

11       Who is Mrs Sutton worried about?

……………………………………………..

12       What is the name for a group of family doctors working in the same building together?

………………………………………..

Questions 13-17

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Name of Health Centre
Number of doctors
Other information
Information about doctors


Dean End
13.............................
Appointment system
15.............................
than South Hay
Dr Jones is good with
16.............................
patients.
Dr Shaw is good with small children.
South Hay
14.............................
Building less modern than Dean End
Dr Williams helps people with 17.............................
………………….



Questions 18-20

Question 18

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER.

Doctors start seeing patients at the Health Centre from........................o’clock.

Question 19

Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO groups of patients receive free medication?
A        people over 17 years old
B        unemployed people
C        non-UK residents
D        people over 60 years old
E        pregnant women

Question 20

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER

The charge for one item of medication is about £..................................



SECTION 3            Questions 21-30

Complete the notes below.

Write NUMBERS AND/OR NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
SECTION 4           Questions 31-40

Questions 31-36

Choose the correct letters A-C.

31       Which column of the bar chart represents the figures quoted?


32       According to the speaker, the main cause of back pain in women is
A       pregnancy.
B        osteoporosis.
C       lack of exercise.

33      As treatment for back pain the Clinic mainly recommends
A       pain killers.
B       relaxation therapy.
C       exercise routines.

34       The back is different from other parts of the body because
A       it is usually better at self-repair.
B       a back injury is usually more painful.
C       its response to injury often results in more damage.

35       Bed rest is advised
A       for a maximum of two days.
B        for extreme pain only.
C       for pain lasting more than two days.

36       Being overweight
A       is a major source of back pain.
B        worsens existing back pain.
C    reduces the effectiveness of exercise.



Questions 37-40
Choose the correct letters A—C.




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IELTS Academic Listening Test Format and Listening Test Sample

Listening Test Format -Division and content of sections This test has four sections. Each section will be carrying 10 questions. ...