Listening Practice

Choose a Listening Section

Listen to the audio recording, then answer the questions. You can also reveal the transcript after listening.

Band 5
10 min

University Accommodation Office

A student calls the university accommodation office to inquire about housing options.

6 questions · Multiple choice, Fill in the blank

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Band 7
12 min

Climate Change Lecture

An excerpt from a university lecture on the economic impacts of climate change.

6 questions · Multiple choice, Fill in the blank

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Band 5
10 min

Museum Tour Booking

A visitor calls a natural history museum to book a guided tour and ask about facilities.

6 questions · Multiple choice, Fill in the blank

Band 7
12 min

Renewable Energy Lecture

A university lecture on the global transition to renewable energy sources and its economic implications.

6 questions · Multiple choice, Fill in the blank

Band 7
10 min

Section 3 — Research Project Discussion

A group discussion between two students and their tutor about an urban green spaces research project.

6 questions · Multiple choice, Fill in the blank

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Band 8
12 min

Section 4 — Bioluminescence Lecture

An academic monologue on the chemistry, biological functions, and technological applications of bioluminescence.

6 questions · Multiple choice, Fill in the blank

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Listening Section Tips

  • • Read questions before pressing play to know what to listen for.
  • • Answers appear in the order they are heard — don't skip ahead.
  • • For fill-in-the-blank, use no more than the specified number of words.
  • • Spelling counts — write answers carefully.
  • • Use the transcript reveal only after you've attempted the questions.