The audio in the IELTS listening practice test has 4 parts of varying English accents ranging from British to Australian. If you’re not used to them, it is good to take this test and familiarize yourself with the different tones and intonations. This will lend you a hand in the actual test.
In Listening Test 2, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40. You will have time to check your answers.
Section 1 is a conversation between an agent from City house services and a customer who wants to have her house cleaned.
Section 2 is a monologue by a security worker from Sydney airport, introducing the day to day operations of Australian quarantine services.
Section 3 is a conversation between a librarian and a student explaining how to use the facilities in the library.
Section 4 is a lecture about crocodiles’ notices and it’s living habits.
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Q. 1-4
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
HOUSE SERVICE INFORMATION
Location: 1_________London
Postcode: SW105
Rooms: two 2 _________ Bedrooms
The other room used as: an 3 _________
Downstairs: kitchen-diner, conservatory, and 4 _________
Pets: 2 dogs and 3 cats
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Q. 5-7
Choose the correct answers A-C and write them next to 5-7 on your answer sheet
5Which of these extra services does the agent agree to do?
A Change the bed linen
B Do some gardening work
C Clean the glass
6What does the customer want to be cleaned every 3 months?
A Curtains
B Carpets
C Mats
7 What does the customer want to be done with clothes?
A Wash and iron the clothes
B Iron the clothes
C Clean and dry the clothes
Q. 8-10
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD/OR NUMBER for each answer.
8The Agent’s address is 12_________ Road.
9Her house will get cleaned next _________
10The maximum time of cleaning service is_________
Q. 11-17
Choose the correct answers A-C and write them next to 11-17on your answer sheet
11The main purpose of service is to
A Educate people
B Persuade people to fly
C Provide people with comfort
12 The number of people working at Sydney Airport is
A 200
B 360
C 440
13 Dogs are chosen according to
A. their ability to stay calm
B their friendliness
C their skill at locating narcotics
14The number of postal items processed last year amounted to
A 4,400
B 52,000
C 72,000
15 People carrying items that are not allowed
A Will get arrested
B Will be refused on board
C Will be given a warning
16 Which of the following is NOT allowed to be taken on the flight?
A Carry-on items
B Plant seeds
C Parcels
17 What is the proper security protocol for a pocket knife found in a carry-on suitcase?
A It is returned to the passenger after the examination.
B. It is thrown away in a safe receptacle.
C It is passed on to higher-level authorities
Q. 18-20
Complete the sentences below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
18 The acceptable material for packing goods in Australia is _________
19 The belongings most of the time are refused due to problems with the _________
20The customs must be given notice of the goods from _________ days before it arrives in Australia.
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Q. 21-26
Write the correct letter A -F next to 21-26 on your answer sheet
| A | Video Resource Centre |
| B | Reading Room |
| C | Food Service Centre |
| D | Periodicals Sections |
| E | Enquiry Desk |
| F | Satellite TV Station |
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Q. 27-30
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
27 If you need to find information on a certain book, you can use _________ check-out cards.
28 If you want to find information in a specific field, use the _________ guides.
29 Computers in some _________ cannot be linked to the network.’
30 You can find more information in a _________ on my desk.
Q. 31-35
Choose the correct answers A-C and write them next to 31-35on your answer sheet
31 The students thought there were no crocodiles in Northern Africa because
A North Africa contains very little wildlife for the crocodile to prey on.
B She found no mention in the literature of their existence there.
C. there is very little water in Africa.
32 Crocodiles live in groups of about
A 28
B 38
C 46
33 African crocodiles usually live in areas with
A hot, dry climates.
B hot, wet rainforests.
C warm, wet climates.
34 Crocodiles in dry areas live in caves located
A underground.
B in mountainsides.
C underwater.
35 What change caused changes in crocodile populations in North Africa?
A They were driven away by a fierce predator.
B Crocodiles evolved from desert creatures to wetland creatures.
C North Africa used to be a wetland and slowly turned to a desert in overtime.
Q. 36-40
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
36 Desert crocodiles sometimes live in places with dry periods that last up to _________ months.
37 A hole dug by a female crocodile in which to lay eggs can have a _________ of up to 60cm.
38 Local people do not _________ crocodiles.
39 Crocodiles _________ out of fear when humans populate their habitat.
40 Researchers want to study more about population size, _________, and relations to other populations of crocodiles.
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| 1. | Southwest |
| 2. | Double |
| 3. | office |
| 4. | lounge |
| 5. | A |
| 6. | B |
| 7. | B |
| 8. | Amyes |
| 9. | Thursday |
| 10. | 3 |
| 11. | A |
| 12. | C |
| 13. | A |
| 14. | B |
| 15. | C |
| 16. | B |
| 17. | B |
| 18. | paper |
| 19. | package labels |
| 20. | 2 to 10 |
| 21. | B |
| 22. | D |
| 23. | C |
| 24. | A |
| 25. | F |
| 26. | E |
| 27. | pink and yellow |
| 28. | subject |
| 29. | universities |
| 30. | labeled blue folder |
| 31. | B |
| 32. | A |
| 33. | C |
| 34. | A |
| 35. | C |
| 36. | 8 |
| 37. | depth |
| 38. | fear |
| 39. | attack |
| 40. | migration patterns |
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