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Listening Test 4

🎧 IELTS Listening Test 4

40 questions • 4 sections
Play each recording and answer the questions as you listen. Type your answers or select the correct option. When you finish, click Submit Listening Test to see your score and estimated IELTS Listening band.

Section 1 — Questions 1–10

A phone call about a conservation group

Questions 1–10

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

BUCKWORTH CONSERVATION GROUP

Regular activities

Beach

  • making sure the beach does not have 1. on it
  • no 2.

Nature reserve

  • maintaining paths
  • nesting boxes for birds installed
  • next task is taking action to attract 3. to the place
  • identifying types of 4.
  • building a new 5.

Forthcoming events — Saturday

  • meet at Dunsmore Beach car park
  • walk across sands and reach the 6.
  • take a picnic
  • wear appropriate 7.

Woodwork session

  • suitable for 8. to participate in
  • making 9. out of wood
  • 17th, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • cost of session (no camping): £10.

Section 2 — Questions 11–20

A tour guide's introduction to a boat trip around Tasmania

Questions 11–14 — Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Questions 15–16 — Choose TWO answers from A–E.

Which TWO features of the lighthouse does Lou mention?

A — why it was built   B — who built it   C — how long it took to build   D — who staffed it   E — what it was built with

Questions 17–18 — Choose TWO answers from A–E.

Which TWO types of creature might come close to the boat?

A — sea eagles   B — fur seals   C — dolphins   D — whales   E — penguins

Questions 19–20 — Choose TWO answers from A–E.

Which TWO points does Lou make about the caves?

A — only large tourist boats can visit them   B — entrances are often blocked   C — too dangerous for individuals to go near   D — someone will explain what is inside   E — cannot be reached on foot

Section 3 — Questions 21–30

Two students discussing veterinary work experience

Questions 21–26 — Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Questions 27–30 — Choose FOUR answers from the box, A–F.

A — Tim found this easier than expected.   B — Tim thought this was not very clearly organised.   C — Diana may do further study on this.   D — They both found reading required difficult.   E — Tim was shocked at something he learned on this module.   F — They were both surprised how little is known about some aspects.

Section 4 — Questions 31–40

A lecture on labyrinths

Questions 31–40

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Labyrinths

Definition

  • winding spiral path leading to central area

Labyrinths compared with mazes

  • Mazes are a type of 31..
  • 32. is needed to navigate through a maze.
  • word “maze” derived from word meaning feeling of 33.
  • labyrinths represent journey through life
  • frequently used in 34. and prayer

Early examples

  • ancient carvings on 35. found across many cultures
  • Pima Native American tribe wove symbol on baskets
  • Ancient Greeks used symbol on 36.

Walking labyrinths

  • largest surviving turf labyrinth once had a big 37. at its centre

Labyrinths nowadays

  • walking a maze can reduce person's 38. rate
  • used in medical/health/fitness settings and prisons
  • popular with patients, visitors, staff in hospitals
  • patients who can't walk can use finger labyrinths made from 39.
  • research shown Alzheimer's sufferers experience less 40.

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