IELTS Listening TEST BOOKLET No 2 – September – 2025
(You can listen to the Audio at the Youtube link, and print out the test file from this web page to do the test conveniently)
Part 1: Arrangement for birthday of father
SECTION 1 – Questions 1–10
Birthday party arrangements
Which hotel offers the following facilities?
Write the correct letter, A, B, C or D, next to questions 1–6.
A. Royal Hotel
B. Star Hotel
C. Winchester Hotel
D. all three hotels
Example:
online booking → B
1. sea view → ________
2. disabled access → ________
3. indoor play area → ________
4. choice of food → ________
5. private dining room → ________
6. group discount → ________
Questions 7–10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Things to do immediately
- Send a 7 ________
- Make the 8 ________ to the Winchester Hotel
Things to do later
- Find out who needs help with 9 ________
- Tell people not to bring any 10 ________
Part 2: Vacuum cleaners museum
Questions 11–16
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C
11. When did James Brown start collecting vacuum cleaners??
A. at 4 years old
B. at 8 years old
C. at 30 years old
12. James can listen to a vacuum cleaner and identify
A. which company made it
B. what problem it might have
C. the age of the battery life
13. Before the 1950s, vacuum cleaners cost the same price of an average car
A. the same price of
an average car
B. almost a whole year’s salary
C. about three months’ wages
14. Why did James make a trip to the USA a few years ago?
A. to win an award in Texas
B. to visit the Kirby Factory
C. to meet some vacuum collectors
15. On what day is the vacuum cleaner museum open late?
A. Tuesday to Saturday
B. Monday
C. Thursday
Questions 16–20
Which Characteristics does each of the following companies have?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter from A–G next to questions 26–30
Characteristics
A. not available in shops
B. specially designed to be easy to move
C. as large as a horse
D. used two different sources of power
E. designed by a businessman
F. named after a person other than the inventor
G. associated with a style of building
Companies
16. Puffing Billy
17. Hoover
18. Electrolux Model V
19. Electrolux Triple X
20. Kirb
Part 3: Songwriting course
Questions 21–25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Song-writing course for drama students
21. What problem is Lorna having with her report?
A. listing the references
B. keeping to the word limit
C. writing the evaluation
22. Why did Charles take the song-writing course?
A. to improve his job prospects
B. to increase his self-confidence
C. to develop his self-expression
23. Which type of work did Lorna most enjoy?
A. individual work
B. pair work
C. group work
24. Which aspect of the course content did both students find interesting?
A. song structure
B. writing a chorus
C. lyrical styles and forms
25. Lorna found writing a song
A. impossible.
B. tiring.
C. amusing.
Questions 26–30
What is the focus of the drama workshop run by each of the following teachers?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–H, next to questions 26–30.
Focus of drama workshop
A. use of own memories
B. full use of the stage
C. relaxation techniques
D. physical expression of character
E. play readings
F. acting without preparation
G. using a range of accents
H. following instructions
Teachers
26. Bob Lacey
27. Evelyn Chance
28. Ted Winter
29. Kevin Gray
30. Dorothy Thomas
Part 4: Geography field trip
PART 4 – Questions 31–40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Geography 331 field trip
The James Bay Road
- At the starting point of the road, everyone must stop for 31 ________.
- For safety reasons, there are 32 ________ on the highway.
Radisson Research Centre
- The Centre works with other institutes to research the region’s 33 ________.
- Security is the responsibility of Hydro Quebec.
- Lectures will discuss the effect of 34 ________ on the land.
- Outpost stations gather and publish research related to variations in the 35 ________.
The Trans-Taiga Road
- The road is unpaved.
- Breakdowns are serious as car 36 ________ are expensive.
- At hydro stations, engineers will discuss hydro production and the impact of rainfall.
The Taiga
- There are not many types of 37 ________, but a good range of wildlife.
- The area known as Muskeg is dangerous as it has hidden 38 ________.
- Photographs of birds should be taken for future 39 ________.
- Water samples will be checked for 40 ________.
Keys & Transcript
Part 1: Arrangement for birthday of father
Part 2: Vacuum cleaners museum
Part 3: Songwriting course
Part 4: Geography field trip
