IELTS Listening TEST BOOKLET No 2 – October – 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: Renting Accommodation in Sydney
Section 1 – Questions 1–10
Questions 1-10
Complete the notes.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Renting an apartment
Location
Description
- 1 ___________ apartment (for one or two people)
- approximately 34 square meters
- a shared 2 ___________
- on the fourteenth floor
- views of the 3 __________
- outdoor area 4 ____________
Tenants have
- a 5 ___________ (no charge for residents)
- an indoor pool
- two 6 __________ (reduced charge for residents)
- underground 7 ____________
- easy access to transport in the area
Rent
- $8 ___________ per month
- include 9 __________
Other details
- available from 10 _________ August
Part 2: Large-Scale Race Coordination
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Question 11 – 14
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run
11. On the day of the race the speaker recommends parking
- A. in the sports ground.
- B. by the river.
- C. in the shopping center.
12. The timing Chip should be attached to
- A. the shirt or singlet.
- B. a shoe.
- C. the wristband.
13 Which group run first?
A yellow
B red
C purple
14 The race organisers still need to find volunteers to help with
A giving first aid
B handing out water
C starting the race
Question 15 – 20
Label the map below
Write the correct letter, A-I, next to question 15-20
15. Stage …………………………………..
16. T-shirt Stand …………………………………..
17. Bag Collection Area ………………………………….
18. Information Centre ………………………………….
19. Prize Draw Box …………………………………
20. Water Station …………………………………
Part 3: Oral History Project
Section 3-Questions 21-30
Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Oral History
21 What source did Mike use for his definition?
A a history textbook
B an academic article
C a lecture handout
22 According to Mike and his tutor, what is the most important contribution of the intern to oral history?
A the permanent preservation of recordings
B an increase in student interest
C wide access to the interviews by the public
23 Mike says he chose his particular topic because
A he is a football fan.
B his father loves football.
C his friends encouraged him.
24 What does Mike say was his best source of information about the team?
A doing research in the local newspaper archives
B speaking to the team manager
C looking at materials in the local library
25 How did Mike find the former players he has arranged to interview?
A on the internet
B in the team records
C in the phone book
Questions 26-30
What problems with the following aspects of the proposed interviews do the speakers identify?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to questions 26-30
Problems
A too unreliable
B too short
C too noisy
D too long
E too formal
F too factual
G too complicated
H too vague
Aspects of the proposed interviews
26 Questions drafted ……
27 Time allotted ……
28 Recording equipment used ……
29 Subjects chosen …….
30 Proposed report …….
Part 4: University Open Day
Section 4 – Questions 31–40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
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Textiles with Business Studies
New Development
- Now possible to work with the 31 _________ Faculty to widen learning opportunities
Aims of course
- To cover three areas of textiles
– knitted
– 32 __________
– woven
- To focus on related business operations
- Work placement: focus on studio work in the context of the 33 _________
Course content
Year One: experimentation
Visual research with 34 ________ and suggestion for its application
Year Two: relating skills to the real world
Optional course: 35 __________ design processes
Three-or-four-year course? Students are offered 36__________ to help them make their decision
Year Three: consolidation
Learning style: 37 __________ practice
Students produce:
– a dissertation
– a portfolio
– a 38 _________
Career opportunities
Within textile business-e.g. stylists, retail managers
Further opportunities-jobs in 39 ___________ and trend forecasting
If interested – come back tomorrow for a short 40 ___________ |
Keys & Transcript
Part 1: Renting Accommodation in Sydney
Part 2: Large-Scale Race Coordination
Part 3: Oral History Project
Part 4: University Open Day
