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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

• in central Sydney

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

SECTION 2

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.

Keys & Transcript

Part 1: Renting Accommodation in Sydney

Part 2: Large-Scale Race Coordination

Part 3: Oral History Project

Part 4: University Open Day