IELTS Listening TEST BOOKLET No 1 – 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: Organize an art competition
Section 1 – Questions 1–10
Questions 1-4
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
School Art Competition
| Arrangements for this year |
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| Age group |
Theme |
Type of art |
Prize |
| Junior students |
1 ____________ |
a drawing |
2 ___________
Tickets |
| Senior students
|
the 3 _________ |
a photograph |
a 4 __________
voucher |
Question 5-10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Further details
Submitting the artwork
- When: no later than 5 __________
- Where: at the 6 __________
Competition judge
- Name: Rebecca 7 __________
- Her phone number 8___________
After the judging
- The display will be in the Bridge Street Gallery.
- The artworks will appear in a 9 __________
- The art exhibition will be followed by a 10 __________ produced by the school.
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Part 2: Arts Weekend
Section 2 – Questions 11–15
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A–H, next to questions 11–15.
Grampic Arts Campus
- Bike sheds → ________
- Snack shop → ________
- Fitness rooms → ________
- Family rooms → ________
- TV room → ________
Questions 16–20
Choose the correct letter, A, B or
C.
16. The drama option takes place
A. in the theatre.
B. in the sports hall.
C. in the lecture rooms.
17. The photography option is reserved for
A. people new to photography.
B. people with special equipment.
C. parents and children.
18. The writing option will focus on
A. poetry techniques.
B. short stories.
C. starting a novel.
19. The music option involves
A. singing classes.
B. going to a concert.
C. giving a performance.
20. What information is given about the creche?
A. it costs the same as last year.
B. lunch costs extra.
C. parents must pay in advance.
Part 3: Analyzing business tools
SECTION 3 – Questions 21–30
Questions 21–25
Choose the correct letter from A–G.
What are the characteristics of the following analysis methods?
Choose FIVE letters from the box and write letters A–G, next to questions 21–25.
A. it will save a lot of business time and effort
B. it is visualized
C. it does not fit our company
D. it will take too long
E. it is easy to use
F. it is difficult to apply
G. it is suitable to almost all sized companies
Analysis methods
21. PEST → ________
22. Drill Down → ________
23. PMI → ________
24. Pareto → ________
25. SWOT → ________
Questions 26–30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
26. What does Frances consider as the best strength of the company?
A. reputation
B. experienced employees
C. management
27. What factor did Sam overlook for the future growth of the company?
A. seek for cheaper suppliers
B. set up an overseas office
C. compete with major competitors
28. Which of the following can be the threat to a company?
A. increasing competition
B. outdated technology
C. new legislation
29. What has Sam learned from the research?
A. using better tools
B. cost of a success business
C. gap between reality and theory
30. What is the professor’s suggestion for the report?
A. give a final determination
B. reorganize a clear structure
C. add more detailed information
Part 4: Special type of sneezing
PART 4 – Questions 31–40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Photic sneezing
Background
Some people react to sunlight by:
- a prickle in the nose
- faster 31 ________ relieved by a sneeze
- watery eyes
This ‘photic’ sneeze cannot be controlled and is a 32 ________ reflex.
Sneezing in general
- A sneeze is caused by some kind of irritation in the nose.
- Nerve endings in the 33 ________ are stimulated, leading to an explosion of air.
- It is co-ordinated by the same mechanism that controls the production of 34 ________.
Research into photic sneezing
- The condition has been known for thousands of years.
- Aristotle: Why does the sun cause sneezing while a 35 ________ does not?
- Bacon showed the cause was light.
- Everett found 80% of photic sneezers shared the habit with 36 ________.
Indicators
- Photic sneezers usually produce the same 37 ________ of sneezes.
- The reaction is caused by a 38 ________ in brightness.
- The sneeze takes 39 ________ to recharge.
Application
- The condition was often ignored apart from some research on photic sneezing among 40 ________.
- But studying it may result in breakthroughs for more serious conditions.
Keys & Transcript
Part 1: Organize an art competition
Part 2: Arts Weekend
Part 3: Analyzing business tools
Part 4: Special type of sneezing
