IELTS Listening Computer-Based Academic Practice Test – 31

IELTS Academic Listening Computer-Based Practice Test: This is the 31^st test of our ‘LISTENING 200+ Practice Test Series🎧’. All tests are based on real exam patterns and correspond to the actual difficulty level you may find in the IELTS.

This test is divided into four sections – 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Section 1 is a woman complaining about an item she has bought.

Section 2 is a tour guide talking to a group of visitors about Bestley Castle.

Section 3 is a discussion between three university students on a presentation that one of them has to give.

Section 4 is a lecturer talking to his students about ‘languages’.

You can check your answers & calculate your band scores at the end of this test. It is strongly advised to print the sample answer sheet and mark your answers on the sheet as well.

When you have to fill in a form, make sure you understand that it may have been written in a note form. For example, in question 5 here in this computer-based academic listening test, ‘missing’ means.. is missing. You won’t need to write ‘is’ in the gap.

SECTION 1

Questions 1-10

Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

COMPLAINT RECORD FORM

Name ➡️	Susan Yorke
Address ➡️	Flat 1 (1) …………………………. Harchester – HA6 5LD
Daytime telephone no. ➡️	0781 233 452
Purchase reference no. ➡️	(2) …………………………. 8443
Date of purchase ➡️	15th January
Item description ➡️	Aqua Powershot digital camera in a (3) …………………………. colour
Insurance ➡️	Yes, has a (4) …………………………. policy
Details of complaint ➡️	(5) …………………………. missing should be (6) …………………………. but isn’t (7) …………………………. on case
Action to be taken ➡️	If repair not possible, offered to provide a (8) …………………………., but customer requests a (9) …………………………. Asked customer to send item to (10) ………………………….

SECTION 2

Questions 11-15

Match the places.

Write the correct letter, A-H, next to the questions 11-15.

11) Tourist information ➡️ …………………….

12) Car park ➡️ …………………….

13) Museum ➡️ …………………….

14) Picnic Area ➡️ …………………….

15) gift shop ➡️ …………………….

Questions 16-18

Choose THREE letters, A-F.

Which THREE activities or events do you need to pay to get in?

A. museum

B. castle

C. fireworks

D. gardens

E. rock concert

F. jazz concert

Questions 19 and 20

Answer the questions below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

19) How often is the charity event held?

Ans. …………………………………………………………………

20) Who does Age Concern help?

Ans. …………………………………………………………………

SECTION 3

Questions 21-26

Choose the correct letter – A, B or C.

21) Before giving his presentation, Paul is worried …

A. about choosing what information to use.

B. about not remembering what to say

C. about organising the projection equipment

22) Paul’s friends advise him …

A. not to speak about popular periods.

B. not to talk at length about art history.

C. not to speak too quickly in the presentation

23) Why does Paul like the idea of the timeline?

A. It will be visually pleasing.

B. It will save some time.

C. It will keep him focused.

24) Paul is going to show famous works of art to …

A. show people that he has good taste.

B. make people think about what counts as art.

C. prove that modern art isn’t as good as classic art.

25) Paul wants his presentation to …

A. change personal opinions.

B. create a big fight

C. start an exciting debate.

26) What does Isabel say about modern artists?

A. They are skilful.

B. They paint like children.

C. They have a sense of freedom.

Questions 27-30

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

TIPS TO FIND PICTURES

🔘 go to fine art section in (27) ………………………….. 🔘 ask (28) ………………………….. for access to slide bank 🔘 if not, use the (29) ………………………….. 🔘 find pictures using a (30) …………………………..

SECTION 4

Questions 31-36

Complete the diagram below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Questions 37-40

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

37) Technology has made communication easier, encouraging the use of a ………………………….. .

38) Some speakers may associate major languages with better ………………………….. .

39) A group of people can lose their ………………………….. when their language becomes extinct.

40) We can help preserve languages through specific programmes and by encouraging people to become ………………………….. .

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IELTS Academic Listening Computer-Based Test – 31 Ans Key

1. ALPINE AVENUE
2. DMX
3. SILVER
4. FOUR STAR
5. MEMORY CARD
6. WATERPROOF
7. (BIG) SCRATCH
8. REPLACEMENT
9. REFUND
10. CUSTOMER SERVICES
11. F
12. G
13. D
14. B
15. H
16. B/C/E (in any order)
17. B/C/E (in any order)
18. B/C/E (in any order)
19. EVERY YEAR
20. ELDERLY PEOPLE
21. A
22. B
23. B
24. B
25. C
26. C
27. (THE) LIBRARY
28. (THE) STAFF
29. (LIBRARY) COMPUTERS
30. SEARCH ENGINE
31. MINORITY
32. NUMBER
33. POPULATION
34. TOTAL
35. 15%
36. EUROPE
37. COMMON LANGUAGE
38. (ECONOMIC) STATUS
39. ORAL TRADITIONS
40. LITERATE

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About Computer-Based Academic Listening Practice Test

This IELTS Academic Listening Computer-based Practice Test no. 31 belongs to the ‘Moderate’ category. So, if you are scoring 32+/40 in this practice test you are highly likely to hit band 7 and above in the real exam setting.

All the best!!!