IELTS Listening Practice Test 107 (with Answers)

Part 1: Questions 1–10

You will hear a podcast interview about research into fine motor skills and computer interaction.

Questions 1–10

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Feature	Details
Historical spacecraft control	The shuttle cockpit had hundreds of switches, and knobs.
New spacecraft systems	Unlike earlier vehicles, new spacecraft rely on controls rather than mechanical ones.
Interaction method	To operate the interface, crew require either a or a touchscreen.
Research gap	There is insufficient data on the effects of extended microgravity on .
Gravity change	The between microgravity and a planetary surface challenges the body.
Everyday example	On Earth, individuals practice pointing, dragging and selecting .
Physiological hazards	The brain can suffer from as well as elevated CO2 levels.
Muscle response	In prolonged microgravity, muscles may undergo .
Coordination requirement	Accurately pointing at a target demands .
Combined performance	Task success involves a blend of and physical ability.

Part 2: Questions 11–20

You will hear a talk explaining the differences between universities and colleges in the United States.

Questions 11–16

Complete the notes below.

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

University Features

Universities

Degree levels available: bachelor's and programmes
Academic staff also act as
Student population at major institutions:
Extensive choice of subject on offer
Private establishments obtain no money from
Institutions funded by the state are called universities

Questions 17–18

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO characteristics of colleges does the speaker emphasise?

AThey attract a higher proportion of international applicants.BThey offer a broader catalogue of specialist modules.CThey concentrate primarily on first-degree study.DTheir student cohorts generally number tens of thousands.ETheir teaching staff place instruction above research.

Questions 19–20

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO statements about college programmes and fees are accurate?

AThe range of classes matches that of large universities.BEvery institution awards bachelor's degrees after four years.CCertain pathways are intended to lead to a longer degree.DFees are always lower than those of private universities.ESome awards enable immediate entry into employment.

Part 3: Questions 21–30

You will hear a discussion among specialists about daily life and technological advances in a long-term isolated facility.

Questions 26–30

Complete the summary below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Life-Support Development

Initially, the station employed an life-support system, which failed to recycle resources. A significant challenge involved eliminating from the air. When its concentration was excessive, the crew experienced . Although engineers redesigned the hardware, they still need to recover from the gas the crew breathe out to lower consumable use on long missions. Future systems will also require greater .

Part 4: Questions 31–40

You will hear a podcast interview about low-oxygen areas in coastal waters.

Questions 31–35

Complete the summary using the list of words, A–H, below.

Causes of Oxygen Depletion

Hypoxia occurs when marine waters suffer from Drop or choose answer, and habitats that were once rich in life can become Drop or choose answer. Although such conditions may arise from Drop or choose answer, the principal human-related driver is Drop or choose answer, which can stimulate Drop or choose answer; as the resulting material sinks and decays, oxygen levels fall further.

A mobile fish species
B algal overgrowth
C the northern Gulf of Mexico
D natural physical processes
E lifeless marine deserts
F nutrient-laden runoff
G oxygen-starved conditions
H the decay process

Questions 36–40

Complete the notes below.

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

Dead Zone Patterns and Impacts

Seasonal pattern

Formation typically begins in spring; conditions are at their most acute during .

Storm effects

Severe storms can agitate the sea enough to bottom waters, though the zone often returns.

Detection

Because the phenomenon is largely invisible, investigators may have to deploy a .

Financial consequences

The Gulf fishing industry is valued at approximately $ billion each year, but precise losses remain hard to quantify.

Long-term trend

Documented occurrences have risen sharply across the globe since the .

Part	Recording	Questions	Question types
1	Fine Motor Skills and Computer Interaction	1–10	Table completion
2	Comparing Universities and Colleges	11–20	Note completion, Multiple choice (choose more than one)
3	Living and Working in Isolation	21–30	Multiple choice, Summary completion
4	Marine Oxygen Depletion	31–40	Summary completion (word list), Note completion

IELTS Listening Practice Test 107