IELTS Listening Practice Test 118 (with Answers)

Part 1: Questions 1–10

You will hear a conversation between a host and a scientist about the importance of lunar research.

Questions 1–10

Complete the table below.

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

Research Aspect	Key Finding
Clues to Earth's early conditions	The Moon's provides evidence about Earth's past.
Comparison of impact records	The Moon's is identical to that of Earth.
Formation of minerals on Earth	Water and impact debris combine to create .
Properties of certain minerals	The of these minerals resembles that of complex molecules.
Role of these minerals in molecular organization	These minerals may act as for the assembly of complex molecules.
Essential elements for life	These molecules acquired elements such as .
Development of self-replicating molecules	The molecules eventually formed and became self-replicating.
Potential for human habitation	The Moon's resources could support permanent .
Facilitating further exploration	The Moon can serve as a for resources needed for Mars.
Evidence of solar influence	Data from the Moon's may show solar effects on evolution.

Part 2: Questions 11–20

You will hear a language lesson about the noun 'population' and related vocabulary.

Questions 11–16

Complete the summary below.

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

The Noun 'Population'

Although both terms exist, the noun is heard far more often than its verb counterpart, . The word denotes the of people, animals or comparable organisms inhabiting a place. It is classified as a noun, allowing an -s ending to create . For an all-encompassing total, the form is appropriate, whereas separate categories favour the plural. One illustration reports that specialists observed a decrease of .

Questions 17–18

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO claims about the words formed with 'over-' and 'under-' are supported by the speaker?

AThey are countable in the same way as the base noun.BThey become plural through the addition of -s.CThey are more commonly preceded by “the” than other words.DThey can signify either an excessive or an insufficient number of inhabitants.EThey function as noncount nouns.

Questions 19–20

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO outcomes are predicted for the demographic imbalances discussed at the end?

ARapid ageing of Japan's inhabitantsBA one-percent reduction in populationCFood shortages caused by excessive populationDLabour shortages caused by insufficient populationEHeightened illness risk among particular groups

Part 3: Questions 21–30

You will hear a panel discussion about research into carbon storage in coastal environments.

Questions 26–30

Complete the sentences below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

King states that the Corps of Engineers removes approximately 200 million of sediment each year.

King suggests that reusing dredged material can help marshes contend with .

Jenny explains that her team is adopting a strategy.

Jenny's team first establishes the carbon of an undisturbed marsh.

Material is added to elevate the marsh within its .

Part 4: Questions 31–40

You will hear a talk about the impact of human-made sound on marine environments.

Questions 31–35

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Ocean Sound Notes

Marine life and sound

Sound is an effective means for marine creatures to .
Animals interpret from natural surroundings to find feeding grounds.

Human-generated noise

Most international freight is carried by .
Vessel noise is characterised by a very tone.
Reflected sound helps locate subterranean resources such as .

Questions 36–40

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

Researcher's Motivation and Strategy

The researcher's childhood combined a rural farm with island visits, where she observed Drop or choose answer marine life. Her father's work as a Drop or choose answer fostered her habit of listening closely. A chance encounter with an expert in whale Drop or choose answer united these interests. Her current aim is to make more Drop or choose answer for animals whose acoustic experiences are under threat. The strategy therefore seeks to protect not only individuals from sudden harm but also the Drop or choose answer of places that sustain listening species.

A cumulative
B musician
C tidal
D calling behavior
E acute
F room
G marine mammals
H acoustic habitat
I vocalizations

Part	Recording	Questions	Question types
1	Origins of Life on Earth	1–10	Table completion
2	Describing Population in English	11–20	Summary completion, Multiple choice (choose more than one)
3	Researching Coastal Carbon Storage	21–30	Multiple choice, Sentence completion
4	Marine Acoustics and Shipping Noise	31–40	Note completion, Summary completion (word list)

IELTS Listening Practice Test 118