IELTS Listening Practice Test 123 (with Answers)

Part 1: Questions 1–10

You will hear a conversation between a host and a geologist about how scientists study the Earth's surface from a distance.

Questions 1–6

Complete the form below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Observation Basics and Modern Geology

Observation basics

Primary sensing device historically: the human
Non-visible wavelengths reveal which are present on a planetary surface
Airborne material such as can also be measured
Erupting volcanoes: composition of the released

Geology today

Preferred name for the broadened discipline:
Conventional training for geologists: carrying out

Questions 7–10

Answer the questions below.

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

What kind of perspective does an elevated viewpoint give a geologist?

In a remotely sensed image, over what distance can aligned rock beds sometimes be traced?

Which carriers of illness do researchers monitor as areas become warmer or cooler?

What alters in a region when its temperature changes, which then affects the animals living there?

Part 2: Questions 11–20

You will hear part of a radio programme about the origins and current use of a common English idiom.

Questions 11–12

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO points are made about the grain-milling explanation for the idiom?

ANumerous online sources corroborate the account.BThe account emerged from a tool-sharpening workshop.COperatives depended on their sense of smell to detect overheating.DThe practice was confined to a specific English region.EFriction-generated heat could spoil the produce being processed.

Questions 13–14

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO points does the speaker make when assessing the grain-milling explanation?

AGrinding and milling were conducted on shared premises.BThe interchangeability of the two terms persists today.CThe workshop-based explanation has been discredited.DThe idiom's own wording counts against the theory.EMilling apparatus went by a different designation.

Questions 15–20

Complete the notes below.

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

Notes on the programme

The tool-sharpening workshop

Benches positioned extremely close to the
Staff obliged to to the task
Prolonged contact with the wheel would cause the metal to

A colleague's situation

Marisa has been out of contact for several
She is preoccupied with her report

Closing advice

Even diligent workers should occasionally

Part 3: Questions 21–30

You will hear a podcast discussion between a host and two specialists about coastal flood risk.

Questions 21–25

Choose five answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 21-25.

What is said about each feature?

A rises evenly, as in a bathtub
B experiences greater than average increase
C is updated on a recurring assessment cycle
D is gradually settling
E is rising again after compression
F is shaped by several influences at once
G sees local water levels fall
H is slowing, lifting eastern shores

Land in AlaskaDrop or choose answer

Most lower-48 landDrop or choose answer

Gulf Stream systemDrop or choose answer

Near melting ice sheetsDrop or choose answer

Coastlines far from iceDrop or choose answer

Part 4: Questions 31–40

You will hear a talk about the effects of extreme ocean temperatures on coral reefs and the strategies used to protect them.

Questions 31–35

Complete the summary below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Heatwave Impacts and Restoration

In July 2023, an unprecedented marine heatwave caused corals in the Florida Keys not only to bleach but in some cases to immediately. The event was exceptional because it began than any previous heatwave and persisted for an extended period, breaking temperature records. To lessen the damage, scientists are experimenting with interventions such as corals to alleviate stress. A key strategy is resilience-based restoration, which seeks to cultivate corals with greater so they can endure rising temperatures. Another approach is to grant extra protection to reef areas that survive stressful events, potentially by designating them as marine areas.

Questions 36–40

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Public Actions to Protect Reefs

Recommended action	Purpose or detail
Join local programmes	gather observations on bleached corals for reef managers
Wear rather than sunscreen	reduce chemical stress on corals
Refrain from close to living coral	prevent accidental physical damage
Lower one's by driving and flying less	reduce greenhouse gas output
Support measures that cut emissions	mitigate climate change

Part	Recording	Questions	Question types
1	An Introduction to Remote Sensing	1–10	Form completion, Short-answer questions
2	Tracing the Roots of an Idiom	11–20	Multiple choice (choose more than one), Note completion
3	Projecting Coastal Flood Risk	21–30	Matching features, Multiple choice
4	Coral Bleaching and Reef Resilience	31–40	Summary completion, Table completion

IELTS Listening Practice Test 123