IELTS Listening Practice Test 149
4 parts · 40 questions · about 32 minutes of audio. Below are all the questions. Take the test in your free dashboard to play the recordings, answer as you listen, and get your band score with the transcript of every answer.
Part 1: Questions 1–10
You will hear a talk about the development of a modular research facility.
Questions 1–5
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Early Design Constraints
| Design aspect | Specification |
|---|---|
Greatest permissible module length | |
Greatest permissible module width | |
Key restriction on module dimensions | |
Alternative to assembling components in orbit | |
Process for cutting down assembly activity |
Questions 6–10
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Mockup and Module Details
Location of first full-scale model: Building
Mockup materials: foam core, cardboard and
Shape of solar-array support:
Number of common modules clustered at truss end:
Aircraft part used as construction analogy:
Part 2: Questions 11–20
You will hear a language teacher answering a listener’s question about two English words.
Questions 11–15
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 16–20
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Notes on Choosing the Right Expression
Choosing between expressions
- An adjective such as may precede “legal scholar”.
- The choice between the phrases is not governed by rules.
- “Legal scholar” appears more than “law scholar” when no adjective is present.
Learning correct usage
- Careful reading and help identify the usual form.
Listener contact
- Questions about English can be sent by email.
Part 3: Questions 21–30
You will hear a conversation in which two guests discuss international cooperation and the influences on a person's career.
Questions 21–25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 26–30
Complete the summary below. Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the box and write the correct letter, A–I, next to Questions 26–30.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Early Influences and Selection
Jenni Gibbons spent her childhood in Alberta, where easy access to the outdoors and proximity to the Rocky Mountains fostered both creativity and a lasting Drop or choose answer for discovery. Her family actively Drop or choose answer her curiosity. Although she aspired to become an astronaut at a very young age, she did not initially perceive her interests as Drop or choose answer. A talk by Roberta Bondar, the first Canadian woman in space, left a lasting impression, partly because her mother stressed its Drop or choose answer. Canada’s astronaut selection differs from NASA’s: it lasts a year and assesses attributes such as operational competence, expeditionary skills, teamwork and Drop or choose answer.
- A proximity
- B recognition
- C creativity
- D learning
- E desire
- F encouraged
- G significance
- H science
- I followership
Part 4: Questions 31–40
You will hear a podcast discussion about the business and preparation of a type of seafood.
Questions 31–35
Complete the summary below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Supply Chain and Promotion
An industry-wide study examined how the price of monkfish changes as it passes through the supply chain. Fishermen currently earn under per pound, whereas retailers can charge approximately per pound for certain cuts. Because local consumers are reluctant to buy unfamiliar seafood, the organisation promotes sampling at markets, gives demonstrations and provides . Nevertheless, major manufacturers treat unknown species as a significant , even though most shoppers say they are willing to try them. A fisherman famously called this situation a .
Questions 36–40
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Preparation and Culinary Use
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
Undesirable tail component | A grey must be removed. |
Preferred cut for consumers | A with the grey layer taken off. |
Unusual recipe ingredient | A dish using the fish's . |
Preparation of the delicacy | The ingredient is treated with or cured. |
Serving suggestion | The resulting paste can be placed on . |
About this listening test
| Part | Recording | Questions | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Designing Modular Research Habitats | 1–10 | Table completion, Form completion |
| 2 | Explaining Word Forms in English | 11–20 | Multiple choice, Note completion |
| 3 | International Collaboration and Career Development | 21–30 | Multiple choice, Summary completion (word list) |
| 4 | Promoting an Underused Fish | 31–40 | Summary completion, Table completion |
How to use it
- Open the test in your dashboard. Each part has its own track with the spoken instructions and the time to read the questions, as in the real exam.
- For exam practice, play each part once at 1× speed. To train your ear, slow it down or replay sections.
- Select words in a question to highlight the keywords you are listening for.
- After submitting, use “Show in transcript” to see exactly where each answer was said.
Audio sources
The recordings are real, copyright-free audio. The questions are written by Sprechify, and the spoken instructions use a synthetic voice.
- Part 1: International Space Station and Beyond (NASA Houston We Have a Podcast). NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston We Have a Podcast (NASA audio is generally not subject to copyright in the US)
- Part 2: Legal and Law. VOA Learning English (learningenglish.voanews.com), public domain
- Part 3: Gateway: At Your Service (NASA Houston We Have a Podcast). NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston We Have a Podcast (NASA audio is generally not subject to copyright in the US)
- Part 4: Why You Should Try Monkfish (NOAA Fisheries, Dive In podcast). NOAA Fisheries, Dive In with NOAA Fisheries podcast (work of the US federal government, public domain)