IELTS Listening Practice Test 186
4 parts · 40 questions · about 38 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 an interview with a veterinary specialist about a surprising diagnosis and his professional experience.
Questions 1–7
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Veterinary Specialist Profile
Case investigation
- An answer was found only because the dog went to
- Before that, the dog was not considered a plague
- Laboratory discipline in which growth was minimal:
Public interest
- Initial reason the disease captures public attention:
- Share of European population lost in medieval epidemic:
Future outlook
- Environmental process expected to widen disease ranges:
- Technique that may answer new research questions: next-generation
Questions 8–10
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Part 2: Questions 11–20
You will hear a report about the health assessment of some wild birds.
Questions 11–15
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Wild Bird Case Notes
| Bird | Detail | Information |
|---|---|---|
Eagle 1 | Body mass | kilograms |
Eagle 1 | Time of death | died |
Eagle 2 | Month captured | |
Eagle 2 | After treatment | underwent |
Eagle 3 | Condition when found | found |
Questions 16–20
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Part 3: Questions 21–30
You will hear a podcast discussion between a host and a researcher about a tick-borne infection.
Questions 21–25
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Summary: Distinguishing and Managing the Infection
Differentiating a lone star tick reaction from the better-known infection is difficult unless the tick is kept so that an expert can it. Since no laboratory test exists for STARI, suspected cases are managed as though they were . In Europe, the initial rash more often displays central , while US patients may not show this pattern. Early neurological involvement in the US most often leads to in the facial muscles, sometimes on both sides, and such complications are addressed with .
Questions 26–30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Part 4: Questions 31–40
You will hear a public-health specialist discussing the use of technology and policy during an infectious disease outbreak.
Questions 31–40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Technology and Policy Measures
Early response measures
- Border checks were linked to specialist units conducting disease .
- Calls to people in quarantine assessed their wellbeing, not only their physical health.
- In addition to location tracking, phones' helped verify that people stayed at home.
- Devices were supplied by the for individuals without their own phones.
Digital tools and records
- An interactive application let users ask about .
- Data gathered indicated additional ways officials could the population.
- Traveler details were connected to a central within the health insurance system.
- Flags warned providers if a patient had been in with an infected person.
- Clinicians were alerted to higher-risk groups, including older adults and those with underlying .
Access to protective equipment
- People used national health insurance cards at health centers and to obtain masks.
About this listening test
| Part | Recording | Questions | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Infection Diagnosis | 1–10 | Form completion, Short-answer questions |
| 2 | Assessing Wild Bird Health | 11–20 | Table completion, Sentence completion |
| 3 | Regional Variation in a Tick-Borne Disease | 21–30 | Summary completion, Multiple choice |
| 4 | Technology in Outbreak Response | 31–40 | Note 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: Plague in a Dog (CDC, Emerging Infectious Diseases podcast). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emerging Infectious Diseases podcast (work of the US federal government, public domain)
- Part 2: Knemidocoptic Mange in Wild Golden Eagles, California, USA (CDC, Emerging Infectious Diseases podcast). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emerging Infectious Diseases podcast (work of the US federal government, public domain)
- Part 3: Comparison of Lyme Disease in the United States and Europe (CDC, Emerging Infectious Diseases podcast). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emerging Infectious Diseases podcast (work of the US federal government, public domain)
- Part 4: How Technology and Policy Helped Taiwan Fight Covid-19 (CDC, Emerging Infectious Diseases podcast). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emerging Infectious Diseases podcast (work of the US federal government, public domain)