IELTS Listening Practice Test 39 (with Answers)

Part 1: Questions 1–10

You will hear an interview with a NASA food scientist about the realities of eating in space.

Questions 1–6

Complete the table below.

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

Space food myths and facts

Topic	Information
Tang's first space mission	It was carried on a flight in the early .
Reason for Tang's convenience	It is supplied as a flavoured that only requires water.
Ice cream sold as a novelty	It is marketed with a strawberry, vanilla and swirl.
Ice cream sent during Apollo	It took the form of a pressed .
Current ice cream supply	Ice cream is loaded only if a returning science needs a freezer.
Skylab's equipment	The station had both refrigeration and a .

Questions 7–10

Answer the questions below.

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

According to the speaker, what must be balanced in the food provided?

How long does the speaker suggest it takes before astronauts may tire of the same food?

What do crew members add to rehydratable items?

What is the maximum time mentioned for heating a meal?

Part 2: Questions 11–20

You will hear a science news report about a recent space launch.

Questions 15–20

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–G, next to Questions 15–20.

What is said about each of the following?

A It has risen by half since the mid-18th century.
B It is a major cause of increased CO₂ levels.
C It brings together organizations from various sectors.
D It can encourage immediate emissions reductions.
E It took place in February.
F It will operate for a minimum of three years.
G It is positioned 676 kilometres above Earth.

The concentration of a greenhouse gas since pre-industrial timesDrop or choose answer

The extraction and combustion of fossil fuelsDrop or choose answer

The Carbon Mapper CoalitionDrop or choose answer

The precise identification of emission sourcesDrop or choose answer

The launch of the PACE satelliteDrop or choose answer

PACE's planned period of observationDrop or choose answer

Part 3: Questions 21–30

You will hear a discussion between a host and two members of staff at a space centre about its buildings and its emergency arrangements.

Questions 21–22

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO considerations does Joel say are incorporated into the design of every new building on the site?

Ahow much debris from the building work can be reprocessedBthe direction in which the structure is positionedCthe production of warm water using sunlightDthe wellbeing of the people working insideEhow little upkeep the planted areas will need

Questions 23–24

Choose TWO letters, A–E.

Which TWO points does Joel make about the centre's approach to upgrading its buildings?

AMaintenance crews will only have to deal with modern equipment.BOlder structures can be brought up to current environmental criteria.CThe position a building already occupies can still be exploited.DThe entire centre has to be rebuilt whenever a new programme begins.EUpgraded buildings become harder to look after.

Questions 25–30

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

Reaching platinum status, Joel explains, depends on many different elements. The grounds are designed so that the Drop or choose answer requires minimal upkeep, warmth for washing comes from Drop or choose answer systems, and the fabric of the building consists of Drop or choose answer; the contractor must also ensure that any Drop or choose answer generated on site is reprocessed. Linda adds that in newer blocks staff can be addressed directly through an Drop or choose answer, and that a dedicated Drop or choose answer team is on site throughout the working week.

Words

A landscaping
B floodgates
C solar hot water
D recycled materials
E orientation
F waste
G intercom
H ambulance
I dispatchers

Part 4: Questions 31–40

You will hear a report about an international survey of student achievement in schools around the world.

Questions 31–35

Complete the notes below.

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

PISA 2022 – Background

The survey

An international study of teenagers' test results
Roughly pupils took part

Timeline

The 2021 round was because of the virus
Described as the first research to include pandemic data

Scope

The researchers examined education systems

Questions 36–40

Complete the sentences below.

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

On average, international mathematics results declined by points.

In OECD terms, a difference of twenty points is equivalent to approximately one of learning.

Schleicher stressed that the amount of in education, teachers' standing and pay, and learners' attitudes all shape results.

PISA measures how well pupils tackle complex problems, reason and communicate.

The report linked rather than heavy use of electronic devices in lessons with better achievement.

Part	Recording	Questions	Question types
1	The truth about space food	1–10	Table completion, Short-answer questions
2	Measuring greenhouse gases from space	11–20	Multiple choice, Matching features
3	Running a space centre	21–30	Multiple choice (choose more than one), Summary completion (word list)
4	A worldwide study of school results	31–40	Note completion, Sentence completion

IELTS Listening Practice Test 39

Part 1: Questions 1–10

Questions 1–6

Space food myths and facts

Questions 7–10

Part 2: Questions 11–20

Questions 11–14

Questions 15–20

Part 3: Questions 21–30

Questions 21–22

Questions 23–24

Questions 25–30

Part 4: Questions 31–40

Questions 31–35

PISA 2022 – Background

The survey

Timeline

Scope

Questions 36–40

About this listening test

How to use it

Audio sources