IELTS Listening Practice Test 95
4 parts · 40 questions · about 30 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 writer about his career and published work.
Questions 1–6
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Career Profile
Academic background
Final degree subject:
Early research focus:
Career history
First post-doctoral employer: the
Senior role at the agency:
Year left the agency:
Headed a museum
Questions 7–10
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Part 2: Questions 11–20
You will hear a talk about how language is used when discussing mental health.
Questions 11–15
Complete the summary using the list of options below. Write the correct letter, A–I, next to Questions 11–15.
Key definitions
Current public discourse increasingly focuses on psychological welfare. The expression 'mental health' refers to the circumstances surrounding an individual's mental and emotional Drop or choose answer. Someone in positive mental health enjoys a favourable emotional and mental Drop or choose answer. Conversely, a mental illness is a medical issue that affects a person's mind, Drop or choose answer or emotions. Frequently cited examples are depression and Drop or choose answer. Someone with persistent worry may be said to have an anxiety Drop or choose answer.
- A well-being
- B condition
- C illness
- D depression
- E anxiety
- F disorder
- G functioning
- H personality
- I emotions
Questions 16–20
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Person-centred language and stereotypes
Person-centred phrasing
- Preferred construction: say a person is their condition.
- Simple acceptable alternative: Kurt anxiety.
- Avoid adjective-based labels such as calling someone an person.
Avoiding stereotypes
- The informal term “psycho” is linked to , a disorder involving detachment from reality.
- Using such expressions outside mental-health discussions can reinforce , negative cultural beliefs that deter help-seeking.
Part 3: Questions 21–30
You will hear a host interviewing a scientist about tools that make coastal observations easier to use.
Questions 21–26
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–H, next to Questions 21–26.
- A Provides regular revisions to forecast calculations.
- B Combines weather predictions with marine measurements during storms.
- C Expects ordinary citizens to decode technical figures.
- D Assists officials concerned with emergencies and shoreline management.
- E Creates an integrated system ending in practical outputs.
- F Comprises numerous permanent monitoring sites across the country.
- G Concentrates on biological hazards in seawater.
- H Appears tedious or unclear before specialist analysis.
Questions 27–30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Part 4: Questions 31–40
You will hear a radio interview about the preparation and application of coastal land-cover maps.
Questions 31–35
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Land-cover uses and mapping
| Area of use | Specific application |
|---|---|
Development monitoring | gauge and examine water-quality problems |
Hazard prediction | forecast the effects of inundation and |
Wetland tracking | record losses and consequences of |
Land acquisition | rank areas for initiatives or purchase |
Socioeconomic analysis | link land-cover change with shifts such as rising |
Questions 36–40
Complete the summary below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
A national land-cover programme
The coastal land-cover programme began in and is intended to generate a uniform output that can be compared across both and places. Its distinctive feature is a common format together with defined standards, which permit genuine like-for-like comparisons. To gather information, the team collaborates with federal and state bodies and the sector. All resulting information feeds into a national database, giving the country a single picture of land cover.
About this listening test
| Part | Recording | Questions | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Author's Working Life | 1–10 | Form completion, Multiple choice |
| 2 | Discussing Mental Health Respectfully | 11–20 | Summary completion (word list), Note completion |
| 3 | Turning Marine Observations Into Decisions | 21–30 | Matching features, Multiple choice |
| 4 | Mapping Coastal Land Cover | 31–40 | Table completion, Summary 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: The Entire History of NASA (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: Language and Mental Health. VOA Learning English (learningenglish.voanews.com), public domain
- Part 3: COASTAL Tools You Can Use (NOAA Diving Deeper podcast). NOAA National Ocean Service, Diving Deeper podcast (work of the US federal government, public domain)
- Part 4: What is Land Cover Data? (NOAA Diving Deeper podcast). NOAA National Ocean Service, Diving Deeper podcast (work of the US federal government, public domain)