IELTS Listening Mock Test - Set 1
Transcript-based IELTS Listening practice with 40 objective questions designed to improve detail capture, timing, and distractor control.
How this practice matches real IELTS use
These practice sets use transcript-style prompts instead of live audio, so they train comprehension strategy and detail accuracy rather than accent exposure alone.
How to use this practice set
1. Attempt seriously
Use realistic timing, avoid random guessing, and finish the set as one focused session.
2. Review by skill gap
Separate vocabulary gaps, concentration errors, weak task strategy, and careless mistakes instead of looking only at score.
3. Repeat with purpose
After review, move to the next related IELTS section or repeat weak-question types until your accuracy becomes stable.
Practice set details
IELTS Listening Mock Test - Set 1: all 40 questions with answers
Try each question first, then open “Show answer” to check the correct option and explanation.
Q1.Transcript: 'The ID collection session at the student services desk starts at 9:15 AM. Please arrive ten minutes early.' What time does the session start?
- A.9:00 AM
- B.9:15 AM
- C.9:45 AM
- D.10:15 AM
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Correct answer: B. 9:15 AM
The speaker directly says the ID collection session starts at 9:15 AM.
Q2.Transcript: 'For the ID collection, the fee is $25, and you should pay online before you visit the student services desk.' What is the fee?
- A.$20
- B.$30
- C.$25
- D.$35
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Correct answer: C. $25
The amount stated in the transcript is $25.
Q3.Transcript: 'Please wait outside Room 120 near the passport photo. Staff will call your number when the ID collection begins.' Where should the listener wait?
- A.Inside Room 120
- B.Outside Room 119
- C.At the main exit
- D.Outside Room 120 near the passport photo
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Correct answer: D. Outside Room 120 near the passport photo
The instruction is to wait outside Room 120 near the passport photo.
Q4.Transcript: 'Only 13 people can join each ID collection group, so late arrivals may need to book another date.' What is the group limit?
- A.13 people
- B.11 people
- C.15 people
- D.18 people
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Correct answer: A. 13 people
The speaker says only 13 people can join each group.
Q5.Transcript: 'The campus tour session at the college orientation hall starts at 10:45 AM. Please arrive ten minutes early.' What time does the session start?
- A.10:00 AM
- B.10:15 AM
- C.11:15 AM
- D.10:45 AM
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Correct answer: D. 10:45 AM
The speaker directly says the campus tour session starts at 10:45 AM.
Q6.Transcript: 'For the campus tour, the fee is $28, and you should pay online before you visit the college orientation hall.' What is the fee?
- A.$28
- B.$23
- C.$33
- D.$38
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Correct answer: A. $28
The amount stated in the transcript is $28.
Q7.Transcript: 'Please wait outside Room 127 near the main reception. Staff will call your number when the campus tour begins.' Where should the listener wait?
- A.Inside Room 127
- B.Outside Room 127 near the main reception
- C.Outside Room 126
- D.At the main exit
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Correct answer: B. Outside Room 127 near the main reception
The instruction is to wait outside Room 127 near the main reception.
Q8.Transcript: 'Only 14 people can join each campus tour group, so late arrivals may need to book another date.' What is the group limit?
- A.12 people
- B.16 people
- C.14 people
- D.19 people
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Correct answer: C. 14 people
The speaker says only 14 people can join each group.
Q9.Transcript: 'The membership renewal session at the library help counter starts at 11:15 AM. Please arrive ten minutes early.' What time does the session start?
- A.11:00 AM
- B.11:15 AM
- C.11:45 AM
- D.12:15 AM
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Correct answer: B. 11:15 AM
The speaker directly says the membership renewal session starts at 11:15 AM.
Q10.Transcript: 'For the membership renewal, the fee is $31, and you should pay online before you visit the library help counter.' What is the fee?
- A.$26
- B.$36
- C.$31
- D.$41
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Correct answer: C. $31
The amount stated in the transcript is $31.
Q11.Transcript: 'Please wait outside Room 134 near the reference section. Staff will call your number when the membership renewal begins.' Where should the listener wait?
- A.Inside Room 134
- B.Outside Room 133
- C.At the main exit
- D.Outside Room 134 near the reference section
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Correct answer: D. Outside Room 134 near the reference section
The instruction is to wait outside Room 134 near the reference section.
Q12.Transcript: 'Only 15 people can join each membership renewal group, so late arrivals may need to book another date.' What is the group limit?
- A.15 people
- B.13 people
- C.17 people
- D.20 people
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Correct answer: A. 15 people
The speaker says only 15 people can join each group.
Q13.Transcript: 'The course registration session at the language center office starts at 8:45 AM. Please arrive ten minutes early.' What time does the session start?
- A.8:00 AM
- B.8:15 AM
- C.9:15 AM
- D.8:45 AM
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Correct answer: D. 8:45 AM
The speaker directly says the course registration session starts at 8:45 AM.
Q14.Transcript: 'For the course registration, the fee is $34, and you should pay online before you visit the language center office.' What is the fee?
- A.$34
- B.$29
- C.$39
- D.$44
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Correct answer: A. $34
The amount stated in the transcript is $34.
Q15.Transcript: 'Please wait outside Room 141 near the placement check. Staff will call your number when the course registration begins.' Where should the listener wait?
- A.Inside Room 141
- B.Outside Room 141 near the placement check
- C.Outside Room 140
- D.At the main exit
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Correct answer: B. Outside Room 141 near the placement check
The instruction is to wait outside Room 141 near the placement check.
Q16.Transcript: 'Only 16 people can join each course registration group, so late arrivals may need to book another date.' What is the group limit?
- A.14 people
- B.18 people
- C.16 people
- D.21 people
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Correct answer: C. 16 people
The speaker says only 16 people can join each group.
Q17.Transcript: 'The speaker briefing session at the conference venue starts at 9:15 AM. Please arrive ten minutes early.' What time does the session start?
- A.9:00 AM
- B.9:15 AM
- C.9:45 AM
- D.10:15 AM
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Correct answer: B. 9:15 AM
The speaker directly says the speaker briefing session starts at 9:15 AM.
Q18.Transcript: 'For the speaker briefing, the fee is $37, and you should pay online before you visit the conference venue.' What is the fee?
- A.$32
- B.$42
- C.$37
- D.$47
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Correct answer: C. $37
The amount stated in the transcript is $37.
Q19.Transcript: 'Please wait outside Room 148 near the front entrance. Staff will call your number when the speaker briefing begins.' Where should the listener wait?
- A.Inside Room 148
- B.Outside Room 147
- C.At the main exit
- D.Outside Room 148 near the front entrance
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Correct answer: D. Outside Room 148 near the front entrance
The instruction is to wait outside Room 148 near the front entrance.
Q20.Transcript: 'Only 17 people can join each speaker briefing group, so late arrivals may need to book another date.' What is the group limit?
- A.17 people
- B.15 people
- C.19 people
- D.22 people
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Correct answer: A. 17 people
The speaker says only 17 people can join each group.
Q21.Transcript: 'The appointment booking session at the health clinic reception starts at 10:45 AM. Please arrive ten minutes early.' What time does the session start?
- A.10:00 AM
- B.10:15 AM
- C.11:15 AM
- D.10:45 AM
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Correct answer: D. 10:45 AM
The speaker directly says the appointment booking session starts at 10:45 AM.
Q22.Transcript: 'For the appointment booking, the fee is $40, and you should pay online before you visit the health clinic reception.' What is the fee?
- A.$40
- B.$35
- C.$45
- D.$50
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Correct answer: A. $40
The amount stated in the transcript is $40.
Q23.Transcript: 'Please wait outside Room 155 near the insurance card. Staff will call your number when the appointment booking begins.' Where should the listener wait?
- A.Inside Room 155
- B.Outside Room 155 near the insurance card
- C.Outside Room 154
- D.At the main exit
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Correct answer: B. Outside Room 155 near the insurance card
The instruction is to wait outside Room 155 near the insurance card.
Q24.Transcript: 'Only 18 people can join each appointment booking group, so late arrivals may need to book another date.' What is the group limit?
- A.16 people
- B.20 people
- C.18 people
- D.23 people
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Correct answer: C. 18 people
The speaker says only 18 people can join each group.
Q25.Transcript: 'The skills seminar session at the training workshop room starts at 11:15 AM. Please arrive ten minutes early.' What time does the session start?
- A.11:00 AM
- B.11:15 AM
- C.11:45 AM
- D.12:15 AM
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Correct answer: B. 11:15 AM
The speaker directly says the skills seminar session starts at 11:15 AM.
Q26.Transcript: 'For the skills seminar, the fee is $43, and you should pay online before you visit the training workshop room.' What is the fee?
- A.$38
- B.$48
- C.$43
- D.$53
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Correct answer: C. $43
The amount stated in the transcript is $43.
Q27.Transcript: 'Please wait outside Room 162 near the group activity. Staff will call your number when the skills seminar begins.' Where should the listener wait?
- A.Inside Room 162
- B.Outside Room 161
- C.At the main exit
- D.Outside Room 162 near the group activity
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Correct answer: D. Outside Room 162 near the group activity
The instruction is to wait outside Room 162 near the group activity.
Q28.Transcript: 'Only 19 people can join each skills seminar group, so late arrivals may need to book another date.' What is the group limit?
- A.19 people
- B.17 people
- C.21 people
- D.24 people
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Correct answer: A. 19 people
The speaker says only 19 people can join each group.
Q29.Transcript: 'The weekend booking session at the travel information desk starts at 8:45 AM. Please arrive ten minutes early.' What time does the session start?
- A.8:00 AM
- B.8:15 AM
- C.9:15 AM
- D.8:45 AM
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Correct answer: D. 8:45 AM
The speaker directly says the weekend booking session starts at 8:45 AM.
Q30.Transcript: 'For the weekend booking, the fee is $46, and you should pay online before you visit the travel information desk.' What is the fee?
- A.$46
- B.$41
- C.$51
- D.$56
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Correct answer: A. $46
The amount stated in the transcript is $46.
Q31.Transcript: 'Please wait outside Room 169 near the return platform. Staff will call your number when the weekend booking begins.' Where should the listener wait?
- A.Inside Room 169
- B.Outside Room 169 near the return platform
- C.Outside Room 168
- D.At the main exit
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Correct answer: B. Outside Room 169 near the return platform
The instruction is to wait outside Room 169 near the return platform.
Q32.Transcript: 'Only 20 people can join each weekend booking group, so late arrivals may need to book another date.' What is the group limit?
- A.18 people
- B.22 people
- C.20 people
- D.25 people
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Correct answer: C. 20 people
The speaker says only 20 people can join each group.
Q33.Transcript: 'The room inspection session at the housing office starts at 9:15 AM. Please arrive ten minutes early.' What time does the session start?
- A.9:00 AM
- B.9:15 AM
- C.9:45 AM
- D.10:15 AM
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Correct answer: B. 9:15 AM
The speaker directly says the room inspection session starts at 9:15 AM.
Q34.Transcript: 'For the room inspection, the fee is $49, and you should pay online before you visit the housing office.' What is the fee?
- A.$44
- B.$54
- C.$49
- D.$59
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Correct answer: C. $49
The amount stated in the transcript is $49.
Q35.Transcript: 'Please wait outside Room 176 near the maintenance form. Staff will call your number when the room inspection begins.' Where should the listener wait?
- A.Inside Room 176
- B.Outside Room 175
- C.At the main exit
- D.Outside Room 176 near the maintenance form
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Correct answer: D. Outside Room 176 near the maintenance form
The instruction is to wait outside Room 176 near the maintenance form.
Q36.Transcript: 'Only 21 people can join each room inspection group, so late arrivals may need to book another date.' What is the group limit?
- A.21 people
- B.19 people
- C.23 people
- D.26 people
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Correct answer: A. 21 people
The speaker says only 21 people can join each group.
Q37.Transcript: 'The volunteer induction session at the community center starts at 10:45 AM. Please arrive ten minutes early.' What time does the session start?
- A.10:00 AM
- B.10:15 AM
- C.11:15 AM
- D.10:45 AM
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Correct answer: D. 10:45 AM
The speaker directly says the volunteer induction session starts at 10:45 AM.
Q38.Transcript: 'For the volunteer induction, the fee is $52, and you should pay online before you visit the community center.' What is the fee?
- A.$52
- B.$47
- C.$57
- D.$62
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Correct answer: A. $52
The amount stated in the transcript is $52.
Q39.Transcript: 'Please wait outside Room 183 near the safety badge. Staff will call your number when the volunteer induction begins.' Where should the listener wait?
- A.Inside Room 183
- B.Outside Room 183 near the safety badge
- C.Outside Room 182
- D.At the main exit
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Correct answer: B. Outside Room 183 near the safety badge
The instruction is to wait outside Room 183 near the safety badge.
Q40.Transcript: 'Only 22 people can join each volunteer induction group, so late arrivals may need to book another date.' What is the group limit?
- A.20 people
- B.24 people
- C.22 people
- D.27 people
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Correct answer: C. 22 people
The speaker says only 22 people can join each group.