IELTS Listening Practice Test 2024 with Answers [Real Exam - 427 ]

section one you will listen to a telephone conversation about the house facilities first you will have some time to look at questions 1 to four you will see that there is an

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ple that has been done for you on this occasion only the conversation related to this will be played first. Good morning, campus apartment agency, how can I help you? Good morning, I am calling to complain about problems with the facilities of my apartment. Well, can I write down your details first? The reason for the call is to complain, so the complaint has been written in the space.

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because you will not listen to the recording a second time listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 4 good morning campus apartment agency how can I help you good morning I am calling to complain about problems with the facilities of my apartment well, can I write down your details first? Yes what is your name? Kevin Green. Okay, Kevin and your address. I live in an international house in the southern area. Your room number. My room number is 16 C. What floor is the third floor on? Good, third floor, room 16c. a student enrolled in education in the university yes, I am what is your registration number is kg 6037 okay, what is your faculty of computer science?

How long is the rental of your apartment? I'm not sure, let me check if it's 1 year, how long have you been in the apartment? only two months now look at questions 5 to 10 now listen carefully and answer questions 5 to 10 well, what are the problems you have been having? First up is the bathroom faucet, let me take notes. Faucet in your bathroom, what's wrong with it? It's leaking I

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ly hope they replace it right now, how about this afternoon? That's great. Anything else, next is the kitchen stove. What is the problem? You know the stove wasn't new when we moved into the flat, yes it works, no, the stove door is broken, okay, how about we repair it next week? well and the last point is the problem with the television.

What's wrong with the television? I had no sound since the day before yesterday. Good. I hope you can repair it as soon as possible. You know there will be a very good football game tomorrow night. We all hope to see it. How about we repair it at the same time as your stove? Brilliant. Anything else, not just three items. We will send a technician to you tomorrow afternoon. Is it available at that time? I will return to the apartment around 4:00. So how about 5:00? Well, you can contact the technician if they will change your schedule. Okay, your phone.

The number is 654 33747, do you have any questions? Let me think. Yes, how about the repair fee? Normally the price is at least £5, but you only use two months, so we offer free repair. That's great. Thank you so much. You are welcome bye. Bye, this is the end of section one. Now you have half a minute to check your

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. Now move on to section two. Section two. First you will listen to a lecture about a sports center. You have some time to look at questions 11 to 15. Now listen carefully. and answer questions 11-15 welcome to Edge Climbing Center I'm Jason White, Assistant Manager.

I would like to give you an introduction about the Climbing Center. Edge Climbing Center was opened in 1994 and rebuilt and doubled its original size in 1998. Edge is a founding member of the British Climbing Walls Association and supports the work of the British Mountaineering Council. As you know, climbing is a great activity to keep fit and healthy, so we aim to provide a climbing experience that is enjoyable, imaginative and challenging, let's get started. With our facilities, the first one I would like to introduce you to is the main room with more than 150 Roots. The main room includes a variety of climbs on flat and featured panels.

Our facility is under continuous development and features a 13M hinged wall that can rotate minus 45° more easily. Roots can be used with top ropes. Other routes have fast caissons instead of the lead climber. We think we have all angles covered. Our bouldering area is one of the best of its kind in the country. A combination of flat panels and featured walls provide protruding cracks, flake pockets and corners. There are angles for everyone, from the beginner to the most experienced climber. Located right next to our bouldering area is the small warm up wall that you can climb on any easy level to get those bones moving.

Many large grips and small crimps, plus it is also equipped with top strings which are ideal for demonstrating techniques to beginners. Our cafe is a relaxing place to rest between climbs with plenty of options, we sell tea, coffee and soft drinks as well as a range of delicious cakes The Edge has two changing areas located on the top floor. There are also toilets, washing facilities and lockers. Locker keys are available at reception. Now look at questions 16 to 20. Now listen carefully and answer questions 16 to 20 on the Edge. You can pay per visit or save on course fees by becoming a member.

We have three types of membership. Gold membership is ideal for repeat visitors. Our Gold membership packages are available for periods of 6 to 12 months. You must pay £18 for half a year and £30. for one year you don't need to pay any course fees, our 12 month Silver membership package fee is £20. Climbers need to pay 1 for each course. Gold and Silver membership is offered to climbers over the age of 18, while younger climbers. Young people aged 14 to 17 should try the Bronze Membership which is more suitable. It has the same period and price as the Silver Membership. We open from 10:00 a.m. m. in the morning to 10:30 at night from Monday to Friday.

We are open until 8:00 pm on weekends, pay attention, we are not open on holidays. We also offer training courses designed for inexperienced climbers on Monday and Wednesday evenings. You can choose an outdoor course or an indoor course based on your needs, usually the indoor course. it is suitable for beginners if you would like to know more details about it visit our reception Miss Morris will give you a hand thank you for attending the Edge Climbing Center introductory lecture C I hope you enjoy our facilities in the future this is the end of section two now you have half a minute to check your

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now move on to section three section three you will listen to a lecture about a university library first you have some time to look at questions 21 to 25 now listen carefully and answer questions 21 to 25 well First of all, Welcome to the orientation tour of the University Library.

I'm David White, Library Staff. I know you are all new students. They will probably need some guidance to help them use the library effectively for their studies and research today. I would like to introduce you to the different parts and functions of the library. Now let's start with a tour from the entrance. Here, as you can see, there are three floors. First of all, I will introduce you to the ground floor, there are three parts. from the ground floor, the first one we face now is the reception IT Supplies Library information for all visitors, as a new student, you must first apply for your library card before using the library resources.

Remember to take a passport photo and your union card when you come here to register next to it is the computer section at the right entrance, as you see there are 10 computers for students to search library resources such as reference books, you can also Search for library information using your own laptop at home, but you must obtain your username and password when you check in at the computer center tomorrow. The last section on the ground floor is the leisure bar. We make sure there is no food or drink in our reading room. If you are hungry you can go to the leisure bar in the corner downstairs it is a relaxed place serving drinks and snacks.

The large section on the second floor located in the center is called the reference room. In the nearby room you will find all kinds of textbooks, literary materials or dictionaries. next to it there is a small room called closed reserve room according to library rules, important reference books cannot be taken out of the library, so students have to sit in the closed reserve room to read now look at the questions 26 to 30 now listen to the tape and answer questions 26 to 30 the room in front of the Clos reserve room is the periodicals room we offer various current or back newspapers magazines and newspapers there is a small room called the audiovisual room Next door you can find tapes or CDs or watch videos.

There, if you want to photocopy some materials, you can go to the photocopy room in the right corner next to the stairs. We offer five computers, four copiers and four laser printers. There you must first deposit money on your library card and then swipe your card before using it. the copier or printer there are some rules the first rule is that we do not accept coins the second rule is to limit your session to half an hour at a time when the copier is busy or the printer is busy the last important rule is that please do not start print less than 10 minutes before the library closes.

The reading room and meeting room are located on the upper floor. We are now in the large glass-roofed reading room. As you can see, there is a lot of light and tranquility here. Can read. books while enjoying the sun the last section I want to introduce you to is the conference room. There are a few rooms of different sizes with a round work table and multimedia equipment for teachers and students to do group work. Well, first let's talk about some caveats. reserve any reference book if it is on loan but the time available is only 48 hours, if you cannot come to the reception to take your reserve books you will miss out and if the library removes your book you will need to return it within 7 business days. days, otherwise the book is expired and you will have to pay a fine.

The other thing is your library card. All records of library resource use are on your card. I hope you can keep your card safely, especially do not leave it in your student locker if you lose it, please come to our reception to report the loss and request a new one to avoid further problems. Well, that's the end of the library tour. You can take a look for yourselves now and if you have any questions, please ask. advisor at reception this is the end of section three you now have half a minute to check your answers now move on to section four section four you will listen to a lecture on British holidays first you have some time to look at questions 31 to 40 e now listen carefully and answer questions 31 to 40 The British celebrate many religious, historical, social and cultural holidays throughout the year, some holidays marked on the calendar are celebrated throughout the country, others are based on local customs and traditions that reflect the variety of experiences in different regions.

Britain remains primarily a Christian nation, but the majority of Britain does not go to church regularly or participate in Christian worship due to immigration and changing beliefs. Most of the world's religions are

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d in Britain, including Hindu Judaism, the Muslim faith and Seik. Christmas is the biggest and best-loved British holiday. While Christmas has a Christian meaning, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, people often celebrate Christmas by decorating homes and workplaces with fairy lights, Christmas trees and decorations and exchanging gifts. There are three traditional Christmas activities in Britain, one is the Christmas pantomime, a comic musical play.

Another British Christmas tradition is

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to the Queen give her Christmas speech on television and radio. The British queen is also queen of other nations such as Canada and Australia, so her speech is broadcast to millions of subjects around the world. The third British Christmas tradition. Also celebrated in countries with British heritage is Boxing Day, which falls on the day after Christmas, people used to give Christmas gifts or money to their staff on Boxing Day, however, a new Boxing Day custom has emerged. boxing, it's shopping, but for most people it is. a day of visiting, eating and relaxing for church goers the most important holiday is Easter, not Christmas, it is the most important Christian festival in Britain.

Easter commemorates the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is in the spring, when universities and schools are closed for rest during the Easter Period Christians attend many religious services and charity activities Easter eggs are the main symbol of Easter as time passes, Nowadays people give each other chocolate or sweets for Easter. There are some local festivals and holidays in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland,people can know it. about the different cultures and customs of the four nations of the United Kingdom, many festivals and customs have been invented, adopted and used to fulfill political or religious functions in times of conflict.

Special days in England and Wales show their national pride in their unique languages ​​and cultures. and remind people that there is much more to the UK than England and England. A truly English holiday in England is called bonfire night and is celebrated in early November. The English celebrate this event in the traditional way. Little children appear with a straw effigy called the guy. On British streets they ask passing adults for money they buy lots of fireworks to light on bonfire night most communities have public bonfires where people gather to cook potatoes and sausages on the fire and watch the fireworks on the largest bonfires The nighttime celebration takes place in the small medieval town of L, where torches parade.

Wind through the narrow streets. Catholics in Northern Ireland celebrate the birthday of Ireland's patron state, Saint Patrick, on March 17 each year. Patrick was a Catholic bishop who lived in the 5th century and thought. Having brought Christianity to Ireland, he lived in Britain but was captured by Irish raiders and became a slave at the age of 16. He eventually escaped and returned to Britain, however, he accepted the invitation of the Irish and returned to Ireland to begin his successful missionary work. Most Britons welcome the arrival of the New Year in Scotland. New Year's Eve is called hogman andeve, it is December 31 and is the most important celebration of winter, but Christmas is very quiet.

The way hogman is celebrated varies across Scotland, but a widely

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d custom is to make the first move. There is a superstitious belief that the first person to cross the threshold of a house on the New Year can bring luck and prosperity the appearance of a young man, preferably dark-haired and handsome, is considered particularly lucky the first few footers usually bring a bottle of alcohol, a lump of coal or a Pete as a gift and are given a shot of whiskey as a reward. Halloween, October 31, is another Scottish festival that comes from the great festival of the pagan kelt.

It is particularly related to ghosts at parties, people dress up in strange costumes and pretend to be witches. They have horrible cuts. faces on pumpkins and put a candle inside that shines through the eyes. Children dressed in white sheets knock on doors on Halloween and ask if they want trick or treating. Usually the hosts give them something nice, like coins or candy, otherwise they make a lot of noise. at the front door, Wales has some of the oldest and richest enlightened musical and poetic traditions in Europe. The most famous festival in Wales is the I Ford.

Every August, the Welsh hold a big ien to remind people that Wales has had a very special culture. heritage the highlight of the festival is to crown the two BS who have written the best poems of the festival today the Ace of Ford is the largest popular music festival that makes poetry and writing in Europe the British calendar is full of holidays and festivals that showcase the different cultures and histories of the people that make up Britain, such holidays and festivals not only remind people of how cultures change and influence each other, but also give people the opportunity to share the rich cultural heritage of the UK.

This is the end of section four you now have half a minute to check your answers this is the end of the listening comprehension

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you now have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the listening comprehension answer sheet yes