IELTS Listening practice test

Alex’s TrainingIELTS Listening Practice Test with Answers

Practise this IELTS Listening test about Alex’s Training. The recording features a phone call about training. Answer 10Practise this IELTS Listening test about Alex’s Training. The recording features a phone call about training. Answer 10 note completion questions, then check your score and read the explanations.

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IELTS Listening practice

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M
Martha
Hi Alex, it's Martha Klein here, James White gave me your number. I hope you don't mind me calling you.
A
Alex
Of course not, how are you, Martha?
M
Martha
Good thanks. I'm ringing because I need a bit of advice.
A
Alex
Oh yeah, what about?
M
Martha
The training you did at JPNW a few years ago, I'm applying for the same thing.
A
Alex
Oh right, yes, I did mine in 2014, the best thing I ever did, I'm still working there.
M
Martha
Really? What are you doing?
A
Alex
Well now I work in the customer services department, but I did my initial training in finance. I stayed there for the first two years and then moved to where I am now.
M
Martha
Was the same department I'm applying for? Did you enjoy it?
A
Alex
I was pretty nervous to begin with, I didn't do well in my exams at school and I was really worried because I failed math, but it didn't actually matter because I did lots of courses on the job.
M
Martha
Did you get a diploma at the end of your trainee period? I'm hoping to do the one in business skills.
A
Alex
Yes, that sounds good. I took the one on IT skills, but I wish I'd done that one instead.
M
Martha
Okay, that's good to know. What about the other trainees? How did you get on with them?
A
Alex
There were about 20 obviously started at the same time and we were all around the same age. I was 18 and there was only one person younger than me who was 17. The rest were between 18 and 20, I made some good friends.
M
Martha
I've had lots of good things about the training at JPNW. It seems like there are a lot of opportunities there.
A
Alex
Yeah, definitely. Because of its size, you can work in loads of different areas within the organization.
M
Martha
What about pay? I know you get a lower minimum wage than regular employees.
A
Alex
That's right, which isn't great, but you get the same number of days of holidays as everyone else and the pay goes up massively if they offer you a job at the end of the training period.
M
Martha
Yeah, but I'm not doing it for the money. It's the experience I think will be really useful. Everyone says by the end of the year you gained so much confidence.
A
Alex
You're right, that's the most useful part about it. There's a lot of variety too. You're given lots of different things to do. I enjoyed it all. I didn't even mind the study in.
M
Martha
Do you have to spend any time in college?
A
Alex
Yes, one day each month. So you get lots of support from both your tutor and your manager.
M
Martha
That's good. And the company is easy to get to, isn't it?
A
Alex
Yes, it's very close to the train station, so the location is a real advantage.
A
Alex
Have you got a date for your interview yet?
M
Martha
Yes, it's on the 23rd of this month.
A
Alex
So long as you're well prepared, there's nothing to worry about. Everyone's very friendly.
M
Martha
I am not sure what I should wear. What do you think?
A
Alex
Even too casual, like jeans, for example. If you've got a nice jacket, wear that with a skirt or trousers.
M
Martha
OK, thanks. Any other tips?
A
Alex
Well, I know it's really obvious, but arrive in plenty of time. They hate people who are late. So make sure you know exactly where you have to get to. And one other useful piece of advice my manager told me before I had the interview for this job is to smile. Even if you feel terrified, it makes people respond better to you.
M
Martha
I'll have to practice doing that in the mirror.
A
Alex
Yeah, well, good luck. Let me know if you need any more information.
M
Martha
Thanks very much.

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Questions for Alex’s Training

Questions 1–10

Note Completion

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Alex’s Training

About the applicant:

At first, Alex did his training in the 1 department.

Alex didn’t have a qualification from school in 2

Alex thinks he should have done the diploma in 3 skills.

Age of other trainees: the youngest was 4

Benefits of doing training at JPNW:

Lots of opportunities because of the size of the organization.

Trainees receive the same amount of 5 as permanent staff.

The training experience increases people’s confidence a lot.

Trainees go to 6 one day per month.

The company is in a convenient 7

Advice for Interview:

Don’t wear 8

Don’t be 9

Make sure you 10

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Scoring

IELTS band calculation for the Listening section.

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Your raw score

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035810

NABand

Your estimated band

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Band scoresSwipe

2.54–5

36–7

3.58–9

410–12

4.513–15

516–17

5.518–22

623–25

6.526–29

730–31

7.532–34

835–36

8.537–38

939–40

Scoring

IELTS band calculation for the Listening section.

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Conclusion

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About the test

Understand the task before you practise it.

You’ve now gone through the Alex’s Training answers. Understanding the context of the recording will help you approach similar Section 1 tasks with more confidence. Here’s a short summary of the passage.

Summary of the passage

Martha phones Alex to ask about training at JPNW and the benefits it offers. Listen for the details included in the conversation and note the words that complete each answer.

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Task types in Alex’s Training listening answers

1–10

Note Completion

Questions 1 to 10

Here, you will listen to the recording, memorise the information given in it, and fill the empty gaps in the notes. Be attentive while listening to the audio, as the answers follow the order of the recording.

Key highlights of the IELTS Listening section

Remember

1time only

Each recording plays only once, so stay focused throughout the task.

In total

40questions

Divided into 4 different sections of 10 questions each.

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The audio can be

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Remember

1time only

Each recording plays only once, so stay focused throughout the task.

In total

40questions

Divided into 4 sections of 10 questions each.

Same pattern

Academic=General Training

The Listening test is identical for Academic and General Training.

The audio can be

A Social Conversation

A Social Monologue

An Academic Discussion

An Academic Lecture

IELTS Listening common mistakes

4 mistakes that cost marks

Candidates most often lose marks in this section because of the following errors:

Answering before listening to the entire audio.

Not reading the questions carefully before attempting.

Lack of practice before taking the test.

Ignoring grammatical and spelling errors.

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IELTS Listening common mistakes

4 mistakes that cost marks

Candidates most often lose marks in this section because of the following errors:

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Answering before listening to the entire audio.

Not reading the questions carefully before attempting.

Lack of practice before taking the test.

Ignoring grammatical and spelling errors.

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