IELTS Listening practice test

Community Centre Evening ClassesIELTS Listening Practice Test with Answers

Practise this IELTS Listening test about Community Centre Evening Classes. The recording features a call about eveningPractise this IELTS Listening test about Community Centre Evening Classes. The recording features a call about evening classes. Answer 10 note completion questions, then check your score and read the explanations.

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IELTS Listening practice

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Speaker
You will hear a conversation between an assistant at a community centre
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Speaker
and a man who wants to join some evening classes.
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Speaker
First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 6.
A
Assistant
Hello, Eastwood Community Centre.
D
Dyson
Oh, hello. My name's Andrew Dyson. I'm calling about the evening classes you offer.
A
Assistant
Okay, Mr Dyson. Are there any classes in particular that you're interested in?
D
Dyson
Yes, you've got a class called Painting with watercolours I believe.
A
Assistant
That's right. It's a popular class, so this term it will be moving to the hall, so they've got more room.
D
Dyson
Right. I know it's on Tuesdays, but what time exactly?
A
Assistant
It was 6.30 last term, but let me just have a look at the details. Okay, it'll be 7.30 this time. Probably it suits more people.
D
Dyson
Well, it's my wife who's really interested, and that'll be good for her because she's home from work by 7.15. That'll give her just enough time to get there. What does she need to bring?
A
Assistant
Okay, well, paints are provided by the tutor. I know that. The information says she'll need just a jar for water and some pencils for drawing. There are also lots of aprons here, so she needn't worry about what she's wearing. And the cost for four classes is $45, including paints, as I said.
D
Dyson
Okay, now we're both quite keen on the Māori language class.
A
Assistant
There are spaces on the next course, so you could join that.
D
Dyson
Oh, good. Which room will that be in?
A
Assistant
When you come in through the entrance of the community centre building, you'll need to go straight up the stairs in front of you, all the way to the top, and it's the small room you'll find there.
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Dyson
I see. All right, and let me just check when it's starting. I heard from someone that the July course has been delayed until August.
A
Assistant
I'm afraid so, and we're halfway through the June course at the moment, so there's not much point you taking that.
D
Dyson
I guess we'll have to wait then.
A
Assistant
Well, when you do come, the tutor recommends bringing a small recorder with you, just so you can listen again later. And the cost for five classes is currently $40.
D
Dyson
Okay, useful information to know. There's one more class I'm interested in, That's the digital photography class.
A
Assistant
Oh, I've taken that class myself. The tutors are very good. That will be in room nine, and it's starting in two weeks' time in the evening. Every Wednesday at six o'clock.
D
Dyson
Obviously, I need to bring the camera with me. I suppose it'd be useful to have the instructions that go with the camera too.
A
Assistant
I'd say so, Some people bring along a lot of accessories like extra lenses, but there's really no need for this class. It's mainly focusing on composition, really, and getting the most out of the basic camera.
D
Dyson
That's exactly what I need. And how much does it cost?
A
Assistant
Let's see. For four classes, it's $35. But if you take eight, it works out as $55. So you're making a bit of a saving $15, that is.
D
Dyson
I see.
D
Dyson
OK, now just another question for the watercolours class. I've just remembered that my wife asked me to find out about the level. Who's it for?
A
Assistant
OK, well, you don't have to be very skilled or anything like that It's designed for beginners, actually. People who might see art as a hobby, rather than as a professional opportunity.
D
Dyson
That sounds like my wife. And who do I talk to if I want to find out some more about the Maori language classes?
A
Assistant
Probably best to talk to the tutor directly. He'll be in the office in about half an hour. His name's Jason Kuai. That's K-A-H-U-I.
D
Dyson
Good, I'll give him a call.
A
Assistant
Oh, if you do decide to come to the photography class, don't forget to look at your camera battery and make sure it's charged. I know it sounds obvious, but I've seen a few people suddenly find the camera's stopped working right in the middle of class.
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Dyson
Yes, I can imagine it would be easy to forget that. Oh, that reminds me. In the final week of the photography course, is it right that there's a visit to a show in the local area? I work in the city you see, so I might have to come home early for that one.
A
Assistant
Yes, they'll decide the date once the class has started.

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Questions for Community Centre Evening Classes

Questions 1–10

Note Completion

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER in each gap.

Community Centre Evening Classes

Evening Classes at Community Centre

Painting with watercolours

place: in the hall

time: at 1 pm on Tuesdays

carried items: + water jar

set of 2

Cost: 45 pounds for 4 classes

Maori language

place: the small room at the of 3 the building

time: starts in 4

carried items: small recorder

Cost: 40 pounds for 5 classes

Digital photography

place: room 9

time: 6 pm Wednesday evenings

carried items: the for 5 the camera

Cost: 6 pounds for eight classes

Further information:

the watercolours class suits people who are 7

to find out about the Maori language class, contact Jason 8

for the photography class, check the 9 for the camera

there is a trip to a local 10 in the final week of the photography class.

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Scoring

IELTS band calculation for the Listening section.

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035810

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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

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You’ve now gone through the Community Centre Evening Classes 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

Andrew Dyson phones Eastwood Community Centre to ask about evening classes such as Maori language and digital photography. Listen for the details included in the conversation and note the words that complete each answer.

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Task types in Community Centre Evening Classes 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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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

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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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