IELTS Listening practice test

Job Details from Employment AgencyIELTS Listening Practice Test with Answers

Practise this IELTS Listening test about Job Details from Employment Agency. The recording features a call from anPractise this IELTS Listening test about Job Details from Employment Agency. The recording features a call from an employment agency. Answer 10 note completion questions, then check your score and read the explanations.

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IELTS Listening practice

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W
Woman
Hello.
M
Man
Oh, hello, is that Julie Davison?
W
Woman
Yes.
M
Man
This is Greg Preston from the Employment Agency. We met last week when you came in to inquire about office work.
W
Woman
Oh, that's right.
M
Man
Now we've just had some details come in of a job which might interest you.
W
Woman
Okay.
M
Man
So this is a position for a receptionist. I believe you've done that sort of work before?
W
Woman
Yes, I have. I worked in a sports centre for a couple of years before I got married and had the children.
M
Man
Right. Well, this job's in Fordham, so not too far away for you, and it's at the medical centre there.
W
Woman
Okay. So where exactly is that?
M
Man
It's quite near the station on Chaston's Road.
W
Woman
Sorry?
M
Man
Chaston's Road. That's C-H-A-S-T-O-N-S.
W
Woman
Okay, thanks. So what would the work involve, dealing with inquiries from patients?
M
Man
Yes. And you'd also be involved in making appointments, whether face-to-face or on the phone and rescheduling them if necessary.
W
Woman
Fine. That shouldn't be a problem.
M
Man
And another of your duties would be keeping the centre's database up to date. Then you might have other general administrative duties as well, but those would be the main ones.
W
Woman
Okay.
M
Man
Now, when the details came in, I immediately thought of you because one thing they do require is someone with experience. And you did mention your work at the sports centre when you came in to see us.
W
Woman
Yes. In fact, I enjoyed that job. Is there anything else they're looking for?
M
Man
Well, they say it's quite a high-pressure environment. They're always very busy, and patients are often under stress. So they want someone who can cope with that and stay calm. And at the same time, be confident when interacting with the public.
W
Woman
Well, after dealing with three children all under five, I reckon I can cope with that.
M
Man
I'm sure you can. And then another thing they mention is that they're looking for someone with good IT skills.
W
Woman
Not a problem.
M
Man
So you'd be interested in following this up.
W
Woman
Sure. When would it start?
M
Man
Well, they're looking for someone from the beginning of next month. But I should tell you that this isn't a permanent job. It's temporary. So the contract would be just at the end of September. But they do say that there could be further opportunities after that.
W
Woman
Okay. And what would the hours be?
M
Man
Well, they want someone who can start at quarter to eight in the morning. Could you manage that?
W
Woman
Yes. My husband would have to get the kids up and off to my mother's. She's going to be looking after them while I'm at work. What time would I finish?
M
Man
1:15.
W
Woman
That should work out all right. I can pick the kids up on my way home, and then I'll have the afternoon with them. Oh, one thing. Is there parking available for staff at the centre?
M
Man
Yes, there is. And it's also on a bus route.
W
Woman
Right. Well, I expect I'll have the car, but it's good to know that. Okay. So where do I go from here?
M
Man
Well, if you're happy for me to do so, I'll forward your CV and references. And then the best thing would probably be for you to phone them so they can arrange for an interview.
W
Woman
Great. Well, thank you very much.
M
Man
You're welcome. Bye now.
W
Woman
Bye.

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Questions for Job Details from Employment Agency

Questions 1–10

Note Completion

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

Job Details from Employment Agency

Role: __ 1

Location: Fordham __ 2

Centre, __ 3 Road, Fordham

Work involves

dealing with enquiries

making __ 4 and reorganizing them

maintaining the internal __ 5

general administration

Requirements

__ 6 (essential)

a calm and __ 7 manner

good IT skills

Other information

A __ 8 job – further opportunities may be available

Hours: 7.45 am to __ 9 pm. Monday to Friday

__ 10 is available onsite

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Scoring

IELTS band calculation for the Listening section.

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Your raw score

0/ 10

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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Your raw score

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00204060810

Your estimated band

NABand

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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 Job Details from Employment Agency 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

Greg Preston from the Employment Agency phones Julie Davison with details of a job after she asked about office work. Listen for the details included in the conversation and note the words that complete each answer.

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Task types in Job Details from Employment Agency 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

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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