IELTS Listening practice test

Junior Cycle CampIELTS Listening Practice Test with Answers

Practise this IELTS Listening test about Junior Cycle Camp. The recording features a call about a children's campPractise this IELTS Listening test about Junior Cycle Camp. The recording features a call about a children's camp. Answer 10 note completion questions, then check your score and read the explanations.

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IELTS Listening practice

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J
JAKE
Hello, Junior Cycle camp, Jake speaking.
W
WOMAN
Hi. I’m calling for some information about the cycle camp – I’m thinking of sending my son.
J
JAKE
Great. Well, it’s held every weekday morning over the summer vacation and we focus on basic cycling skills and safety. We have eight levels for children from three years upwards. How old is your son?
W
WOMAN
Charlie? He’s seven. He can ride a bike, but he needs a little more training before he’s safe to go on the road.
J
JAKE
He’d probably be best in Level 5. They start off practicing on the site here, and we aim to get them riding on the road, but first, they’re taken to ride in the park (Q1), away from the traffic.
W
WOMAN
Right. And can you tell me a bit about the instructors?
J
JAKE
Well, all our staff wear different colored shirts. So, we have three supervisors, and they have red shirts. They support the instructors, and they also stand in for me if I’m not around. Then the instructors themselves are in blue shirts (Q2), and one of these is responsible for each class.
W
WOMAN
OK.
J
JAKE
In order to be accepted, all our instructors have to submit a reference (Q3) from someone who’s seen them work with children – like if they’ve worked as a babysitter, for example. Then they have to complete our training course, including how to do lesson plans and generally care for the well-being of the kids in their class. They do a great job, I have to say.
W
WOMAN
Right. And tell me a bit about the classes. What size will Charlie’s class be?
J
JAKE
We have a limit of eight children in each class, so their instructor really gets to know them well. They’re out riding most of the time but they have quiet times too, where their instructor might tell them a story (Q4) that’s got something to do with cycling, or get them to play a game together. It’s a lot of fun.
W
WOMAN
It must be. Now, what happens if there’s rain? Do the classes still run? (Q5)
J
JAKE
Oh yes. We don’t let that put us off – we just put on our waterproofs and keep cycling.
J
JAKE
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W
WOMAN
And is there anything special Charlie should bring along with him?
J
JAKE
Well, maybe some spare clothes, especially if the weather’s not so good. And a snack (Q6) for break time.
W
WOMAN
How about a drink?
J
JAKE
No, we’ll provide that. And make sure he has shoes, not sandals.
W
WOMAN
Sure. And just at present Charlie has to take medication every few hours, so I’ll make sure he has that. (Q7)
J
JAKE
Absolutely. Just give us details of when he has to take it and we’ll make sure he does.
W
WOMAN
Thanks.
J
JAKE
Now, there are a few things you should know about Day 1 of the camp. The classes normally start at 9.30 every morning, but on Day 1 you should aim to get Charlie here by 9.20. The finishing time will be 12.30 as usual. We need the additional time because there are a few extra things to do. The most important is that we have a very careful check to make sure that every child’s helmet fits properly (Q8). If it doesn’t fit, we’ll try to adjust it, or we’ll find him another one – but he must wear it all the time he’s on the bike.
W
WOMAN
Of course.
J
JAKE
Then after that, all the instructors will be waiting to meet their classes, and they’ll meet up in the tent (Q9) – you can’t miss it. And each instructor will take their class away and get started.
W
WOMAN
OK. Well that all sounds good. Now can you tell me how much the camp costs a week?
J
JAKE
One hundred ninety-nine dollars (Q10). We’ve managed to keep the price more or less the same as last year – it was one hundred ninety then. But the places are filling up quite quickly.
W
WOMAN
Right. OK, well I’d like to book for...

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Questions for Junior Cycle Camp

Questions 1–10

Note Completion

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

Junior Cycle Camp

The course focuses on skills and safety.

Charlie would be placed in Level 5.

First of all, children at this level are taken to practice in a 1

Instructors

Instructors wear 2 shirts.

A 3 is required and training is given.

Classes

The size of the classes is limited.

There are quiet times during the morning for a 4

Classes are held even if there is 5 or a game.

What to bring

a change of clothing a 6

shoes (not sandals)

Charlie’s 7

Day 1

Charlie should arrive at 9.20 am on the first day.

Before the class, his 8

He should then go to the 9 will be checked. to meet his class instructor.

Cost

The course costs 10 $ per week.

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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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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 Junior Cycle Camp 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

A woman phones Jake about the Junior Cycle Camp, as she is thinking of sending her son. Listen for the details included in the conversation and note the words that complete each answer.

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Task types in Junior Cycle Camp 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.

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In total

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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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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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