IELTS Listening practice test

Where Is Mrs. Grey GoingIELTS Listening Practice Test with Answers

Practise this IELTS Listening test about Where Is Mrs. Grey Going. The recording features a travel agent and aPractise this IELTS Listening test about Where Is Mrs. Grey Going. The recording features a travel agent and a customer. Answer 10 note and sentence completion questions, then check your score and read the explanations.

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A
Agent
Good morning Mrs. Grey. This is Bert Stuck speaking from Finnegan's Flight Centre. I can now confirm your flight to Singapore.
W
Woman
Oh, good. No problems I hope.
A
Agent
No, everything is in order.
W
Woman
So we got the dates we wanted.
A
Agent
Yes, leaving from Hong Kong on the 25th of July and arriving in Singapore later the same day.
W
Woman
How long does the flight last?
A
Agent
Oh, about 3 hours 40 minutes.
W
Woman
So we'd get there at
A
Agent
9:45.
W
Woman
In the evening?
A
Agent
No, 945 AM.
W
Woman
But that means we'd be leaving at...
A
Agent
Your flight leaves Hong Kong at 6:05 AM.
W
Woman
So we'd have to check in an hour before that?
A
Agent
Mrs. Grey, check-in closes 60 minutes before your scheduled departure. If you arrive after check-in has closed, you will not be able to board the flight and you may forfeit your entire fare. I would strongly recommend that you arrive at the check-in counter at least 120 minutes before your departure time.
W
Woman
So you're saying we should be at the airport no later than 4:05 AM?
A
Agent
That's correct.
W
Woman
But we'd have to get up in the middle of the night to arrive by that time. Can't we get a later flight?
A
Agent
Not on July 25th. Now, there is a later flight on certain weekdays, but not at the weekend.
W
Woman
Well, we must go with what we've got then, because we're not at all flexible on the dates because of work commitments.
A
Agent
Can I confirm that you want to return on August 7th?
W
Woman
Yes, that's the idea.
A
Agent
Flight VQ239 will depart from Singapore at 9:20 AM on August 7th.
W
Woman
Oh, that's a much more civilised time. Tell me, the time zone is the same, isn't it? We don't gain or lose an hour along the way.
A
Agent
There's no change in the time zone, so you can expect to be back at around 1 pm. Does that suit you?
W
Woman
Oh, absolutely. I'll have time to unpack before dinner. We're expecting to meet friends at the new seafood restaurant at 8 o'clock.
A
Agent
Mrs. Grey, I'll send you all these details by email or letter of confirmation. Which do you prefer?
W
Woman
Well, email is faster, but we've been having difficulties with our internet connection. So, if you could post details, I'd appreciate that.
A
Agent
Now, just one or two other things to check before final confirmation. You're booked on a life light ticket.
W
Woman
What does that mean, exactly?
A
Agent
Well, you'll only have carry-on baggage. Is that right?
W
Woman
Oh, yes, that was the original idea. It's so much quicker not having to wait around at the luggage carousel, but...
A
Agent
Yes?
W
Woman
Can you remind me of the allowance again?
A
Agent
With a life light ticket, you're allowed 10 kilos of hand baggage.
W
Woman
I'm not sure that's such a good idea now.
A
Agent
Oh.
W
Woman
Well, apparently we're going to have to attend quite a few formal functions while we're away. So, I think I'm going to need a real suitcase to fit the extra clothes and shoes in.
A
Agent
Well, that's not a problem. I can upgrade you to the next level and change your ticket to Easy Flight. There will be an extra charge, of course.
W
Woman
How much?
A
Agent
$30 per checked-in item of luggage, weighing no more than 22 kilos per item.
W
Woman
Well, we'll probably manage with just a single suitcase between the two of us. Is it possible to do it like that?
A
Agent
Yes, of course. You can take the Easy Flight option, and your husband can stay with the light flight ticket.
W
Woman
Great!
A
Agent
I'll give you your reservation number now. So, if you need to make any further changes or inquiries, you can just quote this reference, okay?
W
Woman
Yes. I have a pen and paper. What is it?
A
Agent
L4G BWF
W
Woman
L4G BUF
A
Agent
WF
W
Woman
Thanks. I've got it now.
A
Agent
At this point, I can actually book your seat numbers. Do you have any preference? Window or aisle?
W
Woman
Oh, not by the window, but, you see, I'm quite a nervous flyer, and I don't like looking out. What's more, my husband likes a bit of room to stretch his legs. I would be good.
A
Agent
Great. That's sorted, then. As I said, I'll send you the details, and if you need to talk to the agency again, just quote that reference number I gave you.
W
Woman
Thanks so much. Bye!

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Questions for Where Is Mrs. Grey Going

Questions 1–5

Note Completion

Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Where Is Mrs. Grey Going

Example: Question - Where is Mrs. Grey going?

Answer - Singapore

How long does it take to fly from Singapore to Hong Kong SAR? 1

What time should the Greys check in? 2

What is the reason they cannot change their flight dates? 3

What date will the Greys fly back to Hong Kong SAR? 4

What does Mrs. Grey want to do as soon as she gets back? 5

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Scoring

IELTS band calculation for the Listening section.

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035810

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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 Where Is Mrs. Grey Going 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

An agent at Finnegan's Flight Centre phones Mrs Grey to confirm her flight to Singapore. Listen for the details included in the conversation and note the words that complete each answer.

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Task types in Where Is Mrs. Grey Going 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

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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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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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