About This Test
Master your English listening comprehension with this authentic practice test from Cambridge IELTS 19 - Test 4. Suitable for both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training candidates, this intermediate-level test mirrors the actual IELTS Listening exam pattern to help you achieve your desired band score.
Test Breakdown and Question Types
This practice test contains 40 questions divided across four distinct parts:
- Part 1 (Questions 1 - 10): A conversation in an everyday social context, structured across Questions 1–6 and Questions 7–10, focusing on note and form completion.
- Part 2 (Questions 11 - 20): A monologue about community or social facilities, testing your comprehension through Questions 11–14, Questions 15–18, and Questions 19–20 with multiple choice and map/plan labelling.
- Part 3 (Questions 21 - 30): An academic discussion among students and a tutor, featuring Questions 21–25 and Questions 26–30 that test detailed understanding and speaker attitudes.
- Part 4 (Questions 31 - 40): An academic lecture on a specific study topic requiring accurate note completion without pausing.
Tips to Achieve a High Band Score
Before the recording begins, use the allocated preparation time to underline keywords and predict missing information. Pay close attention to word counts such as "NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS" to avoid penalization. After finishing, check your answers against the provided transcript to identify distractors and enhance your spelling accuracy.