IELTS Listening Test 1 — Answers & Answer Key

The complete answer key for IELTS Listening Test 1: all 40 correct answers across the four listening sections, with every question and its accepted answer variants. Free and no sign-up — check your answers, then convert your raw score to a band.

IELTS Listening Test 1 answer key (all 40 answers)

Where several answers are shown, any of those spellings/formats is accepted.

1.9.30 (am) / 9.30 am / 9:30 (am) / 9:30 am

2.Helendale

3.Central Street / Central St

4.792 / number 792 / no. 792

5.8.55 (am) / 8.55 am / 8:55 (am) / 8:55 am / 8.55 / 8.55am

6.1.80

7.7.30

8.7.15

9.commuter

10.afternoon

11.C

12.C

13.A

14.B

15.first year / 1st year

16.balance / right balance

17.international students / foreign students

18.relaxation

19.motivation

20.research / advanced

21.The Secret Garden

22.20th century

23.walk

24.thoughts

25.hope

26.the key

27.death to life

28.health

29.friendship

30.connection

31.negative

32.pleasure

33.poverty

34.active

35.success

36.At birth

37.They need to be in control of the way they learn

38.Know what could happen if they do something bad, but do it anyway

39.Working harder

40.Work together better

Listening Section 1

Complete the notes below. Write no more than two words and/or a number for each answer.

Complete the table below. Write no more than one word and/or a number for each answer.

1.Express train leaves at __________ Answer: 9.30 (am) / 9.30 am / 9:30 (am) / 9:30 am
2.Nearest station is __________ Answer: Helendale
3.Number 706 bus goes to __________ Answer: Central Street / Central St
4.Number __________ bus goes to station Answer: 792 / number 792 / no. 792
5.Earlier bus leaves at __________ Answer: 8.55 (am) / 8.55 am / 8:55 (am) / 8:55 am / 8.55 / 8.55am
6.$ __________ Answer: 1.80
7.Train (off-peak – before 5pm or after __________ pm) Answer: 7.30
8.$ __________ Answer: 7.15
9.__________ ferry Answer: commuter
10.Tourist ferry (__________) Answer: afternoon

Listening Section 2

Which counsellor should you see? Write the correct letter, A, B or C.

Complete the table below. Write no more than two words for each answer.

11.If it is your first time seeing a counsellor __________ Answer: C
12.If you are unable to see a counsellor during normal office hours __________ Answer: C
13.If you do not have an appointment __________ Answer: A
14.If your concerns are related to anxiety __________ Answer: B
15.__________ students Answer: first year / 1st year
16.use time effectively, find __________ between study and leisure Answer: balance / right balance
17.all students, specially __________ Answer: international students / foreign students
18.__________, breathing techniques, meditation, etc. Answer: relaxation
19.__________ Answer: motivation
20.__________ students only. Answer: research / advanced

Listening Section 3

Complete the notes below. Write no more than three words for each answer.

21.Novel: __________ Answer: The Secret Garden
22.Time period: Early in __________ Answer: 20th century
23.Mary moves to UK – meets Colin who thinks he'll never be able to __________. They become friends. Answer: walk
24.Point of view: "Omniscient" – narrator knows all about characters' feelings, opinions and __________ Answer: thoughts
25.Symbols (physical items that represent __________): Answer: hope
26.__________ Answer: the key
27.secrecy – metaphorical and literal transition from __________ Answer: death to life
28.__________ and outlook Answer: health
29.__________ and well-being Answer: friendship
30.individuals and the need for __________ Answer: connection

Listening Section 4

Complete the table below. Write one word only for each answer.

Choose the correct answer from the options.

31. __________ Answer: negative
32.Live for __________; seek sensation; avoid pain. Answer: pleasure
33.Life is governed by __________, religious beliefs, social conditions. Life's path can't be changed. Answer: poverty
34.__________ Answer: active
35.Have a strong belief in life after death and importance of __________ in life. Answer: success
36.We are all present hedonists Answer: At birth
37.American boys drop out of school at a higher rate than girls because Answer: They need to be in control of the way they learn
38.Present-orientated children Answer: Know what could happen if they do something bad, but do it anyway
39.If Americans had an extra day per week, they would spend it Answer: Working harder
40.Understanding how people think about time can help us Answer: Work together better

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IELTS Listening Test 1 answers — FAQ

Where can I find the answers for IELTS Listening Test 1?

This page lists every correct answer for IELTS Listening Test 1 — all 40 questions across the four listening sections, with each question and its accepted answer variants shown together.

How many questions are in IELTS Listening Test 1?

IELTS Listening Test 1 has 40 questions across four sections, matching the real IELTS Listening test (Sections 1–2 everyday/social contexts, Sections 3–4 educational/academic).

How many correct answers do I need for band 7 in IELTS Listening?

On IELTS Listening you typically need about 30 out of 40 correct for band 7, 26 for band 6.5 and 23 for band 6. Convert your raw score from this test with the band-score calculator.