IELTS Listening Test 3 — Answers & Answer Key

The complete answer key for IELTS Listening Test 3: 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 3 answer key (all 38 answers)

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

1.Kaeden

2.locker / lockers

3.passport

4.uniform

5.3rd / third

6.0412665903

7.yellow

8.plastic

9.ice

10.gloves

11.They are unsuitable for people with health issues. / There is a lack of individual support.

13.Doing two runs per week / Listening to music while running

15.A / a

16.B / b

17.C / c

18.A / a

19.She nearly gave up before the end.

20.Within a few weeks of taking up running

21.Common sense

22.They have sentimental value for her

23.put out on display

24.reflects on a significant childhood experience

25.Not everyone can afford them

26.D / d

27.F / f

28.A / a

29.C / c

30.G / g

31.competition

32.food

33.disease

34.agriculture

35.maps

36.cattle

37.speed

38.monkeys

39.fishing

40.flooding

Listening Section 1

Complete the notes. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER in each gap.

Complete the table. Write ONE WORD ONLY in each gap.

1.Name of supervisor: __________ Answer: Kaeden
2.Where to leave coat and bag: use __________ in staffroom. Answer: locker / lockers
3.See Tiffany in HR: to give __________ number Answer: passport
4.- to collect __________ Answer: uniform
5.Location of HR office: on __________ floor Answer: 3rd / third
6.Supervisor's mobile number: __________ Answer: 0412665903
7. Use __________ labels Answer: yellow
8.Re-stock with __________ boxes if needed Answer: plastic
9.Collect __________ for the fish from the cold-room Answer: ice
10.Must wear special __________ Answer: gloves

Listening Section 2

Choose TWO correct answers.

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Choose the correct answers

11.Which TWO problems with some training programmes for new runners does Liz mention? Answer: They are unsuitable for people with health issues. / There is a lack of individual support.
13.Which TWO tips does Liz recommend for new runners? Answer: Doing two runs per week / Listening to music while running
15.Ceri __________ Answer: A / a
16.James __________ Answer: B / b
17.Leo __________ Answer: C / c
18.Mark __________ Answer: A / a
19.What does Liz say about running her first marathon? Answer: She nearly gave up before the end.
20.Liz says new runners should sign up for a race Answer: Within a few weeks of taking up running

Listening Section 3

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A—G

21.Kieran thinks the packing advice given by Jane's grandfather is Answer: Common sense
22.How does Jane feel about the books her grandfather has given her? Answer: They have sentimental value for her
23.Jane and Kieran agree that hardback books should be Answer: put out on display
24.While talking about taking a book from a shelf, Jane Answer: reflects on a significant childhood experience
25.What do Jane and Kieran suggest about new books? Answer: Not everyone can afford them
26.Rare books __________ Answer: D / d
27.Children's books __________ Answer: F / f
28.Unwanted books __________ Answer: A / a
29.Requested books __________ Answer: C / c
30.Course books __________ Answer: G / g

Listening Section 4

Complete the notes. Write ONE WORD ONLY in each gap.

31.not include invasive species because of possible __________ with native species Answer: competition
32.aim to capture carbon, protect the environment and provide sustainable sources of __________ with native species Answer: food
33.use tree seeds with a high genetic diversity to increase resistance to __________ and climate change Answer: disease
34.plant trees on previously forested land which is in a bad condition, not select land which is being used for __________ Answer: agriculture
35.Base planning decisions on information from accurate __________ Answer: maps
36.Drones are useful for identifying areas in Brazil which are endangered by keeping __________ and illegal logging. Answer: cattle
37.increasing the __________ of recovery by attracting animals and birds Answer: speed
38.e.g. __________ were soon attracted to the area. Answer: monkeys
39.Destruction of mangrove forests in Madagascar made it difficult for people to make a living from __________ Answer: fishing
40.protects against the higher risk of __________. Answer: flooding

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IELTS Listening Test 3 answers — FAQ

Where can I find the answers for IELTS Listening Test 3?

This page lists every correct answer for IELTS Listening Test 3 — 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 3?

IELTS Listening Test 3 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.