Cambridge IELTS 13 Listening Test 1

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Your estimated IELTS Listening Band Score is 2.5

Don’t be discouraged — every expert was once a beginner! We recommend starting with foundational English listening skills before tackling full IELTS practice tests.

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Your estimated IELTS Listening Band Score is 3.0 — Extremely Limited User

This is an early stage in your IELTS listening journey. Focused study on English listening fundamentals and consistent daily practice will make a big difference.

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Your estimated IELTS Listening Band Score is 3.5

You need significant improvement. Start with shorter, slower audio and gradually work up to full IELTS listening sections. Consider guided IELTS preparation support.

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Your estimated IELTS Listening Band Score is 4.0 — Limited User

Your basic listening competence is developing. Regular practice with IELTS-style audio and building your ability to follow different accents are key areas to focus on.

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Your estimated IELTS Listening Band Score is 4.5

You are at a developing stage. Focus on identifying key information while listening and practising with a variety of accents and speech speeds to improve your score.

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Your estimated IELTS Listening Band Score is 5.0 — Modest User

You have a partial command of listening. Work on catching specific details and numbers, and practise following conversations and monologues more closely.

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Your estimated IELTS Listening Band Score is 5.5

You are making good progress! Focus on listening to a variety of English audio regularly and practising with different IELTS question types to reach Band 6.

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Your estimated IELTS Listening Band Score is 6.0 — Competent User

You have a generally effective command of listening, though fast speech or unfamiliar accents may still cause some difficulty. Keep practising!

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Your estimated IELTS Listening Band Score is 6.5

You are approaching a competent level. A little more practice on following complex conversations and catching subtle details will push you to Band 7.

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Your estimated IELTS Listening Band Score is 7.0 — Good User

Good work! You handle most listening tasks well, including complex audio, though you may occasionally miss specific details.

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Your estimated IELTS Listening Band Score is 7.5

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Great job! You have a very good command of listening with only occasional missed details even in complex or fast-paced audio.

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Your estimated IELTS Listening Band Score is 8.5

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Question 1 of 12

1. Question

SECTION 1 Questions 1 – 10

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

**COOKERY CLASSES**
Cookery Class	Focus	Other Information
Example The Food …Studio…	how to 1 BLANK 1 of 10 and cook with seasonal products	● small classes ● also offers 2 BLANK 2 of 10 classes ● clients who return get a 3 BLANK 3 of 10 discount
Bond’s Cookery School	food that is 4 BLANK 4 of 10	● includes recipes to strengthen your 5 BLANK 5 of 10 ● they have a free 6 BLANK 6 of 10 Every Thursday
The 7 BLANK 7 of 10 Centre	mainly 8 BLANK 8 of 10 food	located near the 9 BLANK 9 of 10 ● a special course in skills with a 10 BLANK 10 of 10 is sometimes available

**COOKERY CLASSES**
Cookery Class	Focus	Other Information
Example The Food …Studio…	how to 1 Fill in the blank 1 of 10 and cook with seasonal products	● small classes ● also offers 2 Fill in the blank 2 of 10 classes ● clients who return get a 3 Fill in the blank 3 of 10 discount
Bond’s Cookery School	food that is 4 Fill in the blank 4 of 10	● includes recipes to strengthen your 5 Fill in the blank 5 of 10 ● they have a free 6 Fill in the blank 6 of 10 Every Thursday
The 7 Fill in the blank 7 of 10 Centre	mainly 8 Fill in the blank 8 of 10 food	located near the 9 Fill in the blank 9 of 10 ● a special course in skills with a 10 Fill in the blank 10 of 10 is sometimes available

Correct / 10 Points

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Question 2 of 12

2. Question

SECTION 2 Questions 11 – 20

Questions 11 – 13

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Traffic Changes in Granford

11 Why are changes needed to traffic systems in Granford?

A. The number of traffic accidents has risen.
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B. The amount of traffic on the roads has increased.
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C. The types of vehicles on the roads have changed.
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Question 3 of 12

3. Question

12 In a survey, local residents particularly complained about

A. dangerous driving by parents.
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B. pollution from trucks and lorries.
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C. inconvenience from parked cars.
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Question 4 of 12

4. Question

13 According to the speaker, one problem with the new regulations will be

A. raising money to pay for them.
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B. finding a way to make people follow them.
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C. getting the support of the police.
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Question 5 of 12

5. Question

Questions 14-20

Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A-I, next to Questions 14-20

Proposed traffic changes in Granford

14 New traffic lights BLANK 1 of 7

15 Pedestrian crossing BLANK 2 of 7

16 Parking allowed BLANK 3 of 7

17 New ‘No Parking’ sign BLANK 4 of 7

18 New disabled parking spaces BLANK 5 of 7

19 Widened pavement BLANK 6 of 7

20 Lorry loading/unloading restrictions BLANK 7 of 7

Proposed traffic changes in Granford

14 New traffic lights Fill in the blank 1 of 7

15 Pedestrian crossing Fill in the blank 2 of 7

16 Parking allowed Fill in the blank 3 of 7

17 New ‘No Parking’ sign Fill in the blank 4 of 7

18 New disabled parking spaces Fill in the blank 5 of 7

19 Widened pavement Fill in the blank 6 of 7

20 Lorry loading/unloading restrictions Fill in the blank 7 of 7

Correct / 7 Points

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Question 6 of 12

6. Question

SECTION 3 Questions 21 – 30

Questions 21 – 25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 Why is Jack interested in investigating seed germination?

A. He may do a module on a related topic later on.
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B. He wants to have a career in plant science.
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C. He is thinking of choosing this topic for his dissertation.
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Question 7 of 12

7. Question

22 Jack and Emma agree the main advantage of their present experiment is that it can be

A. described very easily.
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B. carried out inside the laboratory.
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C. completed in the time available.
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Question 8 of 12

8. Question

23 What do they decide to check with their tutor?

A. whether their aim is appropriate
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B. whether anyone else has chosen this topic
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C. whether the assignment contributes to their final grade
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Question 9 of 12

9. Question

24 They agree that Graves’ book on seed germination is disappointing because

A. it fails to cover recent advances in seed science.
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B. the content is irrelevant for them.
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C. its focus is very theoretical.
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Question 10 of 12

10. Question

25 What does Jack say about the article on seed germination by Lee Hall?

A. The diagrams of plant development are useful.
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B. The analysis of seed germination statistics is thorough.
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C. The findings on seed germination after fires are surprising.
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Question 11 of 12

11. Question

Questions 26-30

Complete the flow-chart below.

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 26-30.

Stage in the experiment

Select seeds of different 26 BLANK 1 of 5 and sizes.

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Measure and record the 27 BLANK 2 of 5 and size of each one.

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Decide on the 28 BLANK 3 of 5 to be used.

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Use a different 29 BLANK 4 of 5 for each seed and label it.

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After about 3 weeks, record the plant’s 30 BLANK 5 of 5.

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Investigate the findings.

Options

A container

B soil

C weight

D condition

E height

F colour

G types

H depths

Stage in the experiment

Select seeds of different 26 Fill in the blank 1 of 5 and sizes.

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Measure and record the 27 Fill in the blank 2 of 5 and size of each one.

↓

Decide on the 28 Fill in the blank 3 of 5 to be used.

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Use a different 29 Fill in the blank 4 of 5 for each seed and label it.

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After about 3 weeks, record the plant’s 30 Fill in the blank 5 of 5 .

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Investigate the findings.

Options

A container

B soil

C weight

D condition

E height

F colour

G types

H depths

Correct / 5 Points

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Question 12 of 12

12. Question

SECTION 4 Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Effects of urban environments on animals

Introduction

Recent urban developments represent massive environmental changes. It was previously thought that only a few animals were suitable for city life, e.g.

● the 31 BLANK 1 of 10– because of its general adaptability

● the pigeon – because walls of city buildings are similar to 32 BLANK 2 of 10

In fact, many urban animals are adapting with unusual 33 BLANK 3 of 10

Recent research

● Emilie Snell-Rood studied small urbanised mammal specimens from museums in Minnesota.

– She found the size of their 34 BLANK 4 of 10had increased.

– She suggests this may be due to the need to locate new sources of 35 BLANK 5 of 10and to deal with new dangers.

● Catarina Miranda focused on the 36 BLANK 6 of 10of urban and rural blackbirds.

– She found urban birds were often braver, but were afraid of situations that were 37 BLANK 7 of 10

● Jonathan Atwell studies how animals respond to urban environments.

– He found that some animals respond to 38 BLANK 8 of 10by producing lower levels of hormones.

● Sarah Partan’s team found urban squirrels use their 39 BLANK 9 of 10to help them communicate.

Long-term possibilities

Species of animals may develop which are unique to cities. However, some changes may not be 40 BLANK 10 of 10.

Effects of urban environments on animals

Introduction

Recent urban developments represent massive environmental changes. It was previously thought that only a few animals were suitable for city life, e.g.

● the 31 Fill in the blank 1 of 10 – because of its general adaptability

● the pigeon – because walls of city buildings are similar to 32 Fill in the blank 2 of 10

In fact, many urban animals are adapting with unusual 33 Fill in the blank 3 of 10

Recent research

● Emilie Snell-Rood studied small urbanised mammal specimens from museums in Minnesota.

– She found the size of their 34 Fill in the blank 4 of 10 had increased.

– She suggests this may be due to the need to locate new sources of 35 Fill in the blank 5 of 10 and to deal with new dangers.

● Catarina Miranda focused on the 36 Fill in the blank 6 of 10 of urban and rural blackbirds.

– She found urban birds were often braver, but were afraid of situations that were 37 Fill in the blank 7 of 10

● Jonathan Atwell studies how animals respond to urban environments.

– He found that some animals respond to 38 Fill in the blank 8 of 10 by producing lower levels of hormones.

● Sarah Partan’s team found urban squirrels use their 39 Fill in the blank 9 of 10 to help them communicate.

Long-term possibilities

Species of animals may develop which are unique to cities. However, some changes may not be 40 Fill in the blank 10 of 10 .

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