IELTS Comprehensive Well
Revised New Practice
Questions
Section 1: Listening - Multiple Choice
*Questions 1-5: Listen to the short recordings and choose the correct answer.*
1. (Recording): A university administrator is giving information about library
opening hours during exam week. "The library will remain open until midnight on
weekdays, but on Saturdays we close at 8 PM as usual. Sunday hours are extended
from 10 AM to 10 PM."
When does the library close on Saturdays during exam week?
A. Midnight
B. 8 PM
C. 10 PM
D. 6 PM
Rationale: The speaker explicitly states that "on Saturdays we close at 8 PM as usual,"
indicating no change from regular Saturday hours despite extended hours on other days .
2. (Recording): A tour guide is describing a historical building. "The castle was
originally built in the 12th century, but the tower you see today was added in the
15th century after the original structure was damaged in a fire. The surrounding
gardens were designed much later, in the 18th century."
,When were the gardens designed?
A. 12th century
B. 15th century
C. 18th century
D. 14th century
Rationale: The guide clearly states that "the surrounding gardens were designed much
later, in the 18th century," distinguishing them from the earlier construction phases .
3. (Recording): Two students are discussing a group project deadline. Student A:
"Professor Chen said the final paper is due on Friday the 15th, right?" Student B:
"Actually, she moved it to Wednesday the 13th because she needs time to grade
them before the department meeting."
When is the paper now due?
A. Friday the 15th
B. Wednesday the 13th
C. Monday the 11th
D. Thursday the 14th
Rationale: Student B corrects the misunderstanding, explicitly stating the new deadline is
"Wednesday the 13th" due to the professor's grading schedule .
4. (Recording): A weather forecast is being broadcast. "Tomorrow's weather will
be partly cloudy in the morning with a high of 18 degrees. By afternoon, expect
heavy rainfall moving in from the west, with temperatures dropping to 12 degrees
by evening. Winds will be light throughout the day."
What will the weather be like in the afternoon?
A. Partly cloudy
B. Heavy rainfall
C. Sunny
D. Light winds only
,Rationale: The forecast specifically mentions that "by afternoon, expect heavy rainfall
moving in from the west," making this the correct description of afternoon conditions .
5. (Recording): A customer is calling a travel agency to book a flight. Customer: "I
need a round-trip ticket to Singapore departing on March 10th and returning on
March 17th." Agent: "Let me check availability. I have a morning flight at 8 AM or
an evening flight at 7 PM for the departure date. Which would you prefer?"
What dates does the customer request for travel?
A. Depart March 10, return March 15
B. Depart March 10, return March 17
C. Depart March 8, return March 17
D. Depart March 12, return March 19
Rationale: The customer clearly states the travel dates: "departing on March 10th and
returning on March 17th," which the agent then uses to check availability .
Section 2: Listening - Form Completion
*Questions 6-10: Complete the notes below with ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER from
the recording.*
6. Recording: A librarian is explaining how to register for a library card. "To
register, you'll need to bring two forms of identification. One must be a photo ID,
such as your passport or driver's license. The second should be proof of your
current address, like a recent utility bill or bank statement. The registration
process takes about ten minutes, and your card will be valid for three years."
Proof of address required: recent ______________ bill
A. utility
B. phone
C. electricity
D. gas
, Rationale: The recording mentions "a recent utility bill" as an example of proof of address,
making "utility" the exact word needed to complete the note accurately .
7. Recording continues: "The library offers various services including free Wi-Fi,
computer access, and printing facilities. Printing costs 20 cents per page for black
and white, and 50 cents for color. You can add credit to your library card at the
self-service kiosks near the entrance."
Printing cost per page (black and white): ______________ cents
A. *20*
B. 50
C. 10
D. 25
Rationale: The recording explicitly states "20 cents per page for black and white,"
providing the exact numerical value required .
8. Recording continues: "Our children's section hosts story time every Saturday
morning at 10:30. It's free and open to children aged three to seven. No
registration is required, but spaces are limited to thirty children per session."
Maximum children per story time session: ______________
A. *30*
B. 20
C. 25
D. 35
Rationale: The librarian states "spaces are limited to thirty children per session," providing
the exact number for completion .
9. Recording continues: "The library also runs a book club for adults that meets on
the first Tuesday of each month at 7 PM. This month we're discussing a mystery
novel, but next month's selection is a historical biography. New members are
always welcome."
Revised New Practice
Questions
Section 1: Listening - Multiple Choice
*Questions 1-5: Listen to the short recordings and choose the correct answer.*
1. (Recording): A university administrator is giving information about library
opening hours during exam week. "The library will remain open until midnight on
weekdays, but on Saturdays we close at 8 PM as usual. Sunday hours are extended
from 10 AM to 10 PM."
When does the library close on Saturdays during exam week?
A. Midnight
B. 8 PM
C. 10 PM
D. 6 PM
Rationale: The speaker explicitly states that "on Saturdays we close at 8 PM as usual,"
indicating no change from regular Saturday hours despite extended hours on other days .
2. (Recording): A tour guide is describing a historical building. "The castle was
originally built in the 12th century, but the tower you see today was added in the
15th century after the original structure was damaged in a fire. The surrounding
gardens were designed much later, in the 18th century."
,When were the gardens designed?
A. 12th century
B. 15th century
C. 18th century
D. 14th century
Rationale: The guide clearly states that "the surrounding gardens were designed much
later, in the 18th century," distinguishing them from the earlier construction phases .
3. (Recording): Two students are discussing a group project deadline. Student A:
"Professor Chen said the final paper is due on Friday the 15th, right?" Student B:
"Actually, she moved it to Wednesday the 13th because she needs time to grade
them before the department meeting."
When is the paper now due?
A. Friday the 15th
B. Wednesday the 13th
C. Monday the 11th
D. Thursday the 14th
Rationale: Student B corrects the misunderstanding, explicitly stating the new deadline is
"Wednesday the 13th" due to the professor's grading schedule .
4. (Recording): A weather forecast is being broadcast. "Tomorrow's weather will
be partly cloudy in the morning with a high of 18 degrees. By afternoon, expect
heavy rainfall moving in from the west, with temperatures dropping to 12 degrees
by evening. Winds will be light throughout the day."
What will the weather be like in the afternoon?
A. Partly cloudy
B. Heavy rainfall
C. Sunny
D. Light winds only
,Rationale: The forecast specifically mentions that "by afternoon, expect heavy rainfall
moving in from the west," making this the correct description of afternoon conditions .
5. (Recording): A customer is calling a travel agency to book a flight. Customer: "I
need a round-trip ticket to Singapore departing on March 10th and returning on
March 17th." Agent: "Let me check availability. I have a morning flight at 8 AM or
an evening flight at 7 PM for the departure date. Which would you prefer?"
What dates does the customer request for travel?
A. Depart March 10, return March 15
B. Depart March 10, return March 17
C. Depart March 8, return March 17
D. Depart March 12, return March 19
Rationale: The customer clearly states the travel dates: "departing on March 10th and
returning on March 17th," which the agent then uses to check availability .
Section 2: Listening - Form Completion
*Questions 6-10: Complete the notes below with ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER from
the recording.*
6. Recording: A librarian is explaining how to register for a library card. "To
register, you'll need to bring two forms of identification. One must be a photo ID,
such as your passport or driver's license. The second should be proof of your
current address, like a recent utility bill or bank statement. The registration
process takes about ten minutes, and your card will be valid for three years."
Proof of address required: recent ______________ bill
A. utility
B. phone
C. electricity
D. gas
, Rationale: The recording mentions "a recent utility bill" as an example of proof of address,
making "utility" the exact word needed to complete the note accurately .
7. Recording continues: "The library offers various services including free Wi-Fi,
computer access, and printing facilities. Printing costs 20 cents per page for black
and white, and 50 cents for color. You can add credit to your library card at the
self-service kiosks near the entrance."
Printing cost per page (black and white): ______________ cents
A. *20*
B. 50
C. 10
D. 25
Rationale: The recording explicitly states "20 cents per page for black and white,"
providing the exact numerical value required .
8. Recording continues: "Our children's section hosts story time every Saturday
morning at 10:30. It's free and open to children aged three to seven. No
registration is required, but spaces are limited to thirty children per session."
Maximum children per story time session: ______________
A. *30*
B. 20
C. 25
D. 35
Rationale: The librarian states "spaces are limited to thirty children per session," providing
the exact number for completion .
9. Recording continues: "The library also runs a book club for adults that meets on
the first Tuesday of each month at 7 PM. This month we're discussing a mystery
novel, but next month's selection is a historical biography. New members are
always welcome."
