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Prepare for IELTS Listening

  LISTENING  

Practice all parts of the listening test from the easier parts 1 and 2, to the more difficult parts 3 and 4. The listening files include phone conversations and conversations between students, as well as speeches and presentations. You'll also find different types of IELTS listening test exercise including multiple choice, note and form completion, matching and labelling.

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Some people think that outdoor activities are more beneficial for children’s development than playing computer games.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

1. Outdoor Activities

Part:
4

The history of rambling in the UK

It is generally agreed that family relationships are not as close as they were in the past. 

Explain why you think this has happened and suggest how family relationships could be made closer.

3. Family

Part:
1

Holiday camp booking

Some people believe that governments should invest more in trains, while others argue that it is more important to improve the roads.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

5. Driving & Traffic

Part:
1

Excel driving school

Schools should focus on academic subjects and stop teaching physical education.

To what extent do you agree?

7. Sport

Part:
2

Hamilton Park sports facilities

Some people enjoy holidays which include many exciting activities, while others prefer a relaxing holiday by the beach.

Which do you think is better?

9. Extreme Experiences

Part:
1

Call to rafting agency

Children these days spend too much time studying and don’t spend enough time having fun.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

11. Childhood

Part:
2

Nursery school open morning

As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. 

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

13. Business

Part:
2

Presentation by Bathroom Bunnies CEO

People are often less polite these days than they were in the past.

What are the reasons for this?

How can this problem be fixed?

15. Good Manners

Part:
3

Student assignment on manners & etiquette

In some countries university education is provided free of charge to students while in others students are required to pay large fees.

In your opinion, is it better to charge students for higher education?

17. Studying

Part:
2

Foreign student orientation meeting

Some people think we should make children take part in traditional festivals and celebrations.

Do you agree?

19. Celebrations

Part:
4

Bonfire night in the U.K.

Some people prefer to eat at restaurants, whereas others prefer to eat home-made food. 

Which do you prefer?

2. Restaurants

Part:
3

Work experience presentation

Some people believe that you should judge others on their appearance, while others think that appearance is not important.

What is your opinion?

4. Appearance

Part:
4

Research into first impressions

Some people believe that money is the most important factor in achieving happiness.

Do you agree or disagree?

6. Money

Part:
4

Microfinance in Africa

Some people argue that we are born with a fixed personality while others argue that we develop our personality because of our experiences.

What do you think is the most important factor?

8. Personality

Part:
3

Presentation on national stereotypes

Some people work very hard to make their dreams come true, while others are happy with what they already have.

Do you think people should chase their dreams?

10. Hopes & Dreams

Part:
3

Report on goal-setting theory

Some countries are making serious efforts to reduce global warming. 

Do you believe that all countries should do the same?

12. Environmental Problems

Part:
4

Droughts in the U.S.A.

Some people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places like libraries, shops and on public transport.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

14. Mobiles

Part:
1

Truephone customer services call

What are the advantages and disadvantages of raising children in a small town?

16. Hometown

Part:
1

Tansworth town walking tour

In some countries people prefer to rent accommodation while in others people prefer to buy their home.

In your opinion, is it better to rent or own your home?

18. Home

Part:
4

Housing in ancient Rome

Unemployment is often a serious problem in societies.

What are the causes of unemployment?

What solutions are there to this problem?

20. Work

Part:
3

Report on working from home

All listening activities were created for fastforwardielts.com and are for IELTS test preparation purposes only. They aim to be similar in style and format to real IELTS questions but are not from real IELTS tests.

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