Think about these questions, or answer them aloud.
This test reviews everything in the B2 listening course. It has seven sections and 39 questions, and it takes about 40 minutes. The first four sections follow IELTS Listening Parts 1 to 4. The last three practise TOEIC Parts 3 and 4 and the TOEFL Academic Talk.
To get a realistic result:
| Section | Format | Voice | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IELTS Part 1: joining a tennis club (form completion) | British | 1–9 |
| 2 | IELTS Part 2: a new river bus service (multiple choice) | British | 10–14 |
| 3 | IELTS Part 3: planning an energy-saving proposal (who says it?) | British | 15–21 |
| 4 | IELTS Part 4: the psychology of waiting (note completion) | American | 22–29 |
| 5 | TOEIC Part 3: a shipping problem (with a graphic) | American | 30–32 |
| 6 | TOEIC Part 4: a sales update (talk) | British | 33–35 |
| 7 | TOEFL Academic Talk: night-time migration | American | 36–39 |
Here is a quick warm-up item. Read the form line, check the word limit and predict the answer.
Delivery day: ______ (ONE WORD ONLY)
Prediction: a day of the week. Expect a change of plan.
Friday. Thursday is the original plan, and Saturday is suggested and rejected (fully booked). The assistant's final words, Friday it is, confirm the answer. Friday morning would break the ONE WORD ONLY limit.
This one item uses three course strategies: prediction (a day), distractors (wait for the final decision) and word limits. Use the same habits all the way through the test.
You will hear a phone call between Kirsty, a receptionist at a tennis club, and Arjun, who wants to join. Read the form first. Then listen and complete it.
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
You will hear Paul Grady from the city transport office talking on local radio about a new river bus service.
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
You will hear two students, Zara and Leo, choosing ideas for a proposal to reduce energy use in their student halls.
Who expresses each opinion? Choose A if only Zara says it, B if only Leo says it, or C if they both agree. You may use any letter more than once.
You will hear part of a lecture about the psychology of waiting. The headings show the main points of the lecture.
Complete the notes. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
You will hear a conversation between two colleagues, Erin and Tomás, at an online shop. Look at the price list before you listen.
| Shipping option | Delivery time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 5 working days | $8 |
| Express | 2 working days | $18 |
| Overnight | next working day | $30 |
| Same-day courier | same day (local addresses only) | $45 |
Choose the best answer.
You will hear a talk at the start of a business meeting.
Choose the best answer.
You will hear a short talk in a biology class. Take notes, then answer the questions. In the TOEFL test you may not see the questions until the talk ends.
Choose the best answer.
Add up your correct answers out of 39.
Where to review:
Save words to review them later with flashcards.
“Off-peak membership is cheaper than full membership.”
“A colleague recommended the tennis club.”
“The electric boats produce no fumes.”
“Bikes aren't allowed during the rush hour.”
“Students were asked to sign a pledge to save energy.”
“Motion sensors turn the lights on when someone walks past.”
“Bored people overestimate how long they have waited.”
“We'll include a voucher for ten per cent off.”
“Please check the rest of the batch for cracks.”
“Roadworks made the shops difficult to reach.”
“Book a training session on the intranet.”
“Hawks are predators that hunt by sight.”
