Listening Lab

IELTS Listening Full Mock Test 26

Free IELTS Listening Test 26 with four audio sections, 40 questions, instant scoring, answer review, and Pro transcript/trap explanations.

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exam style audiofull mocklisteningmixed listening tasksnote completionsyllabus 2026

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Part 1

Ormond Lane tool library membership

Part 1 · Note Completion

Range: 1-10

Format: Note Completion

Audio

Questions 1-6

Ormond Lane Tool Library Membership

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Membership notes

Ormond Lane Tool Library Membership

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Membership notes

Name

1Tom ____ ____

Contact number

2Item needed ____

Item needed

3cordless ____ ____

Preferred collection day

4Refundable deposit ____

Refundable deposit

5____ pounds ____

Collection time

6Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer. ____

Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Requirement

Detail

Identity document

7driving ____ ____

Safety item

8protective ____ ____

Return point

9side ____ ____

Reminder method

10Question 10 ____

Part 2

Fenton Gate food exchange open morning

Part 2 · Mixed listening tasks

Range: 11-20

Format: Mixed listening tasks

Audio

Questions 11-15

Fenton Gate Food Exchange Open Morning

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Fenton Gate Food Exchange Open Morning

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11The main aim of the food exchange is to ____

A sell low-cost meals.

B reduce waste.

C teach gardening skills.

12Visitors who bring food should make sure it is ____

A clearly labelled.

B paid for in cash.

C checked by a shop assistant.

13The first demonstration will show people how to ____

A freeze cooked meals.

B read use-by dates.

C store fresh herbs.

14The children's area has been moved because of ____

A the number of visitors expected.

B noise from the main hall.

C the weather forecast.

15The organisers still need volunteers to help with ____

A sorting donated food.

B serving lunch.

C cleaning tables.

Which activity will take place in each area? Write the correct letter, A-F.

A compost advice B weighing donations C label printingD soup tasting E seed swap F container washing

Area

Activity

16Loading bay ____

....................

17Green room ____

18Old kitchen ____

19South courtyard ____

20Mezzanine ____

Part 3

Research tutorial on tactile maps and route recall

Part 3 · Mixed listening tasks

Range: 21-30

Format: Mixed listening tasks

Audio

Questions 21-25

Research Tutorial: Tactile Maps and Route Recall

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Research Tutorial: Tactile Maps and Route Recall

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21What problem did the students notice during the pilot? ____

A The maps looked too plain.

B Participants followed different routes.

C The written instructions were too technical.

22Dr Okafor says the pilot result mainly suggests that ____

A participants handled the map more confidently.

B the audio guide distracted participants.

C the sample size was already sufficient.

23Maya and Oliver disagree about whether to record ____

A the total journey time.

B the first wrong turn.

C the confidence rating.

24What criticism does Dr Okafor make of their comparison? ____

A The groups had different prior knowledge.

B The campus building was too familiar.

C The trial day was unusually quiet.

25What will the final study compare? ____

A one building only

B a simulated route

C three map formats

Which change do they decide for each aspect of the study? Write the correct letter, A-G.

A recruit first-year students only B add a practice routeC keep route length constant D use raised patterns instead of coloursE record requests for help F remove the shortest corridorG test printed maps separately

Aspect

Change

26Sample ____

....................

27Training ____

28Route design ____

29Map symbols ____

30Observation notes ____

Part 4

Preserving fragile paper-based collections

Part 4 · Note Completion

Range: 31-40

Format: Note Completion

Audio

Questions 31-40

Preserving Fragile Documents

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Preserving fragile collections

Preserving Fragile Documents

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Preserving fragile collections

Section

Notes

Material structure

31Most historic sheets contain fibres based on ____ . ____

32In cheaper nineteenth-century paper, residual ____ can accelerate yellowing. ____

Chemical change

33Acidic paper weakens through ____ . ____

34Conservators describe acidity using the ____ scale. ____

Storage risks

35High ____ encourages mould and staining. ____

36Brown spotting is often known as ____ . ____

Treatment and access

37Weak edges can be repaired with Japanese ____ . ____

38Damaged items are kept in protective ____ . ____

39For access, many collections rely on ____ . ____

Interpretation

40Conservation must also preserve the document's ____ . ____