Listening Lab

IELTS Listening Full Mock Test 56

Free IELTS Listening Test 56 with four audio sections, 40 questions, instant scoring, answer review, and Pro transcript/trap explanations.

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30 min

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exam style audiofull mocklisteningmixed listening tasksnote completionsyllabus 2026

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Part 1

IELTS Listening Part 1

Part 1 · Note Completion

Range: 1-10

Format: Note Completion

Audio

Questions 1-6Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Pet carrier hire enquiry

Questions 1-6Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Collection date: 2 ........................ June

Pet carrier hire enquiry

Questions 1-6Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

1Borrower surname: ____ ____

2Collection date: ____ June ____

3Collection time: ____ ____

4Carrier size: ____ ____

5Deposit: ____ pounds ____

6Return point: front ____ ____

Questions 7-10Complete the checklist below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Before returning the carrier

Action

7Fold the ____ neatly. ____

Fold the 7 ........................ neatly.

8Attach the paper ____ . ____

Attach the paper 8 ........................ .

9Make sure the side ____ is closed. ____

Make sure the side 9 ........................ is closed.

10Do not use strong ____ . ____

Do not use strong 10 ........................ .

Part 2

IELTS Listening Part 2

Part 2 · Mixed listening tasks

Range: 11-20

Format: Mixed listening tasks

Audio

Questions 11-15Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Old theatre open-day briefing

Questions 11-15Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

A explain emergency roles.

Old theatre open-day briefing

Questions 11-15Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11The main reason for the briefing is to ____

A explain emergency roles.

B choose new volunteers.

C describe theatre history.

12The busiest period is expected to be ____

A before lunch.

B mid-afternoon.

C after closing.

13Visitors with pushchairs should use the ____

A side entrance.

B main steps.

C stage door.

14Volunteers should avoid giving detailed information about ____

A ticket prices.

B future repairs.

C local transport.

15Lost property will be kept ____

A in the cafe.

B at the archive table.

C by the entrance desk.

Questions 16-20What should volunteers do in each area?Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 16-20.

A Entrance desk

B Costume room

C Stage door

D Balcony

E Workshop

F Cafe corner

G Archive table

16stamp visitor passes ____

stamp visitor passes

17supervise photo queue ____

supervise photo queue

18keep performers' route clear ____

keep performers' route clear

19count old programmes ____

count old programmes

20report loose handrail ____

report loose handrail

Part 3

IELTS Listening Part 3

Part 3 · Mixed listening tasks

Range: 21-30

Format: Mixed listening tasks

Audio

Questions 21-25Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Using archive photographs in a history project

Questions 21-25Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

A too few photographs.

Using archive photographs in a history project

Questions 21-25Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21Dr Patel says the students' main weakness is that they have ____

A too few photographs.

B unclear selection criteria.

C ignored recent research.

22Jae says the photograph dates are useful because they ____

A show a sequence of change.

B prove who owned each building.

C identify the photographer.

23Mina and Jae disagree about whether to ____

A include damaged images.

B use colour enhancement.

C interview residents before selecting images.

24Dr Patel recommends testing the captions by ____

A timing how long students read them.

B asking non-specialists to interpret them.

C comparing them with museum labels.

25The final sample should focus on ____

A one street over time.

B several unrelated districts.

C a single famous building.

Questions 26-30What decision is made about each research action?Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to Questions 26-30.

A keep unchanged

B revise

C remove

D add later

E check with archive staff

F use as backup

26spreadsheet of building dates ____

spreadsheet of building dates

27oral-history clips ____

oral-history clips

28colour-coded route chart ____

colour-coded route chart

29social media comments ____

social media comments

30short reflection section ____

short reflection section

Part 4

IELTS Listening Part 4

Part 4 · Note Completion

Range: 31-40

Format: Note Completion

Audio

Questions 31-40Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Wind-deposited ground layers

Questions 31-40Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Wind-deposited ground layers

Questions 31-40Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

31Fine wind-borne ____ can travel beyond river valleys. ____

32Many source areas were linked to ____ activity. ____

33Dry deposits can stand in steep ____ . ____

34Stable ____ separate different periods of deposition. ____

35Ancient soil horizons are known as ____ . ____

36Coarser grains can indicate stronger wind ____ . ____

37Dust often starts on exposed ____ . ____

38In some regions these deposits support productive ____ . ____

39On steep slopes, erosion may form narrow ____ . ____

40Researchers compare field samples with computer ____ . ____