IELTS Listening Test 2 2025: Eco-farm Tour; Muna Island; People’s Attitudes; Life on the International Space Station
LISTENING TEST 2
PART 1
Questions 1-10
Questions 1-5
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Eco-farm Tour
| Dates offered: | 6-20 June |
| Name: | Helen 1 …………………….. |
| Email address: | Helen123@ 2 ………………..com |
| Home address: | 3 ………………..Road, Sheffield |
| Source of information: | 4 …………………….. |
| Membership number: | 5 …………………….. |
Questions 6-10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
| Recommendations | Customer preferences | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | From 16 to 62 | Children: 6 and 4 |
| Accommodation type | lodges | a 6 …………………….. |
| Accommodation location | Lakeside | Near the farm or in the 7 …………………….. |
| Food | A wide range of food | Meat, seafood, and 8 …………………….. food |
| Transport | Train or 9 ……………….. | Ferry and van |
| Courses | Flower planting courses | Active courses (e.g. a 10 …………………….. course) |
PART 2
Questions 11-20
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Muna Island
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- How much should visitors tip taxi drivers on the island?
A as much as they feel right
B no tip at all
C 10% tip - What is mentioned about the medical service on the island?
A It will be charged.
B Visitors should contact their insurance company.
C Visitors have to find the hotel doctor. - The tour guide says the tap water
A contains no mineral.
B is unsafe.
C has an unusual taste. - What point is made about bottled water?
A It is expensive.
B The bottle is not always sealed.
C It isn’t sold everywhere. - What feature is mentioned about the bus on the island?
A frequent
B not punctual
C not comfortable - How can visitors know the destination of the bus on the island?
A find it in front of the bus
B check it with the driver
C find it at the bus stop - What does the tour guide advise visitors to do before renting a car?
A find a taxi company
B go to the hotel reception
C compare the price in advance - When they rent a car, it’s important for visitors to know
A the mileage is limited.
B what is included in the price.
C fuel is included in the price. - How can visitors find a taxi easily?
A call the taxi company
B look for a taxi in advance
C stop a taxi on the street - What is suggested by the tour guide about the taxi fee?
A make sure no extra money is asked
B check what is included in the fee
C agree the price with the driver in advance
- How much should visitors tip taxi drivers on the island?
PART 3
Questions 21-30
Questions 21-24
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
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- What is the topic of research?
A the effect of music on consumers
B the effect of music on eating
C the effect of music on the price of food - The research finds out in the restaurant
A the music is played everywhere.
B the music is played at a uniform volume level.
C the music is played at a certain time. - The first few questions in the questionnaire are
A to understand people’s taste in music.
B to clarify the research aim.
C to disguise the purpose of the survey. - The questions in the questionnaire came from
A a previous study.
B a professional dictionary.
C the student herself.
- What is the topic of research?
Questions 25 and 26
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO are the main reasons given for choosing a restaurant?
A competitors nearby
B environment
C transport facilities
D service
E seat capacity
Questions 27-30
What is people’s attitude toward playing each of the following music in restaurants?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to questions 27-30.
| People’s Attitudes | |
|---|---|
| A | People will spend more money in the restaurant. |
| B | People don’t even notice the music. |
| C | People will come back again. |
| D | People don’t think the restaurant is worth the price. |
| E | People will leave the restaurant right after eating. |
| F | People don’t like the restaurant at all. @jielts_mirkoo |
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- No music ________
- Jazz ________
- Classical music ________
- Pop music ________
PART 4
Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Life on the International Space Station
| Background | |
| – Station was occupied by international teams of scientists over several months. | |
| – Research was done on living conditions. | |
| Early impressions | |
| – The air smelt 31 ………. | |
| – The temperature was easy to adjust. | |
| – The food had enough 32 ………. | |
| – 33 ………. was efficient | |
| Problems | |
| – Difficulties with air filters caused lack of 34 ………. | |
| – It was difficult to keep cabin objects secure. | |
| – Systems were incompatible. | |
| – e.g. there were problems when mixing 35 ………. because of the preservatives | |
| – The 36 ………. available were not always suitable for their purpose | |
| – It was difficult to access the 37 ………. for equipment maintenance | |
| Suggested improvements | |
| – Systems and equipment should undergo more extensive 38 ………. | |
| – In language training, astronauts needed practice in understanding the controller’s 39 ………. | |
| – There should be less emphasis on 40 ………. and more on other issues |
SUGGESTED ANSWERS
P1: Eco-farm Tour
1. Pennington
2. greenfield
3. 66 Lake
4. Radio
5. UK765024EG
6. flat
7. forest
8. organic
9. bike
10. dance
P2: Muna Island
11.A
12.A
13. C
14.B
15.C
16.B
17.C
18.B
19.C
20.C
P3
21 A
22 B
23 C
24A
25A
26 E
27 D
28A
29 E
30 C
P4: International Space Station
31.fresh
32. variety
33. communication
34. sleep
35. water
36.tools
37.instructions
38. testing
39.accent
40.safety
