IELTS Listening Multiple Choice Questions – Tips with Examples

Answer :
Military applications and researchFrom the above, you can see that all the options given in the question are mentioned in the passage. So, you have to listen carefully to identify the correct answer. The answer lies in the first line of the paragraph: “The first self-driving vehicles were primarily designed for military applications and research purposes.”

Conversation :
A : I’m planning to book a flight to Paris next week. What are the available departure times?
B : There’s one at 7:45 AM, another at 8:30 AM, and the last one at 9:15 AM.
A : I’d prefer the earliest one.
B : The 7:45 AM flight?
A : Yes, that’s perfect. How much is the ticket?
B : It’s £150 for a one-way trip.
A : Sounds good. I’ll take it.

Question: What time is the flight the speaker booked?

1. 7:45 AM
2. 8:30 AM
3. 9:15 AM

Answer : 7:45 AM

Paragraph :
The company’s recruitment process was designed to be fair and unbiased. Applicants were shortlisted based on their qualifications and experience, rather than personal connections or recommendations. The HR team carefully reviewed all applications before selecting candidates for interviews.

1. They were shortlisted based on their credentials.
2. They were recommended by previous employees.
3. They were selected through internal referrals.

Answer : They were shortlisted based on their credentials.

The word “chosen” in the question isn’t found in the paragraph, which is the audio script. So, before the audio is played, you should read and pay attention to the questions to identify synonyms in the audio. Also, the answer options do not have the exact words from the paragraph. The paragraph states that applicants were “shortlisted based on their qualifications and experience,” but the answer choices use “credentials” instead, which is a synonym.

Thus, you should be able to identify the synonyms in the question and for that you have to improve your IELTS vocabulary.

Paragraph :
Let’s begin our tour with the Heritage Hall, one of the oldest sections of the museum. This hall features artifacts from the medieval era, including rare manuscripts and historical armor. Next, we will proceed to the Innovation Wing, where you’ll find interactive exhibits showcasing technological advancements over the decades. Finally, we’ll visit the Discovery Gallery, which is dedicated to scientific breakthroughs and inventions. It contains replicas of famous discoveries, such as the first steam engine and early space exploration models.

Question : The Discovery Gallery is dedicated to __________.

1. Medieval artifacts and manuscripts
2. Technological advancements
3. Scientific breakthroughs and inventions

Answer : Scientific breakthroughs and inventions.

The information provided in the paragraph might not be in the same order as the answer choices, making it important to read the question beforehand to anticipate what to listen for.

The paragraph starts with the Heritage Hall (medieval artifacts), then moves to the Innovation Wing (technology), and finally discusses the Discovery Gallery (science and inventions).

The answer choices mix up the order of the information, which could confuse the listener.

The correct answer is 3. Scientific breakthroughs and inventions, as the Discovery Gallery is described as containing replicas of discoveries like the steam engine and space exploration models.

Conversation :
A: What time does the fitness center close on weekdays?
B: We usually close at 10 PM, but recently we extended our hours to 11 PM due to high demand.
A: And what about Sundays?
B: On Sundays, we used to close at 8 PM, but now we’ve changed it to 7 PM.

Question : What time does the fitness center close on Sundays?

1. 8 PM
2. 7 PM
3. 11 PM

Answer : 7 PM