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School Subjects: IELTS Listening Practice

Published: September 28 2026

Read the questions, then listen once.

Young adults discussing their school experiences around a table.

Choose one answer for each question. For statements, choose True or False.

1 Which subjects did the first speaker enjoy most?

2 The second speaker enjoyed writing essays.

3 Why did the second speaker dislike book reports?

4 The third speaker's favourite subjects never changed.

5 What did the fourth speaker's memorable teacher teach?

6 Why did the fifth speaker enjoy biology?

7 The fifth speaker's biology grades were usually low.

8 The final speaker found computer programs difficult to learn.

9 Which subject was difficult for the final speaker?

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About this listening

Track six speakers' preferences and reasons as they reflect on school subjects. The source is an intermediate-level recording (approximately B1) used for a focused IELTS preparation exercise.

IELTS preparation mini-test. Full recording: 3:02. Read the questions, then listen once. Answer 9 questions: choose True or False for 4 statements and one option for 5 factual questions. One point per correct answer; maximum 9 points. Try without subtitles first, then use them to review. This is a training mini-test, not an official IELTS Listening format: True/False is not an IELTS Listening question type. The score does not convert to an IELTS band.

Source: ELLLO — School Subjects, Arienne, Lupe, Fred, Jeff, Shibika and Rebecca; produced by Todd Beuckens

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