Preparing for the IELTS Listening test becomes much easier when you practise with real exam-style materials. Cambridge 19 Listening Test 2 is an excellent resource to understand how questions are structured and how information is presented in different listening situations.
In this blog, you’ll find:
- A short overview of the test
- A link to attempt the full listening test
- The complete answers for Test 2
- Important vocabulary to help IELTS aspirants improve comprehension
Why Practise Cambridge 19 Listening Test 2?
Cambridge IELTS tests are designed by the exam makers themselves, which makes them the most reliable practice source. Listening Test 2 focuses more on everyday situations, directions, and descriptive information, helping you improve:
- Listening for specific details
- Understanding instructions and explanations
- Recognising paraphrased information
- Managing time during the test
Regular practice with tests like this can significantly boost your confidence before the real exam.
🎧 Watch Attempt Cambridge 19 Listening Test 2
You can attempt the full listening test using an online audio or video source that plays the test in one go, just like the real exam. Make sure you:
- Read questions before the audio starts
- Listen carefully without pausing
- Write answers as you listen
Tip: Always attempt the test first before checking the answers below.
✅ Cambridge 19 Listening Test 2 Answers
Use the answers below only after completing the test to analyse your performance.
Part-1
1. Mathieson
2. beginners
3. college
4. New
5. 11 / eleven (am)
6. instrument
7. ear
8. clapping
9. recording
10. alone
Part-2
11. A
12. B
13. A
14. B
15. C
16. A
17&18. C, E
19&20. A, B
Part-3
21. A
22. B
23. B
24. B
25. E
26. B
27. A
28. C
29. C
30. A
Part-4
31. move
32. short
33. discs
34. oxygen
35. tube
36. temperatures
37. protein
38. space
39. seaweed
40. endangered
Cambridge 19 IELTS Listening Test 2 vocabulary
Part 1 – Guitar Class Conversation
| Word / Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Coordinator | A person who organizes or manages an activity or group |
| Retired | No longer working after reaching a certain age |
| Chords | A group of notes played together on a musical instrument |
| Strumming | Playing the strings of a guitar by brushing with fingers or pick |
| Plectrum | Small tool used to pluck or strum a stringed instrument |
| Tune | Adjust the pitch of a musical instrument |
| Finger picking | A guitar technique using fingers instead of a pick |
| Impressive | Something that evokes admiration |
| Practice | Repeated performance to improve skills |
| Second-hand | Previously used |
Part 2 – Lifeboat Volunteer Story
| Word / Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Volunteer | Someone who offers to do something without payment |
| Lifeboat Institution | Organization providing rescue at sea |
| Coastguard | Officials who patrol coasts and respond to emergencies |
| Helmsman | Person responsible for steering a boat |
| Equipment | Tools or machinery needed for a purpose |
| Residential course | A course where participants stay at the venue |
| Extreme conditions | Very difficult or dangerous situations |
| Technical competence | Ability to perform tasks with skill |
| Casualty care | First aid or medical attention given to injured people |
| Knots | Tied loops used in ropes |
Part 3 – Recycling Footwear Discussion
| Word / Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Recycling | The process of converting waste into reusable material |
| Footwear | Shoes, boots, etc. |
| Hard-wearing | Durable; lasts a long time |
| Scruffy | Dirty, untidy |
| Rejected | Refused or not accepted |
| Landfill | Place where waste is buried |
| Germs | Microorganisms that may cause disease |
| Identical | Exactly the same |
| Overseas | In a foreign country |
| Presentation | Formal talk about a topic |
Part 4 – Tardigrades (Invertebrates) Talk
| Word / Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Invertebrates | Animals without a backbone |
| Microscopic | Extremely small, not visible to the naked eye |
| Phylum | A classification group in biology |
| Stylets | Needle-like structures used by some animals |
| Habitats | Natural environment where an organism lives |
| Cryptobiosis | State where metabolism nearly stops |
| Tun | Ball-like form tardigrades take in cryptobiosis |
| Metabolism | Chemical processes in a living organism |
| Survive / withstand | To continue to live under difficult conditions |
| Conservation status | Assessment of species’ risk of extinction |
✅ Tips for IELTS Vocabulary Usage
- Try to use at least 5–7 of these words in Speaking or Writing tasks related to education, environment, or science.
- Make mini flashcards with word + meaning + example sentence.
- Pay attention to context—many words like helmsman, tun, cryptobiosis are technical, so they are mainly useful in academic or descriptive tasks.
- Synonyms help: e.g., impressive → remarkable, survive → endure, rejected → refused.
🔗 Continue Your IELTS Listening Practice
To build strong listening skills, it’s important to practise a variety of tests from different Cambridge books. After completing this test, you may find these resources helpful:
- You can revise earlier question types by practising Cambridge 19 IELTS Listening Test 1.
- To move forward with similar difficulty, try Cambridge 19 IELTS Listening Test 3 for more exam-style practice.
- For a higher-level challenge, attempt other listening tests under real exam conditions.
Using these tests together will help you understand patterns, improve accuracy, and feel more confident on exam day.