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▶️ Watch and listen to the full Cambridge IELTS 20 Listening Test 1
📝 Attempt the full test online
✅ Check the complete answer key after finishing the test
⚠️ Tip: Always try the test first before checking answers.
▶️ Full Cambridge IELTS 20 Listening Test 1 Video
Watch the complete Listening Test 1 below:
How to use the video properly?
⇒ Use headphones for better clarity
⇒ Do not pause the video during the test
⇒ Write answers as you listen
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Test Details:
- Total Questions: 40
- Sections: 4
- Time: 30 minutes
- Level: Cambridge IELTS (Real Exam Standard)
Cambridge IELTS 20 Listening Test 1 Answer Key
📌 Check your answers only after completing the test.
Section-1 Answers
1. Fish
2. Roof
3. Spanish
4. Vegetarian
5. Audley
6. Hotel
7. Reviews
8. Local
9. 30
10. Average
Section-2 Answers
11. A
12. B
13. C
14. A
15. B
16. C
17. A
18. E
19. C
20. E
Section-3 Answers
21. C
22. E
23. A
24. C
25. A
26. B
27. A
28. B
29. A
30. C
Section-4 Answers
31. Factories
32. Dead
33. Whale
34. Apartments
35. Park
36. Art
37. Beaches
38. Ferry
39. Bikes
40. Drone
📊 IELTS Listening Band Score Guide
Use the table below to estimate your IELTS Listening band score based on your correct answers.
| Correct Answers | Band Scores |
| 39-40 | 9 |
| 37-38 | 8.5 |
| 35-36 | 8 |
| 32-34 | 7.5 |
| 30-31 | 7 |
| 26-29 | 6.5 |
| 23-25 | 6 |
| 18-22 | 5.5 |
| 16-17 | 5 |
| 13-15 | 4.5 |
| 11-12 | 4 |
📌 Common Mistakes to Avoid in IELTS Listening
Many students lose easy marks due to small mistakes. Watch out for these:
❌ Wrong spelling (spelling must be 100% correct)
❌ Exceeding word limits (e.g. writing 3 words instead of 2)
❌ Singular / plural errors
❌ Writing answers too early or too late
❌ Not reading instructions carefully
❌ Losing focus after missing one answer
👉 Remember: One mistake can affect multiple answers if you panic.
✅ Final Tips for IELTS Listening Success
Follow these simple tips to improve your score quickly:
✔️ Read questions before the audio starts
✔️ Underline keywords in the questions
✔️ Listen for synonyms, not exact words
✔️ Keep moving — don’t stop if you miss one answer
✔️ Check spelling and grammar during review time
✔️ Practice regularly with Cambridge-level tests
🎯 Consistency is the key — even 30 minutes of daily practice makes a big difference.
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