Listening Practice

Listening Practice 1

⭐ QUESTION TYPE 1 – MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. According to the speaker, what happens during encoding?

A. The brain stores information temporarily until it decides where to keep it
B. The brain evaluates new information to decide whether to keep or discard it
C. The brain moves information from short-term memory into long-term memory

⭐ QUESTION TYPE 2 – MATCHING (Drag the terms)

Match the terms with their descriptions. One description is extra.

Encoding Short-term memory Long-term memory Spaced repetition
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A. Stores information for only a few seconds
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B. Helps strengthen memory by reviewing over intervals
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C. Decides whether new information should be kept
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D. Stores information for an entire day (extra)
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E. Keeps information for many years

⭐ QUESTION TYPE 3 – DIAGRAM / PROCESS LABELING

MEMORY SYSTEM

Stage 1: ____________
Stage 2: Storage
   – Short-term memory (few seconds)
   – Long-term memory (years)
Stage 3: Retrieval

Tap the correct label for Stage 1.

Memory
Encoding
Processing

⭐ QUESTION TYPE 4 – SUMMARY COMPLETION

Research shows that spaced repetition works better than cramming because it gives the brain multiple opportunities to ________ ________ over time.

review again
build on
strengthen memory

Listening Practice 2

⭐ IELTS Listening Questions 31–33 (Multiple Choice)

31. What does the speaker say recent studies now provide?

A. New guidelines for designing parks
B. Reliable evidence of health benefits
C. Proof that cities are becoming less healthy

32. According to the speaker, what is cortisol?

A. A hormone linked to anxiety
B. A chemical produced by exercise
C. A hormone that increases attention

33. What element of green spaces is described as a “game changer”?

A. Easier access for city residents
B. The environmental impact on pollution
C. Mental benefits from simply observing nature

⭐ Questions 34–36 — Notes Completion

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

34. _____________ : Even brief park visits can lower stress levels by reducing cortisol.



35. _____________ : Living close to trees or gardens leads to higher life satisfaction.



36. _____________ : Listening to birds or noticing air changes improves attention and memory.

⭐ Questions 37–40 — Sentence Completion

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.

37. As cities grow, green spaces are becoming increasingly ___________.



38. Nature is described as a “fast-acting” ___________ because it lowers cortisol.



39. The mental benefits of nature do not depend on ___________ alone.



40. Adding natural elements to city design is now a key ___________ strategy.