IELTS Listening 2026 past questions and answers

1. It receives sunlight for much of the day.
2. Its soil was already suitable for growing vegetables.
3. It was closer to the town’s railway station.
4. The council had built a glasshouse there already.

Answer: A. It receives sunlight for much of the day.

The guide says the depot’s southern side has sunlight for most of the day.

1. They now open at seven thirty.
2. They now stay open until six.
3. They are closed on Fridays.
4. They now open at eight thirty.

Answer: D. They now open at eight thirty.

The guide corrects the old eight o’clock notice and says weekday entry begins at eight thirty.

1. Supplying water to the vegetable beds.
2. Washing produce and cleaning tools.
3. Keeping the glasshouse warm overnight.
4. Providing drinking water for visitors.

Answer: B. Washing produce and cleaning tools.

The tanks supply water for washing harvested produce and cleaning tools, not irrigation.

1. A new greenhouse blocks the original path.
2. The pond is being drained for repairs.
3. The lower path becomes slippery after rain.
4. The longer path gives better views of the crops.

Answer: C. The lower path becomes slippery after rain.

The lower path became slippery after heavy rain, so the group now uses the higher gravel loop.

1. To let people exchange seeds before planting begins.
2. To avoid clashing with the garden’s annual concert.
3. To celebrate the opening of the glasshouse.
4. To give visitors more time to label their packets.

Answer: A. To let people exchange seeds before planting begins.

The guide explains that the May event allows seed exchange before the main planting period.