The IELTS exam pattern for the Listening section features four parts with different question types. You’ll encounter multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, and map-labeling tasks. These questions assess your ability to understand the main ideas, factual information, and details from various audio recordings. The recordings cover everyday conversations, academic discussions, and formal presentations. Each question type requires a different approach, and since the recording is played only once, practicing with a variety of question types in mock tests is essential.