IELTS Practice Listening Test: Dealing with Difficult Emotions

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Welcome to this IELTS Practice Listening Test about Psychology of Emotions.

This test aims to help you develop your listening skills for the IELTS examination by providing realistic practice.

You will hear a recording about the psychology of difficult emotions, particularly shame and guilt, and answer 9 questions.

The questions follow the same sequence as the information in the recording.

You should attempt to answer all questions while listening.

The recording will be played only once.

You will have time to read the questions before the recording starts.

Write your answers in the spaces provided. Remember to follow the word limit instructions carefully.

Good luck with your practice!

Section 1

Questions 1-9

SENTENCE COMPLETION

Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

  1. When experiencing shame, individuals tend to feel that they are a _______________ for their actions.
  2. People who feel guilt focus on their _______________ and its impact on others.
  3. When people feel shame, they typically want to _______________ rather than make improvements.
  4. People experiencing guilt about behavior without shame are more likely to _______________, apologize, and repair harm.
  5. The speaker describes that we live in an almost _______________ society.
  6. According to the speaker, fixating on shame is a _______________ emotion because it focuses solely on oneself.
  7. To deal with internalized shame, the speaker recommends finding a _______________ and appreciating group strengths.
  8. The speaker works with _______________ people, which is described as a highly stigmatized group.
  9. When dealing with others’ expectations, it’s critical to differentiate between their expectations and your own _______________.

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