Hi everybody,
Thank you for the calming input. I successfully completed by IELTS exam and already got my results. I got a 8.5 for Listening!
Your comments really helped to keep me calm and not freak out about the listening test.
The quality of the recording is always very good and they will ask everybody if they can hear the recording well. If not, you can speak up and they will adjust the volume or change your place in the room. Do not worry! They main thing is that you stay calm during the test because when you are nervous you cannot concentrate well on what is being said.
Michaela