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Types of questions in IELTS Listening
• Multiple choice questions
• Map Labelling questions
• Sentence Completion/Note completion/ Table completion/Diagram completion questions
• Match questions
Let’s look at the tips and tricks required to answer each question type:
Multiple Choice Questions
While listening to the audio recording there will be a section for choice questions The
multiple-choice questions are of two types –
● Multiple choice questions with one answer
● Multiple choice question with two or more answers
There are questions that have one or more answers, for those type of questions, you would have to
listen keenly to identify all the answers from the options given
There are a few things you would have to keep in mind while you’re answering multiple-choice
questions:
● You will hear all the options that are given to you in the question You would have to listen to
the audio and interpret the answer from what is asked in the question
Tips and Tricks for different question types
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● Sometimes, the answer options might be of the same kind to confuse you For instance, it might all be in the form of dates ( 15 November, 17 November or 18 November) You would have to read the question and choose the correct answer
● The words used in the question might not be the exact words that you hear in the audio
recording So, you’d have to pay attention to synonyms and how the words are paraphrased
● The information provided in the audio recording might not be in the same order as the
questions asked, so in order to answer the questions correctly, you should have read the questions beforehand to be aware of what is being asked
● There would be a lot of distractors in the audio recording There would be a lot of the same kind of information Sometimes, the speaker might give us any information and then change it which might be the correct answer So, do not rush and write down the answer as soon as you hear it
Map Labelling questions
For these types of questions, you would be provided with a map and you would have to label the places
on the map
There are two types of questions:
1 A list of words might be given to you and you’d have to listen to the recording and choose thecorrect word that fits the blank on the map
2 There won’t be a list, you would just listen to the audio and identify the place on the map.There are a few things you would have to keep in mind while you’re answering Map Labeling questions:
● There would be directions to a place or some kind of tour
● Read the instructions before you begin, so that you’ll know the word limit of the blanks
● Description of the location – listen to words that best describe the location given For
example, below the park, next to the supermarket, etc
● Look at the question numbers – Look at the question numbers and identify the flow of the map That would help you listen to what’s coming next
● The audio recording would provide you with an understanding of where you are or where you have to begin at Pay attention to it at the beginning of the recording Also, listen to nearby places and clues to help find the answers
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● Try to guess what would come in the blank It could be a place, a number, year, name or even
a specific range of information (such as seasons, climatic conditions)
● The words in the question need not necessarily be the same words you hear in the audio recordings, learn to tune yourself to synonyms of the words in the question
● Though the questions might be phrased differently from the recordings, the answers should
be the exact words you hear in the audio
● Remember to check the word count, spelling and grammar before you transfer your answers
to the answer sheet
Match questions
These questions are not as common as the other question types but they do occur in the Listening section These questions have a list of statements that you’d have to match with the options provided.Mostly it would be names, places or dates
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● By the side, write down all the information linked to that particular option, it would make it easier for you to find the answer
What is a signposting language?
Signposting means using phrases and words to guide the reader through the content of a passage or a recording In this case, it’s an audio recording With the help of these phrases and words, the listenercan anticipate what’s next and find the answer
● The purpose of today’s lecture is…
● The subject/topic of my talk is …
● The lecture will outline …
● The talk will focus on …
● Today I’ll be talking about /discussing…
Signposting Language
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● First, we’ll look at… Then we’ll go
on to … And finally I’ll…
Introducing the topic/ first point / first section
● Let’s start by talking about…
● Let’s move on to…
● Now, let’s turn to…
● And I’d now like to talk about…
● Building on from the idea that …,
● Another line of thought on …demonstrates that …
● Having established …,
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• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer
Card number: 6992 11478921
Name: Carlos da Silva
Postcode: _
Address: Vauxhall Close, London
Date of birth: 13 July
Mother’s maiden name:
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6 The caller has paid
less than the computer shows
more than the computer shows
£500 twice
7 The caller is also worried about
a bill that is too high
an overpayment to a restaurant
a payment that he does not recognize
8 The interest
went up in April
has not changed
has gone down
9 The caller’s number is
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• Complete the notes below
• Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer
School Excursion Permission Note
Class: 3A
School excursion to:
Bus will depart from: at: _
Bus will return to: _ at:
Students must bring _
Clothing: Students need
Questions 18-20
Instructions to follow
• Complete the information below
• Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer
When will the bus get to the Blue Mountains?
What special equipment is on the bus?
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D It wouldn’t be sufficiently challenging
E It would involve extra costs
F It is beyond the student’s current ability
G It is already being done by another student
It would probably have the greatest impact on the company
Company projects
21 Customer database _
22 Online sales catalogue
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Which TWO problems do Sam and the tutor identify concerning group assignments?
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Instructions to follow
• Choose TWO letters, A-E
Which TWO problems does Sam identify concerning the lecturers?
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• Fill in the gaps numbered 31-35 in the notes below
A Vice – president Finance to _ the spending of the Union’s grant to ensure that all areas ofStudents Union activity run smoothly without any financial _ There
are _members on the finance team We are all hereto help you as as we can Although I administer the Union’s finances, in the end, it is you who have the say
in expend
Questions 36-40
Instructions to follow
• Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing
A for a statement which is true
B for a statement which is false
C if there is insufficient information
The speech is a vice – president’s introduction
The speech is an election speech
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The student Union is an organization run by the college
The president is a third – years student at Earling college
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• Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer
Student’s name: Martin Hansen
• Circle the correct A - C
Why is Martin visiting the doctor ?
He gets blue in his eyes
Instructions to follow
Listen to the audio and answer the questions below
Practice Test 2
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One feels difficult in making friends One’s daily life is disrupted
What causes Martin’s depression ?
Some worrying change in life
Family history of depression Abuse of alcohol
Antidepressant medicines is not suggested by the doctor because
They are not effective Martin’s depression is not seriousThey have negative effects The purpose of psychotherapy is
To change patients’ behaviors
To make patients have an insight into life
To help patients cope with feelings more effectively
Questions 10
Instructions to follow
• Circle TWO letters A-E
• Write an answer next to 10 on your answer sheet
What does the doctor suggest Martin should do ?
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• Complete the summary
• Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer
How has global warming affected the arrival of spring ?
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Questions 18-20
Instructions to follow
• Choose THREE letters, A-F
Match each geographical area with a migration pattern
A migration to warm countries
B clockwise migration
C long distance migration
D partial migration
E migration to countries with long days
F circular migration around entire globe
The Tropics
The Arctic and Antarctic _
North America _
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• Choose the correct letter A, B, or C
What is Matthew considering a student work placement ?
he was informed an interesting vacancy
he needs some extra income
he wants to try out a career option
Which part of the application process did Linda find most interesting ?
the psychometric test
the group activity
the individual task
During her work placement, Linda helped find ways to
speed up care assembly
process waste materials
calculate the cost of design faults
Why did Linda find her work placement tiring ?
she wasn’t used to full-time work
the working hours were very long
she felt she had to prove her worth
What did Linda’s employers give her formal feedback on ?
engineering ability
organizational skills
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team working
What was the main benefit of Linda’s work placement ?
Improved academic skills
An offer of work
the opportunity to use new software
Questions 27-30
Instructions to follow
• Choose FOUR answers from the box and questions 27-30
• Write the correct letter A-F
What does Linda think about the books on Matthew’s reading list ?
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Part 4
Questions 31-32
Instructions to follow
• Choose TWO letters, A-F
Which two of the following problems are causing concern to educational authorities in the USA?
A differences between rich and poor students
В high numbers dropping out of education
C falling standards of students
D poor results compared with other nationalities
E low scores of overseas students
F differences between rural and urban students
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Questions 33-34
Instructions to follow
• Choose TWO letters, A-F
According to the speaker, what are two advantages of reducing class sizes?
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E better level of education of workforce
F availability of better qualified teachers
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Questions 35-40
Instructions to follow
• Complete the table below
• Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer
USA RESEARCH PROJECT INTO CLASS SIZES
State Schools involved Number of
students participating
Key findings Problems
Tennessee about 70 schools in total
significant benefit especially for
pupils
– lack of agreement on implications of data
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Wisconsin 14 schools (with
pupils from _
families)
similar results to Tennessee project
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Part 1
Questions 1-5
Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter A, B or C
The camping trip will be held
the following month
from the 24th to the 26th
over a five-day period
Jamie’s complaint about last year’s trip that
the camp wasn’t big enough
he was unhappy while at the camp
he had problems finding the camp
The campsite is located
in the Lake District
in Carlisle
beside Lake Brant
Jamie thinks the forests will be good for children who
Listen to the audio and answer the questions below
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are used to nature
live in cities
like sports
Each child will pay
less than £4 a night
approximately £5
more than £10
Questions 6-10
Instructions to follow
• Complete the sentence below
• Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer
After they arrive, the children will have a ………… at 8 o’clock
On Saturday morning the children will get up at …………
During the ‘talk back’ session the children can ………… their day
On Sunday the children will go on a day trip to visit the …………
At 6 o’clock on Sunday the children will be on the …………
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• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer
Jasmine Climb founded her school on a quiet and isolated site because she appreciated
the ………… and serenity of such places
When the school was first found, it had neither trees nor a …………
The students listening to the speech will be staying at the school for …………
The program for the students’ first day will culminate with a …………
Questions 15-20
Instructions to follow
• Complete the plan below
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer
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Main gate School
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• Complete the summary below
• Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer
High Achievers
Although it is thought that people who bring work home every night would be top achievers, they tend to peak early and then go into _High achievers work hard, but within It is also important to choose _you enjoy Top achievers spend over _of their working hours doing work they prefer They want not just external rewards
Questions 26-30
Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter A, B, or C
26 Top achievers take risks
without worrying about the consequences only if they are assured of success
even if they face possible failure
27 Very often perfectionists
turn out to be top achievers
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don’t get many resultsare not hard working
28 When top achievers make mistakes
they ignore the fact they get angry with themselves they learn from the experience
29 Top achievers tend to be people who
work well with others prefer to work alone complicate matters
30 Loners
want to do everything themselves are free of the compulsion to be perfect take no notice of rivals
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• Answer the questions below
• Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER
31 How many English speakers are there around the world today?
32 Aside from French, which other language does the speaker say was more widely spoken than English
in the 19th century?
33 Who does the speaker believe will determine the future of English?
34 What is the alternative name for English pidgin and creole languages?
35 What does “longi” mean?
36 According to the speaker, which language has a history which is very similar to English?
37 What kind of languages are Spanish, French, and Italian?
Questions 38-40
Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letters, A, B, or C
• Write your answers in boxes 38-40 on your answer sheet
38 The speaker says that Jamaican and South African English
are very traditional languages
have greatly influenced the English language
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were created very recently
3 According to the second theory mentioned by the speaker, English
might lose some of its more complex features on a global level
might become even more complicated than it is now
might be called ‘Globish’
English is a unique language because
it has the largest number of speakers in the world
it hasn’t changed much throughout human history
it’s spoken by a larger number of non-natives than any other language
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Part 1
Questions 1-4
Instructions to follow
• Complete the form below
• Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER ONLY for each answer
City Bus Tour Booking Form
Number of passengers: 2
Passenger name(s): Susan Field and James
Contact telephone number: 07988
Hotel:
Bus tour time: p.m
Bus tour date: 14th August
Questions 5-6
Instructions to follow
• Choose the correct letter A, B, or C
Why does a ticket for the museum cost £10 ?
Listen to the audio and answer the questions below
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