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IELTS PREPARATORY WORKSHOP

SESSION 04/2022
WEEK 2: LABELLING MAPS

Building Map Road Map


IELTS PREPARATORY WORKSHOP
SESSION 04/2022
WEEK 2: LABELLING MAPS
IELTS PREPARATORY WORKSHOP
SESSION 04/2022
WEEK 2: LABELLING MAPS

Strategy & Tips


You will have a short time to prepare before the speakers begin talking. Use
this time to familiarise yourself with the question and focus your mind on
what you need to listen out for.

1) Read the instructions


Read the instructions very carefully as the wording, and what you have to
do, vary in this type of question. For example, the instructions for the first
sample question state:
Write the correct letter, A–I, next to Questions 14–20
So, you must write a letter next to each word in the answer list.

In the second example they state:


Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letters next to
questions 11–15.
In this case, you will write your answer on the plan itself.

Very important: Write only the letter (A–I) on the plan. Do not write the
word. If you do, your answer will be marked wrong.
So, if answer 11 was ’computers’, your answer would be 11 C, not 11 computers.
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SESSION 04/2022
WEEK 2: LABELLING MAPS

2) Read the labels & title


Learn as much as you can about the map or plan from the existing labels, and
the words in the answer list if there is one. Some maps and plans will also have
a title which is another big clue as to the context of the question and what
the recording will be about.
For example, the question in IELTS Listening Sample Test 1 above, has the title
‘Proposed traffic changes in Granford’. Knowing this should bring a few ideas
to mind as to the sort of information that will be included in the audio text.
The more familiar you are with the vocabulary and the layout of the graphic,
the easier it will be to understand and follow what the speaker says.
If there is no words list, try and predict what type of word the answers will
be from the context of the plan or map, for example, is it a room, a building, a
street, a feature such as a pond or a facility such as a public toilet.
Generally, the speaker will begin their talk by introducing themselves and the
subject or purpose of the talk so this will also help you to understand the
context.
IELTS PREPARATORY WORKSHOP
SESSION 04/2022
WEEK 2: LABELLING MAPS

3) Visualisation
One of the skills needed to answer map and plan questions successfully is to
be able to visualise what the place being described looks like.
We use maps and plans in everyday life so your brain will already be used to
doing this, although you normally do it subconsciously without even thinking
about it.
In the precious seconds you have for preparation, imagine that you are
standing in the location represented on the graphic. What can you see around
you?
For our sample question, imagine that you are at the entrance to the library
and then picture yourself walking inside. Note the different rooms you see as
identified by the labels on the plan. Try this now.

Even a few seconds spent doing this will help you to follow the information or
directions given by the speaker and to identify the correct answers.
You can do a similar visualisation with a map question. Imagine yourself
standing at a particular point and picture what you can see around you, noting
the different buildings and other features. Try this with the sample question.
IELTS PREPARATORY WORKSHOP
SESSION 04/2022
WEEK 2: LABELLING MAPS

4) Answer order
The answers will come in the same order in the recording as they are listed in
the question so, for our sample question, you'll hear answer 11 first, then
answer 12 and so on. This makes it easier to pick out the answers than if they
were in a random order.
5) Vocabulary
To do well in map and plan questions, you need to understand the language of
location and direction.
Location – where something is in relation to another object or place.
Direction – the position towards which someone moves or faces

Common vocabulary of location: Common vocabulary of direction:


near turn right
next to turn left
in front of go straight on
beside go past
head south
between northwest
across from

6) Synonyms and paraphrasing


In all types of Listening questions, you need to listen out for synonyms and
paraphrasing. As you’re listening to the recording, remind yourself that you are
not looking for the exact words as in the question but the same meaning.
So, for example, if an answer is ‘reference books’ the speaker might say,
In the corner, next to the history section, you’ll find ten shelves of encyclopedias,
dictionaries and directories.
We’ll look at the synonyms and paraphrasing that have been used in our practice
question when we review the answers.
IELTS PREPARATORY WORKSHOP
SESSION 04/2022
WEEK 2: LABELLING MAPS

7) Watch out for distractors


The examiners may try and catch you out with distractors. A distractor is a
word or a phrase that changes or corrects the original piece of information
given. So, you may be given an answer and then have it taken away again.
Here are some sample sentences containing distractors. I’ve highlighted the
relevant words.

The shop next to the bakery was a newsagent but it’s now been replaced by a
charity shop.
In the original design, the café and bookshop were next to each other.
However, the plans were changed to locate the bookshop by the exit.
When the alterations are carried out, the storeroom will become an office. No,
sorry. That’s been altered. It will be the new staffroom.
The use of ‘but’ and ‘however’ are particularly common distractors but there
are many different words and phrases that can be used to change or correct
a piece of information so be alert for them.

8) Guess if necessary
My final tip is to never leave a blank space on the answer sheet. If you miss an
answer, take an educated guess. This gives you at least some chance of getting
it right. Don’t stress about a missed answer or it will affect your ability to
answer the next set of questions. Just make your choice and move on.
IELTS PREPARATORY WORKSHOP
SESSION 04/2022
WEEK 2: LABELLING MAPS

Listening Practice 1

15 statue of Diane Gosforth ................


16 wooden sculptures .................
17 playground .................
18 maze .................
19 tennis courts .................
20 fitness area .................
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WEEK 2: LABELLING MAPS

Listening Practice 2:

Listening Practice 3
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Listening Practice 4
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Listening Practice 5
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Listening Practice 6
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Listening Practice 6

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