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IELTS Listening

Session 1 of 4
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What is Listening?
Listening is the ability to:
• hear with thoughtful attention.
• accurately receive messages.
• interpret messages.

What is the objective of Listening Module in the IELTS test?

The objective of the listening module is to check whether you can listen and
understand native English speakers or not. People from non-English speaking
countries have difficulty to understand the native English accent. If that is the case
they will not be able to survive in such English speaking countries.
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What happens in the Listening test?

• Will you be provided with headphones?
Yes

• How many times will the recordings be played?

Only once

• How many questions are asked?

You will be asked to answer to 40 questions in 40 minutes. (PBT)
You will be asked to answer to 40 questions in 32 minutes. (CDT)
Before the test begins, a message will be played which will inform the test takers about the pattern of the
Listening test. You will be asked to listen to audios in which a variety of voices and native-speaker accents are
used.
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What is the pattern of the Listening Test?

Part 1 – Dialogue

30 sec pause

Part 2 – Monologue

30 sec pause

Part 3 – Conversation between up to 4 speakers

30 sec pause

Part 4 – Academic Lecture

30 sec pause 10 minutes to transfer answers (PBT)

Or 2 minutes to check (CDT)
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Listening Test Format

Part 1 – A conversation between two people set in an everyday social context.

Part 2 – A monologue set in an everyday social context.

Part 3 – A conversation set in an educational or training context.

Part 4 – An academic lecture.

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CDT Screen Layout

Volume Bar
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Points to remember
• Always use a pencil while
transferring the answer.
• Do not overwrite.
• Write all your answers in block
letters.
Answer sheet of
• Write you answer in a line within
Paper Based Test
the box.
• Do not use any short forms,
except currency and percentage
symbols.
• Use correct spellings
(either US or UK style).
• Pay attention to the word count
instructions.
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CORRECT ANSWERS BAND SCORE

39 – 40 9
37 – 38 8.5
35 – 36 8
32 – 34 7.5
30 – 31 7
26 – 29 6.5
Evaluation Parameters of
23 – 25 6
the listening Test
18 – 22 5.5
16 – 17 5
13 – 15 4.5
10 – 12 4
8–9 3.5
6–7 3
4–5 2.5
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Types of Questions
• Form Completion
• Note Completion
• Table Completion
• Flowchart Completion
• Sentence Completion
• Fill in the Blanks • Summary Completion
• Short Answer Questions
• Map Labelling
• Diagram Labelling
• Maps / Diagrams • Multiple Choice – SA
• Multiple Choice – MA

• Multiple Choice • Matching Questions

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How do the Question types look like?

Form Completion
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
PLUMBING REPAIRS
Plumbing Company Details Form
Plumbing problem : ____drain trap blocked____
Causes: the bathroom : 1. ____________________
every time the : 2. ____________________
and the : 3. ____________________

Customer’s information:
Customer Name : James 6. ____________________
Location : 7. ____________________
Time of visit : 8. ____________________
Address : 9. ____________________
Fee : 10. ____________________, unless we need a machine.
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How do the Question types look like?

Note Completion

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer

Four Business Values

Many business values can result in 1. ____________________

Senior managers need to understand and deal with the potential 2. ______that may
result.
Collaboration
During a training course, the speaker was in a team that had to build a 3. ______
Other teams experienced 4. _________from trying to collaborate.
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How do the Question types look like?

Table Completion Pattern 1
Roll No. Name Subject Percentage
WGR058 1. ____________ Literature 79.25

WGR084 Ryan Mosby 2. ____________ 77.65

WGR146 Kate Stinson Mathematics 3. ____________

4. ____________ Event’s organizer Biology 85.39

Pattern 2
Travel Abroad Ltd – summer trips to Europe departing from the UK
Destination Paris Berlin 1. ____________
Mode of transport 2. ___________ Coach Train
Date of departure 12 May 17 May 3. ____________
Cost of trip £712 4. ___________ £245
Travel time One hour 18 hours 2 days
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How do the Question types look like?

Flowchart Completion
Students submit their thesis to the MA professors’ party.

If a thesis is not approved, the 1. ____________________ should re-examine it.

When the dissertation is completed, students need to

provide an 2. ____________________ that explains what the paper is about.

Finally, the dissertation is marked by two different professors and can

be accessed at the 3. ____________________ of the department.
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How do the Question types look like?

Sentence Completion

Questions 1 – 4
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

1. Studying with the Open University _____________ a great deal of pressure.

2. Studying and _____________ together improved Rachel’s performance.
3. It was helpful that the _____________ was structured in time.
4. She enjoyed meeting other students at _________________.
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How do the Question types look like?

Summary Completion
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Business Centre
The Business Resource Centre contains materials such as books and
manuals to be used for training. It is possible to hire 1. _______________
and 2. _______________. There are materials for working on study skills
(e.g. 3. _______________) and other Subjects include
finance and 4. _____________.
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How do the Question types look like?

Short Answer Questions
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

1. What kind of difficulties might people experience?

____________________________________________________________
2. What is the first problem that the man mentions?
____________________________________________________________
3. How often do drop-in sessions take place?
____________________________________________________________
4. How long do drop-in sessions usually last for?
____________________________________________________________
5. Who runs the workshops on personal development?
____________________________________________________________
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How do the Question types look like?

Map Labelling
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter A – G next to questions 1 – 4

1. bus stop ______

2. train station ______
3. tube entrance ______
4. taxi rank
______
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How do the Question types look like?

Diagram Labelling Label the diagram below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
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How do the Question types look like?

Multiple Choice – Single Answer
Choose the correct letters A – C
1. As treatment for back pain the Clinic mainly recommends
A. pain killers.
B. relaxation therapy.
C. exercise routines.
2. The back is different from other parts of the body because
A. it is usually better at self-repair.
B. a back injury is usually more painful.
C. its response to injury often results in more damage.
3. Bed rest is advised
A. for a maximum of two days.
B. for extreme pain only.
C. for pain lasting more than two days
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How do the Question types look like?

Multiple Choice – Multiple Answers

Choose correct letters A – G.

What THREE things do Marco and Jenna have to do now for the project?

A. interview some people

B. hand out questionnaires
C. choose their subjects
D. take photographs
E. use statistical software
F. do some work in the library
G. contact some local companies
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How do the Question types look like?

Matching Questions

Which country uses the highest proportion of each method of waste disposal?
Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A – F next to
questions 1 – 3.
1. incineration _______________
2. landfill _______________
3. recycling _______________
A. Denmark
B. Germany
C. Japan
D. Switzerland
E. UK
F. USA
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Format in the four parts

• Each part has 10 questions.

• A part in the test could have one to three different types of questions.
• The same question type might be in more than one section in a test.
• You may not have all the 12 question types in a test.
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Part – 1 [Questions 1 – 10]

1. Name: ____________________
2. Contact No.: ____________________
3. Date of arrival: ____________________
4. Time of arrival: ____________________
Pattern of the
Listening Test 5. Stay period: ____________________
6.
7. .
8. .
9. .
10. .
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Requisites of the Listening test

o What should you do before the audio begins?

• You will be given some time to go through the questions. So,
• Read the questions.
• Predict the type of the answer.
• Identify the keywords.

o What should you do while listening to the audio?

• Listen actively. The speaker may give multiple answers to confuse you.
• Look for synonyms and paraphrases. The audio will not use the same words that are
mentioned in the questions.
• For PBT - Write down the answers on the question paper.
• For CDT-Type or mark the answers on a computer. However, you will be provided with a
paper to write down notes, if required.
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Form Completion
A Form Completion in simple words, is a type of ‘fill in the blanks’
question. The answers are typically based on factual information,
such as phone numbers, dates and times.
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

PLUMBING REPAIRS
Plumbing Company Details Form

Customer’s information:
Customer Name: : James 1. ____________________
Location: : 2. ____________________
Time of visit : 3. ____________________
Address : 4. ____________________
Fee : 5. ____________________, unless we need a machine.
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Form Completion
Tips and Strategies
• Read the Questions and understand the information given.
• Predict the type of answer that you may listen.
• For example:
• Customer Name: : James 1. ____________________
• Location: : 2. ____________________

• Identify and underline the keywords in the questions.

• Focus on the keywords of the question while listening to the audio.
• Follow the audio according to the question number.
• Pay attention to paraphrases and synonyms.
• Pay attention to the correct answer. For some questions the speaker may say more than one
answer out of which only one will be correct.
• Pay attention to the word count instructions and spellings while transferring the answer in the
official answer sheet.
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Form Completion

Questions 1 – 4 (Track – 1)
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
DVD Customer Profile
Occupation: ___student___

Have you owned a DVD player before? _____no_____

What is the maximum you want to spend on a DVD player? 1. __________________

How often do you watch DVDs? 2. __________________

What type of films do you enjoy? 3. __________________

What other DVDs (non-film) do you watch? 4. __________________

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Form Completion
Questions 1 – 10 (Track – 3)
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
COMPLAINT RECORD FORM
Holiday booked in name of : 1. First name _______________ Last name _______________
Address : Flat 4
2. _______________
Winchester S02 4ER
Daytime telephone number : 3. _______________
Booking reference : 4. _______________
Special offer? : Yes, from 5. _______________ company
Insurance? : Yes, had 6. _______________ Policy
Type of holiday booked : 7. _______________ Break
Date holiday commenced : 8. _______________
Details of complaint: : -> no 9. _______________ at station
: -> a 10. _______________ was missing
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Form Completion
Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. (Track – 4)
Council Youth Scheme (Application for Funding for Group Project)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Example Answer
Name _____Ralf Pearson_____
Contact address : 1. _________________Dayton DR6 8AB
Telephone number : 01453 586098
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name of group : Community Youth Theatre Group
Description of group : amateur theatre group (2. _______________ members) involved
in 3. drama _______________ and _______________.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amount of money requested : 4. £ _______________
Description of project : to produce a short 5. _______________ play for young children
Money needed for : -> 6. _______________ for scenery
-> costumes
-> cost of 7. _______________
-> 8. _______________
-> sundries
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
How source of funding will be credited
acknowledged in the 9. _______________ given to audience
Other organisations approached for funding (and outcome)
National Youth Services - money was 10. _______________
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Note Completion

Note Completion, in simple words, is a type of ‘fill in the blanks’ question. In this task type, you are
presented with a set of notes which have been written about the listening.
It can appear in any of the parts of the Listening test.

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer

Four Business Values

Many business values can result in 1. ____________________

Senior managers need to understand and deal with the potential 2. ______that may
result.
Collaboration
During a training course, the speaker was in a team that had to build a 3. ______
Other teams experienced 4. _________from trying to collaborate.
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Note Completion

Tips and Strategies

• Read the Questions and understand the information given.
• Predict the type of answer that you may listen.
• For example:
• Located in the shopping centre to the 1. _____________ of Bradcaster.
• Can get you any item within 2. ____________________ days.

• Identify and underline the keywords in the questions.

• Focus on the keywords of the question while listening to the audio.
• Follow the audio according to the question number.
• Pay attention to paraphrases and synonyms.
• Pay attention to the correct answer. For some questions the speaker may say more than
one answer out of which only one will be correct.
• Pay attention to the word count instructions and spellings while transferring the answer in
the official answer sheet.
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Note Completion
Complete the note below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
(Track – 5)
ENQUIRY ABOUT BOOKCASES
Both bookcases
Width : 1. _______________
Made of : 2. _______________
First bookcase
Cost : 3. _______________
Colour : 4. _______________
Number of shelves : Six (four are 5. _______________ )
Second bookcase
Colour : dark brown
Other features : - almost 80 years’ old
- has a 6. _______________ at the bottom
- has glass 7. _______________
Cost : 8. _______________
Details of seller
Name : Mrs. 9. _______________
Address : 10. _______________ Oak Rise, Stanton
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Note Completion

Complete the note below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
(Track – 6)

COURSES AVAILABLE

___Writing___ in first term

1. _______________ in second term
2. _______________ throughout the year
3. _______________ during long vacation
4. Class sizes: 4. _______________ maximum
5. Course Costs often paid by the 5. _______________
6. Exams available in 6. _______________
7. Must enroll by 7. _______________
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Session 2 of 4

IELTS Listening
Session - 2

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Sentence Completion

Sentence completion is like the basic form of ‘fill in the blanks’ question
type. The blanks to be filled can be at the end or at the beginning of the
sentence.

Questions 1 – 4
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

1. Studying with the Open University _____________ a great deal of pressure.

2. Studying and _____________ together improved Rachel’s performance.
3. It was helpful that the _____________ was structured in time.
4. She enjoyed meeting other students at _________________.
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Sentence Completion
Tips and Strategies
• Read the Questions and understand the information given.
• Predict the type of answer that you may listen.
• For example:
• The project will be assessed by ____________________.
• Identify and underline the keywords in the questions.
• The answer must be grammatically correct. In other words, the sentence
should make sense in terms of grammar. The grammatical aspect includes:
Tenses, Articles and Prepositions.
• For example:
• Students are allowed to do presentations in ________________.
f

• Pay attention to paraphrases and synonyms.

• Follow the audio according to the question number.
• Pay attention to the word count instructions and spellings while transferring
the answer in the official answer sheet.
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Sentence Completion
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. (Track – 17)

Your home:
1. ​A quarter of break-ins are through the ____________________.
2. ​The ____________________ of the house should also be protected.
3. ​You should warn burglars that your house is alarmed by putting a ____________________ in the
window.
The alarms:
4. ​The alarms show a constant ____________________.
5. ​The alarms can be set off by a ____________________.
6. ​The alarms are connected to the ____________________.
Installation:
7. ​The alarms are usually installed in ____________________.
8. ​The security code should be kept ____________________.
9. ​The alarms can be installed ____________________ at an additional cost.
10. ​Customers can pay ____________________ for their alarm system.
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Sentence Completion

Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer. (Track – 18)

1. ​The man is the ______________ of Student services at Radstock.

2. ​The ______________ are all enrolled as students at the university.

3. ​The student discount cards allow students to save up to ______________ percent when eating out.

4. ​Students interested in joining a club can sign up on weekdays between ______________ o'clock.

5. ​The man advises the students to ______________ and enjoy themselves.

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Table Completion
Tips and Strategies
• Check the title of the column or row. This will help to predict what type of
information is missing.
For example:
• Destination Mode of transport Cost of trip
• Paris Car 1) ______________
• 2) ______________ Train $ 700
• New York 3) ______________ 4) ______________

• The audio will be according to the question order. Keep moving from one cell
to the next in that pattern.
• Pay attention to paraphrases and synonyms.
• Pay attention to the word count instructions and spellings while transferring
the answers to the official answer sheet.
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Table Completion
Questions 1 – 5 (Track – 8)
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Hollylands Museum & Education Centre
Exhibition Starting Date Points to remember

History in Pictures 1. ______________ opportunity to go on an old bus

2. ______________ 19th September visitors can use 3. ________________

service

4. ______________ 11th November competition - prize 5. _____________

for 2 people
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Table Completion
Questions 1 – 7 (Track – 9)
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
New Features Size Problems

Transport individual roads will be narrower levels of investment

transportation

Commercial roofs will have 2. ___________ of 3. ___________ will be

areas 1. ___________ current area limited to outskirts

Residential homes made of will be limited to providing enough housing

areas 4. ___________ 15,000 for 5. ___________

Energy sources 6. __________ will energy plants will be noise and congestion
be an energy source smaller caused by 7. ___________
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Table Completion
Questions 1 – 4 (Track – 11)
Complete the timetable below. Choose your answers from the box and write the letters A-H next to
questions 1 – 4.

A. Compare photographs at newspaper offices.

B. Interview a local historian. Mon-Wed : Field Trip to Cambridge
C. Listen to tapes in the City Library.
D. Study records of shop ownership. AM Arrive at the hotel
E. Take photographs of the castle area. Mon 22 nd

PM 1. --------------------
F. Talk to the archivist at the City Library.
G. Tour city centre using copies of old maps. AM 2. ------------------
H. Visit an exhibition at the University Library. Tues 23 rd

PM Free time

AM 3. -----------------
Wed 24th
PM 4. ------------------
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Flowchart Completion Questions

Tips and Strategies

• Mostly these questions come with a title. This will give you some idea about the audio.
• Predict the type of answer during the time given to read the questions.
• Follow the sequencing words while listening to the audio. Words such as Firstly, After that,
The next step, Then, Later, etc.
• These questions can be asked in form of sentences or notes. So pay attention whether you
need to check the grammar or not.
• Pay attention to paraphrases and synonyms.
• Follow the audio according to the question number.
• Pay attention to the word count instructions and spellings while transferring the answer in
the official answer sheet.
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Flowchart Completion
Questions 1 – 5 (Track – 12)
Complete the flowchart below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO
WORDS for each answer.

Step – 1 Complete a 1. ____________________ form.

Step – 2 Do a 2. ____________________ questionnaire.

Step – 3 If accepted go on a 3. ________________ course

- include 4. ________________ activities.

Step – 4 Will be sent a 5. _____________ about the hotel.

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Flowchart Completion
Questions 1 – 7 (Track – 14)
Complete the flowchart below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
To Submit a Paper for the Architecture Conference
Find details of conference themes on 1. _______________.

Check rules for submission, e.g. 2. _______________ of paper.

Write paper on 3. _______________ work.

Check any data is in suitable 4. _______________.

Hand in paper to the 5. _______________ for checking.

Make any necessary 6. _______________, then submit paper.

If accepted, send in details of your 7. _______________ requirements.

Send conference organisers a personal profile for the 8. _______________.

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Flowchart Completion
Questions 1 – 7 (Track – 15)
Complete the flowchart below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Exchange Rate Project
1. _______________________________ a currency.

Imagine you need to 2. _______________________________ £100.

3. _______________________________ facts about the state of country’s economy.

Look at other students’ notes on the countries.

Decide what your exchange ‘rate’ is going to be against each currency.

Try to 4. _______________________________ your currency.

5. _______________________________ other currency if you want.

6. _______________________________ your profit.

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IELTS Listening
Session - 3

Session 3 of 4
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Summary Completion
As the name suggests, this question type is a summary of the
audio. A list of sentences or a paragraph will be given that
summarizes the audio clip
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Business Centre
The Business Resource Centre contains materials such as books and manuals
to be used for training. It is possible to hire 1. _______________
and 2. _______________. There are materials for working on
study skills (e.g. 3. _______________) and other Subjects include
finance and 4. _____________.
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Summary Completion
Tips and Strategies
• Sometimes these questions come with a title. Read that to understand what
this audio will be about.
• Scan the summary and underline keywords that are likely to be replaced by
synonyms. These will be words immediately before and possibly straight after
the missing word.
• Some sentences in the summary may not have any blank. Do not ignore them.
• Predict the type of answer that you may listen. Underline the keywords while
predicting the answers.
• For example:
• It is necessary to hire 1. ______________ and 2. ______________ for the
Resource Centre.
• Make sure that your answer is grammatically correct.
• For example:
• Students are allowed to do presentations in ________________.
f
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Summary Completion

Tips and Strategies

• Pay attention to paraphrases and synonyms.
• Keep following the sentences according to the audio.
• Take down notes while listening to the audio. It will be helpful for lengthy summaries.
• Pay attention to the word count instructions and spellings while transferring the
answers to the official answer sheet.
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Summary Completion

Questions 1 – 3 (Track – 21)

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

Charity Art Sale

The paintings will be displayed in the Star Gallery and in a nearby 1. ________________. The
sale of pictures will begin at 2. ________________ on Thursday, and there will be
refreshments beforehand. The money raised will all be used to help 3. _______________
children in New Zealand and other countries.
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Summary Completion
Questions 1 – 5 (Track – 23)
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Advertising and Newspapers

In the USA, newspapers are being increasingly inventive about the way they attract advertisers and
their 1. ____________________ now exceeds that of other industries. Advertising has increased
because of a good relationship with the 2. ____________________ sector. In addition, newspapers
now run more adverts which include 3. ____________________. These have been found to raise
readership of the papers and create more sales for the 4. ____________________ . There are also
an increasing number of more expensive 5. ____________________ adverts.
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Short Answer Questions

In this listening question type, candidates are required to write

short answers using information from what they just heard.

Answer the questions below.

Write ONLY ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

1. How many days did the scientists spend under the waves? ______________
2. What answer did Rob choose? ______________
3. What's the name of the laboratory? ______________
4. Where's the laboratory situated? ______________
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Short Answer Questions

Tips and Strategies
• Read the questions and look for the question words. This will help you to predict the
type of information they are most likely looking for.
• For example
• Who – A name, a person, a company, a group, etc.
• When – A date, a time, a part of the day (morning or evening)
• Where – A place, a location
• Why – A reason, an explanation
• What – A thing, a name
• Which – One of a given or limited choice
• How – A description
• How many – A number of times
• How often – A frequency (monthly, daily, every hour etc.)
• How long - Duration or length
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Short Answer Questions

Tips and Strategies
• Predict the type of answer that you may listen.
For example:
When can students use the photocopier? __________________

• Underline the keywords while predicting the answers.

• Pay attention to paraphrases and synonyms.
• Follow the audio according to the question number.
• Pay attention to the word count instructions and spellings while transferring the
answer in the official answer sheet.
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Short Answer Questions

Questions 1 – 4 (Track – 29)
Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.

1) Where was a Stone Age rubbish dump found?

____________________________________________________________

2) In Medieval times, what type of waste was most common?

____________________________________________________________

3) What did science link with waste?

____________________________________________________________

4) Which invention is the biggest problem for the environment?

____________________________________________________________
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Short Answer Questions

Questions 1 – 5 (Track – 25)
Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
1) What kind of difficulties might people experience?
____________________________________________________________

2) What is the first problem that the man mentions?

____________________________________________________________

3) How often do drop-in sessions take place?

____________________________________________________________

4) How long do drop-in sessions usually last for?

____________________________________________________________

5) Who runs the workshops on personal development?

___________________________________________________________
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Map Labelling Questions

In this question type, you will be asked to label or locate a part in the map.

Map questions are asked in two formats:

• Map Labelling: A list of words is given to choose from.

• Map Completion: Some gaps are given which is to be filled in by words
mentioned in the audio.
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Map Labelling Questions

Tips and Strategies
• Understand the plan and its features before the audio starts. Follow compass directions,
if mentioned. In this case it is expected to hear directions in the form of compass points:
• a little to the north
• In the south west corner
• Some maps will have a starting point. So, think about where the person might begin
their talk from. Identify it so that navigation through the map will be easy while listening
to the audio.
• Look for clues that may be given in the map. Clues such as trees, river, roads etc. It is
very easy to locate these in the map. These become pointers to be identified in the
audio.
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Map Labelling Questions

Tips and Strategies

• Move your finger on the map or use a pencil to point the place being talked about. This
works best when the listening is a tour and there is a specific route to be followed.

• Once you get the answer in the map, mark it in the map itself and not in front of the
question number.

• The questions USUALLY follow the same order as the information in the audio.
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Map Labelling Questions

Tips and Strategies
To do well in Map questions, you need to understand the language of location and direction .
• Typical words to pay attention includes:
• in front of
• next to
• opposite
• beside
• behind
• to the left of
• in between
• Sometimes recognizing the meaning of the language is also important. Such as:
• clockwise/anti-clockwise
• a little beyond
• just past
• before you get to
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Map Labelling Questions

Tips and Strategies

• Other words to understand are:

• At the top / at the bottom / above / below
• On the left / on the right / next to / alongside
• Left hand side / right hand side
• Southeast / Southwest / Northeast / Northwest
• To the north / to the south / to the east / to the west
• Opposite / in front of / behind / inside / outside
• In the middle / in the centre
• Just beyond / a little beyond / just past
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Map Labelling
Questions 1 – 3 (Track – 30)
Label the map below. Write the correct letter A – H next to questions 1 – 3

1) Eastern Towers ________

2) Granby Mansions ________

3) Busby Garden ________

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Map Labelling
Questions 1 – 3 (Track – 31 A)
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter A – J next to questions 1 – 3

1. Administration Office __________

2. Sports Medicine Clinic __________
3. Bike Racks __________ 1) Eastern Towers ________

4. Café __________ 2) Granby Mansions ________

5. Conference Room __________
3) Busby Garden ________
6. Men’s Locker Room __________

7. Pool Shop __________

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Plan of British Library

Map Completion
Questions 1 – 5 (Track – 33)
Label the map below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

1. __________
2. __________
3. __________
4. __________
5. __________
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IELTS Listening
Session - 4

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Diagram Labelling Questions

Diagram Labelling question is closely related to map labelling questions.
The images may describe a technical process. It can also show the
operating method of a machine. It is mostly asked to label the parts
mentioned in the diagram.
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Diagram Labelling Questions

Tips and Strategies
• It is important to understand the diagram, before the audio starts. If the diagram is too
technical, try to understand as much of it as possible.
• In case the diagram is very difficult to understand, the best thing to do is to follow the
question number while listening to the audio. This will help as the audio will answer the
questions according to the order.
• Look for signpost words such as Next, After that, Then, etc. This will be helpful in case
you miss any question.
• Pay attention to paraphrases and synonyms
.
• Follow the audio according to the question number.
• Pay attention to the word count instructions and spellings while transferring the
answers to the official answer sheet.
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Diagram Labelling
Questions 1 – 5 (Track – 34)

1) ________________

2) ________________

3) ________________

4) ________________

5) ________________
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Diagram Labelling
Questions 1 – 5 (Track – 35)
Label the diagram below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
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Multiple Choice Type

In this question type, you will be given a question or a statement and a number of different
choices to choose from.

There are two types of Multiple Choice Questions:

• Multiple Choice - Single Answer type.

• Multiple Choice - Multiple Answer type.
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Multiple Choice Multiple Answers

• There will be a question along with few options.

• You need to select more than one option from the list.
Choose TWO letters A – E
1. Which TWO things does the speaker say about the attraction called
Musical favourites?
A. You pay extra for drinks.
B. You just book it in advance.
C. You get a reduction if you buy two tickets.
D. You can meet the performers.
E. You can take part in the show.
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Multiple Choice Multiple Answers

Scoring
• For few questions, you will be asked to choose more than one correct option. You will
not get any score if you don’t select all the correct options.
• For example: Question 1
Choose TWO letters A – E
• For few questions, you will be asked to choose more than one correct option. You will
get score for all the options which are correct.
• For example: Question 1 – 3
Choose THREE letters A – E
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Multiple Choice Multiple Answers

Tips and Strategies
• Read the questions before the audio starts. It is important to understand the
requirement of the question.
• Underline the keywords in the questions and the options.
• Mostly, the speakers will mention about all the options which may confuse you. So
check the questions properly to eliminate the incorrect options.
• Pay attention to paraphrases and synonyms.
• The person you hear speaking may not necessarily give you the information in the same
order as the choices you see on the paper. So, take down notes while listening to the
audio. It will be helpful for lengthy options.
• Follow the audio according to the question number.
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Multiple Choice – Multiple Answers

Questions 1 – 2 (Track – 41)
For each question, choose TWO letters A – E

Hollylands Museum and Education Center

1) Activities for school groups need to be booked one week in advance?
A. drama workshops
B. garden sculpture experience
C. painting demonstrations
D. tours for the blind
E. video making

2) Which TWO facilities -are closed in winter?

A. adventure playground
B. artists’ studio
C. café
D. mini zoo
E. shop
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Multiple Choice – Multiple Answers

Questions 1 – 3 (Track – 38)
What THREE things do Marco and Jenna have to do now for the project?
Write the correct letter A – G.

A. interview some people

B. hand out questionnaires
C. choose their subjects
D. take photographs
E. use statistical software
F. do some work in the library
G. contact some local companies
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Multiple Choice Single Answer

There will be a question along with few options. Only one option
from the list will be correct. You need to write the correct letter in
your answer sheet.
Choose the correct letters A – C
1. As treatment for back pain the Clinic mainly recommends
A. pain killers.
B. relaxation therapy.
C. exercise routines.
2. The back is different from other parts of the body because
A. it is usually better at self-repair.
B. a back injury is usually more painful.
C. its response to injury often results in more damage.
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Multiple Choice Single Answer

Tips and Strategies
• Read the questions before the audio starts. It is important to understand the
requirement of the question.
• Read the questions and identify the keywords. Do not read the options.
• Pay attention to paraphrases and synonyms.
• Mostly, the speakers will mention about all the options which may confuse you. So
check the questions properly to eliminate the incorrect options.
• The person you hear speaking may not necessarily give you the information in the
same order as the choices you see on the paper. So, take down notes while listening to
the audio. It will be helpful for lengthy options
• Keep following the questions according to the audio.
• Check the instructions carefully. You will be asked to write the correct letter in the
answer sheet.
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Multiple Choice – Single Answer

Questions 1 – 3 (Track – 36)
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
Martin wants to
A. sell a flat B. rent a flat C. buy a flat
1) What is Martin's occupation?
A. He works in a car factory.
B. He works in a bank.
C. He is a college student.
2) The friends would prefer somewhere with
A. four bedrooms.
B. three bedrooms.
C. two bathrooms.
3) Phil would rather live in
A. the east suburbs.
B. the city centre.
C. the west suburbs.
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Multiple Choice – Single Answer

Questions 1 – 5 (Track – 37)
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
1) Before giving her presentation, Kate was worried about 4) What does Martin intend to do next semester?
A. being asked difficult questions. A. make better use of the internet
B. using the projection equipment. B. improve his note-taking skills
C. explaining statistical results. C. prioritise tending lists effectively
2) During many presentations by students, Martin feels that 5) What problem do Kate and Martin both have when
A. the discussion of research methods is not using the library?
detailed enough. A. The opening hours are too short.
B. lecturers do not show enough interest in their B. There are too few desks to work at.
student’s work. C. The catalogue is difficult to use.
C. the student does not make enough eye contact
with the audience.
3) What is Kate’s opinion of the tutorials she attends?
A. They involve too much preparation.
B. They should be held more frequently.
C. They do not have a clear focus.
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Matching Questions
This question type involves matching a list of questions to a list of
options. This is also a type of multiple choice question.

What do the students think about the options they have to entertain
themselves at the City Centre?
Write the correct letter, A, B, or C.
1. cinema __________
2. pizza __________ A. They all want to go there
3. theatre __________ B. No one wants to go there
4. Luna park __________ C. The majority has second
5. mall shopping __________ thoughts about it
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Matching Questions
Tips and Strategies
• Read the questions before the audio starts. It is important to understand the
requirement of the question.
• Underline the keywords in the questions and the options.
• Take down notes while listening to the audio. It will be helpful for lengthy options.
• Pay attention to paraphrases and synonyms.
• Keep following the questions according to the audio.
• The speakers may talk about more than one option for a question. This can be
confusing as it may seem two options are correct.
• Check the instructions carefully. You will be asked to write the correct letter in the
answer sheet.
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Multiple Choice – Matching Questions

Questions 1 – 5 (Track – 44)
Which group of people are the main users of mobile phones for the following purposes?
Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 1 – 4.

1. to access information _______________

2. to stay in touch _______________
3. for business _______________
4. to store personal photos _______________
5. as a camera _______________

A. women
B. men
C. men and women
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Multiple Choice – Matching Questions

Questions 1 – 5 (Track – 45)
Which features are available at the following halls of residence?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter A – G next to Questions 1 – 5.
List of Features
Halls of Residence
A. cleaning included
B. all meals included 1. Brown Hall _______________
2. Blake Residence ___________
C. private showers 3. Queens Building ___________
D. modern building 4. Parkway Flats _____________
5. Temple Rise _______________
E. parking spaces
F. single sex
G. sports facilities
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