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What is the recommendation if you haven't matched some sections in Matching Headings?
Guess any that you have not matched and watch your time.
What is advised after you think you have found the correct answer in multiple-choice questions?
Skim the passage again quickly to be sure you are correct
When reading, what is the recommended approach for words you do not know?
Try to guess the meaning by looking at other words in the sentence, but only for words important to answer the question.
What is the general tendency of True/False statements in terms of being opinions or factual?
True/False statements tend to be facts, and Yes/No statements tend to be opinions.
What is advised after completing a whole sentence in gap-fill tasks?
Check that it makes sense and that you have respected the word limit.
I miss answers because I can’t focus or get distracted during the audio.
Underline keywords in the questions before listening. Predict possible answers.
I find it hard to locate specific information in the passages.
Skip a question if it takes too much time to answer. Use elimination technique (cross out the answers which are incorrect first)
What does "False" mean in the context of True/False/Not Given questions?
The opposite idea is paraphrased and stated in the text.
For matching questions you should first....
Familiarise yourself with all options
What does it mean when the speaker uses signpost language (firstly, secondly etc.) you should
They are preparing to give the key information
What should you do with your answers during the 10-minute transfer time?
Check spelling and grammar carefully
For map/diagram questions you should first...
Look at the overall layout
What is the most common mistake in IELTS listening?
The plural 's' / spelling
