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What is the maximum word limit for most IELTS Listening gap-fill tasks?
NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER
No more than three words
Only one word
Any number of words
What should you do BEFORE listening to a recording in the IELTS test?
Read the entire test booklet
Look at the questions and predict what type of information you need
Start writing immediately
Close your eyes to concentrate better
In IELTS Listening, what are 'distractors' in multiple choice questions?
Background noise in recordings
Extra questions for bonus points
Wrong answers designed to seem correct by using similar words with different meanings
The correct answers
When completing a map or diagram, what should you focus on?
Personal opinions about locations
The speed of speech
The speaker's accent
Words and phrases like 'turn left' or 'go straight on'
What does the instruction 'Write ONE WORD ONLY in each gap' mean?
You can use synonyms
You can write short phrases
You can abbreviate words
You must write exactly the same single words you hear
Which exam strategy helps when listening for specific information like addresses?
Ignore the context
Focus only on numbers
Write down everything you hear
Think about what kind of information fills each gap before listening
What should you do if you miss an answer during the listening?
Stop listening and go back
Ask the examiner to repeat
Guess randomly and spend time on it
Move on to the next question and don't panic
What does a 'flyover' mean?
Traffic lights
A type of roundabout
A parking area
A bridge that goes over a road or motorway
How should you approach listening tasks with tables or notes that already have some information?
Focus only on empty gaps
Copy the existing information
Look at existing information to predict what's missing
Ignore the given information
What is the best strategy when you hear numbers in IELTS Listening?
Convert all numbers to words
Listen carefully as numbers are often spelled out or repeated
Write the first number you hear
Focus only on large numbers
Which road feature allows traffic to flow in a circle?
Flyover
Roundabout
Crossroads
Junction
What does 'en-suite bathroom' mean?
A shared bathroom
An outdoor bathroom
A private bathroom connected to a bedroom
A bathroom with a shower only
What should you do during the time given to read questions before listening?
Think about your personal experiences
Practice writing quickly
Read the questions slowly
Predict the type of information needed and underline key words
In completion tasks, what order will you hear the information?
Alphabetically
In reverse order
In random order
In the same order as the gaps appear
Which listening strategy helps with matching descriptions to people places or things?
Count how many times words are repeated
Focus on key words and ideas that identify what is being described
Listen for the speaker's emotions
Focus on grammar structures
What should you do if you hear conflicting information in a listening passage?
Write down both pieces of information
Ask for clarification
Listen for the final or corrected information
Choose the first thing you hear
