Share CEEP Mindset 2 | Week 1 | Listening | Big Review Quiz
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What is the maximum word limit for most IELTS Listening gap-fill tasks?
Any number of words
No more than three words
Only one word
NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER
What should you do BEFORE listening to a recording in the IELTS test?
Look at the questions and predict what type of information you need
Start writing immediately
Close your eyes to concentrate better
Read the entire test booklet
In IELTS Listening, what are 'distractors' in multiple choice questions?
The correct answers
Wrong answers designed to seem correct by using similar words with different meanings
Background noise in recordings
Extra questions for bonus points
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 abbreviate words
You must write exactly the same single words you hear
You can write short phrases
Which exam strategy helps when listening for specific information like addresses?
Think about what kind of information fills each gap before listening
Write down everything you hear
Ignore the context
Focus only on numbers
What should you do if you miss an answer during the listening?
Guess randomly and spend time on it
Ask the examiner to repeat
Stop listening and go back
Move on to the next question and don't panic
What does a 'flyover' mean?
A parking area
A bridge that goes over a road or motorway
A type of roundabout
Traffic lights
How should you approach listening tasks with tables or notes that already have some information?
Copy the existing information
Focus only on empty gaps
Ignore the given information
Look at existing information to predict what's missing
What is the best strategy when you hear numbers in IELTS Listening?
Listen carefully as numbers are often spelled out or repeated
Convert all numbers to words
Focus only on large numbers
Write the first number you hear
Which road feature allows traffic to flow in a circle?
Crossroads
Roundabout
Junction
Flyover
What does 'en-suite bathroom' mean?
A private bathroom connected to a bedroom
A shared bathroom
An outdoor bathroom
A bathroom with a shower only
What should you do during the time given to read questions before listening?
Practice writing quickly
Read the questions slowly
Predict the type of information needed and underline key words
Think about your personal experiences
In completion tasks, what order will you hear the information?
In reverse order
Alphabetically
In the same order as the gaps appear
In random order
Which listening strategy helps with matching descriptions to people places or things?
Listen for the speaker's emotions
Focus on grammar structures
Count how many times words are repeated
Focus on key words and ideas that identify what is being described
What should you do if you hear conflicting information in a listening passage?
Choose the first thing you hear
Listen for the final or corrected information
Ask for clarification
Write down both pieces of information
