IELTS LISTENING (Part-1)

INTRODUCTION:

LISTENING test is same for Academic and General Training Module. You are given 40 minutes approximately to complete the test. For 30 minutes you have to listen English spoken in Academic or General context and write the answers on you question paper, then 10 minutes transfer time to write all the answers on the answer book.

The Listening module has four sections. Before each section you will hear a short introduction telling you about the speaker/s and the situation (This is not printed on the question paper). You then have some time to look through the questions. In Sections 1-3 (but not Section 4) there is also a break in the middle giving you time to look at the questions in the second half. There will be a variety of tasks in the test, and the questions always follow the order of information in the recording.There are usually 6 types of question:

• Sentence completion
• Multiple Choice
• Notes/table/summary/flowchart/form
• Short answer questions
• Classification
• Label a diagram

Listening is not difficult its just practice. You will be tested upon:

• Rapid speed
• Accent Variety
• Identifying main points
• Taking notes

TIPS:

1. Read questions before test. Usually you are asked to read the qustions from 1-4 (or 10-15 etc) and given 30 secs for this. But the trick is to read next questions also.
2. No stopping, reversing or pausing write as you listen.
3. Don't understand everything  just specific answers and information. The answer is usually the word spoken more clearly and loudly.
4. Look for gaps so you know what is missing e.g telephone conversation.
5. Look for synonyms e.g disaster- earthquake flood snow.
6. Get familiar with all questions and instructions by practicing a lot.
7. Listen to radio, internet and practice tests.
8. Listen to the instructions and Read the instructions carefully. When it is written to answer the question with no more than three words and/or a number you have to answer in one, two or three words. Exceeding the word limit will make your answer wrong.
9. Predict answers, initial guess Listen after guess.
10. Be careful if he corrects himself.
11. Spellings are important.
12. Dis coursers/switch backs are very important listen carefully.
13. Crossing out answers are allowed.
14. To deal with MCQs look for:

Minor Differences

           Cruiser    Pajero  Bike  ;  Verandah  Dining Room    Lounge     
Same Options

           4Wheel       Pajero         Bike;     Lounge         TV Lunge   Verandah
Bidding rule

         Vehicle was bought with: Bank draft        Cash      CreditCard

          Fruit was bought with:    Bank draft        Cash      Credit Card

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