DAY 1
Listening IELTS Test
Test Overview
How will the question be served?
In the listening test of IELTS, you will listen to four recordings of native English speakers which will be played once only. A variety of accents are represented, including British, Australian, New Zealand, American, and Canadian.
- ● Recording 1: a dialogue between two persons that takes place in a typical social setting.
- ● Recording 2: a monologue that is presented in a typical social setting, such as a speech advertising neighborhood amenities.
- ● Recording 3: a conversation between two to four persons taking place in an educational or training situation, such as a university tutor and a student talking about an assignment, is captured.
- ● Recording 4: contains a monologue about a scholarly topic, such as a university lecture.
How to answer the listening IELTS test?
- ● You have to type down your answer based on what you listened
- ● When you write responses on the answer sheet, be careful because poor spelling and grammar will result in penalties.
How is the test marked?
Each question is worth 1 mark.
Form, Note, Table, and Flow-Chart
Definition
In this kind of question,you must fill in the blanks provided in a form of form, note, table, or flow-chart with word(s) that you catch from the audio. Here is the overview of the task:
Picture 1: Form question
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Summer Music Festival
Booking Form
| Date | Event | Price per ticket | No. of tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 June | Instrumental group - Guitarrini | £7.50 | 2 |
| 17 June | Singer (price includes 6 in the garden) | £6 | 2 |
| 22 June | 7 (Anna Ventura) | £7.00 | 1 |
| 23 June | Spanish Dance & Guitar Concert | 8 £ | 9 |
NB Children / Students / Senior Citizens have 10 discount on all tickets.
Picture 2: Note question
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Job Enquiry
Example
● Work at: a restaurant
● Type of work: 1
● Number of hours per week: 12 hours
● Would need work permit
● Work in the: 2 branch
● Nearest bus stop: next to 3
● Pay: 4 £ an hour
● Extra benefits:
- a free dinner
- extra pay when you work on 5
- transport home when you work 6
● Qualities required:
- 7
- ability to 8
● Interview arranged for: Thursday 9 at 6 p.m.
● Bring the names of two referees
● Ask for: Samira 10
Picture 3: Table question
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
| Area | Work to be done | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Replace the 7 in the door | Fix tomorrow |
| Paint wall above the 8 | Strip paint and plaster approximately one 9 in advance | |
| Garden | One 10 needs replacing (end of garden) |
Picture 4: Flow-chart question
Complete the flow-chart below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 34-39 on your answer sheet.
Method of determining where the ancestors of turtles and tortoises come from
Outcome: Land tortoises were represented by a dense 36 of points towards the top.
Sea turtles were grouped together in the bottom part.
Outcome: The points for these species turned out to be positioned about 38 up the triangle between the land tortoises and the sea turtles.
Outcome: The position of the points indicated that both these ancient creatures were 39 .
Remember!
In English, you have to use "." in explaining decimal numbers, and "," to explain Arabic numbers.
For instance:
- Ten thousand years ago = 10,000 years ago
- The sells increased two point five percent last year = the sells increased 2.5% percent last year
Warm-up 1
Write down the names of the places that you hear below:
Warm-up 2
Write down the numbers that you hear below:
The Strategy
| Before you listen | While you listen | After you listen |
|---|---|---|
1. Read the instructions to find out how many words or numbers you can write in each gap. 2. Read the task. note/form/sentence/flow-chart and try to guess the missing word(s). | 1. Follow the audio while you read the task. Try to listen to keywords, synonyms or paraphrases and match them with the task. 2. Write your answer quickly once you find the answer from the audio. 3. Move on to the next audio and numbers. | 1. Read the sentence with your answer to check whether the meaning and the grammar are written correctly. 2. Also check your spelling. |
Remember!
The answer should be exactly the same with the audio. Never do any improvisation!
Mini Practice 1
Questions 1 - 10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Bankside Recruitment Agency
- ● Address of agency: 497 Eastside, Docklands
- ● Name of agent: Becky 1
- ● Phone number: 07866 510333
- ● Best to call her in the 2
Typical jobs
- ● Clerical and admin roles, mainly in the finance industry
- ● Must have good 3 skills
- ● Jobs are usually for at least one 4
- ● Pay is usually 5 £ per hour
Registration process
- ● Wear a 6 to the interview
- ● Must bring your 7 To the interview
- ● They will ask questions about each applicant's 8
Advantages of using an agency
- ● The 9 you receive at interview will benefit you
- ● Will get access to vacancies which are not advertised
- ● Less 10 is involved in applying for jobs
Mini practice 2
Questions 1 - 4
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
| Date | Type of event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 17th | a concert | performers from Canada |
| 18th | a ballet | company called 1 |
| 19th-20th (afternoon) | a play | type of play: a comedy called Jemima has had a good 2 |
| 20th (evening) | a 3 show | show is called 4 |
Mini Practice 3
Questions 1 - 4 Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Mini Practice 4
Questions 1 - 4
Complete the chart below.
Do not write MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR NUMBERS.
Sentence Completion
Definition
This type of question falls under the category of gap-fill questions, requiring you to listen to the audio and complete the phrases by adding the missing words. You will frequently need to finish the sentence's ending, but you could also need to complete phrases' individual words. If you write more words than required, you will be penalized. For each assignment, the word count is either one, two, or three (you should carefully check this; the limit is one, two, or three). Contracted words won't be put to the test. While words with hyphens count as separate words.
Warm-up 3
Questions 1 - 5
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY AND/OR NUMBERS.
- 1. Today is November 1
- 2. It's snowday today
- 3. The snow is 3
- 4. The snow's finally 4
- 5. My 5 and I are excited
The Strategy
| Before you listen | While you listen | After you listen |
|---|---|---|
1. Read the instructions to find out how many words or numbers you can write in each gap. 2. Read the task. note/form/sentence/flow-chart and try to guess the missing word(s). | 1. Follow the audio while you read the task. Try to listen to keywords, synonyms or paraphrases and match them with the task. 2. Write your answer quickly once you find the answer from the audio. 3. Move on to the next audio and numbers. | 1. Read the sentence with your answer to check whether the meaning and the grammar are written correctly. 2. Also check your spelling. |
Mini Practice 5
Questions 1- 8
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
1. Realising 1 is the basic requirement of a productive workshop.
2. Reaching before the 2 keep one calm and relaxed.
3. Informal interaction at the onset helps in 3 a connection with the participants.
4. The ice-breaking activity is a 4 way that still exists.
5. It is important to mention the 5 of the day and follow it strictly.
6. The audience may not retain 6 in the latter half
7. The selected venue must have 7 in working condition.
8. The set 8 for the workshop must be displayed for references or clarification.
Mini Practice 6
Questions 1- 7
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
- 1. Bungee jumping is challenging as well as 1.
- 2. The guide has attempted over 2 from the bridge.
- 3. The Zambezi Adrenaline Company has not recorded any 3 yet.
- 4. It is assumed that the sudden movement during the jump can harm the back and 4.
- 5. 5 are advised to attempt the headfirst dive.
- 6. The company will not provide a 6 after the form is duly signed.
- 7. The cafe on the bridge provides some relief from the 7.