DAY 2
Plan, Map, Diagram Labeling
Definition
Task type and format: Test takers are required to complete labels on a plan (e.g. part of a building), map (e.g. part of a town) or diagram (e.g. a piece of equipment). The answers are usually selected from a list on the question paper.
Your task is to listen to the recording and identify different areas, features or rooms. You will often be given a list of words from which to choose the correct answers. If no list is given, you will have to identify the answers from the recording.
Example of the questions:
Map and Diagram
The Strategy
| Before you listen | While you listen | After you listen |
|---|---|---|
1. Read the instruction carefully to know what to do, or how many words you should write 2. Read the labels and title | 1. Follow the audio while you follow the map/diagram/label 2. Visualize the picture of the map. Imagine yourself standing at a particular point. | 1. Check your spelling |
Key Tips
- Be aware with synonyms and paraphrasing
- Watch the distractor! Example: The shop next to the bakery was a newsagent but it's now been replaced by a charity shop.
- The answer come in order
- The answer should be exactly the same with the audio. Never do any improvisation!
Vocabulary!
Common vocabulary of location:
- Near
- Next to
- In front of
- Beside
- Between
- Across from
- Junction
- Dead end
- Leads off
- Same side
- Left-hand side
- Right-hand side
- On the other side
- Beyond
- Along
- Corner
- Go straight
- Opposite
- Across the road
Common vocabulary of direction
- Turn right
- Go past
- Turn left
- Go straight on
- Head south
- Northwest
Warm-Up 4
Fill in the blank space!
Mini Practice 7
Questions 11-15
Label the plan below.
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letters A-I next to questions 11-15.
Mini Practice 8
Question 16-20
Label the plan below.
Write the correct letter, A-H, next to Question 16-20
Mini Practice 9
Look at the diagram of a solar heating system and see what parts you will need to label.
Listen to a talk about solar energy and complete the labels as you listen.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
