Short-Answer
Short-Answer Questions
Definition
You will be asked to write a short answer from the audio. The audio will be focusing on concrete facts, such as places, times, or prices within the listening text. The word limit will be given in the instruction, such as 'NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER'. If you answer more than the stated number of words, you will be penalized.
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 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. |
KeyTips
- Be aware of the instructions. Make sure you know what you will write down in your sheet
- There are many distractions that possibly appear in the audio. So, you need to listen to the next audio instead of just focusing on a word that you just found from the audio.
- Recheck your spelling at the end of the session
Warm-Up 5
Question 1-2
Answer the question below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR NUMBERS for each answer.
Where did the zoo owners first keep animals?
How many different types of animals live at the zoo?
Mini Practice 10
Questions 11 - 16
Answer the questions below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
What TWO factors can make social contact in a foreign country difficult?
Which types of community groups does the speaker give examples of?
In which TWO places can information about community activities be found?
Mini Practice 11
Waste and Waste Management
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Where was a Stone Age rubbish dump found?
In Medieval times, what type of waste was most common?
What did science link with waste?
Which invention is the biggest problem for the environment?