Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Chapter 3.2: Litening Section 2 - Conversation

In this part of the test, you'll hear a talk, that is one person speaking. This talk is usually on an everyday, general topic, and the speaker is talking to give other people information. For example, it may be an introductory talk to members of a library, or someone talking about an organization they represent. But as an IELTS candidate, why are you listening? Well, like Section 1, you are being tested on your ability to listen for specific factual information and in this section, you'll have to listen and answer ten questions, ...but only listening once, of course!

Short Answer Questions


How to do short answer questions

Before you listen:

  • Step 1: Read the instructions carefully - how many words/numbers do you need to write?
  • Step 2: Use preparation time to underline the TYPE OF INFORMATION and KEYWORDS in each question.

While you listen:

  • Step 3: Listen for keywords or synonyms of these to help you find the answer.
  • Step 4: When you hear the answer, write it in the gap. Check that it is spelled correctly and fits the instructions.
Excercise:

Listen to part of a talk about a boat cruise and type the correct answers to the short answer questions below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

https://courses.edx.org/asset-v1:UQx+IELTSx+3T2015+type@asset+block@1.4.4.2_-_Short_Answer_Practice.mp3

11. How long did it take to get to Sandy Island last weekend?            --------
12. How long does it usually take to get to Sandy Island?                   --------
13. Which animals can you see all year round?                                     --------
14. Which animals are you NOT likely to see on the trip?                    --------
15. Which animals are breeding at the moment?                                 --------

Answers:
11. over 2 Hours OR over two hours (But not, "2 Hours"., and Cases are ignored).
12. about 45 minutes or about 45 mins or 45 minutes or 45 mins
13. dolphins
14. Whales
15. Turtles

Labelling a Diagram, Plan, or Map



How to do labeling a diagram/map tasks:  

Before you listen:  

  • Step 1: Use the preparation time to look at the diagram/map/plan and decide what it represents.  
  • Step 2: Look at the given labels and locate what needs labeling.  
  • Step 3: Look at the options in the box.  

While you listen:  

  • Step 4: Use the given information to guide your understanding. Listen for location words such as next to, behind, etc  
  • Step 5: Complete the gaps by making sure you select and write the correct letter the label represents.

EXERCISE

Listen to the speaker describing a tennis center and label the map. Choose four answers for the questions 17 - 20.  There are more options than you need. Write the correct letter A to F next to questions 17 - 20.


A. Beginner Group
B. Intermediate Group
C. Advanced Group
D. University Group
E. Coach Desk
F. Reception Desk 


Answers:
17. F
18. A
19. C
20. B

Table Completion


How to do table completion tasks:

Before you listen:

  • Step 1: Check the instructions - how many words can you write?
  • Step 2: Read the table/flowchart to find out what information is shown.
  • Step 3: Look at the gaps. Predict the type of word(s) missing.

While you listen:

  • Step 4: Use the given information to help you follow the speaker(s).
  • Step 5: Write each answer and check that they fit.
Don't forget, you have to be careful about spelling and this includes not putting a letter 's' at the end of words that don't need them, or leaving out the letter 's' when the words do need them. Another aspect to be careful of is to hear numbers correctly, and to write money, for example ten dollars, in the correct way.

EXERCISE


  Answers:
11. day (not days)
12. $20 (not 20$)
13. $70 (not 70$)
14. racquet, sunscreen (not racquets, sunscreens)


 
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