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Listening Comprehension Flashcards

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  1. In IELTS Listening Section 1, what type of conversation will you typically hear?

    Answer: A conversation between two people in an everyday social context

    Section 1 is a conversation between two people set in an everyday social context, such as booking accommodation.

  2. How many times is the IELTS Listening audio played?

    Answer: Once only

    The recording is played only once, so you must listen carefully the first time.

  3. How many extra minutes are given on paper-based IELTS to transfer answers to the answer sheet?

    Answer: 10 minutes

    Paper-based test takers get 10 minutes at the end to transfer answers to the answer sheet.

  4. If a question says 'Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS', which answer is acceptable?

    Answer: small dog

    'Small dog' is two words and respects the word limit, while articles and extra words break it.

  5. Which section of IELTS Listening features an academic monologue or lecture?

    Answer: Section 4

    Section 4 is a monologue on an academic subject, the most challenging part.

  6. What should you do during the short pause before each section begins?

    Answer: Read the questions for that section

    Use the pause to read and predict answers for the upcoming questions.

  7. How many questions are there in total in the IELTS Listening test?

    Answer: 40

    There are 40 questions across the four sections, ten per section.