Types of Questions Do You Get in The IELTS Listening Test?
There are 6 common types of questions that you may get in your IELTS Listening test.
They are as follows:
- Table completion, form, note, summary completion
- Labeling the diagram, plan, map
- Matching (matching word with a word or phrase etc)
- Picking the right choice (multiple choice)
- Completing the incomplete sentences
- Answering the questions (short answers)
Each type of question will have different notes or requirements.
You need to be adept at answering all types of questions.
All these types of questions may show up in the test. There are 4 sections in the test and each of the sections will have at least two-three different types of questions for you to answer.
Form completion
Check out the form given below
You will listen to the audio and you will supply the answers as needed.
Generally, the first section of the test will have this type of table/form. And the conversation is mostly about hotel reservations, joining a new course, signing up for an event, etc.
Example:
Questions 1-6
Complete the form using not more than TWO-THREE Words for each blank.
Mariott Hotel Group Name: Anderson Room Type: 1………..
Number of Guests: 2……………….
Phone Number: 3……………..
Date of Arrival: 4……………..
Check-in Time: 5 …………...
Check-out Time: 6……………..
Stay Duration: One Week
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Before you listen to the audio, check out the questions. Focus on what you have to look for. For example, you will have to listen closely to what the type of room the guest needs? Single-bed or Double-Bed? How many people will accompany him/her? What is the phone number as given by the caller? When will he/she arrive at the hotel? What will be the check-in and possible check-out time?
Note Completion
You will receive an incomplete note and you will have to complete it with the right information. You will see specific instructions. Do not use more than 2 or 3 words to fill out the gaps.
Questions 14-20
An example is given below:
Montreal College, Canada
Program: Health Informatics
Program Code: 14……………
Program Overview:
The program provides a better understanding of the use of Information Technology in Healthcare Information.
Students will learn more about the global advancements in the use of technology in
digital imaging concepts,
Automated 15 ………………..
16 ………………..
17 ……………...
ADT (admission-discharge-transfer) systems messaging
18 ………………….
19 …………………...and other relevant technologies
Starts: 14th July 2019
Fee:
Domestic / International
$ 15200 20 ………………… |
Table Completion
Given below is an example of the table-based questions you may get in your IELTS
Questions 21-26
|
Martha |
Suzie |
Date of Joining |
15th July |
21 ……………….. |
Subject |
Nephrology Nursing |
22…………….. |
Duration |
23…………. |
6 months |
First Lecture |
17 July |
24…………. |
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