IELTS

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

 THE

MODULE
Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali
THE IELTS LISTENING MODULE
The listening module consist of 4 recorded
sections, each containing 10 questions, and
about 30 minutes to complete. You will hear
the recording once only, the test measures how
well you can timely manage the following skills:

1)Listening for specific information.

2)Listening for main ideas, supporting
information and details.
3)Understanding the speaker’s opinion.
Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali
THE IELTS LISTENING TEST MODULE QUESTION

Completion Tasks:
• Form Completion
• Note Completion
• Table Completion
• Flow Chart Completion
• Summary/Sentence Completion

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

THE IELTS LISTENING TEST MODULE QUESTION

Multiple Choice Questions

• Types of Multiple Choice
• Question and Answer
• Unfinished Statement
• Answer Choice Variations
• Three Answer
• Four Answer
• More than Four Answer

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

THE IELTS LISTENING TEST MODULE QUESTION

Short Answer Questions

• Direct Answer
• Lists

Labeling a Diagram, Plan, or Map

• Label a Diagram, Plan, or Map with words
provided or from the audio.

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

THE IELTS LISTENING TEST MODULE QUESTION

Classification
• Place words or statement into given
categories

Matching
• Match items in two lists

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

Completion Tasks (Form Completion):
Questions 1 – 4
Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR
NUMBER for each question.

PKT International Removals

Sales Consultant: Andrew Smith

CONTACT DETAILS

Contact person: Bob Jones

Work number: 1) …………………………………..
Moving from: 35 Elm Street, Sydney
Tel: 4656 5867
Moving To: Country: UK
House/Flat: 2) …………………………………..
Street: 3) …………………………………..
City: 4) …………………………………..

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

Completion Tasks (Note Completion):
Questions 12 – 14
Complete the note below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR
NUMBER for each question.

Assessed Presentations

Audience: 12) ………………………. (no more than 30) plus tutor

Duration: 15 Minutes

Date: 13) ………………………..

Topic: Review of film, including

a) Background and director
b) Contest 14) …………………............
c) Evaluation

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

Completion Tasks (Table Completion):
Questions 1 – 5
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR
NUMBER for each question.

Courses Levels Duration Materials Cost Start Date

Elementary E1, E2, E3 45 hours 8 weeks A course $424 5 October
book and a
Pre- P1, P2, P3 1) ……….
Intermediate
Intermediate I1, I2, I3
Upper U1, U2, U3
Intermediate
Advanced A1, A2, A3
Business B1, B2, B3 50 hours 2) ………. A course $540 7 October
English book and a
set of
3) ……….
Preparation for 1 4) ………. 10 weeks $550 5) ……….
Proficiency Exams

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

Completion Tasks (Flow Chart Completion):
Questions 15 – 17
Complete the flow chart below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR
NUMBER for each question.

Recruitment Procedure ad KL School for English

Candidate submits 15) ………………………... with …………………………

Candidate is informed of any 16) ……………………….. missing in his application.

Candidate is invited to an interview.

Candidate is interviewed by 17) ………………………... and senior teacher.

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

Completion Tasks (Sentence Completion):

Questions 15 – 18

Complete the sentence/summary below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS

AND/OR NUMBER for each question.

15) The audience for the event is expected to wear a ……………………………..

16) If you want to take children to the venue, you must ……………………….......

17) The band will perform at ……………………………...

18) To get a full programme of the event, you should ………………………………

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

Multiple Choice (Question and Answer):
Choose the correct answer to the question from the list of answer choices.

Where does Jenny decided to put her MP3 player?

A. In the handbag

B. In the box

C. In storage with the furniture

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

Multiple Choice (Unfinished Statement):
Choose the correct answer to the question from the list of answer choices.

The meeting was scheduled for

A. 2.30 p.m.

B. 3.30 p.m.

C. 4.30 p.m.

D. 7.30 p.m.

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

Multiple Choice (Answer Choice Variations):
Three Answer Choices A, B, and C

Question 31
Choose the correct letters, A, B, or C.

According to the doctor, the main cause of the back pain in women is

A. Pregnancy

B. Osteoporosis

C. Lack of exercise

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

Multiple Choice (Answer Choice Variations):
Four Answer Choices A, B, C and D

Question 32
Choose the correct letters, A, B, C or D.

The noise levels at the site can reach

A. 45 decibels.

B. 50 decibels.

C. 65 decibels

D. 75 decibels.

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

Multiple Choice (Answer Choice Variations):
More Than Four Answer Choices

Question 12
Choose TWO correct letters, A-E.

Which two groups of patients receive free medication?

A. People over 16 years old.

B. Unemployed people.

C. Non-US residents.

D. People over 55 years old.

E. Afghan Refugees.

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

Short-Answer Question (Direct Answer):

VARIATION – 1 (IS WHERE YOU ANSWER A DIRECT QUESTION)

Question 16

What is the main cause of the earthquake?

Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………..

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

Short-Answer Question (Direct Answer):

VARIATION – 2 (IS WHERE YOU ANSWER A DIRECT QUESTION)

Question 23

According to the lecture, which TWO animals depend on their acoustic

sense to find prey?

Answer: 1) …………………………………
2) ………………………………….

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

Short-Answer Question (List):

VARIATION – 1 (IS WHERE YOU MAKE A LIST OF UPTO 3 THINGS)

Question 17 – 19

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

List THREE factors which affect the speed of biodegrading.

17. ………………………
18. ………………………
19. ………………………

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

Labeling (Diagram, Plan OR Map):
Question 11 – 13

Label the plan below. Choose THREE answer from the box and write the
correct letters, A – E, next to Questions 11 – 13.

Stadium
11) ……..…..

School Lab

A Swimming pool
Toilet
B Showers
C Toilets
D Cafeteria 13) ……………
E Newsstand 12) ……………

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

Classification:
Question 21 – 26

According to the speaker, in which situation are the following media most
useful?

A Individual learners
B Seven or eight learners
C Whole group

Write the correct letter, A, B, or C, next to Questions 21 - 26. you may

choose any letter more than once.

21. Computers ……………..… 24. Flipcharts ………………..

22. Videos …………..…… 25. Audio CDs ………………..
23. Books …………..…… 26. Interactive Whiteboard ………………..

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

Matching:
Question 1 – 4

What recommendations does the tutor give about the items on the reading
list?

Choose your answers from the box and write the correct letter, A – E, next
to Questions 1 – 4.
A useful
1. Smith …………………… B read introduction
2. Brown …………………… C read conclusion
3. Jackson …………………… D essential
4. Johnson ……………………
E unnecessary

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

LISTENING MODULE STRATEGIES: ALL SECTION
STRATEGY 1: LISTEN ACTIVELY

• Telephone Numbers (789-3107)

• Decimal Numbers (16.78)
• Prices ($40.75)
• Fractions (3/4)
• Thousand (1,123 – eleven hundred and twenty three)
• Dates (February 27, 2015 / 02.27.15 / 27.02.2015)
• Time (8.10 a.m. / 2.45 P.M.)
• Place (Washington DC)
• Percentage (21%)

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali

LISTENING MODULE STRATEGIES: ALL SECTION
STRATEGY 2: ANTICIPATE KEY POINTS BASED
ON THE MAIN IDEA.

INTERRUPTIONS:

• ‘Excuse me, but …’

• ‘I’m sorry, but …’
• ‘I don’t want to be rude, but …’
• ‘Hold on …’
• ‘Hang on …’
• ‘Can I interrupt …’
• ‘Can I just say that …’
Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali
LISTENING MODULE STRATEGIES: ALL SECTION
STRATEGY 3: DO NOT TRY TO RECORD
EVERYTHING IN NOTES.

SELF-CORRECTION:

• ‘Actually …’
• ‘Hang on …’
• ‘That’s not exactly right …’
• ‘That’s not really true …’
• ‘Let me rephrase that …’
• ‘Let me start again/start over …’

Facilitator: Shujauddin Jalali