Note Making

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What is Note Making?
 What is Note Making?
• Note making is a technique used in IELTS test’s Listening section.
 What is Note Making?
• Note making is a technique used in IELTS test’s Listening section.

• In Note making, the listener write down key points from what they hear.
 What is Note Making?
• Note making is a technique used in IELTS test’s Listening section.

• In Note making, the listener write down key points from what they hear.

• Although notes can be made for all the questions but the approach is most
suitable for Matching Information as well as MCQs.
 What is Note Making?
• Note making is a technique used in IELTS test’s Listening section.

• In Note making, the listener write down key points from what they hear.

• Although notes can be made for all the questions but the approach is most
suitable for Matching Information as well as MCQs.

• Note making is not a new concept, you have probably done it in school or
college.
Benefits of Note Making
 Benefits of Note Making
• Allows the listener to use the last 10 minutes of the time more effectively
rather than just guessing.
 Benefits of Note Making
• Allows the listener to use the last 10 minutes of the time more effectively
rather than just guessing.

• Forces the listener to concentrate on whole conversation rather that

waiting for the keywords.
 Benefits of Note Making
• Allows the listener to use the last 10 minutes of the time more effectively
rather than just guessing.

• Forces the listener to concentrate on whole conversation rather that

waiting for the keywords.

• One can refer to his/her notes to choose the appropriate answers.

How to do Note Making?
 How to do Note Making?
• First go through the given option carefully and get the general idea of what
you are about to listen to, like you do now.
 How to do Note Making?
• First go through the given option carefully and get the general idea of what
you are about to listen to, like you do now.

• Remember the main words you found in those options. This will help you
to choose what words to note down.
 How to do Note Making?
• First go through the given option carefully and get the general idea of what
you are about to listen to, like you do now.

• Remember the main words you found in those options. This will help you
to choose what words to note down.

• Do not write full sentences. Use abbreviations.

 How to do Note Making?
• First go through the given option carefully and get the general idea of what
you are about to listen to, like you do now.

• Remember the main words you found in those options. This will help you
to choose what words to note down.

• Do not write full sentences. Use abbreviations.

• You can cross the word which has been contradicted and tick the final
answer if found one. If not, figure out the answer later
Practice Time
Practice Test
A. Farming Museum
1. St. Andrews B. Horse Riding

2. Cluny C. Locally produced food

D. Market selling Clothes
3. Pennerley E. Old Ruins
4. Farlow F. Steam railway
G. Transport Museum
H. Water Sports
Practice Test
1. Essays A. Get feedback from teaching staff.
B. Do more reading.
2. Lectures
C. Get help from school supporting staff
3. Research D. Get help for nursing problem

4. Online Forum E. Manage time properly

F. Be well prepared
5. Placement Test G. Review the notes regularly
6. Freshmen H. Don’t set unrealistic goals.
Practice Test
1. Wednesday A. The playwright will be present
B. The play was written to celebrate an anniversary
2. Thursday
C. The play will be performed inside a historic building
3. Friday D. The play will be accompanied by live music
E. The play will be performed outdoors
4. Saturday
F. The play will be performed for the first time
5. Monday G. The performance will be attended by officials from the
town