【IELTS-Listening-05】4 tips on preparing for the IELTS Listening test (準備雅思聽力考試的4個技巧)

【聽力(Listening)】 結構: 4部分，40題，約30分鐘（加10分鐘抄寫答案）。 Part 1：日常對話（2人）。 Part 2：獨白（生活情境）。 Part 3：學術討論（2-4人）。 Part 4：學術講座（獨白）。 題型：選擇、填空、配對、表格、地圖等。 高分技巧: 預讀題目，標記關鍵詞。 專注同義詞替換。 熟悉各種口音（英、澳、美）。 練習速記關鍵資訊。 檢查拼寫與格式（數字、日期）。 Structure : 4 sections  (questions get harder as you progress) 40 questions 30 minutes (+10 minutes for answer transfer) Part 1: Casual conversation (2 people) Part 2: Monologue (daily life) Part 3: Academic discussion (2-4 people) Part 4: Academic lecture (monologue) Question types : Multiple choice Fill-in-the-blank Matching Tables Maps High-Score Tips : Pre-read questions, highlight keywords. Watch for synonyms. Familiarize with accents ( British, Australian, American ). Practice quick note-taking. Check spelling and format (numbers, dates). Skills Assessed: Understand main ideas Understand detailed factual information Recognise the opinions and attitudes of speakers Recognise the purpose of the communication Follow the development of ideas or arguments Marking Tips: Incorrect spelling Incorrect grammar Incorrect number of words/ numbers
Word Limit: Write TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER Write ONE WORD ONLY Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS The listening test in IELTS can be divided into four parts one of which is a conversation between two people. The conversations are mostly based on social settings. Take a test to know the type of conversation and how well you fair in it. Topic: London Tour Inquiry
Find exercise: Listening > 2 People > London Tour Inquiry > click square before timer    IELTS Listening Course: Pre-Listening Prep - Predicting Answers Predicting what you are going to hear is a really important skill that can help improve your listening and increase your score.  Dealing with Listening Distractors Avoid being tricked into writing the wrong answer. Multiple Choice Tip s Tips on how to improve your listening skills for multiple-choice type questions. Map Labelling How to label a map, a task that sometimes comes up in Section Two of the test. Learn about the language of location and other top tips to score well.  Exercise Practice Review : Section 1 Exercise Practice Review: Section 2 IELTS Listening Section 3 Question Types and Exercises Exercise Practice Review: Section 3 Signposting Language for Section 4 Section 4 is the most difficult part of the listening test. Learn useful signposting language to improve your score for this section. Also, grammar review. Exercise Practice Review: Section 4 Listening Exercises Listening Exercises Review Listening Exercises Full Practice Listening Test One you can input your answers onto the question sheet in the same way as the test  Section 1-4  Full Practice Listening Test Two Section One  - Booking a Hotel Section Two  - Volunteering Abroad Section Three  - A Media Studies Course Section Four  - History of Indian Railways Full Practice Listening Test Three Section One  - Bus Tour of London Section Two  - A Talk on Pandas Section Three  - A Business Studies Course Section Four  - Behaviour of Dolphins Full Practice Listening Test Four Section One  - Host Family Application Section Two  - Soccer Club Meeting Section Three  - A Business Case Study Section Four  - Library Talk Full Practice Listening Test Five Section One  - Booking a Course Section Two - Section Three  - Photography Exhibition Section Four  - Alternative medicine FULL IELTS Listening Test IELTS Listening Practice IELTS Listening Practice Test Samples IELTS Essential Vocabulary The most common words are found in academic texts. Sublist 1 contains the most common words that are in the Academic Word List, sublist 2 contains the next most common, and so on. Seven Mistakes to Avoid Tests IELTS Listening General Mock Test Introductory Simulation Test with Answers   (start 2:10min) Free online IELTS Listening practice tests    Signposting Signposting Language for Section 4 Section 4 is the most difficult part of the listening test. Learn useful signposting language to improve your score for this section. Signposting Language These   are the words and phrases that people use in order to guide the listener coherently through what is being said.  It is used to make clear what has just happened and what is going to happen next. In other words, it acts as a  guide  so the listener can follow what you are saying.
Why is Signposting Language Important for IELTS? In section 4 Listening, you have to listen to a talk in an  academic setting , such as a university lecture, a presentation or a talk. It is usually a lecture by a professor , a presentation by a student, or a talk by a university staff member. So it is possible that signposting will be used within this.
If you know the type of language that is used to guide you, it will help you to follow the lecture . This is particularly important if your listening skills are weaker than they should be, because you will easily get lost if you don't know where you are. Also, the lecture may be split into two parts
Example: section 4, Social History of the East End of London lecture . It may be the case that these two sections follow the sections that the speaker divides their talk into, i.e. two parts. Knowing then the lecture structure and the language the speaker uses to tell you they are moving onto the second section will help you to follow where you are.
The signposting language we'll look at in this lesson is the words and phrases that introduce the topics  and subsections  of the lecture. Examples of Lecture Signposting Language This list sets out some of the key language that guides you on the overall topic and content of the lecture, and when different sections of the lecture are being discussed. The table includes the signposting language to signal the end of the talk. However, you are extremely unlikely to hear this used in IELTS because, as section 4 of the listening is only around 4-5 minutes, you usually only hear the first part of the lecture or presentation. Remember, there are lots of different ways to say these things, so what you hear could be phrased slightly differently. Introducing the topic of the lecture: Today we are going to talk about… The topic of today’s lecture is… This morning, we are going to take a look at…
And this morning we're continuing with a look at... Today, I’ll be talking about / discussing... What I’m going to be talking about today is… The purpose of today’s lecture is… The subject/topic of my talk is ... I have been asked today to talk to you about Tonight I'm going to talk to you about Explaining the lecture structure (sections/subtopics): In today’s lecture, I’m going to cover three points. I'll start with... and then move on to I'll begin with... and then focus on... I’m going to divide this talk into three parts. There are two major areas that I will focus on in my talk. First, we’ll (look at… / focus on...) Then we’ll go on to … And finally I’ll… Introducing the first section/ subtopic/ list of points : Let’s start by talking about... To begin,… Firstly,… I’ll start with… The first advantage/reason/cause, etc. is... Finishing a section: We've looked at... I’ve talked about… Starting a new section : Let’s move on to… Now, let’s turn to… And I’d now like to talk about… The next/second… I'd like now to discuss... The next issue/topic/area I’d like to focus on… To signal the ending of a talk / Summing up: To sum up, … So it is clear from what we have discussed today that… I'd like now to recap... Let's summarise briefly what we've looked at... In conclusion, … To summarise, … In summary, … Overall, … The three main points are… Practice Have a listen to the start of this lecture. What is the signposting language used? Listen and identify the phrases or words you hear, such as:

"What I’m going to be talking about today is…",...
"I’m going to divide this talk into three parts",...
"To begin,..." etc.

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IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors  - Speaking Assessment Criteria What is the IELTS Speaking test?   Four Skills   33 interview questions for students (with sample answers)   Interviewers usually ask these questions for students to learn about their basic knowledge and abilities. They also ask these questions to get a better understanding of your interests, attitude, and personality. Some common general questions include: Can you tell us about yourself? How did you learn about our organization/ university? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses, and how do you overcome them? Why did you choose your school? What motivates you? How do you believe you can contribute to our growth? Where do you see yourself in the next five years? Can you tell us why you think you're the best fit for this role? Do you have any questions for us?
Experience and Background The interviewer may ask questions about your background and experience to understand your responsibilities in previous roles and how you handled them. They also ask these questions to envision you in the role and determine whether you fit their company culture. Below are examples of these questions: Tell us something about your field of study. Which academic accomplishment are you most proud of? Do you have prior experience in this role? Do you have any academic goals you hope to achieve before you graduate? What are they? What skills and experience do you hope to gain in this job? Do you have plans to further your education? Do you participate in any extracurricular activities? What are they? What do you wish you knew before choosing this career path? What steps have you taken for your professional growth and development? Do you think your education helped to prepare you for this role? In what way?
In-depth Questions Interviewers ask in-depth questions to get detailed information about your behaviour or abilities. These questions usually relate directly to the role and give the interviewer an idea of how well you'd perform. Examples of in-depth questions include: Can you give an example of a time you applied your leadership skills at work? How do you work under pressure? How do you handle stress? Do you prefer working alone or with a team? Why? Tell us about a time you exceeded your expectations. Have you ever missed a deadline? Why and what was the result? Describe how you organise your schedule and prioritise your tasks. Have you ever managed multiple tasks simultaneously? How did you handle them? How do you manage two projects that are due at the same time? How do you intend to make an impact in this role?
Discussion Questions (Tests) (1) What images spring to mind when you hear the word ‘test’? (2) Do you get nervous when you take tests? (3) Are there any kinds of tests that you love? (4) Do you follow any special routines before you take a test? (5) What test has made you most nervous? (6) What do you think about while you wait for the result of a test? (7) Have you ever cheated on a test? (8) Have you ever taken an IQ test? (9) Do you think testing is useful or a waste of time? (10) Do you think your test scores reflect your true ability and intelligence? (11) Do you like taking tests? (12) Are you good at taking tests? (13) What was the last English test that you took like? (14) Have you ever had a blood test? (15) Would you be more nervous before your driving test, a blood test or an English test? (16) What’s the best way to prepare for a test? (17) What medical tests have you had? (18) What was the worst test you ever took? (19) Are there too many tests in school? (20) How do you feel when you fail a test?