A Step-by-step Guide

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE STEP 1

Get an overview of the text • Read all the questions and answer options carefully. • Underline the keywords in the questions.

STEP 2

STEP 3

Listen for specific information • Listen actively the information. • Jot down the important notes.

Get missing information/answers • Get any missing information. • Check answers.

STRATEGIES TO TACKLE THE LISTENING QUESTIONS • Short-answer Questions Skim through the questions and answer options to get general ideas of the text.

Underline the keywords in the questions. While listening, pay attention to the content and flow of information delivered by the speaker. Jot down important points or ideas. Write down your answers. During second listening, get information that you missed out. Check your answers too. Check for spelling and grammar. Make sure your answers follow the words limit.

Multiple-choice questions Skim through the questions and answer options to get general ideas of the text.

Underline the keywords in the questions.

Listen for the specific information. Pay attention to the content and flow of information delivered by the speaker. Check each possible option given carefully.

Remember that some of the most likely answers may be paraphrased.

Some vocabulary may be found in text.

Choose the suitable answer.