IELTS LISTENING 11A – MULTIPLE CHOICE

LESSON 3: - LISTENING SECTION 3

- TIPS FOR MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
I. SECTION 3
- A discussion between 2 to 4 speakers (e.g. between 1 or more students and/ or a university teacher)
- The topic is academic.
- Types of tasks: flow-chart, multiple choice, labeling a diagram.
- 10 questions
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. Types: 2 types (dạng 1: chỉ có một câu trả lời đúng cho mỗi câu, dạng 2: có nhiều câu trả lời đúng cho mỗi
câu)
2. Strategies:
- Spend a certain amount of time to read all the questions and options.
- Underline the key words and say the words silently to yourself to fix them into your mind => you will easily
recognize them when you hear the recording.
- Normally, the options are usually paraphrased, so they do not contain the exact words you hear. They use
synonyms, so always actively look for the synonyms of the key words you have underlined.
3. TIPS
- Read through the answer options
o Highlight similar options so you don’t get confused
o Think of paraphrases
- All answer options will probably be given in the recording
- Don’ think that the first answers you hear is the correct one –keep listening
- Watch out for answers that are given and then taken away by the speaker
- listen for the word “but” or “however”. This can mean a negative is coming, which means it might not be
the right answer
- If you think an answer is correct, put a tick but listening to make sure it is right
- You can write on your question paper so use ticks and crosses for right and wrong answers.
- You may not hear the exact words in the answer options – answers might be a paraphrase
- Your answer should be a letter not a word – be careful when you transfer your answers.
4. Notes
a. You might hear all of the answer options mentioned. So listen carefully for which one is the right answer.
b. You may hear synonyms rather than the same words in the questions.
E.g. lease -> rent
c. Anticipate distractors. The speakers may give an answer, and then change their minds.
E.g. I think bank transfer would be easiest. -> Actually, no, credit card would be better for me.
(Note: Đối với dạng có nhiều lựa chọn, vì câu hỏi paraphrase rất nhiều, dặc biệt ở Section 3 nên cố gắng
take note càng nhiều key words càng tốt => đọc lại key words và chọn đáp án)
- Practice makes perfect! Practice this type of question as much as possible because it is one of the trickiest.
After doing the listening tasks, use the recording to do Listening Dictation task (chép chính tả để luyện tập
khả năng nhận biết từ vựng, synonyms, các bẫy và đáp án).
Suggested strategies:
- Read the instructions very carefully to know how many options you have to choose
- Read the questions very carefully, underline key words (Wh-words, Nouns, Noun phrases)
- Read all the options carefully, underline key words
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Note:
 Nếu ở các câu trả lời toàn là danh từ, đặc biệt danh từ ngắn thì phần lớn các từ này không paraphrase.
Nên coi các từ này như là 1 signal mà thôi, hãy tập trung nghe các thông tin xung quanh nó, rất hay
bị lừa và giấu thông tin ở quanh nó. Thông tin có thể xuất hiện cả trước và sau, nên khi nghe dạng
này hãy thật tập trung.
 Nếu các câu trả lời toàn là tính từ (đôi khi là trạng từ) thì thường câu trả lời được giấu rất kỹ tại các
tính từ, trạng từ và động từ trong câu. Rất hiếm khi paraphrase nó thành danh từ.
 Nếu câu trả lời dài, hãy đọc và so sánh tìm các “cụm từ” làm nên “điều khác biệt” cho các câu trả
lời. Ví dụ sau câu 22, sự khác biệt mà ta sẽ underline đó là “interesting”, “stressful” và “audience
(có thể)”

- Listen to the beginning part of this section carefully

PRACTICE 1:
You will hear a radio interview with the manager of a summer activity course. For each question, choose
the correct answer.
1 This year, the course will run for... 2 The problem last year was that...
A. six weeks. A. few people wanted to attend.
B. seven weeks. B. there were too few workers.
C. eight weeks. C. there was nothing to do on rainy days.

3 This, year, for the first time, children will...
A do creative activities.
B do new outdoor sports.
C organise events.
5 The course isn’t open to teenagers because...
A Molly thinks they aren’t interested in the
activities which are available.
B Molly thinks they should spend time with
young people of a similar age.
C: Molly’s staff think that teenagers are difficult
to please.
4 Molly doesn’t think children will come for six
weeks because...
A it’s too expensive.
B they will do the same activities again and again.
C their parents will want to spend time with them.
6 It’s important that parents of children attending
the course...
A pay the full amount immediately.
B choose the activities the child wants to do when
they apply.
C inform Molly about any food the child cannot
eat.

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PRACTICE 2:
1 Adam went to bed late because… 2 Adam’s son returned to bed at…
a. he was fixing his computer. a. four o’clock a.m.
b. he didn’t feel tired. b. six o’clock a.m.
c. his son felt sick. c. a quarter to seven a.m.
3 At ten to eight, 4 In the morning, Adam didn’t have time to…
a. Adam’s alarm clock went off. a. wash.
b. Adam got up. b. have breakfast.
c. Adam left home. c. buy petrol.
5 Adam borrowed money to buy… 6 This evening, Adam will…
a. a bus ticket. a. relax and watch TV.
b. lunch. b. spend time with his family.
c. petrol. c. be very busy.

PRACTICE 3:
Listen to a conversation about a job. Choose the correct answer.
1 The man and woman are talking about a … 2 How many welfare officers will look after the
A. full-time, temporary job. students this summer?
B. full-time, permanent job A. three B. four C. six
C. part-time, temporary job
3 Most of the students come from 4 The welfare officers need to…
A. the Far East. A. know a foreign language
B. the Middle East B. be from the local area.
C. Eastern Europe C. spend long hours with people.

5 Welfare officers will have to work… 6 On weekdays, officers will work...

A. both Saturday and Sunday on some A. either during the morning and afternoon, or the
weekends. afternoon and evening.
B. on Saturday or Sunday, on alternate B. from the morning to the evening, three days a
weekends. week.
C. on the same day, Saturday or Sunday, every C. every morning and every evening, until ten or
weekend. eleven o’clock.

PRACTICE 4: You will hear a radio interview with a ghost hunter called Carlene Belfort. For questions
1-7, choose the best answer.

1 How did Carlene become a ghost hunter? 2 What, according to Carlene, do ghost hunters need
A. she wanted to contact her dead grandmother most?
B. she grew up in a haunted house A. a special gift
C. her parents encouraged her B. equipment
C. an adventurous mind

3 Who does Carlene mostly work for? 4 How does Carlene detect when ghosts are present?
people who want reassurance A. She feels cold.
people who want to contact loved ones B. She gets evidence from her equipment.
people who want to find a ghost C. She feels them touching her hair.

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5 When is Carlene most afraid?
when her equipment breaks
when things move on their own
when bad spirits are nearby
7 What does Carlene feel about her business?
A. She realises she is taking advantage of customers.
B. She feels she is providing a service.
C. She wants to expand and make more money.
PRACTICE 5:
Listen to a conversation in a tourist information office in Guernsey.
1 There is a concert on Saturday night at…
a. at the castle.
b. in the St James concert hall.
c. in the Candie Gardens.
3 The guided walk in St Peter Port…
a. starts at 1.30 and lasts two hours.
b. starts at 2.00 and lasts 1.5 hours.
c. starts at 5.00 and lasts 1.5 hours.
5 The man …. the Autumn Walking Festival.
a. has missed
b. plans to take part in
c. is not interested in
7 Tennerfest…
a. has just finished.
b. is happening now.
c. will start soon.
PRACTICE 6:
1. Which THREE of the following are features of foundation courses?
A low fees
B full-time education
C work experience
D small class sizes
E an honours degree qualification
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6 What does Carlene think about people who don’t
believe her?
A. She doesn’t understand why they think that.
B. She thinks they don’t have enough evidence.
C. She wants them to experience it for themselves.
2 The woman says that Hauteville House…
a. was the home of a famous writer.
b. has an excellent café.
c. has beautiful gardens.
4 To join the guided walk, visitors must…
a. buy a ticket from the information office.
b. meet outside the information office.
c. phone the walk leaders in advance.
6 Tennerfest is a festival to celebrate…
a. history.
b. food.
c. sports.
8 The man … the island of Jersey.
a. is definitely interested in visiting
b. may visit
c. does not want to visit
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PRACTICE 8:

PRACTICE 9:

PRACTICE 10:
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

21 How long did Louise work at a radio station? 22 Why does Louise want to do a Masters?
A 2 years A To get a promotion in her current job
B 4 years B To go into TV
C 6 years C Employers like post-graduate qualifications

23 How long will it take to do the Masters part-time rather than the modular route?
A 18 months B 3 years C 4 years

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Questions 24 and 25
Choose TWO letters A-F.
Which two things must Louise have to join the course?

A A bachelor's degree D Research experience

B Work experience E A completed thesis
C Either a bachelor's degree or work experience F Motivation
Questions 26-30

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Fees and Funding

The fees are (26) per year to do the course part-time. The
university has a (27) it can use to fund the most suitable
students. You must have a (28) in place before you can get
any funding. The details on funding can be found on the (29)
. That will also have information on eligibility, help
available, and (30) .

PRACTICE 14:

1 - What, according to the speaker, should you do 2 - What does the speaker say about sleep?
after about half an hour? A) You should sleep well after studying.
A) Have something to eat. B) You should sleep well before studying.
B) Have a break. C) You should sleep well before and after studying.
C) Listen to music.

3 - What kind of notes are best, according to the
speaker?
A) Your friend's because they are tidy.
B) The book is better than notes.
C) Yours because you had to listen to take them.
4 - The speaker says that distractions
A) are not a serious problem.
B) should be removed from your mind.
C) are difficult to avoid.

5 - What is the best way to get rid of distractions. 6 - Where is the best place to start, when
A) Repeating a key word. studying?

B) Having something to eat. A) At the beginning.

C) Listening to music. B) At the end.

C) With the most important ideas.

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PRACTICE 15:
1 - Why does the speaker say people don't like
libraries?
A) Because you can't eat there.
B) Because you can't speak there.
C) Because they are very big.
3 - What else do libraries sometimes offer?
A) On-line classes
B) Yoga classes.
C) Special bus services.
5 - What is a good way to make new friends,
according to the speaker?
A) Sitting near the computers.
B) Joining a reading group.
C) Borrowing interesting books.
PRACTICE 16:
1 - This activity is ideal for
A) young people.
B) fit people.
C) everybody.
3 - When you start rock climbing, you will notice
A) you get out of breath quickly.
B) your hands feeling weak.
C) you get dizzy sometimes.
5 - The rating system tells you
A) how difficult the climb is.
B) how high the climb is.
C) how much time you should take.
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2 - The speaker says that most libraries
A) only lend school books.
B) lend many kinds of books.
C) lend things which are not books.
4 - When speaking about the internet, what does
the speaker say you shouldn't do?
A) Spend too long chatting with your friends.
B) Play computer games.
C) Download stuff you shouldn't.
6 - According to the speaker, libraries are
A) great places to meet your friends.
B) great places to learn new stuff.
C) great places to watch videos.
2 - A lot of people enjoy it because
A) it is mentally challenging.
B) it is very difficult physically.
C) it requires a lot of practice.
4 - If you do rock climbing regularly, you will
A) become stronger.
B) get fitter.
C) feel better.
6 - A class 5 climb should not be attempted
A) without the proper equipment and protection.
B) without a lot of practice.
C) without your family being there.
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