Example:

Source: Cambridge IELTS 7, Test 2 – Listening, Section 2, Questions 19 – 20

Strategies:

1. Check the word limit
2. Underline key words in the questions and think ahead of possible synonyms or equal expressions of those
3. Predict what kind of information is needed:
   • Word: place, frequency, reason, objects, people, etc
   • Number: figure, time, date, month, year, etc
4. Answer the questions as you go
5. Double check word limit and spelling

Notes:

• Answer the questions with the exact words that you listen from the recording. You must not change the word form/ order whatsoever.