‘Map labelling and following directions’ is something I also cover in other posts. eg.
- ‘How to follow directions in Section 2’ (Fiddy Farm)
Scroll down to find the section on labelling a map (Q17 – Q20)
Listen to the the full test here:
IELTS Listening: Completing a table
Questions 11-13
Complete the table below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer
Parks and open spaces
11. trees – Then there’s Holt Island, which is noted for its great range of trees.
12. Friday/Sunday – The island is only open to the public from Friday to Sunday, because it’s quite small, and if there were people around every day, much of the wildlife would keep away
13. farm – Longfield has a modern replica of a farm from over two thousand years ago.
IELTS Listening Multiple Choice Questions
Questions 14-16
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
Longfield Park
14. As part of Mondays activity, visitors will
A prepare food with herbs.
B meet a well-known herbalist
C dye cloth with herbs
15. For the activity on Wednesday.
A only group bookings are accepted.
B visitors should book in advance.
C attendance is free.
16. For the activity on Saturday, visitors should
A come in suitable clothing.
B make sure they are able to stay for the whole day.
C tell the rangers before the event what they wish to do.
14. As part of Mondays activity, visitors will
C dye cloth with herbs
You’ll start with a tour of our herb garden, practise the technique of using them as colour dyes for cloth.
15. For the activity on Wednesday.
B visitors should book in advance.
We keep to a small number of people in the group, so if you want to go you’ll need to phone the park ranger a few days ahead.
16. For the activity on Saturday, visitors should
A come in suitable clothing.
One thing, though, is to make sure you’re wearing something that you don’t mind getting dirty or torn.
IELTS Listening map labelling
Map labelling and following directions tips:
- Make sure you find where you are (find ‘You are here’)
- Quickly check the main locations (Car Park, New Barn, Fish Pool etc)
- Make sure you have found ALL the letters (e.g. here the letter ‘A’ is off the main picture)
- Write on the map as you listen. Quickly write e.g.‘Scarecrow’ – don’t worry about spelling because you don’t need to write this word down on the answer paper.
- Also, don’t worry if you don’t know what the words mean e.g. ‘maze’. Just listen for the word and write it where you find it!
- Before the test, practise the language of directions (e.g. ‘Turn Left’ ‘Go straight on’ ‘It’s opposite/next to…’ etc.).
Watch the video for my tips on how to label a map.
- Listen for the ‘2-part’ instruction. The first half of the statement gives you the general location to guide your eye e.g. ‘in the western section’ and the second part of the statement gives you a more precise location ‘between two paths’.
- There will often be 2 options in a similar location, so you need to listen to BOTH parts of the instruction to avoid the distractor (the trick).
Write the correct letter A-L, next to questions 17-20.
17. bird hide ……………………
18. dog walking area………………..
19. flower garden ……………
20. wooded area…………………….
17. A – As you can see, there’s a lake in the northwest of the park, with a bird hide to the west of it, at the end of a path.
18. I – Fairly close to where refreshments are available, there’s a dog-walking area in the southern part of the park
19. F – you can go to the flower garden: that’s the circular area on the map surrounded by paths.
20. E – And finally, there’s a wooded area in the western section of the park, between two paths.
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