The Dos and DON’Ts

You SHOULD DO following thing while taking IELTS Listening Test:

•    Listen carefully to the introduction to each section. This will give you useful information about the situation and the speakers.
•    Use the time at the beginning of each section (and in the middle of Section 1-3) to look through the questions and think about the topic.
•    Read the instructions for each task carefully, remember to check the maximum number of words allowed.
•    Write all your anser as you listen – remember you won’t read the recording a second time.
•    Check that what you write makes sense in the context.
•    Answer all the questions even if don’t feel sure about an answer – you may have understood more than you think.
•    Wait until the end of the test to transfer your answers. You have ten minutes for this which is plenty of time.
•    Write clearly when you transfer your answers. If an answer isn’t clear on your answer sheet, you will lose the mark.
•    Check your spelling (and grammar where necessary).

You SHOULD NOT DO following things while taking IELTS Listening Test:

•    Don’t worry if you have to cross out or change an answer.
•    Don’t panic if you miss one question. Look ahead and concentrate on the next one.
•    Don’t try to rephrase what you hear. Write down the words you hear which fit the question.
•    Don’t write more than the maximum number of words or letters allowed for each answer.
•    Don’t copy any words that were printed on the Question Paper when you transfer your answers to the Answer Sheet.