(1) About Listening Part 3
Part Total Time: Around 5-6 minutes
Number of questions: 10
Format:
- Type of Audio: Part 3 involves a conversation between two to four speakers discussing academic or course-related topics. This could include a conversation between students, or between students and a tutor, about assignments, research projects, or course materials.
- Length: The recording typically lasts 4 to 5 minutes.
- Number of Questions: You will need to answer 10 questions based on the conversation.
Common Topics:
- Study projects: Conversations about planning or executing projects, including challenges and group roles.
- Assignments and essays: Discussions on how to approach, structure, or conduct research for assignments.
- Academic feedback: A student receiving feedback from a tutor or discussing strategies for improvement.
- Research or presentations: Conversations on preparing presentations, conducting surveys, or analyzing data.
- Study techniques: Discussion about how to improve study methods or preparation for exams.
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Types of Questions:
IELTS Listening Part 3 features a mix of question types that may include:
- Multiple choice: Select the correct answer from multiple options.
- Matching: Match speakers to opinions or ideas or match topics to responses.
- Sentence completion: Fill in missing words in sentences based on what the speakers say.
- Diagram or flowchart completion: Complete parts of a diagram or chart based on the discussion flow.
- Short answer: Provide brief responses based on specific questions.
Skills Assessed:
- Understanding opinions and viewpoints: Recognizing differing perspectives, agreements, or disagreements within a conversation.
- Tracking conversational flow: Following who is speaking and understanding the contributions each speaker makes to the topic.
- Identifying details and main ideas: Distinguishing between relevant information and background discussion.
