Map labeling can be extremely difficult!<\/p>\n
However, if you have our 3 Keys strategies<\/a>, they are simple and easy!<\/p>\n We\u2019ll share strategies for making predictions<\/a> and looking for sign posts.<\/p>\n For all the strategies you need for these questions, sign up for 3 Keys IELTS<\/a>!<\/p>\n It\u2019s not always obvious what to predict when you\u2019re looking at a map.<\/p>\n You are predicting what\u2019s missing.<\/p>\n Based on the type of map, you can predict what types of labels are missing.<\/p>\n It is also vital to predict the names of places.<\/p>\n If it is a map of a zoo, maybe what\u2019s missing are monkey cages or elephant enclosures.<\/p>\n For a map, sign posts are directional words<\/a>.<\/p>\n bisected<\/strong>: divided in two parts<\/p>\n These words help you follow the audio and determine locations.<\/p>\n 100% Score Increase Guarantee with our Insider Method<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Are you ready to move past IELTS and move forward with your life vision?<\/strong><\/p>\n Find out why our strategies are the most powerful in the IELTS world.<\/strong><\/p>\n When you use our Insider Method you avoid the BIGGEST MISTAKES that most students make on IELTS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Click here to get a score increase on IELTS. It\u2019s 100% guaranteed.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n When you do Listening practice of map labeling, do the following:<\/p>\n IELTS loves to repeat these sign post words!<\/p>\n Add them to your Vocabulary notebook and make sure you understand the meaning of each of them.<\/p>\n Jessica provides a Listening exercise for Listening Section 1<\/a> or 2.<\/p>\n These are a little easier than Listening Section 3 and 4.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll hear her describe the map of an IELTS center where she was an Examiner.<\/p>\n Fill in the missing blanks, and then check your answers in the comments!<\/p>\n You need to do a lot of Listening practice<\/a> to prepare for IELTS.<\/p>\n The rhythm and pace of the audio is different from how natives speak.<\/p>\n The more you listen to these audio recordings, the better you will be able to pick out the answers on test day.<\/p>\n Additionally, you need to be able to predict and recognize sign posts!<\/p>\n For more strategies to get the 7 or higher you need on IELTS Listening, sign up for 3 Keys IELTS!<\/a><\/p>\n#1: Making predictions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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