{"id":52706,"date":"2015-11-30T01:55:52","date_gmt":"2015-11-30T01:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/aee\/ielts-listening-map-completion-questions\/"},"modified":"2023-04-25T16:10:38","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T16:10:38","slug":"ielts-listening-map-completion-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/ielts-listening-map-completion-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS Energy 161: One Activity That Will Prevent You From “Losing It” on the Map Completion Questions on IELTS Listening"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you worried that you will \u201close it\u201d on the map completion questions on the IELTS Listening test?<\/a><\/p>\n

This kind of question is rare but it does happen and it can be tough.<\/p>\n

However, today you\u2019ll find out what happened to one student in this part of the IELTS test and learn how you can make sure this doesn\u2019t happen to you too.<\/p>\n

What happened to this student?<\/p>\n

The student got lost and didn\u2019t know where he was on the test.<\/p>\n

He didn\u2019t know where on the test the speaker was referencing.<\/p>\n

He skipped the initial step of looking at the question before he listened.<\/p>\n

He didn\u2019t use his prediction strategy to see what would come next.<\/p>\n

The skill you need to succeed on this type of question:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction strategies:<\/strong> On a map completion question all of the answers are in order so all you have to do is follow along in order.<\/p>\n

What should you do to follow along? Before you listen find question #1 right away. Circle it and then circle all of the questions in order so that you see where all of the questions are.<\/p>\n

You need to start predicting direction words in your head.<\/p>\n

Look at where things are on the map and describe it to yourself in your head before you listen.<\/p>\n

These are the signal words.<\/p>\n

Read more about prediction when it comes to IELTS Listening and Reading.<\/a><\/p>\n

You can get maps online to practice this.<\/p>\n

Also get more tips on this in the IELTS Brain box episode here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How can you practice this?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Go to a tourist office in your city and get maps in English.<\/p>\n

Highlight all direction words on the map.<\/p>\n

Go back and describe the map in your own words.<\/p>\n

You could extend this into speaking test<\/a> practice by engaging in conversation with the person who works at the tourist center by asking them some questions about the map.<\/p>\n

What questions do you have about this strategy?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let us know in the comments below.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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