Understanding word formation is very important, as your answers will need to be grammatically correct. Complete the table with the correct word forms. The first one is done for you.
| Verb | Noun | Adjective | Adverb |
| act | action/activity | active | actively |
| motivate | 1………………. | 2…………………. | NONE |
| 3………………. | 4………………. | practiced/practising | NONE |
| 5………………. | 6………………. | 7…………………… | Successfully |
| 8……………… | instruction | 9…………………… | 10…………………… |
| concentrate | 11……………… | 12………………….. | NONE |
| NONE | 13……………… | capable | 14…………………. |
| 15……………….. | 16……………… | expressive | 17………………… |
Part 2: Practice exercises
Exam tip: It is important to answer questions using the correct format. Look carefully at the layout and the style used in the questions. For example:
- How are names written? First name only? Surname only? First name and surname? Are initials used?
- How are numbers expressed? In words? In figures? As percentages?
Look at the table below which shows the exam results of two students. Choose the correct options a-h to complete table.
Exam results
| Student Name | Subject | Score |
| Brian Andrews | 1…………….. | 67.7% |
| 2…………………….. | English | 3……………….% |
a. french c. Charlotte e. Charlotte Black g. 56.7%
b. French d. C Black f. fifty-six point seven h. 56.7
Exam information: Table completion
In the IELTS Listening exam, you may have to complete a table. This question type can be found in any section of the exam.
You have to complete the table with words or options from a list.
Listen and complete the following table, Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Shimmers Dance Classes Timetable
| Class | Instructor | Day | Time | Price |
| Ballet | 1.…………… | Tuesday | 7:30 – 8:00 | 2. £…………… |
| 3. ………….. | Jenine | 4.……………….. | 7:00 – 8:00 | £7.50 |
| Tap | Andrew | Saturday | 5. 8: 30 – ……………. | £11.00 |
Exam tip: If the instructions state that your answer should be one or two words, do not write three words. If you write three words, your answer will be marked incorrect.
Answers can be more difficult than names and numbers. You are going to hear a talk about websites for your people. Listen and complete the table. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Website | Age Range | Useful for |
| Playtime Online | 4-6 | Learning skills for games |
| Moving Up | 1……………… | Developing maths and language skills |
| Net Aware | 12-16 | Understanding 2………………… |
| Chat Electric | 13-16 | Making 3 ……………… |
| 4………………….. | 16-18 | Exam hints and tips |
Exam information: Labelling a map or plan
In the IELTS Listening exam, you may have to label a map or plan. This question type can be found in any section of the exam.
There will be some visual information (a map or plan) which you have to label by writing the information yourself or choosing the answer from a list of options. The information you need in order to answer the questions is in the same order as it is on the recording.
Look at the plan of a summer camp in Exercise 5. Match the phrases a-f with the places on the map 1-3. You will need to use each number twice.
a. right next to the washrooms d. the furthest away from the river
b. beside the river e. in the centre of the camp
c. at the riverfront f. right in the middle of everything
Listen and lable the plan below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Section 4
Questions 1-4
Complete the tabel below
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer
Park Hill Teen Programme
| Class | Day | Teacher |
| Jazz | Wednesday | Diana |
| 1……………… | Thursday | Diana |
| Baseball | Saturday | 2……………… |
| 3…………. | Sunday | Steve |
| Skateboarding | Monday | Steve |
| 4.…………… | Tuesday (to be confirmed) | Shella |
