EXTRACT 2 IELTS Listening Section 4 Following a flow chart Section 4 of the Listening test is always a lecture or a talk of some kind. In this
example, you will hear the introduction to a lecture on child language acquisition.
The speaker provides a framework for his talk using a number of signpost words.
How to approach the task Read the notes carefully to get an idea of the content and direction of the talk.
Notice how the notes form part of a flow chart to reflect the format or
organisation of the talk.
Questions 1-10 Complete the notes below. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. Example The Study of Child Language Acquisition
For further practice, do the Supplementary activity on page 110.
Listening UNIT 7
EXTRACT 3 IELTS Listening Section 4 Table/flow chart completion and multiple choice Questions 1-3 Complete the table below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in each space. Questions 4-5 Complete the flow chart using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in each space. Questions 6-10 Circle the appropriate letter. 6 The cane toad originated in
A Central America.
В Hawaii.
С Australia.
7 In Australia, the toads
A grew extremely large.
В multiplied in number.
С ate the cane beetles.
8 The farmers' plan failed because
A there were too many beetles.
В their own research was faulty.
С they believed reports they read.
9 The sugar cane industry
A thrives today.
В has died out in some areas.
С survives alongside the beetle.
10 The second lesson to be learned
from this story is that
A the environment is constantly
at risk.
В first-hand research is not
always necessary.
С caution is necessary when
dealing with nature.
