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Map labelling asks you to put letters on a map or plan as the speaker describes a place.
You follow directions such as ahead, on your left and beyond, and track the speaker as they move around the layout.
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"Directly ahead of you as you come through the entrance, that large area is the paper sorting hall, where our team processes all the cardboard and paper deliveries."
Label the map. Write the correct letter, A to H.
Which feature is directly ahead of the entrance?
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How to approach Map Labelling
Map tasks are common in Part 2, a monologue about a place or facility. Orient yourself with the entrance or a fixed point first, then move with the speaker.
- 1Find your starting pointLocate the entrance or a labelled feature so you have a reference.
- 2Learn the direction wordsListen for ahead, opposite, beyond, on your left and similar phrases.
- 3Move with the speakerTrace the route on the map as the description unfolds.
- 4Match each feature to a letterAs a place is described, mark the letter for that position.
- 5Keep your orientationRemember the speaker may turn, so left and right can change.
Common mistakes to avoid
Losing your place on the map.
Keep a finger on the current position as the speaker moves.
Confusing left and right after a turn.
Reset your orientation whenever the speaker changes direction.
Waiting for the name instead of the location.
Follow the directions, since the position is what you label.
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What skills does map labelling test?
It tests whether you can follow spoken directions and prepositions of place while tracking a route on a map or plan.
Where does it appear?
Usually in Part 2, a monologue such as a tour or an introduction to a building or site.
How do I avoid getting lost?
Fix a starting point first, then move with the speaker and reset your sense of left and right whenever they turn.
Is it free to practice?
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