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Sentence completion gives you sentences with a gap each, which you complete using words from the recording.
The sentence must read correctly, so the answer has to fit both the meaning and the grammar.
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"By connecting points of equal elevation into a single line, cartographers could represent three dimensional terrain on a flat sheet."
Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD ONLY.
Cartographers use contour lines to join points sharing the same ______.
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How to approach Sentence Completion
This task is common in Part 4, an academic talk with no breaks. The sentences paraphrase the talk, so use the grammar of the gap to narrow down what fits.
- 1Read the sentences firstUnderstand each sentence and what the gap is asking for.
- 2Use grammar as a clueDecide whether the gap needs a noun, a verb or an adjective so a wrong word stands out.
- 3Follow the paraphraseThe sentence rewords the talk, so track meaning rather than identical words.
- 4Keep Part 4 paceThere is no pause in Part 4, so read ahead while you listen.
- 5Check the word limitWrite only the words allowed and make sure the sentence still reads correctly.
Common mistakes to avoid
Choosing a word that does not fit the grammar.
Make sure the completed sentence is grammatically correct.
Falling behind because Part 4 has no break.
Read the next sentence while the talk continues.
Copying a whole phrase over the word limit.
Take only the key word or words the gap needs.
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Does the answer have to fit grammatically?
Yes. The completed sentence must be correct, so use the grammar around the gap to check your choice. A correct word in the wrong form is marked wrong.
Why is Part 4 harder?
Part 4 is a single academic talk with no pause between questions, so you have to read ahead and keep pace with the speaker.
Are answers in order?
Yes. Sentence completion follows the order of the recording, so the next answer comes after the last.
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