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IELTS Academic Listening · 15 questions
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Short answer questions ask a direct question that you answer in a word or two from the recording.
The questions follow the order of the talk, so the skill is catching the specific detail and staying within the word limit.
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"In the mid nineteen fifties a research group was established in Bombay, at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research."
Answer the question. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.
In which city was the research group set up?
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How to approach Short Answer Questions
Short answer tasks ask for concrete facts such as a place, a name or a number. Read the questions first so you know exactly what detail to listen for.
- 1Read the questions firstKnow the specific fact each question wants before you listen.
- 2Listen for the detailCatch the exact place, name or number that answers the question.
- 3Keep answers shortUse only the words the limit allows, often no more than two.
- 4Follow the orderThe questions track the recording, so the next answer comes after the last.
- 5Check spellingWrite the answer correctly, since a misspelling is marked wrong.
Common mistakes to avoid
Writing a full sentence.
Answer in a word or two within the stated limit.
Going over the word limit to be safe.
Take only the key words, since extra words lose the mark.
Misspelling a name or place.
Check the spelling of the detail you wrote.
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How long should my answer be?
Follow the instruction, often no more than two words and or a number. A longer answer is marked wrong even if it contains the right word.
Do the questions come in order?
Yes. Short answer questions follow the order of the recording, so move on if you miss one.
Does spelling count?
Yes. A misspelled answer is marked wrong, so check names, places and numbers.
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