1、IELTSIELTSListening and Reading TestsListening and Reading TestsAims of the SessionAims of the Session To give a brief overview of the listening&To give a brief overview of the listening&reading tests.reading tests.To look at the types of tasks you are asked To look at the types of tasks you are ask
2、ed to do in the tests.to do in the tests.To offer a few tips.To offer a few tips.To suggest possible resources.To suggest possible resources.Listening-Test OverviewListening-Test Overview first test/30 minsfirst test/30 mins played once/30 seconds reading timeplayed once/30 seconds reading time ques
3、tion paper&answer sheet (10 mins to question paper&answer sheet (10 mins to transfer)transfer)2 parts-social context&educational/2 parts-social context&educational/training contexttraining context 4 sections/40 questions4 sections/40 questions up to 4 task types per sectionup to 4 task types per sec
4、tion conversation&monologueconversation&monologue increases in difficultincreases in difficulty yAcademic Reading -Academic Reading -Test OverviewTest Overview 60 mins/60 mins/3 passages/40 questions3 passages/40 questions texts-books,magazines,journals&texts-books,magazines,journals&newspapersnewsp
5、apers topics of general interesttopics of general interest up to 4 task types per passageup to 4 task types per passage 1,500 to2,500 words1,500 to2,500 words one text non-verbal material possibleone text non-verbal material possible one text detailed logical argumentone text detailed logical argume
6、nt increases in difficultyincreases in difficulty poor spelling&grammar penalisepoor spelling&grammar penalised dListening&Reading-Listening&Reading-MarkingMarkingone mark per questionone mark per questionresult converted to band 1-9result converted to band 1-9whole or half bandswhole or half bandsb
7、and on result sheetband on result sheetTask Types-Academic Reading Task Types-Academic Reading and Listening Papersand Listening Papers multiple choice/selectionmultiple choice/selection short answer questionsshort answer questions sentence completionsentence completion completing notes/table/summar
8、y/flow-completing notes/table/summary/flow-chart/diagramchart/diagram classifying or groupingclassifying or grouping labellinglabelling a diagram which has a diagram which has numbered partsnumbered partsTask Type unique to Listening Task Type unique to Listening PaperPaper filling in a formfilling
9、in a formTask Types unique to Academic Task Types unique to Academic Reading PaperReading Paper choosing headingschoosing headings scanning&identifying location of scanning&identifying location of informationinformation YES,NO,NOT GIVEN writers YES,NO,NOT GIVEN writers views,opinions or claimsviews,
10、opinions or claimsMultiple Choice/Selection Multiple Choice/Selection QuestionsQuestionsThree types:Three types:1)one possible answer1)one possible answer2)multiple answers for one mark2)multiple answers for one mark3)multiple answers for one mark each3)multiple answers for one mark eachComplete sen
11、tences or answer Complete sentences or answer questions.questions.Ex.Ex.Short Answer QuestionsShort Answer QuestionsTwo types:Two types:1)questions1)questions2)lists2)listsRequire:Require:general information or specific details.general information or specific details.answers in NO MORE THAN THREE an
12、swers in NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS(usually).WORDS(usually).Ex.Ex.Sentence Completion Sentence Completion QuestionsQuestionsTwo typesTwo types:1)with a selection of possible answers(reading 1)with a selection of possible answers(reading only).only).2)without a choice of possible answers2)without a cho
13、ice of possible answersRequired to:Required to:complete the end of a sentence or insert a word complete the end of a sentence or insert a word or phrase in the middle of a sentence(listening or phrase in the middle of a sentence(listening only).only).write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.write NO MORE THAN
14、 THREE WORDS.use words from reading text(reading only).use words from reading text(reading only).Notes/Table/Summary/Flow Notes/Table/Summary/Flow chart/Diagram Completion chart/Diagram Completion QuestionsQuestionsTwo types:Two types:1)a selection of possible answers1)a selection of possible answer
15、s2)without a choice of possible answers2)without a choice of possible answersRequired to:Required to:insert a word/phrase in middle of sentence.insert a word/phrase in middle of sentence.insert a word in middle&another word at end.insert a word in middle&another word at end.write words or phrases th
16、at are not in sentences.write words or phrases that are not in sentences.write a letter that represents a word or phrase.write a letter that represents a word or phrase.Ex.Ex.Classification QuestionsClassification QuestionsRequired to classify information given in the texts.Required to classify info
17、rmation given in the texts.Classifications often concern:Classifications often concern:opinion of speaker or writer.opinion of speaker or writer.a period of time.a period of time.a place.a place.Required to:Required to:write a letter which represents one of the write a letter which represents one of
18、 the classifications beside an item in a list orclassifications beside an item in a list or identify or circle a letter oridentify or circle a letter or tick a column in a table.tick a column in a table.Ex.Matching QuestionsMatching QuestionsRequired to match a list or opinions to Required to match
19、a list or opinions to sources mentioned in the text.sources mentioned in the text.Texts have a number of different peoples Texts have a number of different peoples opinions.opinions.Sources are usually numbered.Sources are usually numbered.Opinions usually given a letter.Opinions usually given a let
20、ter.Could be more opinions than sources.Could be more opinions than sources.Ex.Ex.Labelling a Diagram which has Labelling a Diagram which has Numbered PartsNumbered PartsGiven a diagram.Given a diagram.Asked to label it with:Asked to label it with:(reading)words from text.(reading)words from text.(l
21、istening)labels given in listening(listening)labels given in listening text or from a box of words.text or from a box of words.Choosing HeadingsChoosing HeadingsTwo types:Two types:1)choosing headings for paragraphs or 1)choosing headings for paragraphs or sections of a textsections of a textRequire
22、d to:Required to:sum up the meaning of a paragraph to sum up the meaning of a paragraph to match to a possible heading.match to a possible heading.maybe match every paragraph or section of maybe match every paragraph or section of text.text.2)choosing a heading for the whole text2)choosing a heading
23、 for the whole textRequired to sum up the whole text.Required to sum up the whole text.Ex.Scanning&identifying Scanning&identifying location of informationlocation of information Require you to scan the text to find Require you to scan the text to find the location of information.the location of inf
24、ormation.Given a set of statements.Given a set of statements.Need to find paragraph each Need to find paragraph each statement comes from.statement comes from.Yes,No,Not Given or True,Yes,No,Not Given or True,False,Not GivenFalse,Not GivenTwo types.Two types.Require you to identify:Require you to id
25、entify:1)writers views or claims1)writers views or claims2)information in the text2)information in the textGiven a list of statements opinions or facts.Given a list of statements opinions or facts.Have to decide for:Have to decide for:1)1)if they are the opinions or not or not given.if they are the
26、opinions or not or not given.2)if they are facts whether true,false or not 2)if they are facts whether true,false or not given.given.General Tips for the Listening General Tips for the Listening TestTestBefore the examBefore the exam Become familiar with question types.Become familiar with question
27、types.Think about contexts.Think about contexts.Listen to a wide range of material.Listen to a wide range of material.Do practice tests.Do practice tests.Focus on strategies&skills e.g.guessing Focus on strategies&skills e.g.guessing meaning of unknown words;recognising meaning of unknown words;reco
28、gnising signposts;listening for specific info.etsignposts;listening for specific info.etc cGeneral Tips for the General Tips for the Listening TestListening TestDuring the examDuring the examBefore listeningBefore listening Read the questions.Read the questions.Look at all the questions in each sect
29、ion.Look at all the questions in each section.Read the instructions carefully.Read the instructions carefully.Know the form of your answer:tick,circle,Know the form of your answer:tick,circle,letter,word etc.letter,word etc.Decide what listening for.Decide what listening for.Predict answerPredict an
30、swers s.General Tips for the General Tips for the Listening TestListening TestDuring the examDuring the examWhile listeningWhile listening Listen carefully to instructions.Listen carefully to instructions.Listen for key words&signpost words.Listen for key words&signpost words.Remember words/expressi
31、ons in talk may be different Remember words/expressions in talk may be different to the questions.to the questions.Remember some information may be irrelevant.Remember some information may be irrelevant.Write down something even if you havent got the Write down something even if you havent got the a
32、nswer.answer.Continue to listen while writing.Continue to listen while writing.Move on.Dont get stuck.Move on.Dont get stuck.Write notes in the question booklet as you listeWrite notes in the question booklet as you listen n.General Tips for the General Tips for the Listening TestListening TestAfter
33、 ListeningAfter Listening Transfer answers carefully.Transfer answers carefully.Use time to check answers.Use time to check answers.If you cant remember,guesIf you cant remember,guess s.General Tips for the Reading General Tips for the Reading TestTestBefore the exam.Before the exam.Become familiar
34、with instructions for question Become familiar with instructions for question types.types.Read as much as possible.Read as much as possible.Work on reading skills e.g.guessing meaning of Work on reading skills e.g.guessing meaning of unknown words;understanding signpost words in unknown words;unders
35、tanding signpost words in texts&reading quickly.texts&reading quickly.Work on expanding your vocabulary.Work on expanding your vocabulary.Do practice tests.Do practice tests.General Tips for the Reading General Tips for the Reading TestTest Read newspaper articles&practise:Read newspaper articles&pr
36、actise:*dividing content into facts&opinions*finding topic sentences*writing summaries*interpreting tables&diagrams*underlining unknown words&working out meaning*underlining pronouns&working out what they refer to*reading the first paragraph and predicting whats nextGeneral Tips for the Reading Gene
37、ral Tips for the Reading TestTestDuring the examDuring the exam Look through the whole reading module firstLook through the whole reading module first Quickly look at the texts.Study any:titles;Quickly look at the texts.Study any:titles;headings;sub headings;illustrations;diagrams;headings;sub headi
38、ngs;illustrations;diagrams;words in bold type/italicswords in bold type/italics Read questions carefully.Identify question type.Read questions carefully.Identify question type.Read any glossaries.Read any glossaries.Dont spend too long on one question.Dont spend too long on one question.Copy all wor
39、ds from text carefullCopy all words from text carefully y.Resources for Listening Resources for Listening Reading Test PracticeReading Test Practice Websites:Websites:IELTS official website IELTS official website http:/www.ielts.org/http:/www.ielts.org/HomesglenHomesglenhttp:/international.holmesgle
40、n.vic.edu.au/ielts_listening.pdfhttp:/international.holmesglen.vic.edu.au/ielts_listening.pdfhttp:/international.holmesglen.vic.edu.au/ie_read_03.htmhttp:/international.holmesglen.vic.edu.au/ie_read_03.htm IELTS Specimen Pack:IELTS Specimen Pack:practice material with answers.practice material with
41、answers.Cambridge Examination Papers:Cambridge Examination Papers:IELTS 1 IELTS 2 IELTS 3 IELTS 1 IELTS 2 IELTS 3 Resources for Listening&Resources for Listening&Reading Test PracticeReading Test Practice Practice Books:Practice Books:Sahanaya,W et al,2000.IELTS:Preparation and Practice Sahanaya,W e
42、t al,2000.IELTS:Preparation and Practice Listening.Listening.Practice tests,strategies and test tips.Practice tests,strategies and test tips.Sahanaya,W et al,2000.IELTS:Preparation and Practice Sahanaya,W et al,2000.IELTS:Preparation and Practice-Reading and Writing.-Reading and Writing.Practice tes
43、ts with guidancePractice tests with guidance Course Books:Course Books:Jakeman,V&McDowell,C(1999)Insight into IELTS,CUP.Jakeman,V&McDowell,C(1999)Insight into IELTS,CUP.OConnell,Sue(2002)Focus on IELTS,Longman.OConnell,Sue(2002)Focus on IELTS,Longman.Resources for both modules Resources for both mod
44、ules Help:Help:-English Language Centre How to prepare for English Language Centre How to prepare for IELTS bookletsIELTS booklets -English Language Centre language learning -English Language Centre language learning advisorsadvisors -English Language Centre workshops -English Language Centre workshopsGeneral information on the General information on the testtest IELTS HandbookIELTS Handbook Most of the course books and web Most of the course books and web sitessitesQuestions?Questions?THETHE END END
