In the previous article, we discussed some important things that should be paid attention on listening IELTS such as main ideas, voice changes, and specific information. Now, we will discuss more about other important things such as interpretation toward the recording, hidden meaning of the sentences and memory enhancers.
Having a clear
interpretation is important because you need more than just regurgitate
the spoken words to understand more about the context. When your listen
to the recording, make sure that put yourself in others’ shoes. For
example,
- Woman: I can’t stand with a bad smell. This place must get some awards for making me feel so bad.
- Man: Why don’t you wear a masker?
Sample question: Why did the man mention a masker?
Answer: A masker can minimize the bad smell which makes the woman can’t stand of.
Answer: A masker can minimize the bad smell which makes the woman can’t stand of.
The
next important point is finding hidden meaning behind the speaker’s
statement. In some opportunities, you might deal with this kind of
question where the answer is not clearly stated. For example,
- Man: I need some amount of money. Could you lend me a million rupiah?
- Woman: I always want to help you, but this month my little sister will go to college. Our family needs some amount of money as well for the admission fee.
In this context, we see that the woman does not show
the direct response. However, the meaning is quite clear. It is
explained by giving other arguments which actually lead to a “No”
answer.
The last important thing in listening is memory enhancer.
We realize that you might get some difficulties in memorizing the idea
from the recording. In IELTS, you are facilitated to write down some
notes. So, you can write some information in the provided paper. You can
use some abbreviations that you have made. It will shorten the words
plus give you access for not spending a lot of time just to make notes.
But still you are able to build a bridge for having a memory enhancer.
So, simply use the scratch paper and make notes!
Reference: IELTS Secrets, copyright 2002 by MO Media
