Key Idea: Paper 2 Listening has 3 recordings on the themes, and you hear each one twice. It is worth 25 marks and takes about 1 hour. Answers are marked right or wrong.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Read | Read the questions before you listen |
| Predict | Guess what kind of answer each question needs |
| Gist | First listen: get the general idea |
| Detail | Second listen: write down the details |
| Check | Check every answer and fill every gap |
Watch out
- A word you hear in an option is not proof that it is the answer.
- Short, correct answers score. Your own language is not marked.
You do not need every word. You need the one detail each question asks for.
How many times do you hear each recording? Twice.
What is the first listen for? The general idea, the gist.
Does good grammar in your answer earn extra marks? No. Only correct content counts.
What should you do before the recording starts? Read the questions and predict the answers.
You missed an answer. Leave it blank? No. Use the second listen, and always write something.