Cambridge IELTS Listening Multiple Choice Tips
Cambridge IELTS Listening multiple choice tests whether you can eliminate distractors while audio plays once — common in Sections 2 and 3.
Hub: Cambridge IELTS online tests
Distractor patterns
| Pattern | Example |
|---|---|
| Mentioned then rejected | Speaker says X, then corrects to Y |
| Partial truth | Option matches one clause only |
| Same keyword | Wrong option reuses passage word |
Practice with Cambridge audio
Underline difference words between options before audio. After marking, replay — note where each wrong option was tempted. Hub: listening practice.
Frequently asked questions
Choose two answers items?
Follow rubric — some questions need two letters; both must be correct.
Write option letter or word?
Instructions specify — check every test.
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