IELTS Listening Topic: Listening Task 40 (TABLE COMPLETION)

This is a common question type which requires you to fill in missing information as you listen to the recording. It is a way of summarising information in different categories.

Complete the table below

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Forms of media	Examples
Print	– books– (21) ………………………..
Pictures	(22) ………………………..
Audio (listening)	– CDs– (23) ………………………..
Audio-visual	– film– (24) ………………………..
Electronic	(25) ………………………..

Tips to Remember

• Read the instructions carefully. If it says ‘NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER,’ then follow it exactly.
• The audio recording and questions follow the same order
•  Predict the WORD TYPE such as name, number, address or amount of money before listening to the recording.
• There can be distractors which are words and phrases that may try to mislead you from the correct answer.
• Do not leave any question unanswered. Make a guess if necessary.

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