Task overview:

In this particular task, you’ll be asked to fill of complete gaps in a summary based on information from the recording.

Common positioning:

This specific task typically takes place in Section 4, especially where the passage is based on lecture or a more complex discussion.

Skills needed in this task:

• Listening for Specific Information
• Predicting Information
• Listening for General Meaning

Example:

Recording: “The new library is set to open next month, featuring study areas and a wide range of digital resources.”

Question: The new library will have a large collection of ___________

Answer: digital resources

Strategy:

• Anticipate Synonyms: The words in the audio will often be paraphrased in the summary.
• Predict the Missing Word: Prior the audio, try to make a guess whether the gap will fill with a noun, adjective, or number.