Graded Answer Sheet Analysis: Bai Plu IELTS Listening Test

 

Question	Student's Answer	Correct Answer	Result	Notes
Part 1			7/10
1	Receptionist	receptionist	Correct
2	Medical	Medical	Correct
3	Chastons	Chastons	Correct
4	appointment	appointments	Incorrect	Plural form required.
5	database	database	Correct
6	experiences	experience	Incorrect	Singular form required.
7	confident	confident	Correct
8	temperary	temporary	Incorrect	Spelling error.
9	1.15	1.15	Correct
10	parking	parking	Correct
Part 2			6/10
11	B	B	Correct
12	B	A	Incorrect
13	A	A	Correct
14	C	C	Correct
15	E	F	Incorrect
16	G	G	Correct
17	F	E	Incorrect
18	A	A	Correct
19	C	C	Correct
20	F	B	Incorrect
Part 3			10/10
21 & 22	B, D	B, D	Correct	Both answers correct.
23	D	D	Correct
24	A	A	Correct
25	C	C	Correct
26	G	G	Correct
27	F	F	Correct
28	A	A	Correct
29	B	B	Correct
30	C	C	Correct
Part 4			7/10
31	plot	plot	Correct
32	poverty	poverty	Correct
33	1855	Europe	Incorrect
34	poetry	poetry	Correct
35	drawing	drawings	Incorrect	Plural form required.
36	furnitures	furniture	Incorrect	'Furniture' is uncountable.
37	lamps	lamps	Correct
38	harbour	harbour / harbor	Correct
39	children	children	Correct
40	relatives	relatives	Correct

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Final Score: 30 / 40

IELTS Band Score: 7.0

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Performance Analysis and Improvement Plan

Candidate: Bai Plu

Date: July 6, 2025

Current Band: 7.0

Target Band: 7.5+

This report breaks down your strong performance and outlines the clear, achievable steps needed to increase your score from a 7.0 to a 7.5 or higher.

	Analysis of Performance
Strengths	1. Excellent Comprehension of Academic Discussion (Part 3): Achieving a perfect score (10/10) in Part 3 is exceptional. It demonstrates a high-level ability to follow complex conversations between multiple speakers, track different viewpoints, and understand the nuances of academic language. This is your greatest strength. 2. Strong Core Listening Skills (Parts 1 & 4): You scored well in both the opening and final sections (7/10 each). This shows you can effectively extract specific information from both everyday conversations and challenging academic monologues.
Weaknesses	1. Difficulty with Distractors (Part 2): Your lowest score (6/10) was in Part 2. This section often includes "distractors"—information designed to sound correct but that doesn't actually answer the question. This suggests you may be choosing an answer before all the information has been presented. 2. Attention to Grammatical Detail (Plurals/Uncountables): You lost at least four marks across the test due to small but critical grammatical errors. Examples include writing "appointment" instead of "appointments", "drawing" for "drawings", and "furnitures" for the uncountable noun "furniture". 3. Minor Spelling Inaccuracy: A mark was lost for the misspelling of "temporary" as "temperary".
Actionable Tips to Achieve Band 7.5 (Target Score: 32-34/40)	1. Refine Part 2 Strategy: To gain marks here, practice identifying distractors. Before selecting your answer, ask yourself: "Did another piece of information contradict or change this?" Wait for the speaker to fully address the point before making a final choice. 2. Master Noun Forms (The "Easy Wins"): This is the fastest way to gain 3-4 points.     • The 'S' Rule: During the 10-minute transfer time, actively scan every answer for potential plural errors. If you're unsure, ask yourself if the context implies one or more than one.     • Uncountable Noun List: Memorize a short list of common uncountable nouns used in IELTS (e.g., furniture, information, advice, research, luggage, traffic). Never add an 's' to them. 3. Create a Spelling "Hit List": Keep a notebook of words you misspell during practice tests. Review this list regularly. Correcting one word like "temporary" gains you a full point towards your goal. 4. Leverage Your Strengths: Since you excel at Part 3, ensure you are fully focused during this section to secure those 10 marks every time. Your high-level skill here gives you a significant advantage.