IELTS Listening Test Results: Putter

 Graded Answer Sheet

Question	Student's Answer	Correct Answer	Result
Part 1
1	Receptionist	receptionist	Correct
2	Medical	Medical	Correct
3	Chastons	Chastons	Correct
4	appointment	appointments	Incorrect
5	Deterbates	database	Incorrect
6	experience	experience	Correct
7	confident	confident	Correct
8	permanent	temporary	Incorrect
9	1.15	1.15	Correct
10	Bus route	parking	Incorrect
Part 2
11	C	B	Incorrect
12	B	A	Incorrect
13	C	A	Incorrect
14	C	C	Correct
15	F	F	Correct
16	G	G	Correct
17	E	E	Correct
18	A	A	Correct
19	C	C	Correct
20	B	B	Correct
Part 3
21	E	B / D	Incorrect
22	C	B / D	Incorrect
23	A	D	Incorrect
24	D	A	Incorrect
25	C	C	Correct
26	B	G	Incorrect
27	F	F	Correct
28	A	A	Correct
29	A	B	Incorrect
30	C	C	Correct
Part 4
31	less	plot	Incorrect
32	property	poverty	Incorrect
33	1855	Europe	Incorrect
34	collection	poetry	Incorrect
35	members	drawings	Incorrect
36	furniture	furniture	Correct
37	lamp	lamps	Incorrect
38	Harbour	harbour / harbor	Correct
39	dinner	children	Incorrect
40	arts	relatives	Incorrect

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Final Score: 19 / 40

IELTS Band Score: 5.5

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Performance Analysis and Improvement Plan

Candidate: Putter

Date: 5/7/2025

Overall Band: 5.5

This report analyzes your performance and provides targeted recommendations to help you achieve a Band Score of 7.5.

	Analysis of Performance
Strengths	1. Good Comprehension in Monologues (Part 2): You scored 7/10 in Part 2. This shows a good ability to follow a single speaker in a non-academic context (like a tour guide) and correctly identify specific information and facts from a range of question types. 2. Foundational Skills in Conversations (Part 1): With a score of 6/10 in Part 1, you have a solid base for understanding transactional conversations and picking out key details like names and numbers.
Weaknesses	1. Major Difficulty with Academic Lectures (Part 4): Your score of 2/10 in Part 4 was the lowest. This section requires sustained concentration to follow a complex academic monologue. The incorrect answers show a significant challenge in tracking the main ideas and supporting details of the lecture. 2. Following Academic Discussions (Part 3): A score of 4/10 in Part 3 indicates difficulty tracking a conversation between multiple speakers on an academic topic. You struggled to distinguish between different opinions and match them to the correct person or idea. 3. Attention to Detail (Plural vs. Singular): You missed at least two questions by writing the singular form of a word when the plural was required (e.g., "appointment" for "appointments", "lamp" for "lamps"). In IELTS, this is marked as incorrect. 4. Phonetic Misinterpretation: Several errors suggest you may be mishearing words that sound similar (e.g., "property" instead of "poverty") or guessing based on context rather than what was actually said (e.g., "dinner" instead of "children").
Areas for Improvement & Tips to Reach Band 7.5 (Target Score: 32-34/40)	1. Master Part 4: This is your biggest opportunity for improvement.     • Learn Signposting Language: Actively listen for words that guide the lecture, such as "Firstly, Next, In contrast, To illustrate, In conclusion." This will help you follow the structure and not get lost.     • Predict the Answer Type: Before listening, look at the gap. Is it a person, a place, a concept, a year? This narrows down what you're listening for. 2. Deconstruct Part 3:     • Identify the Speakers: In the audio, the speakers will have different voices. Before they start, try to quickly label the speakers in your head (e.g., "Man," "Woman," "Tutor").     • Focus on Paraphrasing: A Band 7.5 listener understands that the question will use synonyms for the words in the audio. Practice vocabulary building focused on paraphrasing common academic terms. 3. Fix Critical Errors:     • The "S" is Not Silent: Always listen for the plural 's' at the end of nouns. If you hear it, write it. This is an easy way to gain marks you are currently losing.     • Check Word Limits: Before each section, re-read the instructions (e.g., "ONE WORD ONLY"). Be strict with yourself. 4. Build Listening Stamina:     • Practice Full Tests: Do complete 40-question listening tests without pausing. Your difficulty in Part 4 suggests your concentration may be dropping towards the end. Stamina is built through practice.     • Listen to Academic Content: Regularly listen to podcasts, university lectures, and TED Talks on a variety of subjects to get used to the speed, vocabulary, and structure of Part 4-style content.