Do - Answer all questions – you don’t lose marks for any blank spaces--Don’t -Rush transferring your answers to the answer sheet (IELTS on paper test) in case you put the answer in the wrong space or make a spelling mistake
Do - Use the preparation time to highlight key words in the question page, including headings--Don’t -Use the wrong punctuation for numbers (e.g. $1.50 instead of $1,50, etc.)
Do - Stick to your word limit (e.g. no more than 2 words and/or a number)--------------Don’t -Just use practice tests – try listening to a variety of materials
Do - Practice listening to monologues (one person speaking) and dialogues (more than one person speaking)----------------Don’t -Practice listening to monologues (one person speaking) and dialogues (more than one person speaking)–
Do - Check your spelling to make sure that you don’t lose marks unnecessarilyDon’t -Concentrate on only one question at a time – keep an eye on the next question in case you miss the answer to the previous one–