Look for the differences among the choices before listening.
Decide whether the question concerns transport, weather, an object or another detail.
The conversation may mention several choices before one is accepted.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
I usually cycle, but today I am walking.
Moderate / Add a little
The film starts at seven, not half past seven.
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Look for the differences among the choices before listening. Decide whether the question concerns transport, weather, an object or another detail. The conversation may mention several choices before one is accepted. Listen for the outcome rather than choosing the first matching word. Briefly compare your answer with the exact question afterwards.
Preview the questions and predict an answer category, such as a price, location or reason. During listening, follow the whole exchange, including negatives and corrections. Similar options often appear in the recording. Keep your place in the questions and check the final agreed answer. EWS examples are teaching demonstrations rather than a complete timed test.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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Predict whether a gap needs a name, number, place or date.
Listen for exact details and write within the stated word or number limit.
Spelling matters for names; compare letters in order when checking.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
Meeting place: sports hall.
Moderate / Add a little
Contact name: Patel, P-A-T-E-L.
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Predict whether a gap needs a name, number, place or date. Listen for exact details and write within the stated word or number limit. Spelling matters for names; compare letters in order when checking. If you miss one gap, continue listening to the next question rather than losing several answers.
Preview the questions and predict an answer category, such as a price, location or reason. During listening, follow the whole exchange, including negatives and corrections. Similar options often appear in the recording. Keep your place in the questions and check the final agreed answer. EWS examples are teaching demonstrations rather than a complete timed test.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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One person may suggest an option while another explains a problem.
Track changes until the final decision.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
The train is faster, but they choose the bus because it is cheaper.
Moderate / Add a little
A speaker may agree after first raising a concern.
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Follow who is speaking and why. One person may suggest an option while another explains a problem. Track changes until the final decision. Questions about reasons need the explanation, not merely the chosen item. A short mental summary of each exchange can help keep people, places and opinions separate.
Preview the questions and predict an answer category, such as a price, location or reason. During listening, follow the whole exchange, including negatives and corrections. Similar options often appear in the recording. Keep your place in the questions and check the final agreed answer. EWS examples are teaching demonstrations rather than a complete timed test.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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