How to answer
Short Answer Questions: how to approach it
- 1
Underline the question word (what, where, how many) so you know what to listen for.
- 2
Questions follow the order of the recording.
- 3
Write the words you hear and stay within the word limit.
11 drills
Short Answer Questions drills
- Booking a Conference Hotel RoomSection 1 · 6 questionsListen →
- Booking a Guided Kayak TripSection 1 · 7 questionsListen →
- Booking Driving LessonsSection 1 · 8 questionsListen →
- Furniture Repair EnquirySection 1 · 8 questionsListen →
- Heritage Canal Boat Tour BriefingSection 2 · 6 questionsListen →
- Hiring a MinibusSection 1 · 7 questionsListen →
- Joining a Tennis ClubSection 1 · 8 questionsListen →
- New Members Welcome TalkSection 2 · 8 questionsListen →
- Registering for a Half-MarathonSection 1 · 6 questionsListen →
- Reporting Flat Maintenance IssuesSection 1 · 6 questionsListen →
- Summer Theatre SeasonSection 2 · 8 questionsListen →
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