Listening
Understand the four parts, recognise distractors and approach every major question type with a clear method.
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A familiar word can be a trap.
In Listening, the first detail you hear is not always the final answer. Watch for a speaker correcting an earlier plan.
Learn how to spot distractors →Listening strategy · Read this example
“We originally booked Tuesday, but moved it to Thursday.”
Which day is the booking? Think of your answer, then check below.
Reveal the answer and explanation
Thursday. Tuesday was the original plan. “But moved it to” tells you that the day changed.
Use the method: follow the meaning to the end of the correction before choosing your answer.
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