Beating multiple-choice distractors

In listening multiple choice, most wrong options are mentioned in the recording. Learn the main types of distractor and a method for tracking which option the speakers finally confirm.

Level B2 20 min4 exercisesLesson 2 of 12 in Listening B2

Trains: IELTS Listening Part 2, IELTS Listening Part 3, TOEIC Listening Part 3 – Conversations

What you'll learn

Recognise the main types of distractor in multiple-choice listening questions
Follow a speaker's reasoning when ideas are suggested and then rejected
Answer “choose TWO” and matching questions by tracking which options are confirmed

Lesson content

10 steps · 4 exercises · 20 min total

1. Warm-up2 questions
2. LearnThe skill and the strategy
3. ModelSee how it's done
4. Practice 1Spot the distractor
5. Practice 2Multiple choice (IELTS Part 2)
6. Practice 3Choose TWO (IELTS Part 3)
7. Practice 4Matching (IELTS Part 3)
8. Exam tips4 tips
9. Key vocabulary11 words
10. SummaryReview and finish

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