IELTS · 01 Nov 2026
IELTS daily: Predict the kind of word before Listening plays
A gap that follows “in” is often a place or a year. Predicting the type makes the answer easier to catch.
Before the recording, read the sentence with the gap and decide whether you need a name, a number, a noun, or a date.
Write what you hear, then check the grammar. A singular noun after “many” is a sign you missed the ending.
You usually hear the answer once. Guessing a synonym you prefer is riskier than the word that was said.
- Underline the word before each gap.
- Note “number”, “name”, or “noun” in the margin.
- After the section, check plural endings and spelling.
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