Cambridge 21 Test 2 Listening Answers & Explanations

This post provides the complete answers and clear explanations for Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Listening Test 2.

Each answer includes:

• Strategy
• Keywords
• Exact transcript location
• Explanation
• Correct answer

> Location note: The locations refer to the relevant listening part and transcript page. A short dialogue or sentence cue is also provided so that the answer can be found quickly.

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How This Guide Is Structured

Strategy

The strategy explains the most effective method for answering each IELTS Listening question type.

Keywords

Keywords are the important words and phrases you should identify before the recording begins.

Exact Transcript Location

The location identifies the listening part, transcript page and exact section of the conversation or lecture containing the answer.

Explanation

The explanation shows how the recording paraphrases the question and highlights important distractors.

Correct Answer

The answer appears only after the location and explanation.

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Listening Part 1

One-Day Classes at Steynford College

Questions 1–10: Table Completion

Strategy

For table-completion questions:

• Read the headings and categories before the recording begins.
• Predict whether each blank requires a date, price, place, object or activity.
• Listen carefully for corrections.
• Distinguish between the course fee and any additional charges.
• Check whether the words before or after the blank are already provided.
• Follow the word limit exactly.

The instruction says:

> Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

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Question 1

Vietnamese food course date: ______

Keywords

Vietnamese food, date, January

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 1, transcript page 10, the opening discussion about the Vietnamese food class.

Explanation

The woman remembers that the Vietnamese food class was on the 13th of January.

The man confirms that she is correct about the date. He then corrects the price to £59, but that price correction does not change the date.

Accepted date formats may include:

• 13 January
• January 13
• 13.01
• 13.1

So, the answer is: 13 January

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Question 2

Bread-making course cost: £______

Keywords

bread making, actual cost, extra charge, ingredients

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 1, transcript page 10, the conversation about the bread-making class.

Explanation

The man says that the actual course fee is £48.

He then explains that participants must pay an additional amount for ingredients. However, the table asks for the course cost, not the extra ingredients charge.

The possible additional charge of up to £20 is therefore a distractor.

So, the answer is: 48

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Question 3

Participants make white bread, sourdough and ______.

Keywords

make, white bread, sourdough, another food

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 1, transcript page 10, immediately after the discussion about the bread-making fee.

Explanation

The man lists the items made during the class:

• white bread;
• sourdough;
• pizza.

Although pizza is not normally described as a type of bread, it is the third item specifically mentioned in the recording.

So, the answer is: pizza

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Question 4

The face-massage teacher trained in ______.

Keywords

face massage, teacher, trained, country

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 1, transcript page 10, the discussion about the face-massage course.

Explanation

The man explains that the massage is based on a traditional technique used in India.

He then says that the teacher completed her training there.

The blank requires the country in which she trained.

So, the answer is: India

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Question 5

Bring a ______ to the face-massage class.

Keywords

bring, practise on yourself, see what you are doing

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 1, transcript page 10, the final part of the face-massage discussion.

Explanation

Participants practise the massage techniques on themselves.

The man says they must bring a mirror so that they can see what they are doing while practising.

So, the answer is: mirror

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Question 6

Candle-making course date: ______

Keywords

candle making, April, changed date

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 1, transcript page 10, the conversation about the candle-making class.

Explanation

The man first says that the class is sometime in April. After checking, he confirms that it is on the 6th.

He also mentions that it was originally scheduled for 23 January, but the date was changed.

The January date is therefore a distractor.

Accepted formats may include:

• 6 April
• April 6
• 06.04
• 6.4

So, the answer is: 6 April

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Question 7

Only ______ ingredients are used to make the candles.

Keywords

candles, ingredients, products, reason for popularity

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 1, transcript page 10, directly after the candle-making date and price.

Explanation

The man says that one reason the class is popular is that the candles are made entirely from natural products.

In the table, the word “ingredients” replaces “products,” but the meaning remains the same.

So, the answer is: natural

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Question 8

Silk-painting course cost: £______

Keywords

silk painting, cost, good value, similar class

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 1, transcript page 11, the opening discussion about silk painting.

Explanation

The man says the silk-painting class costs £67.50.

He compares it with another similar class costing £110. The higher figure is mentioned only to show that the Steynford College class offers good value.

Therefore, £110 is a distractor.

So, the answer is: 67.50

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Question 9

Bring an apron or an old ______.

Keywords

apron, old clothing, dye, stain

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 1, transcript page 11, the discussion about what participants must bring to the silk-painting class.

Explanation

Participants do not need to bring the silk.

However, the dye may stain their clothes, so the man recommends bringing an apron or a shirt that is no longer used.

The word “old” is already included in the table, so only the clothing item is required.

So, the answer is: shirt

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Question 10

Learn how to use a drill, saw and ______.

Keywords

DIY, drill, saw, tool, hitting fingers

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 1, transcript page 11, the final discussion about the DIY course.

Explanation

The man initially says participants learn how to use an electric drill and a saw.

The woman adds that she also needs to learn how to use a hammer because she often hits her fingers. The man confirms that using a hammer is also included in the course.

So, the answer is: hammer

Listening Part 2

History and Nature Walks and Melby Coal Mine

Questions 11–12: Multiple Selection

Strategy

For questions requiring two answers:

• Read all five options before listening.
• Identify whether each statement is recommended, rejected or simply mentioned.
• Listen for paraphrases rather than exact wording.
• Select exactly two letters.
• Do not choose an option only because one of its keywords appears in the recording.

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Questions 11–12

Which TWO pieces of advice are given about the Marsden Coastal Walk?

Keywords

Marsden Coastal Walk, advice, ruins, signposts, getting lost

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 2, transcript page 11, the paragraph describing the Marsden Coastal Walk.

Explanation

The speaker says that clear signposts are placed along the entire route. Walkers do not even need to take a map.

This means they should not worry about getting lost.

The route also passes the remains of a castle built in the 1400s. Although only a pile of stones remains, the site has information boards and is recommended as a good place for photographs.

This matches the advice not to miss the ruins of the building.

Option Analysis

• A: Incorrect. The old market town has disappeared, and stopping there for lunch is not suggested.
• B: Correct. The castle ruins are presented as an interesting place to visit.
• C: Incorrect. Ferries travel to Hooker Island, but walkers are not told to take one to the beginning of the walk.
• D: Incorrect. The route has no strenuous climbs and is suitable for families.
• E: Correct. The clear signs make it unlikely that walkers will get lost.

So, the answers are: B and E

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Questions 13–14: Multiple Selection

Strategy

For route-description questions:

• Listen for the starting and finishing points.
• Notice whether the route returns to the same place.
• Distinguish between views available at one point and views available throughout the walk.
• Pay attention to the history of landmarks.

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Questions 13–14

Which TWO things are said about the Melby Heritage Walk?

Keywords

Melby Heritage Walk, route, tower, old structure, starting point

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 2, transcript page 11, the paragraph describing the Melby Heritage Walk.

Explanation

The speaker says that the route eventually brings walkers back to the starting point at the Melby Coal Mine car park.

This confirms that it is a circular walk.

The speaker also describes a tower located where a seventeenth-century hunting lodge once stood.

This means the tower occupies the site of an older structure.

Option Analysis

• A: Incorrect. The walk includes climbing to the top of the valley, so it is not mainly downhill.
• B: Incorrect. The valley is described as peaceful during the day.
• C: Correct. The route finishes at the same place where it begins.
• D: Correct. The tower stands where an older hunting lodge once stood.
• E: Incorrect. Views are mentioned at the highest point, not throughout the entire route.

So, the answers are: C and D

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Questions 15–20: Map Labelling

Strategy

For map-labelling questions:

• Identify the starting point before the recording begins.
• Mark compass directions such as north, south-west and north-east.
• Follow movement words such as:
  • through;
  • beyond;
  • directly north;
  • connected to;
  • in the corner.
• Notice whether a location is reached by a covered walkway.
• Do not rely only on the order of the letters.

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Question 15

Exhibition

Keywords

exhibition, Main Visitor Centre, ticket office, lockers, beyond

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 2, transcript page 12, the first paragraph describing the buildings at Melby Coal Mine.

Explanation

Visitors travel from the car park through the covered walkway to the Main Visitor Centre.

They then pass through the ticket office and enter an area containing lockers and raincoats. The exhibition is located beyond that area.

On the map, this position is marked with the letter F.

So, the answer is: F

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Question 16

Baths

Keywords

bathhouse, north, engine house, miners

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 2, transcript page 12, the paragraph about the miners’ bathhouse.

Explanation

The speaker says the bathhouse is in the building directly north of the engine house.

The building in that position on the map is labelled B.

So, the answer is: B

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Question 17

Tools

Keywords

mining tools, L-shaped building, northern boundary, middle

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 2, transcript page 12, the paragraph describing the early mining-tools display.

Explanation

The tools are displayed in a small L-shaped building situated in the middle of the site’s northern boundary.

The L-shaped building in that location is marked D.

So, the answer is: D

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Question 18

Vehicles

Keywords

vehicle shed, south-west corner, wagons, covered walkway

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 2, transcript page 12, the paragraph describing the vehicle shed.

Explanation

The speaker says the vehicle shed is situated in the south-west corner of the site.

It contains wagons and cutting machines and can be reached through a covered walkway.

The building in the south-west corner is labelled A.

So, the answer is: A

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Question 19

Ponies

Keywords

field, ponies, north-eastern boundary, no covered walkway

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 2, transcript page 12, the paragraph describing the pony field.

Explanation

The ponies are kept in a field on the north-eastern boundary of the site.

The speaker also clarifies that this area is not reached by a covered walkway.

The north-eastern field is marked H.

So, the answer is: H

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Question 20

Education centre

Keywords

education centre, ticket office, short covered walkway

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 2, transcript page 12, the final paragraph of the Melby Coal Mine description.

Explanation

The education centre is connected to the ticket office by a short section of covered walkway.

On the map, the building connected in this way is marked E.

So, the answer is: E

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Listening Part 3

Food Safety and a New Food-Product Project

Questions 21–22: Multiple Selection

Strategy

For questions asking what was new to both speakers:

• Identify what each student already knew.
• Listen for phrases such as:
  • “I hadn’t realised”;
  • “I had no idea”;
  • “I didn’t know.”
• Select information that surprised both speakers.
• Do not select something simply because it was discussed in detail.

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Questions 21–22

Which TWO facts in the sessions on food safety were new information for Nadia and Fergus?

Keywords

new information, surprised, diseases, antibiotics, food chain

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 3, transcript page 12, the opening discussion about the food-safety sessions.

Explanation

Fergus says he had not realised that unsafe food causes more than 200 different diseases. Nadia confirms that she also had no idea the figure was so high.

They also discuss antibiotic resistance. Both students were unaware that treating animals with antibiotics can result in antibiotics entering the human food chain.

Option Analysis

• A: Incorrect. They were already aware of plastic pollution in the ocean.
• B: Correct. The number of diseases caused by unsafe food surprised both of them.
• C: Incorrect. Food waste was only briefly covered, and it is not identified as new information for both.
• D: Incorrect. Nadia says the rise in obesity was already known.
• E: Correct. Both were unaware of the effect of treating animals with antibiotics.

So, the answers are: B and E

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Questions 23–24: Multiple Selection

Strategy

For questions asking what impressed a speaker:

• Listen for strongly positive language.
• Separate the project’s existing technology from the way it was applied.
• Notice whether the other student agrees or expresses criticism.
• Select exactly two features.

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Questions 23–24

Which TWO features of a project aiming to prevent food fraud impressed Fergus?

Keywords

food fraud, impressed, different groups, tests, stages

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 3, transcript pages 12–13, the discussion about the visiting lecturer’s food-fraud project.

Explanation

Fergus is impressed that the project addresses the needs of many different groups, including:

• people with religious dietary rules;
• vegetarians;
• vegans;
• people with allergies.

This matches the inclusion of a variety of dietary requirements.

He is also impressed that food tests are carried out at different stages of the product’s journey from producer to consumer.

This use of repeated testing makes it possible to verify both the food’s origin and its ingredients.

Option Analysis

• A: Incorrect. Fergus says DNA analysis had already been available for some time.
• B: Incorrect. Publicity is discussed, but Nadia believes there were problems with it.
• C: Correct. Tests were performed at multiple stages.
• D: Correct. The project considered several dietary requirements.
• E: Incorrect. Nadia does not agree that the information-sharing system worked well.

So, the answers are: C and D

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Questions 25–26: Multiple Selection

Strategy

For questions asking what both students recommend:

• Separate individual suggestions from shared recommendations.
• Listen for agreement after each proposal.
• Reject topics that have already been studied sufficiently.
• Reject ideas that one student considers too specialised or unsuitable.

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Questions 25–26

Which TWO topics do both students recommend should be included in the course?

Keywords

recommend, both students, seafood, eating habits, world

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 3, transcript page 13, the discussion about possible new course topics.

Explanation

Fergus suggests studying the seafood industry because fish stocks may be overexploited. Nadia agrees that it would be a good topic.

This matches sustainable fishing.

Nadia then proposes studying the variety of food and eating habits around the world. Fergus agrees that the whole class would find this interesting.

This matches global differences in consumption.

Option Analysis

• A: Correct. Both agree that sustainable fishing should be covered.
• B: Incorrect. Nadia suggests personalised nutrition, but Fergus thinks it is more medical than food-related.
• C: Correct. Both support studying international differences in food consumption.
• D: Incorrect. Fergus says they have already covered sustainable agriculture.
• E: Incorrect. Nadia suggests digital technology, but Fergus considers it too specialised.

So, the answers are: A and C

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Questions 27–30: Flow-Chart Completion

Strategy

For flow-chart matching questions:

• Follow the project stages in the order shown.
• Read all answer options before listening.
• Match each comment with the main experience at that stage.
• Notice evaluative phrases such as:
  • quickly;
  • useful;
  • difficult;
  • enjoyable.
• Use the meaning of the complete discussion, not one isolated word.

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Question 27

Initial aim

Keywords

initial aim, choose, quickly, easy decision

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 3, transcript page 13, the discussion about choosing the project’s initial aim.

Explanation

Nadia and Fergus decided to develop a falafel product that people could eat while travelling rather than in a restaurant.

Fergus says they made the decision quite quickly, although some other students found it difficult to choose.

This means the initial aim was easy for them to decide on.

So, the answer is: C — This was easy to decide on.

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Question 28

Literature review

Keywords

literature review, handout, advice, useful, guidelines

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 3, transcript page 13, immediately after the discussion about the initial aim.

Explanation

The students had not completed a literature review before.

Nadia says the handout containing advice for the project was particularly useful, and Fergus highlights the guidance on presenting information.

Therefore, this stage was helped by the guidelines they received.

So, the answer is: D — This was helped by the guidelines provided.

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Question 29

Product development

Keywords

product development, different falafel, jackfruit, ingredient

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 3, transcript pages 13–14, the discussion about developing the falafel.

Explanation

The students wanted to create something different from an ordinary falafel.

They eventually chose jackfruit, an ingredient neither of them had tasted before.

The main feature of this stage was therefore choosing a new ingredient.

So, the answer is: F — This involved selecting a new ingredient.

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Question 30

Product production

Keywords

production, trial and error, difficult, fun

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 3, transcript page 14, the final discussion about making the falafel.

Explanation

Fergus says producing the falafel was more difficult than he had expected.

The students repeatedly experimented with and adapted the recipe. Although the process involved many unsuccessful attempts, they say the final product was successful and they had a lot of fun.

Therefore, the production stage was both challenging and enjoyable.

So, the answer is: A — This was challenging but enjoyable.

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Listening Part 4

Challenges Facing the Cruise Ship Industry

Questions 31–40: Note Completion

Strategy

For lecture note-completion questions:

• Read the title, headings and bullet points before listening.
• Predict the grammatical form required in each blank.
• Follow the organisation of the lecture.
• Listen for examples that support a general point.
• Identify paraphrases between the notes and the speaker’s words.
• Copy only the required word.
• Check spelling carefully.

The instruction says:

> Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

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Question 31

______ is one of the worst problems caused by overtourism.

Keywords

overtourism, worst problems, threat, destinations

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 4, transcript page 14, the opening paragraph of the presentation.

Explanation

The speaker explains that overtourism occurs when excessive numbers of visitors cause serious problems.

Pollution is then identified as one of the greatest threats to popular tourist destinations.

Here:

• greatest threats = worst problems.

So, the answer is: pollution

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Question 32

A tourist ______ is being introduced in some cities.

Keywords

tourist, introduced, Barcelona, reduce visitor numbers

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 4, transcript page 14, the paragraph discussing Barcelona.

Explanation

Barcelona has responded to overtourism by imposing a charge on visitors arriving from cruise ships.

The speaker describes this charge as a tax.

Although environmental campaigners believe the amount is too small to discourage many tourists, the blank asks for the type of charge introduced.

So, the answer is: tax

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Question 33

Many shops in Bruges were only stocking ______ and souvenirs.

Keywords

Bruges, shops, Belgium, souvenirs, theme park

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 4, transcript page 14, the paragraph discussing the effects of cruise tourism in Bruges.

Explanation

The speaker says that Bruges was beginning to resemble a theme park because shops were catering mainly to tourists.

These shops sold chocolate, for which Belgium is famous, and other souvenirs.

So, the answer is: chocolate

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Question 34

Dubrovnik manages the ______ of cruise-ship arrivals.

Keywords

Dubrovnik, manage, cruise ships, arrivals, port

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 4, transcript page 14, the paragraph discussing Dubrovnik.

Explanation

Dubrovnik controls when cruise ships may enter its port.

The notes paraphrase “controls when ships enter” as “managing the timing of arrivals.”

So, the answer is: timing

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Question 35

There is an assumption about the ______ of cruises.

Keywords

assumption, younger groups, survey, major factor

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 4, transcript pages 14–15, the discussion about the image of cruise holidays.

Explanation

The speaker says a recent survey found that cost is a major factor discouraging younger people from taking cruises.

However, many younger people do not realise that cruises may offer good value because drinks and activities are often included.

The assumption therefore concerns the cost of cruises.

So, the answer is: cost

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Question 36

People think there may be too many ______.

Keywords

perception, what to wear, behaviour, formal

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 4, transcript page 15, the end of the discussion about public perceptions.

Explanation

The speaker says people often believe cruise holidays include many rules about clothing and behaviour.

However, modern cruises are usually less formal than people expect.

So, the answer is: rules

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Question 37

Activities include boxing, ______ and well-being programmes.

Keywords

activities, boxing, expeditions, well-being

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 4, transcript page 15, the paragraph about activities designed for younger passengers.

Explanation

The speaker gives examples of modern cruise activities.

One ship has a boxing ring, while many cruise lines offer diving expeditions. They also provide various well-being sessions.

The blank is positioned between boxing and well-being programmes.

So, the answer is: diving

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Question 38

Food includes ______ options.

Keywords

food, menus, younger customers, dishes, options

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 4, transcript page 15, the paragraph about cruise-ship food.

Explanation

Cruise companies have updated their menus to meet the expectations of younger travellers.

The speaker says that vegan dishes are now standard.

The notes paraphrase “dishes” as “options.”

So, the answer is: vegan

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Question 39

Cruise companies provide reliable ______.

Keywords

reliable, work, friends, family, internet

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 4, transcript page 15, the paragraph about passengers remaining connected.

Explanation

Younger passengers expect to stay in contact with friends and family.

Some passengers also work during longer cruises, so companies need to guarantee internet access that can be relied on at all times.

Accepted spelling forms include:

• wifi
• wi-fi

So, the answer is: wifi

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Question 40

Social-media marketing uses high-quality ______.

Keywords

social media, marketing, agencies, produce, high quality

Exact Transcript Location

Listening Part 4, transcript page 15, the final paragraph of the presentation.

Explanation

The speaker says cruise lines were initially slow to recognise the importance of social media.

Leading companies now employ professional agencies to produce first-rate videos for their social-media channels.

Here:

• first-rate = high-quality.

So, the answer is: videos

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Cambridge 21 Test 2 Listening Answer Key

Listening Part 1

1. 13 January / January 13 / 13.01 / 13.1
2. 48
3. pizza
4. India
5. mirror
6. 6 April / April 6 / 06.04 / 6.4
7. natural
8. 67.50
9. shirt
10. hammer

Listening Part 2

11–12. B and E
13–14. C and D
15. F
16. B
17. D
18. A
19. H
20. E

Listening Part 3

21–22. B and E
23–24. C and D
25–26. A and C
27. C
28. D
29. F
30. A

Listening Part 4

31. pollution
32. tax
33. chocolate
34. timing
35. cost
36. rules
37. diving
38. vegan
39. wifi / wi-fi
40. videos

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Bonus IELTS Listening Tips

Follow the Word Limit

Always check whether the instruction says:

• ONE WORD ONLY
• ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER
• NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER

Writing an unnecessary extra word can make a correct answer incorrect.

For example:

• Correct: India
• Incorrect: in India

The blank requires only the name of the country.

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Expect Corrections and Distractors

IELTS Listening speakers often mention an incorrect detail before confirming the answer.

Examples from this test include:

• The Vietnamese food course costs about £60, but the exact fee is £59.
• The candle-making class was originally scheduled for January but was moved to 6 April.
• The silk-painting class costs £67.50, while £110 is the price of a different class.
• The bread-making class costs £48, but an additional ingredients charge is also mentioned.

Listen carefully for words such as:

• but;
• actually;
• originally;
• however;
• instead;
• then;
• changed.

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Use Grammar to Predict the Answer

The words around a blank often show what type of answer is required.

Examples:

• “trained in ______” requires a place or country;
• “bring a ______” requires a singular object;
• “only ______ ingredients” requires an adjective;
• “a tourist ______” requires a singular noun;
• “high-quality ______” requires a plural or uncountable noun.

Predicting the answer type helps you focus while listening.

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Learn Common Listening Paraphrases

IELTS questions usually do not repeat the exact wording of the recording.

Question wording	Recording wording
worst problems	greatest threats
is being introduced	imposing
manages the timing	controls when ships enter
high-quality	first-rate
reliable	can be relied upon
easy to decide on	made up our minds quickly
guidelines provided	handout with advice
circular walk	brings you back to the starting point
do not worry about getting lost	clear signposts along the way
older structure	seventeenth-century hunting lodge

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Follow Map Directions Carefully

For map questions, listen for location language such as:

• directly north of;
• in the south-west corner;
• on the north-eastern boundary;
• in the middle of;
• beyond;
• connected by a walkway.

Keep your attention on the starting point and move through the map in the same order as the speaker.

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Do Not Select an Option Only Because It Is Mentioned

In multiple-selection questions, several options may appear in the recording.

For example, the Marsden Coastal Walk description mentions:

• a ferry;
• an old market town;
• a castle;
• signposts;
• the coastal path.

However, only the castle ruins and the clear signposts directly match the advice given.

Always identify the purpose and meaning of each detail.

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Listen for Shared Opinions

Some questions ask what both students believe or recommend.

In Part 3:

• Nadia suggests personalised nutrition, but Fergus does not support it.
• Nadia suggests digital food technology, but Fergus considers it too specialised.
• Both students support sustainable fishing.
• Both students support studying global differences in food consumption.

Useful agreement phrases include:

• Yes, that would be a good topic.
• I agree.
• Exactly.
• I think the whole class would be interested.
• I had no idea either.

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Check Dates and Numbers Carefully

Possible correct date formats include:

• 13 January
• January 13
• 13.01
• 13/01

Do not add a currency symbol when it is already printed in the question.

For example:

• Question: £______
• Correct answer: 48
• Incorrect answer: £48

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Check Spelling

Review words that may cause spelling mistakes:

• natural
• mirror
• hammer
• exhibition
• pollution
• chocolate
• timing
• diving
• vegan
• videos

For Question 39, both wifi and wi-fi may be accepted.

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Review Every Incorrect Answer

After completing the test, identify why each mistake happened.

Common causes include:

• missing a correction;
• choosing a distractor;
• exceeding the word limit;
• writing unnecessary words;
• misunderstanding map directions;
• selecting an idea that only one speaker supported;
• confusing something mentioned with something recommended;
• using an incorrect singular or plural form;
• making a spelling mistake.

Understanding the reason for each mistake will improve your performance in future IELTS Listening tests.