Ten top tips for IELTSListening section1Use the reading time to familiarize yourself with the types of answers expected;for example, a number, letter, word or time.2Pay special attention to the first question, so that you know when to begin.3If the question asks for answers with one word only, be careful not to add anyextra word or letter by mistake. Pay special attention when choosing betweensimilar numbers or clock times.4Copy your answers to the answer sheet exactly as you have written them.Make sure that your answers are written alongside the correct questionnumbers.Reading section5You have 1 hour to complete 3 passages, so try to keep to 20 minutesper text.6Read the first question and then search for the sentence that contains theanswer; it is often near the beginning of the passage.