IELTS Listening (Identifying attitudes and opinions)

What is the main focus of IELTS Listening (Identifying attitudes and opinions)?

• Understanding factual information

• Recognizing speaker’s opinions and attitudes

• Listening for specific numbers and dates

• Translating the speaker’s words

The IELTS Listening test always asks direct questions about opinions.

When listening for opinions, pay attention to the speaker’s ________ and choice of words.

Which of the following words might indicate an opinion in IELTS Listening?

• In my view

• According to statistics

• The report states that

• The total number is

A speaker’s tone and intonation can help determine their attitude.

Words such as “I believe” or “I think” often indicate a speaker’s ________.

What does a neutral attitude suggest about the speaker’s opinion?

• The speaker is strongly in favor

• The speaker is strongly against

• The speaker is confused

• The speaker has no strong opinion

Phrases like “I suppose” or “It seems to me” indicate strong certainty.

If a speaker uses an uncertain tone, they might be expressing ________.

If a speaker says, “I’m not entirely convinced,” what does this indicate?

• Strong agreement

• Complete disagreement

• Mild uncertainty or skepticism

• Indifference