Listening Practice: Autism Hour

This lesson focuses on sentence completion questions which basically means filling the gaps with a word or words from the recording. It’s a common question type in IELTS listening tests. To do well at this type of question you need to be good at paraphrasing and being able to spot keywords in the question to help you navigate the audio.

I chose the topic of Autism because I feel it is one we all need to know more about. Autistic people experience the world in a very different way to people who are neuro-typical. The more we understand, the more we will love, value and respect people with Autism.

Listening Practice for IELTS 

AUTISM

Questions 1-5: No more than two words.

  1. Autism can affect how someone ……….. with others and how they experience the world.
  2. Businesses should ………. their lights and reduce noise during Autism Hour.
  3. Too much light and noise and lead to a sensory ………… which can be painful for people with autism.
  4. Society is mostly …………. towards neuro-typical people.
  5. Some people with other illnesses can also struggle to cope with ………… information.

Recording: Listen only once.

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Answers

Answers for this lesson are now available.

Click here: Answers to Autism Listening Lesson

Message from Liz:

Autism is something close to my heart. Please take the time to learn more by choosing one of the following links:

The Reason I Jump. This is one of the most remarkable books I have ever read. It opened my eyes to the incredible world experienced by autistic people. Written by Naoki Higashida, who has severe autism, it provides a special insight into what someone with autism experiences and the reasons for their reactions so we can understand and support them. You can purchase this on Amazon. Here is a link to it for UK buyers: The Reason I Jump 

National Autistic Society, UK. This website will give you information about autism and what you can do to help: https://www.autism.org.uk/

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Comments

  1. 1 Communicate
    2. Dim
    3. Information
    4. Restricted
    5. Sensory

  2. Fabiana says

    Hi Liz,

    I have a husband and two boys within the spectrum and I take every chance I get to learn more about the subject. What a surprise to find something here!
    Thanks for such a great resource such as this site, sharing this information and thanks for the book tip!
    Fabiana

    • It’s lovely to get your comment. It’s strange how life works 🙂 I found the book incredible to read. There’s a second book by the same author called “Fall down 7 times, get up 8” – it’s also full of incredible insights. Love to you and your family 🙂

  3. Azeezah Salau-Mohammed says

    Thank you, Liz, for sharing the book The Reason I jump. I am Mum to a 6 year old autistic boy, I call him my Teacher and my biggest inspiration.

    • Thank you so much for telling me this. I think we all have a lot of learn from people with autism – from their experience of the world, their strength in dealing with life’s challenges and their gentle nature which can be masked by their symptoms. My best wishes to both you and your son 🙂

      • Azeezah Salau-Mohammed says

        Thank you! You are a very sweet person. I wish you quick recovery, thank you for all you do.

  4. Nader Ferhat says

    1. Interact
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Good
    5. Sensory

  5. 1.Communicate
    2.Dim
    3.Information
    4.Geared
    5. Sensory

  6. 1. communicate
    2. dim
    3. overload
    4. restricted
    5. sensory

  7. Lerisa Dias says

    1. communicates
    2.dim
    3. overload
    4. restricted
    5.sensory

  8. Abiola Bello says

    1 communicate
    2 dim
    3 overload
    4 …..
    5 sensory

  9. 1. Communicate
    2.Deem
    3.information
    4.Restricted.
    5.light/ noise.

  10. 1. COMMUNICATE
    2.DIM
    3.OVERLOAD
    4.RESTRICTED
    5.SENSORY

  11. 1. communicate
    2. prosess
    3.
    4
    5. sensory

  12. gee tee says

    communicate
    dim
    overload
    geared
    sensory

  13. Mohamed Ghonim says

    1- communicates.
    2- dim.
    3- overload
    4- ignorant
    5- sensory

  14. Joana Alegria Carillo says

    1. communicates
    2. dim
    3 stress
    4. restricted
    5. sensory

  15. 1.communicate
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4.geared
    5.sensory

  16. 1

  17. 1. COMMUNICATE
    2.DIM
    3.OVERLOAD
    4.RESTRICTED
    5.ABILITY

  18. 1.COMMUNICATES
    2.DIM
    3.OVERLOAD
    4….
    5.SENSORY

  19. Charles says

    1. COMMUNICATES
    2. DIM
    3. OVERLOAD
    4…….
    5. SENSORY

  20. 1.Communication
    3.dim
    3.information
    4.restricted
    5.light or noise

  21. 1. COMMUNICATE
    2. DIM
    3. OVERLOAD
    4. GEARING TOWARDS
    5. SENSORY

  22. Oluchi Chika says

    Communicate
    Dim
    Overload
    Restricted
    Sensory

  23. Communicate ,respond
    Create dim
    İnformation
    Respect,sypport
    Light,noice

  24. 1.COMMUNICATE
    2.DIM
    3.OVERLOAD
    4.GEARED
    5.SENSORY

  25. Mahmuda says
    November 14th ,2019
    1.communicates
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4.restricted
    5.any sensory

  26. 1. Communicates
    2. dim
    3.-
    4.restricted
    5.Sensory

  27. 1 Communicate
    2 dim
    3 overload
    4 restricted
    5 light or noise

  28. 1. Communicate
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Restricted
    5 Sensory

  29. Javad Khajivi fakhr davoud says

    1- communicates
    2-dim
    3-overload
    4-restricted
    5-sonsory

  30. OBANOR IKPONMWOSA says

    Obanor
    1.communicate
    2,dim
    3.information
    4.restricted
    5.light

  31. Twinkle says

    Communicate
    dim
    overload
    disrespectful
    sensory

  32. Perpetual says

    1. Behave
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4………..
    5.sensory

  33. Jenelyn says

    1. Communicate
    2. Dim
    3. Information overload
    4. Restricted.
    5. Sensory

  34. 1. communicates
    2. dim
    3. overload
    4. geared
    5. sensory

  35. Jeana Jacob says

    1. Communicates
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Geared
    5. Sensory

  36. 1.communicate
    2dim
    3.overload
    4.restricted
    5.Sensory

  37. Ibrahim Tokalak says

    1. communicates
    2. dim
    3. overload
    4. restricted
    5. sensory

  38. Omoniyi says

    1.communicate
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4.restricted
    5.sensory

  39. 1. Respond
    2. Dim
    3. overload
    4. geared
    5. Sensory

  40. Communicates and relate
    Make faint
    Overburden
    Geared
    Processing sensory

  41. Abosade says

    1communicate
    2Dim
    3overload
    4restricted
    5sensory

  42. Ola dotkom says

    1.Communicate
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4.cruel
    5.sensory

  43. Ohanta Cecilia Osinachi says

    1 Communicates
    2. Fun
    3 . Information
    4 ._______
    5 Sensory

  44. Ohanta Cecilia Osinachi says

    1. Communicates
    2. Dont
    3 information
    4.______
    5 sensory

  45. shivani tyagi says

    1. communicate
    2. dim
    3. information
    4. restricted
    5. sensory

  46. Oluwaseun Damola says

    1. Communicate
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Geared
    5. Light

  47. Abdul-Mumeen Olasode says

    1. Interact
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Geared
    5. Sensory

  48. Echefu Chinyere says

    1. “Communicate
    2.Dim
    3.Overload
    4. Geared
    5. Sensory.

  49. Asadbek says

    1)COMMUNITIES
    2)DIM
    3)OVERLOAD
    4)SENSORY

  50. Ravi Prakash Goyal says

    1. missed this one
    2. DIM
    3. OVERLOAD
    4. RESTRICTED
    5. SENSORY

  51. 1.Communicates
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4.restricted
    5.sensory

  52. Damaris says

    1. Communicates
    2.Dim
    3.Overload
    4.Geared
    5.Sensory

  53. Communication
    Dim
    Overload
    Restricted
    Sensory

  54. 1. COMMUNICATE
    2. GREETS
    3. OVERLOAD
    4. RESTRICTED
    5. GENERAL

  55. RADHAKRISHNA KALLURI says

    1.COMMUNICATE.
    2.DIM
    3.OVERLOAD
    4.THE SUPPORT.
    5.A LIGHT

  56. Thota Satish says

    1. COMMUNICATE
    2. DIM
    3. OVER LOAD
    4. RESTRICTED
    5. SENSORY

  57. Ramyakrishnan says

    1.communicate
    2.dim
    3.information
    4.restricted
    5.sensory

  58. 1-communicate
    2-dim
    3-overload
    4-restrict
    5-sensory

  59. Johncey sera mathew says

    1 Communication
    2 Dim
    3 Information
    4 Support Respect
    5 Sensory

  60. Muhammad junaid says

    1: communicate
    2: Dim
    3: overload
    4: restricted
    5: sensory

  61. Huda Tariq says

    1.Communicate
    2.Dim
    3.Overload
    4.Indifferent
    5.Sensory

  62. 1. Response
    2. dim
    3. Overload
    4.Restriced
    5.Light or Noise

  63. 1. Communicate
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Restricted
    5. Sensory

  64. 1. communicate
    2. dim
    3. overload
    4. restricted
    5. sensory

  65. 1 communicates
    2 dim
    3 overload
    4
    5 sensory

  66. Olusegun says

    1)COMMUNICATES
    2)DIM
    3)OVERLOAD
    4)GEARED
    5)SENSORY

  67. Nick Klaus says

    1. Communicates
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Restricted
    5. Sensory

  68. Anushiem Chinyere says

    1)Communicate
    2)Dim
    3)Overload
    4)Restricted
    5)Sensory

  69. Liz my listening is so weak particularly mcqs. Would you please help me. How can i improve that

  70. Pebbles Lagos says

    1. communicate
    2. dim
    3. overload
    4. restrictive
    5. other sensory

  71. 1.communicate
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4. restricted
    5.sensory

  72. Aramide says

    1. communicates
    2. dim
    3. overload
    4. restricted
    5. Sensory

  73. which one is correct answer

  74. communicate
    dim
    overload
    restricted
    light

  75. Lawal Jadesola says

    1)communicate
    2)Dime
    3)Overload
    4)Geared
    5)Sensory

  76. Communicates
    Dim
    Overload
    Geared
    Sensory

  77. Virgo08 says

    1.response
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4.restricted
    5.sensory

  78. Akpocha says

    1. Communicates
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Geared
    5. Sensory

  79. 1. Communicates
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Restricted
    5. Light/noise/other sensory

  80. Communicate
    Dim
    Overload
    Geared
    Sensory

  81. 1. communicates
    2. dim
    3. overload
    4. restricted
    5. sensory

  82. Phunmee says

    1.communicate
    2.dim
    3.sensory overload
    4.restricted
    5.light noise

  83. Khaleel says

    communicate
    dimm
    overload
    geared (and I know it doesn’t make any sense, but this is what I hear)
    Sensory
    If I may ask (will the questions always folow the same flow of the recording or for example question 4 might be answered before the first question in the recording)

    • Yes, the answers will come in the order of the questions. But options in a multiple choice question probably won’t be in order.

  84. KEMISOLA BADEMOSI says

    1. COMMUNICATE
    2. DIM
    3.OVERLOAD
    4.RESTRICTED
    5.SENSORY

  85. 1. Communicate
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Restrictive
    5. Sensory

  86. MisDansua says

    1. Communicate
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Geared
    5. Sensory

  87. Seema Bhargava says

    Communicates
    Dim
    Overload
    Restricted
    Sensory

  88. 1.communicates
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4.restricted
    5.sensory

  89. 1 communicates
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4?
    5.sensory

  90. Oluwatoyin says

    1) communicate
    2)dim
    3)overload
    4)—–
    5)sensory

  91. Nissi saji says

    1.communicate
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4.restricted
    5.sensory

  92. Nissi saji says

    1.communicate
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4.restricted
    4.sensory

  93. 1.communicates
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4.Restricted
    4. Sensory

  94. Meenakshy says

    1)communicate
    2) dim
    3) overload
    4) sensitive
    5) sensory

  95. 1.communicates
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4.restricted
    5.sensory

  96. Eugenia says

    1.communicate
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4.restricted
    5.sensory

  97. 1. COMMUNICATE
    2.DIM
    3.OVERLOAD
    4.RESTRICTED
    5.SENSORY

  98. 1.Communicate
    2.Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Geared
    5.Sensory

  99. Calorine Mahungana says

    1 COMMUNICATES
    2DIM
    3OVERLOAD
    4RESTRICTIVE
    5SENSORY

  100. 1) communicates
    2) dim
    3) overload
    4) restricted
    5) sensory

  101. 1. Communicates
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Restricted
    5.Sensory

  102. 1. communicates
    2. dim
    3. overload
    4. reluctant
    5. Light or noise

  103. Srujana Rao says

    1. Communicates
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Restricted
    5. Light or noise

  104. Dorothy says

    1.communicates
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4.restricted
    5.sensory

  105. 1. Communicate
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Restricted
    5. Sensory

  106. 1.Communicates
    2.Dim
    3.Overload
    4.Restricted
    5.Sensory

  107. 1: communicate.
    2:dim.
    3:overload
    4:restricted
    5: light/noise.

  108. Manju Ajayan says

    1. communicate
    2. dim
    3. overload
    4. restricted
    5. sensory

  109. Prachi Dighe says

    Communicates
    Dim
    Overload
    Restricted
    Sensory

  110. 1.communicates
    2.dim
    2.overload
    4.respect
    5.sensory

  111. praseedha kannan says

    1. Communicate
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4.restricted
    5.sensory

  112. Communicate
    Dim
    Overload
    Restricted
    Sensory

  113. Cristina Núñez says

    Hi dear Liz.

    1. Communicate
    2. dim
    3. information
    4. restrictive
    5. light or noise

  114. 1- communicate
    2- dim
    3- overload
    4- restricted
    5- sensory

  115. 1. Communicates
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Restircted
    5. Sensory

  116. 1. communication
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4.geared
    5.sensory

  117. 1. Communicate
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Geared
    5. Sensory

  118. Ugwu lorreta says

    Communication
    Dim
    Overload
    Geared
    Sensory

  119. Abel Efe says

    1. Communicate
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Restricted
    5. Sensory

  120. Goodness says

    1. Communicates
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Restricted
    5. Sensory

  121. 1.communicates
    2. dim
    3.overload
    4.restricted
    5.sensory

  122. 1,Comminicate 2.Dim 3.overload.4.Restricted.5 light, noise or other sensory. .

  123. Said Nejjari says

    1. communicates
    2. dim
    3. overload
    4. need respect
    5. sensory

  124. 1.communicates
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4.restricted
    sensory

  125. Wilhemina Asante says

    1. communicate
    2. Dim
    3.overload
    4. Geared
    5. Sensory

  126. 1.Communicate

    2. Dim

    3. Overload

    4. Good

    5. Sensory

  127. 1COMMUNICATE
    2.DM
    3.SENSORY
    4.CARING AND REAPECTFUL
    5.OVERLOAD

  128. Merry Ann Balangyao says

    1. communicates
    2. dim
    3. overload
    4. restricted
    5. sensory

  129. Support
    Dim
    Overload
    Learn
    Sensory

  130. 1.communicate
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4.restrict
    5.sensory

  131. Lan Duong Ky says

    1/ communicate
    2/ dim
    3/ overload
    4/ geared
    5/ sensory

  132. Jannatul Ferdaus says

    1.communicate
    2.dim
    3.overload
    4.restricted
    5.sensory

  133. Nasser Al-Riyami says

    1. Communication
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Respect
    5. Sensory

  134. lavanya yedla says

    1.Communicates
    2.Dim
    3.Information
    4.Restricted
    5.Sensory information

  135. 1. Communicate
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Restricted
    5. Light/noise

  136. (1)communication(2)dim(3)overload(4)restricted(5)light/noise

  137. communicate, dim, overload, restricted, sensory

  138. Lamar Aziz says

    1.communicate
    2.dimm
    3.overload
    4.good
    5.sensory

  139. christineB says

    1.communicates
    2.dye
    3.overlord
    4.
    5.noise

  140. Abdihamid says

    Communicate, dim, overload, restricted, sensory

  141. john abraham says

    1.communicate
    2.excecutives
    3.over load
    4.respect
    5.light or noise

  142. 1. INTERACT
    2. OVERLOAD
    3. RESTRICTED
    4. SENSORY

  143. Answers

    1. Communicate
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Geared
    5. Sensory

  144. Y Jeevita says

    1. Communication
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Restricted
    5. Sensory

  145. R-Rafi Mohammed Ayon says

    Answer of listening :-
    1)communicate
    2)reduce background
    3)overload
    4)respect
    5) light or noise

  146. ORIFOWOMO JANET says

    1 communicate
    2 dim
    3 overload
    4 restricted
    5 Neurability

  147. Raman Brar says

    1. Communication
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Restricted
    5. Sensory

  148. Communicate
    Dim
    Overload
    Restricted
    Light

  149. Communicates
    Dim
    Overload
    Affecting
    Sensory

  150. 1. Communicate
    2. Dim
    3. Overload
    4. Restricted
    5. Sensory

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