Improve your listening skills with this listening practice with big numbers. It is common in all section of the IELTS listening test to be asked to listen and write down large numbers.
Listen to the recording below and write down the numbers you hear. There are 10 numbers to listening for.
Recording:
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Answers
Click below for answers:
Answers- 451
- 730
- 1,600
- 2,460
- 6,768
- 10,550
- 20,200
- 35,050
- 102,700
- 1,400,002
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Dear Liz ❤️
recently i completed a listening mocktest in ieltsonlinetest website
i got 7 with 30 answers
i made mistakes because of not using hyphens..
is it mandatory to use hyphens between them or ielts accepts it without also (-).please clarify me ASAP..
mistakes are:-
1) CROSS-TRAINING TECHNIQUES
2) LONG-SERVICE LEAVE
AND MY SECOND DOUBT IS i made a mistakes because of i heard some words like this
1)Eastern islands instead of Eastern Highlands
2) Ancient neighbors instead of asian neighbors
i have exam on 30th of april this month ..plz help me liz
actually this is my second attempt .In previous attempt i got 6 in all (LRWS) sections and over band is also 6 ..
MY REQUIREMENT IS 6.5.
but this type i am aimng for 7-7.5.
how can i attain it within this limited period..plz give suggestions..
I only have time for a quick comment today.
1) If you want to do full IELTS tests please use authentic tests published by IELTS. This means you use their websites (ielts.org or BC IELTS website) or you purchase the IELTS Cambridge Test Books. Please do not use sources online that are not IELTS or are unknown authors with unknown experience and unknown qualifications.
2) Some compound nouns are hyphenated and others are not. You need to learn which ones are and which aren’t. You can google such lists online. IELTS does mark this aspect of vocabulary. There is no quick way to learn this. It requires memory and time. Luckily very few questions in IELTS listening actually test this aspect of vocabulary.
3) It is not easy to hear the difference between – islands and highlands. The only difference in pronunciation is the sound “h” at the front of the word highlands. Being able to hear and produce the different pronunciations defines your level of Enlgish and this is what IELTS tests. People with English at the level of about band 7-8 are more likely to hear those words correctly than people with 5-6. There is no cheat way to learn – it is about improving your English pronunciation. This is not about “IELTS techniques” it is about your English language level. If you are in doubt about a word during the listening test, always look at the context of the recording. If the recording is about Scotland, then you know Scotland has both highlands and islands, so you should be ready to hear those two possible words and distinguish the difference. Knowing the topic helps you prepare for the possible vocabulary coming. But again, that also depends on your level of English. Context and topic is essential to grasp. Also with the words – ancient and asian – you need to look at the topic of the listening recording to give you a clue as to which one is most likely the right answer. For their pronuniciation – the word “ancient” has a “shuhnt” sound, and Asian has a “zhuhn” sound. There is no quick fix to improving your level of English pronunciation, but hopefully context might help you.
451
730
1600
2460
6768
10550
35050
10020700
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I just got my IELTS General Training result today, and I want to say a big thank you. I had two weeks to prepare for it, and I used your site to prepare for listening and reading. I got an overall band score of 8.5: 9.0 in speaking, 8.5 in listening and reading, and 7.0 in writing.
You’ve got great results!! Very well done to you 🙂
I couldn’t find the soundcloud track.
I’ve just updated the audio. It should work now.
Hi Liz,
Thank you so much! I passed my IELTS exam, and your tutorials were beneficial. I even paid for a class elsewhere, but it didn’t help as much as your materials. I practiced using your questions, and the same diagram question came up in the exam!.
Very well done !! I’m so pleased for you. IELTS does recycle topics and questions for both speaking and writing – I’m glad you got a diagram you recognised. Wishing you all the best for your future plans.
which of the following is correct to write in exam?
120,000 or 1,20,000
As these both depicts the same value.
We use commas in big numbers in multiples of three. This means for every three numbers, we use a comma. This enables the reader to quickly and easily read the number correctly. It helps avoid errors in reading big numbers. Therefore, you would write 120,000. For the IELTS listening test, commas are not necessary because punctuation is not marked in the listening test. However, to avoid problems with marking, it is best to use commas appropriately or space your numbers out so that the number is very clear.
Got it
Thank you
Hi Liz,
Hope you are doing well! The content on your site is great. It’s really helping me a lot in boosting my confidence for my upcoming IELTS exam.
Just a technical feedback which I think will improve the user experience. Sometimes I get error for SoundCloud-“The track couldn’t be found”. And after refreshing the site for say 4-5 times, I can play the audio. It would be great if your technical team can debug the issue. By the way I’m accessing your site from Mumbai, India. Hope this information will help.
Thanks a lot for your efforts!
Sounds like an issue with your internet. I haven’t had problems with it using my laptop and internet.
Hii Liz, I hope you are doing great. This is a very useful website thank you so much for useful tips.
I have a question can you help me?
my question is …. instructions of the question said no more than three words
1. Queen park 100 people visiting per day.
2. Albert park ……. people visiting per day.
3.Utrecht park 3000 person visit per week.
so let 2nd question have answer 200.
can I write 200 or should I write two hundred?
Spelling is essential to get right or the answer will be marked wrong. So, it is best to write “200” and be 100% sure your answer is marked correct. The instructions will always add “and or a number” or “and/or numbers” if a number is possible for an answer.
Hi Liz,
Thanks a million for all these lessons. Please does it matter if i write number 7, with a stroke across. I am used to writing my 7 that way.
No problem at all. I write my 7’s that way too 🙂 Just make sure it is clear and easy to read.
Thanks Liz.
Thankyou so much for these practice tests.You are helping so many people.
Thanks Liz, in writing numbers is the comma necesaary? Would your answer be marked wrong if you didnt put comma?
It is not wrong to miss the comma. But commas are used to help the reader see big numbers more easily – it’s good to use them.
Thank you so much. I am Zubair from Pakistan. I found this site and your teachings really helpful in my IELTS test preparations.
God bless You
Respect from Pakistan.
Hey Liza, your tutorials are really beneficial.I have a question to ask to you.Suppose the answer of any question is 98 and the word limit is two words and/or a number.Please let me know if “Ninety-eight” will be counted as one word or not.
In listening, it will always say what the limit is for numbers: “one word and/or a number” or “one word and/or numbers”. Just read the instructions. “98” counts as one number.
Hi Liza ,What if i write 1600 and not 1,600 .Thanks a lot!
We use a comma in numbers to help the reader see how many zeros there are – it is best to use commas. But it is not wrong to miss them out.
Hello Liz,
I have just done one practice test and it marked one answer wrong only because I wrote 3500 instead of 3,500 . I was wondering if in the real exam they would do it the same way or not. (I have already read all your answers explaining that it is not necessary to do it so but I’m still unsure about it because of the bad experience with the practice test).
Thanks,
Gaby
It would still be correct. However, I recommend you use the commas, particularly if you are doing the paper based test as it helps the person marking see the numbers more easily.
Hello Liz,
Hope you have recovered and in good health now. Please take good care of your health. I have started reading nook and corner or your website since I posted my first question. The comments/FAQ and your replies to them are fabulous and very much helpful for anyone who is preparing for IELTS.
As I was trying to cover your listening practice today I observed from one of your comments that currency should accompany with a fullstop. Please advice if I understood your comments incorrectly. Should I always complete the currency with a fullstop though it doesnot fall at the end of the statement.
For ex: $500.
: Rs.100.
: 1000 Euros.
Secondly, just incase if the currency symbol is not given in the listening question and if I hear 2000 Dollars, how should I interpret them in my answer sheet(when no more than one word and/or a number). For example
2000$/$2000/2000 Dollars. I am sorry to ask, I am not much familiar on whether the symbols needs to be prefixed or suffixed.
Awaiting for your valuable suggestions.
Regards
GTShree
You don’t need the dot. But if you use it, it isn’t a problem. Usually the currency symbol is at the start.
Many Thanks for your prompt reply.
thank you, Liz, for providing your material for free and helping everyone to pass their test. I have one question how to pronounce in decimal numbers in British pronunciation like 0.76? etc I always get them wrong because in my language its different. thanks again
It might be : zero point seven six OR oh point seven six
Hi Liz,
If there is currency icon given in the question paper, do we need to have the currency icon in our answer or just the cost in number ?
example the cost :- £…….
Regards,
Vimal Kamothi
Your task is to write what is missing. Is the currency symbol missing?
hello, in listening the question instruction is like “no more than two words and or a number”
so what’s the correct answer – “seven miles” or “7 miles”
Both would be fine.
My result(s) – I got it all correct!
Thanks Liz and more powers!
really useful source… thank very much you for moderators
really very good site
Liz is the sole moderator of this website 🙂
Hi Liz madam,
Thank u for ur practice lessons and the valuable comments on the queries. Both sounds informative and practical. God bless u
syamnadh
Thank you very much for these practices!
if there is $____________ in listening. Can we write “920 DOLLARS” in answer? if there are 2 words allow in given direction.
https://ieltsliz.com/liz-notice-2015-2016/
we write only 920 because for dollar we have already given a sign
Very good practice. Thank you.
You’re welcome 🙂
Hi, Liz, I have big problems with big numbers, please add more practises …..
Hi Liz,
thanks for these free lessons. I am still not sure about in/correct answers in the case of numbers. Thanks to your lessons here, I found out that you use commas in numbers in the UK.. So is it mistake if I write 12 000 instead of 12,000?
Thank you in advance
Commas are used in numbers in the UK. It helps the reader understand the number more easily. You can still get the point correct if you omit the comma but using the comma is easier for the person marking your test.
Liz
thanks i was also confused about this
Thank you:)! I was looking for this answer too