2 Examiner: So,
you're studying here in Sydney. How is your town/city different from Sydney?
Notes: d ifferent shop opening hours, more efficient tra n sp o rt system, same w eather
3 Examiner: Is it a good place to live?
Notes: be tte r than
other cities in my country, more m odern,
lots of parks, not crowded
like
o th e r cities
Now listen and read the audio script for Task 15. Compare your answers to the
suggested answers.
Exam tip: Comparative structures can be tested in the IELTS
Listening exam by changing
positive and negative structures. For example, in the exam you m ight hear:
In this town
there are far more visitors to the church than the town hall, and the question or correct
answer m ight be:
Not nearly as many people visit the town hall as the church in this town.
3
Listen to three students discussing a presentation they have to give for their social
studies class. Choose the correct answer A, B or C to complete sentences 1-3 below.
