IELTS Listening: Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Listening Test 4 - Section 3

Questions 1 – 2

Choose TWO letters, A-E

Which TWO benefits for children of learning to write did both students find surprising?

A. improved fine motor skills
B. improved memory
C. improved concentration
D. improved imagination
E. improved spatial awareness

Questions 3 – 4

Choose TWO letters, A-E

For children with dyspraxia, which TWO problems with handwriting do the students think are easiest to correct?

A. not spacing letters correctly
B. not writing in a straight line
C. applying too much pressure when writing
D. confusing letter shapes
E. writing very slowly

Questions 5–10

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C

5. What does the woman say about using laptops to teach writing to children with dyslexia?

A. Children often lack motivation to learn that way B. Children become fluent relatively quickly C. Children react more positively if they make a mistake

6. When discussing whether to teach cursive or print writing, the woman thinks that

A. cursive writing disadvantages a certain group of children B. print writing is associated with lower academic performance C. most teachers in the UK prefer a traditional approach to handwriting

7. According to the students, what impact does poor handwriting have on exam performance?

A. There is evidence to suggest grades are affected by poor handwriting B. Neat handwriting is less important now than it used to be C. Candidates write more slowly and produce shorter answers

8. What prediction does the man make about the future of handwriting?

A. Touch typing will be taught before writing by hand B. Children will continue to learn to write by hand C. People will dislike handwriting on digital devices

9. The woman is concerned that relying on digital devices has made it difficult for her to

A. take detailed notes B. spell and punctuate C. read old documents

10. How do the students feel about their own handwriting?

A. concerned they are unable to write quickly B. embarrassed by comments made about it C. regretful that they have lost the habit