Overview

The Map and Plan Labelling (With Choices) task in the IELTS Listening test checks how well you understand spoken descriptions of places and layouts.

In this task, you will see a map or plan (such as a building, town center, or public space). Some places on the map are marked with numbers, and you need to label them using a list of given options (e.g., A–G).

Each option is a word or phrase, like “Café,” “Library,” or “Garden.” You must listen to the recording and decide which label matches each numbered place on the map. Then, you write the correct letter (A, B, C, etc.) next to the number.

✅ Key Characteristics :

• You are given a map or plan showing a layout (e.g., a building, street, or site).
• Some parts of the map are missing labels, and you must complete them.
• A list of options (e.g., A–G) is provided to choose from.
• You must select the correct options based on the speaker’s description.
• This task is usually found in Section 2 of the Listening test, where one speaker gives directions or describes a place.
• The speaker will give a guided tour, directions, or describe locations.
• It tests your ability to understand spatial language (e.g., “next to,” “on the left,” “opposite,” “behind”).
• The recording is typically a monologue (one person speaking).
• You must match what you hear with the correct places on the map or plan.
• All options may not be used, and some may be used more than once (read the instructions carefully).
• You should check the starting point or direction before the audio begins.
• The answers come in the same order as you hear them in the recording.

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