Passage Reference: Would it be possible to see Jim Clark, one of the early childhood tutors? May I ask what it's about?

Common Mistake: Some students write EC101 or education, but that is the subject code or a general idea, not the department. This is a context shift trap.

Paraphrasing: Transcript: 'early childhood tutors' = Form: 'Department'

Tips: Listen carefully to how people are introduced at the start. Job titles often include the department.

Key Vocabulary:

• department = academic area
• tutor = teacher

Question Focus: Identifying the first aim of the tutorial

Correct Answer: the differences

Passage Reference: Well, there are two aims, I suppose. The first is to show how they differ

Why this is correct: The speaker clearly says the first is to show how they differ. This matches the form sentence 'To show ___', so the differences or how they differ both fit.

Common Mistake: Students sometimes write sex differences, which sounds logical but is not the exact wording from the recording. This is a synonym match trap.

Paraphrasing: Transcript: 'show how they differ' = Form: 'To show the differences'

Tips: When you hear phrases like 'the first is' or 'another aim is', focus closely. These often link directly to gaps.

Key Vocabulary:

• differ = be different
• aim = goal

Question Focus: Listening for contrast using negatives

Correct Answer: not learned

Passage Reference: the other point we want to make is that the differences are innate, not learned.

Why this is correct: The speaker explains that the differences are innate, not learned. The form already includes 'are', so you only need to write not learned.

Common Mistake: Many students write innate, but that repeats the wrong part of the sentence. The key idea tested is the contrast with learning. This is a partial truth trap.

Paraphrasing: Transcript: 'innate, not learned' = Form: 'the differences are not learned'

Tips: Listen carefully for negatives like 'not'. Missing them changes the meaning completely.

Key Vocabulary:

• innate = inborn
• learned = acquired

Question Focus: Identifying requested AV equipment

Correct Answer: Overhead Projector

Passage Reference: Guess we'll need an overhead projector.

Why this is correct: After discussing AV equipment, the speaker decides we'll need an overhead projector. This is exactly what should be written in the equipment request.

Common Mistake: Students may write TV or video because the speaker lists them earlier, but those are only examples. This is a distractor trap.

Paraphrasing: Transcript: 'need an overhead projector' = Form: 'A/V Equipment request'

Tips: When a list is given, wait for the final decision. The answer usually comes after some hesitation.

Key Vocabulary:

• AV = audio-visual
• projector = display machine

Question Focus: Understanding how approval will be given

Correct Answer: in person

Passage Reference: Do you want to come and see me then? Or I can phone you if you like. I have a lecture from 8 to 10 tomorrow morning, so I'll drop by after it finishes. Right. I'll see you then

Why this is correct: The speaker offers to phone, but the student says I'll drop by and I'll see you then. This means the approval will be given in person.

Common Mistake: Some students write by phone because it is mentioned first, but that idea is not chosen. This is a sequence trap.

Paraphrasing: Transcript: 'come and see me' = Form: 'in person'

Tips: If you hear two options, listen for which one is accepted. The final choice is the answer.

Key Vocabulary:

• drop by = visit
• notify = inform

General Tips:

• FIB answers follow the order of the recording. Use the previous answer to help you know when the next one is coming.
• Always copy the exact words you hear. Do not change them to your own synonyms.
• Watch out for lists. The correct answer is often the final choice, not the first items mentioned.
• Listen carefully for negatives like 'not' and corrections after words like 'but' or 'actually'.
• Check grammar around the gap. Words like 'to', 'are', or 'a' tell you what form the answer must take.