Summary completion questions require you to fill in the gaps in a summary of a part of the recording. One of the main issues with this question type is that the summary you are given in the question sheet can often be very long, so you need to have good time management skills and be able to quickly identify key words and supporting information. Again, a lesson covering the steps you should take when answering this question can be found further into the course.
NOTE: This is an example only – there is no recording.
Questions 1-5
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 1 – 5 on your answer sheet.
DIFFERENT OPINIONS TO SAVING
People born between the years 1._____________ have been observed to have more interest in saving than younger generations; younger people being more focussed on their 2._________ situation than the long term.
Younger people would benefit from being given more information on 3.__________ and long term planning so they can develop the ability to manage their own 4.__________. Many people now find it impossible to save because of the increasing 5._______________. Advice from banks and other financial institutions could benefit customers.