{listening} Filling in more complicated grids

This task requires you to cope with a more complicated framework. It may include question types such as blank filling, multiple choice, and true/false (in the form of yes/no questions).

This type of task could involve, for example, filling in a questionnaire or an application form. Often you can guess what kind of information is going to be given by looking at the title of the form of questionnaire.

If the passage is a conversation between two people, one people will usually be in the role of the information-gatherer. This person will ask questions, such as 'Can I have your phone number...?' or 'Have you any previous experience of acting?'.

However sometimes it will not be necessary for that person to ask questions because the information-giver may give some information spontaneously before it is asked for. Be alert for this, or you may 'miss' some easy information during the first listening.
Be prepared for repetitions and 'check questions' by the speakers. These may give you a second chance to collect information you may be doubtful about at first.

Spontaneously given information: My name is Graham Barker and I'd like to...

Check question: So your name is Graham Barker?... Is that G-R-A-H-A-M? 

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source: Successful Listening for First Certificate by Shelagh Rixon, OUP, 1993