Short Conversations
In the third part, you will hear a short dialogue and then be asked a question about what you have heard. You need to use your short-term memory well. The best strategies are to beware of:
similar-sounding words
inaccurate words
confused word order
words that change the meaning
negative words (hardly, not, etc.)
words associated with time (always, never, etc.)
It will help if you can read the question, and possibly even the answers, before you hear the dialogue. Check all the options and don't choose too quickly. Try and picture the speakers and where they are.
Short Talk
In the fourth part of the listening section, you will hear a monologue and then be asked a question about it. The same precautions should be exercised as in the earlier sections, but you will need to concentrate more carefully to remember the details. Pay close attention to the context. Try to read the questions beforehand if you have time, and listen to the entire talk before choosing an answer. Use your time wisely or else guess at an answer. Don't get left behind or lose important information related to the next question.