一、雅思聽力搭配題概述
搭配題是選擇題的一種變形。在雅思聽力中，搭配題所佔的比例並不大，也不是每一次考試都考到，但是考的時候一定是連續的4題以上，最多的是連續 7題。曾經在2010年1月9日的考試中有2個section都考到了這種題型，也就是一共有11題。總的來看搭配題所佔比例爲6.4%，也就是平均考 2.5題(40題中)左右。這種題型是希望拿高分的同學必不可少的一關。
二、雅思聽力搭配題難點及應對
1 閱讀速度
既然搭配題是選擇題的一種變題，第一個難點自然和選擇題類似。對於如何在有限的考試時間看明白大量的資訊，是所有考生在考雅思聽力所必須面臨的一道難關。
如劍6 Test 1 Section 2
Questions 11-16
What change has been made to each part of the theatre?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-16.
RIVENDEN CITY THEATRE
A doubled in number
B given separate entrance
C reduced in number
D increased in size
E replaced
F strengthened
G temporarily closed
Part of the theatre
11 box office ………………………..
12 shop ………………………..
13 ordinary seats ………………………..
此題選項較少，因此對於閱讀速度要求並不是很高，但是分析清楚選項，我們會發現三個選項的重點爲：在帳篷內、在中間、按要求。
2 語速
搭配題的語速往往較快，並且每題的答案出現的位置較近，因此很有可能在聽力的過程中聽漏資訊。提醒考生在平時的練習中應該刻意去練習對於語速較快的內容的把握。值得我們注意的是在搭配題中，題幹資訊往往並不是很多，並且會在聽力材料中讀出來。
如劍7 Test 1 Section 2的文字答案：
When it comes to our tents, these are equipped to the highest standard. We really do think of every essential detail. From an oven and cooking rings fuelled by bottled gas, to mirrors in the bedroom areas. If you don't want to cook indoors, you can borrow a barbecue if you ask in advance for one to be made available, and there's even a picnic blanket to sit on outside your tent. Inside, a box of games and toys can be found, and children's tents can be hired if required. All tents have a fridge, and if you want to spend the day on the beach, for example, ask for a specially designed PS Camping cool box, which will keep your food and drinks chilled. There are excellent washing facilities at all our sites, with washing machines and clothes lines in the central areas, along with mops and buckets in case your tent needs cleaning during your stay. All sites have a cafe and/or a shop for those who'd rather ‘eat in’ than dine at a local restaurant.
這裏每一個答案之間的間隔很小，在聽力過程中很有可能會聽漏而導致失分。這邊需要把握住的就是題幹資訊，透過這題我們可以很清楚的發現，題幹資訊基本上都是名詞的內容，而在文字答案中這些資訊並沒有任何的變動。這步我稱之爲：定。