Answer Short Question(ASQ)
4% of LISTENING~9s audio each; answer immediately
One-word answers, instantly — now scores Listening only.
Research-seeded guide — verified method and traps included; a full live example is coming next.
The Format
- Audio
- Short question with one obvious answer
- Your job
- 1–3 words, right after the mic opens
The Scoring
1/0
Vocabulary
Correct word(s) = 1. Silence = 0. No negative marking.
Lowest-weight task — answer fast and save energy for Describe Image.
The System
Keyword Reflex
1
CATCH
Listen for the keyword
Questions point at one obvious answer.
2
FIRE
Answer in under 3 seconds
Silence >3s can close the mic. Unknown? Say your best guess — no penalty.
Avoid
The 2 Traps That Cost You the Task
✕ Mumbling a full sentence
One clear word beats a mumbled phrase.
✕ Overthinking
No negative marking — guess and move on.
Daily Drills
- →Rapid-fire 20 ASQs daily from a question bank.
Memory Hooks
Catch the keyword, fire the word