Actually, it's not. As you said, it's normal to lose sight of one thing and lose sight of another, but listening is actually to take the initiative and be prepared.

Look at the answer to listening comprehension after you get the paper, ABCD.

This is done to

1, remember every answer, so that when listening, I don't have to continue to be distracted to see the difference between the answers.

The most important thing is to guess what the original text of this listening test is.

3. Pay attention to some confusing answers when listening.

In fact, listening, like reading, tests comprehension ability, so it is suggested to do more related exercises, such as watching foreign language TV or listening to some special training materials. When I go to school, I will specially listen to the listening on the express train to adapt.

There is also a question of knowledge. For example, you usually pay attention to the listening materials of this year's American general election exam. So you know which states are swing states and which states Hillary Clinton unexpectedly failed in the end. They have different ruling ideas. This common knowledge. Maybe this paragraph can be filled in without listening.

In short, the skill lies in turning passive into active, but it lies in English listening level, understanding and knowledge.

PS: The last time I did listening was in college seven years ago. I don't know if it's ABCD or not, but it's not bad, is it?