| Part |
Task
type |
Tests
ability to |
Questions |
| 1:
Multiple choice |
Listen
to a series of short extracts, each on different topics and lasting
around 30 seconds. Answer multiple choice questions (choosing 1 from
3 options). |
pick
out general meaning specific information, understand attitude and/or
events from the text. |
8 |
| 2:
Note-taking or filling in blanks |
Listen
to one or more speakers for around 3 minutes and take notes or complete
sentences. |
pick
out general meaning or specific information from the text. |
10 |
| 3:
Multiple matching |
Listen
to a series of short extracts on the same or similar topics. Match
questions to 6 different options. |
pick
out general meaning specific information, understand attitude and/or
events from the text. |
5 |
| 4:
Select from 2 or 3 answers |
Listen
to one or more speakers for around 3 minutes and answer questions:
eg true or false, yes or no, multiple choice (1 from 3), who said
what. etc. |
pick
out general meaning or specific information from the text. |
7 |