The Listening Sub-Test

• The Listening Sub-test takes 30 minutes: approximately 20 minutes to listen to the tape and answer the questions, and 10 minutes to transfer your answer to an answer  Sheet provided with the booklet.
• The test consists of 4 sections, and you will hear the tape only once. There are 40 questions in total.
• The listening passages become more difficult as you progress thought the test.
• Section 1 is based on social or life situations: for example, travel arrangements, visiting a new city, or making arrangements to go out. This usually a conversation between at least two people.
• Section 2 is also based on social or life situations: for examples, a news broadcaster, or a description of college facilities. This is usually a passage with only one person speaking.
• Section 3 is usually based on education and training section:for example, a group of students planning a project, or a tutor and a student discussing career options. This is often a conversation with up to four speakers.
• Section 4 is also based on education and training : for example, a lecture or a talk or general academic interest.