About the Exam
At the end of the Listening Task, what should you do when the listening audio ends?
Go back and check your answers:
1) Spelling
2) Grammar & Meaning
3) Number of words
4) Fill in any blanks (guess)
What do you call someone who is reliable and deserves confidence? (adj)
trustworthy
A person's sense of right and wrong. (adj+n)
moral compass
How long is the Listening Test?
30 minutes + 10 to transfer your answers on a separate answer sheet
In MCQ Listening questions:
a) all options will appear in the audio
b) some options will appear in the audio
c) only the correct options will appear in the audio
a) all options will appear in the audio
So listen carefully, to identify which are correct or incorrect.
A feeling of bitterness and anger when something is unfair. (n)
resentment
How many points is each question worth in the listening section?
1 point
In the Listening test, what do we call words that tell you what part of the Section you should look.
Signs/Signposting words
What do you call someone who tries to control or influence others? (n - negative word)
manipulative
A phrase to describe meeting people and developing relationships. (v+adj+n)
cultivate social connections
How many sections are there in the listening test
What is the first thing you should do before answering any question in the Listening test?
Read the instructions and questions carefully. Find keywords, predict word form (n/v/adj/etc.)
What do you call casual conversation with friends/colleagues/strangers? (compound n.)
small talk
Used to describe food that has lots of positive & helpful substances. (n+adj)
nutrient-rich
You will hear an academic lecture by 1 person on 1 specific topic in which section of the listening section?
What should you be careful about before choosing an answer in the Listening Test
Distractors - keywords used in incorrect/wrong ways to confuse you
Positive comments aimed at improvement rather than criticism. (adj+n)
constructive feedback
Opposite of living an active life. (adj+n)