Task

For this item type, you will hear an audio recording and will need to write a 50–70 words summary of what you heard.

How to answer this question

• Listen carefully and understand the meaning of the lecture.
• Make notes while you listen the audio.
• You have 10 minutes to write your summary.
• Must write between 50 to 70 words.
• Multiple sentences are allowed.
• Check your spellings and grammar before submitting the response.
• Scoring- 10 marks (partial credit to writing section)

Factors	Content	Form (50-70) words	Grammar	Spellings	Vocabulary	Total
score	2	2	2	2	2	10

Task

After listening to a recording, answer a multiple-choice question on the content or tone of the recording by selecting more than one response.

 

How to answer this question

• Read the question and be ready to listen and understand the audio
• Check and note the repeated words
• There are several possible response options but only one is correct
• scoring

Scoring	Time to answer	Skills Assessed
1 point for correct answer -1 point for incorrect answer	Manage your time	Listening

Task

A transcript of a recording appears on the screen, with several gaps. After listening to the recording, type the missing word in each gap.

 

How to answer this question

• For this item type, you are presented with a transcript of the audio recording; however, some words are missing.
• Type correctly the missing words in the blank.
• You can also use the Tab button on the keyboard to move between gaps.
• Check your spelling before submitting the answer.
• scoring

Scoring	Time to answer	Skills Assessed
1 point for correct spelling	Manage your time	Listening and Writing

Task

After listening to a recording, select the paragraph that best summarizes the recording.

How to answer this question

• For this item type, you need to select the summary that best matches the recording.
• There are several possible response options but only one is correct
• You can make notes during the audio to analyse the correct summary.
• scoring

Scoring	Time to answer	Skills Assessed
1 point for correct answer	Manage your time	Listening

Task

After listening to a recording, select the paragraph that best summarizes the recording.

 

How to answer this question

• For this item type, you need to listen to the recording and answer the multiple-choice question.
• The option you select is highlighted in yellow.
• There are several possible response options but only one answer is correct.
• scoring

Scoring	Time to answer	Skills Assessed
1 point for correct answer	Manage your time	Listening

Task

After listening to a recording, select the missing word that completes the recording from a list of options.

How to answer this question

• For this item type, the last word or group of words in the recording has been replaced by a beep sound. Select the most appropriate option to complete the recording.
• Note down the last two to three words before the beep sound to choose the answer
• There are several possible response options but only one is correct.
• scoring

Scoring	Time to answer	Skills Assessed
1 point for correct answer	Manage your time	Listening

Task

The transcript of a recording appears on the screen. While listening to the recording, identify the words in the transcript that differ from what is said.

 

How to answer this question

• The audio begins to plays automatically. You are only able to listen to the audio recording once. Check and note the repeated words
• To select a word, click on it using the left button on your mouse. If you change your mind, left-click on the word again to deselect it.
• The option you select is highlighted in yellow.
• Quickly read the transcript and focus on incorrect words pronunciation.
• Move your mouse as you listen
• scoring

Scoring	Time to answer	Skills Assessed
1 point for correct answer -1 point for incorrect answer	Manage your time	Listening and Reading

Task

After listening to a recording of a sentence, type the sentence in the right order.

 

How to answer this question

• While the audio is playing, you can take notes on the erasable noteboard provided. Check and note the repeated words
• Remember to check your spelling.
• Type as many correct words in the response box in the correct order.
• scoring

Scoring	Time to answer	Skills Assessed
1 point for correct spelling	Manage your time	Listening and Writing