The Listening Module takes around 30 minutes. There are 40 questions. There are four sections.
The fisrt two sections are concerned with social needs. There is a conversation between two speakers and then a monologue. For example- a conversation about travel requirements or decisions on a night out, and a speech about amenities on a University campus or arrangements for
Meals during a conference.
The final two sections are concerned with situations related more closely to educational or training contexts. There is a conversation between up to four people and then a further monologue. For example – conversation between a tutor and a student about an assignment or between three students in a common room planning a research project, and a lecture or talk of general academic interest.
All the topics are of general interest and it makes no difference what subjects candidates study.
Texts and tasks become more difficult as the sections progress.
A variety of questions are used, chosen from the following types:
.Multiple choice
.Short-answer questions
.Sentence completion
.Notes/summary/diagram/flow chart/table completion
.Labelling a diagram which has numbered parts
.Classification
.Matching
Instructions are clear and easy to follow. They require as little reading time as possible. Examples
Of any unfamiliar question types are given.
The Listening Module is recorded on a tape and is heard ONCE only.
During the test, time is given for candidates to read the questions and enter and then check their
Answers. Answers are entered, as candidates listen, on the Question Paper. When the tape ends ten minutes are allowed for candidates to transfer their answers to an Answer Sheet.
Examples:
SECTION 2 Questions 11-20
Questions 11-15
Circle the correct letters A-C.
11. The most important reason for a settlement at the Rocks was….
A fresh water.
B flat rock.
C a sea wall
12. The plague was brought to Sydney by….
A rat-catchers.
B convicts.
C sailors
13. The Harbour Bridge was built…
A in 10 years with 7 deaths.
B in 10 years with 17 deaths.
C in 17 years with 10 deaths.
14. The Chinese community arrived in the Rocks in…
A 1825.
B 1844.
C 1870.
15. The Chinese shops were mainly…
A restaurants and laundries.
B soap shops and general stores.
C general stores and laundries.
Questions 16-20
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer