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In the Listening section, you will answer 30–40 questions to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English. There are three types of tasks.

Task Types

Type of Task Description
Listen and Choose a Response Select the best response to the question or statement.
Conversations Answer questions about short conversations.
Announcements and Academic Talks Answer questions about announcements and academic talks.

Example (Choose a Response): “Man: Where is the nearest bus stop?” → “I can help you find it.”

Example (Conversation): A short exchange about shopping for dinner; answer why the man says “I’d forget my head if it wasn’t screwed on.”

Example (Announcement/Talk): An announcement about a guest lecture—arrive early due to popularity.

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