SUMMARIZE THE SPOKEN TEXT

You have 10 minutes to listen and write your summary.

The audio begins to play automatically. You are only able to listen to the audio recording
once.

The Word Count at the bottom of the screen counts the number of words you write. Make
sure to write a minimum of 50 words, but no more than 70 words.

There are also cut, copy and paste buttons, which you may choose to use while constructing
your summary.

Cut: Select text from your answer that you wish to remove and left-click “Cut”.

Copy: Select text from your answer that you wish to copy and left-click “Copy”.

Paste: Place the cursor where you wish to paste the cut/copied text and left-click “Paste”.
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.
Prompt Length
40–90 seconds
Skills Assessed
Listening
Time to Answer
Not applicable

For this item type, you will listen to the recording and answer the multiple-
choice question. There is more than one correct response.

The audio begins to play automatically. You are only able to listen to the audio
recording once.

You need to select all of the response options that you think are correct from the list
of possible options.

To select an option click on it using the left button on your mouse. If you change your
mind, left-click on the option again to deselect it.

The options you select are highlighted in yellow.

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.
Prompt Length
30–60 seconds
Skills Assessed
Listening and writing
Time to Answer
Not applicable

For this item type, you are presented with a transcript of the audio recording;
however, some words are missing. Restore the transcript by typing in the
missing words.

The audio plays automatically. You are only able to listen to the audio recording
once.
Left-click on each gap and type in the missing word. You can also use the Tab
button on the keyboard to move between gaps.

Note: While the audio is playing, you can take notes on the erasable noteboard
provided and then fill in the gaps.

Highlight the incorrect word

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.
Prompt Length
15–50 seconds
Skills Assessed
Listening and reading
Time to Answer
Not applicable

For this item type, you are presented with a transcript of the audio recording;
however, the transcript contains some errors. While listening and reading, you
need to select the words in the text that differ from those that the speaker
says.

The audio begins to plays automatically. You are only able to listen to the audio
recording once.

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 words you select are highlighted in yellow.