What this part tests
- 8 questions, 3 minutes to answer all questions.
- A conversation between 2-3 speakers discussing a topic where they may agree, disagree, or offer different perspectives. You must attribute opinions to the correct speaker.
- A single audio followed by 8 dropdown-style questions displayed on screen.
- Example scenarios: coworkers debating new software adoption, managers discussing schedule changes, a team weighing whether to expand a program, colleagues discussing a vegan menu proposal.
Key strategies
01
Learn to distinguish speakers immediately
When the audio starts, focus on identifying each speaker's voice. Note their initial position on the topic, as this is your baseline for tracking their views throughout.
02
Track who says what
Many questions ask "According to Speaker A…" or "Which speaker believes…" Keep a mental tally of each speaker's position. Speakers may also change their mind during the discussion.
03
Listen for agreement and disagreement markers
"I agree with you on that," "That's a good point, but…", "I see it differently." These phrases are critical for questions about consensus or divergence.
04
Pay attention to qualifications and concessions
A speaker might say "You're right about X, but I still think Y." Questions may test whether you understood that they partially agree.
Pro tip. In discussions with 3 speakers, questions often test the relationship between the most extreme and moderate viewpoints. Identify who is most strongly for/against and who is in the middle.
Common mistakes
- Attributing one speaker's opinion to another
- Assuming speakers who start by disagreeing never find common ground
- Missing subtle shifts where a speaker concedes a point
