What this part tests
- 6 questions, about 30 seconds per question.
- A longer dialogue where someone provides detailed information. You must extract and organize specific details like numbers, dates, names, and conditions.
- A single audio followed by 6 multiple-choice questions. The questions are audio-only and not displayed on screen.
- Example scenarios: a university admissions officer explaining program requirements, a real estate agent describing the home buying process, a receptionist outlining work permit steps.
Key strategies
01
Listen for organizational cues
The speaker usually structures information sequentially ("First…", "Next…", "The third option is…") or categorically. Use these cues to mentally organize what you hear.
02
Match information to question order
Questions generally follow the chronological order of the audio. If you're on question 3, the answer is likely in the middle section of the audio, not the beginning.
03
Focus on specifics, not gist
This part tests detailed comprehension. Listen for exact numbers, names, dates, and specific conditions rather than general themes.
Pro tip. Information in this part is often presented in lists or comparisons. Mentally create a table: "Option A has X, Y, Z; Option B has A, B, C." This helps when questions ask you to compare.
Common mistakes
- Mixing up details that belong to different categories or options
- Choosing an answer that sounds plausible but uses a number/date from a different part of the audio