How many parts are there in the listening exam?
Four/Five.
How long does the whole listening exam take?
Approximately 40/50 minutes.
what is the total number of marks you can get?
30/40 marks.
How many times do you hear each part of the listening exam?
Twice.
Do you have to answer all the questions on the exam paper?
Yes. If you miss some of the answers. You should guess.
Do you lose marks if your answer is wrong?
No.
Can you use a dictionary during the exam?
No.
Can you ask for the recording to be paused during the exam?
No.
Do you have time to read the questions before each recording starts?
Yes. There is a short pause.
Do you have to transfer your answers onto a separate answer sheet at the end of the exam?
No. You write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.
Could the recordings in the listening paper be formal as well as informal?
Yes.
What should you do before listening?
Read the questions and highlight the important words.
