Part

Task Type and Format

Task Focus

Number of questions

1

Three-option multiple-choice.

Short neutral or informal dialogues.

Five discrete three-option multiple-choice items with visuals, plus one example.

Listening to identify key information (times, prices, days of week, numbers etc).

5

2

Matching.

Informal dialogue.

Five items (plus one integrated example) and eight options.

Listening to identify key information.

5

3

Three-option multiple-choice.

Informal or neutral dialogue.

Five three-option multiple-choice items (plus an integrated example).

Taking the 'role' of one of the speakers and listening to identify key information.

5

4

Gap-fill.

Neutral or informal dialogue.

Five gaps to fill with one or more words or numbers, plus an integrated example. Recognisable spelling is accepted, except with very high frequency words e.g. 'bus', 'red', or if spelling is dictated.

Listening and writing down information (including spelling of names, places, etc. as dictated on recording).

5

5

Gap-fill.

Longer neutral or informal monologue.

Five gaps to fill with one or more words or numbers, plus an integrated example. Recognisable spelling is accepted, except with very high frequency words e.g. 'bus', 'red'; or if spelling is dictated.

Listening and writing down information (including spelling of names, places, etc. as dictated on recording).

5