Chapter 6: Interpretive Communication: Audio Texts

Exam Section I, Part B

Summary of This Chapter

• You will answer multiple-choice questions
• The questions will be provided on your exam sheet
• You may be provided with additional sources- print materials (articles, charts)

What is in This Part of the Exam?

• You’ll need to answer 35 questions based on printed material
• The time limit is 55 minutes, including the time spent on listening to recordings and reading print materials:
  • You will get 1 min to skim the questions
  • Take notes while listening to the audio
  • Afterwards, you will have a minute to skim the questions again
  • After a minute, the audio will be played again
• This exam tests your understanding of French on a speaking level
• ==It’s not about memorization. It’s about understanding what you are listening to==

Tips and Examples

• ^^Pace yourself!^^ Don’t take too much time for a single question, as there are many questions to answer in a short amount of time
• ^^Practice!^^ Practicing will help you gain confidence (you won’t be as nervous on the actual exam)
• ^^Read the instructions!^^ Read the instructions carefully, so that nothing can catch you off-guard
• ^^Make notes while listening!^^ Anxiety can make you very forgetful- be sure to write down any important information
• ^^Carefully inspect the print material!^^ The print material is there to help you- so use it!
• ^^Write down any unclear sentences/concepts!^^ Was anything in the exam mumbled or unintelligible? Write it down so that you can pay close attention to it in the second recording