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