Chapter 6: Interpretive Communication: Audio Texts

Exam Section I, Part B

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==

^^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