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Guide - Pearson Test of English

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Task<br />

<strong>Test</strong> takers listen twice to two recordings, either a monologue or dialogue, and complete a text or notes for<br />

each using the information heard. There are ten gaps to complete; five per task.<br />

Objective, stimulus<br />

Objective Stimulus<br />

To assess ability to extract specific information from<br />

extended spoken texts<br />

Scores<br />

Authentic recordings <strong>of</strong> one or two speakers giving or<br />

exchanging information. The items replicate real life<br />

situations which require accurate comprehension and<br />

transcription <strong>of</strong> key information, (e.g., taking messages or<br />

notes)<br />

Including the following:<br />

- transactional conversations<br />

- public announcements<br />

- recorded messages<br />

This item type is marked as either correct or incorrect. Each correctly completed gap has a weighting <strong>of</strong> one<br />

score point. A maximum <strong>of</strong> ten score points can be achieved in this section <strong>of</strong> the test.<br />

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