Directions: This part of the test consist of several talks, each given by a single speaker. After each of these talks, there are a number of questions. You will hear each talk and question only once, and the questions are not written out.
When you have heard the questions, read the four answer choices and select the one – (A), (B), (C), or (D) – that best answers the question based on what is directly stated or on what can be inferred. Then fill in the space on your answer sheet that matches the letter of the answer that you have selected.
Now here is a sample question.
You will hear:
Sample Answer
(C)
You will read:
(A) Philosophy.
(B) Meteorology.
(C) Astronomy
(D) Photography.
The lecture concerns a lunar eclipse, a topic that would typically be discussed in an astronomy class. The choice that best answers the question, “In what course is this lecture probably being given ?” is (C), “Astronomy.” You should fill in (C) on your answer sheet.
Here is an example.
You will hear:
Sample Answer
(A)
You will read:
(A) The Earth’s shadow moves across the Moon
(B) Clouds block the view of the Moon
(C) The Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun
(D) The sun can be observed without special equipment.
From the lecture you learn that a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon and the shadow of the Earth passes across the Moon. The choice that best answers the question, “According to the speaker, which of the following occurs during a lunar eclipse? “is (A), “The Earth’s shadow moves across the Moon.”
Don’t forget: During actual exams, taking notes or writing in your test book is not permitted.
