Time -- approximately 35 minutes (including the reading of the directions for each part)
In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to understand conversations and talks in English. There are three parts to this section. Answer all the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied by the speakers you hear. Do not take notes or write in your test book at any time. Do not turn the pages until you are told to do so.

Directions: In part A you will hear short conversations between 2 people. After each conversation, you will hear a question about the conversation. The conversation and questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.
Listen to an example:
On the recording, you hear:
(Man)        : That exam was just awful.
(Woman)   : Oh, it could have been worse.
(Narrator) : What does the woman mean?
In your test book, you read:
A. The exam was really awful.
B. It was the worst exam she had ever seen.
C. It couldn't have been more difficult.
D. It wasn't that hard.
You learn from the conversation that the man thought the exam was very difficult and that the woman disagreed with the man. The best answer to the question. "What does the woman mean?" is (D), "It wasn't that hard." Therefore, the correct choice is (D).

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear longer conversations. After each conversation, you will hear several questions. The conversations and questions will not be repeated.
After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.
Remember, you are not allowed to take notes or write in your test book.

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several talks. After each talk, you will hear some questions. The talks and questions will not be repeated.
After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.
Here is an example.
On the recording, you will hear:
(narrator) Listen to an instructor talk to his class about painting.
(man) Artist Grant Wood was a gilding force in the school of painting known as American regionalist, a style reflecting the distinctive characteristics of art from rural areas of the United States. Wood began drawing animals on the family farm at the age of three, and when he was thirty-eight one of his paintings received a remarkable amount of public notice and acclaim. This painting, called “American Gothic,” is a starkly simple depiction of serious couple staring directly out at the viewer.

Now listen to a sample question.
(narrator)  What style of painting is known as American regionalist?
In your test book, you will read:
A. Art from America’s inner cities.
B. Art from the central region of the United States.
C. Art from various urban areas in the United States.
D. Art from rural section of America.
The best answer to the question “What style of painting is known as American regionalist?” is (D), “Art from rural section of America.” Therefore, the correct choice is (D).

Now listen to another sample question.
(narrator) What is the name of Wood’s most successful painting?
In your test book, you will read:
A. American Regionalist.
B. The Family Farm in Iowa.
C. American Gothic.
D. A serious Couple.
The best answer to the question “What is the name of Wood’s most successful painting?” is (C), “American Gothic.” Therefore, the correct choice is (C).
Remember, you are not allowed to take notes or write in your test book.