Listening Module

This is the first module and will last 30 minutes. You'll be given a question paper and and answer sheet. There are 4 sections, each with one recording, which is played just once, so listen very carefully. You must answer the questions while you listen, writing them first on the question paper. When the tape stops, you have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet. Check this pdf file for more information about the listening module and how to prepare.

Here's what a Listening Module answer sheet looks like.

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