Listening Section
Summarize Spoken Text
Listen to an audio recording and write a written summary of 50–70 words. 10 minutes per task.
Official Task Instruction
“You will hear a short recording. Write a summary for a fellow student who was not present. You should write 50–70 words. You will have 10 minutes to finish this task.”
Tasks in Exam
2–3
Time Per Task
10 min
Word Limit
50–70
Scoring Criteria
| Criterion | What It Measures | Max Points |
| Content | Accurate representation of key ideas from the recording | 2 |
| Form | Response is within 50–70 words | 2 |
| Grammar | Correct grammatical structures and sentence construction | 2 |
| Vocabulary | Appropriate word choice, paraphrasing not copying | 2 |
| Spelling | No spelling errors in your summary | 2 |
Key Strategies
- ➤Note-take actively during the audio — write the topic, 3 main points, and any conclusion. You cannot replay the audio.
- ➤Aim for 55–65 words — this gives you space for main idea + supporting points without padding.
- ➤Write in your own words. Copying phrases word-for-word from the audio scores low on Vocabulary.
- ➤Structure: Topic sentence → Key points → Brief conclusion. Use connectors: “Furthermore,” “However,” “In conclusion.”
- ➤Proofread carefully — spelling errors cost marks even in an otherwise perfect summary. Use your remaining time to check.
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