Listening Comprehension Flashcards
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In PTE Listening, the 'Highlight Incorrect Words' task requires you to:
Answer: Identify words in a transcript that differ from what the speaker says
You click on words in the transcript that do not match what you hear in the audio recording.
How many audio recordings are typically played in PTE's 'Summarize Spoken Text' task?
Answer: 1 per prompt, and you type a summary of 50–70 words
Each 'Summarize Spoken Text' item plays one audio and asks you to write a 50–70 word summary.
Which PTE Listening task directly tests your ability to identify the word that best completes the meaning of an audio clip?
Answer: Select Missing Word
'Select Missing Word' plays audio where the final word or phrase is replaced by a beep and you choose the correct option.
In 'Write from Dictation,' your response is scored on:
Answer: The number of correct words reproduced from the audio
Each correctly spelled word that matches the dictated sentence earns one point.
What is the maximum recording length for a single audio clip in the PTE Listening section?
Answer: 90 seconds
Individual audio clips in PTE Listening are generally up to 90 seconds long.
Which strategy is MOST effective when tackling PTE 'Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer' listening questions?
Answer: Eliminate options clearly contradicted by the audio before selecting
Eliminating clearly wrong answers reduces risk and helps identify correct options since incorrect answers carry a penalty.
The 'Highlight Correct Summary' task in PTE Listening assesses your ability to:
Answer: Identify which written paragraph accurately reflects the main ideas of an audio recording
You listen to a recording and then choose the written paragraph that best summarizes what was said.