Lecture Notes

Section A: Sentence Reading

• Task: Speak the sentence displayed on the screen.
  • The test progresses automatically after each sentence is spoken.
  • Option to click 'Submit Answer' to proceed.
• Sentences to Read:
  1. Would you like to start your free trial today? 2-13. Generic prompts to read sentences 2 through 13.

Section B: Listen and Repeat

• Task: Listen to a sentence and repeat it.
  • Each sentence is played only once.
  • The test progresses automatically after repeating each sentence.
  • Option to click 'Submit Answer' to proceed.
• Sentences:
  • "Please have this piece of chocolate cake I baked last night."
  • "We let the cat out at night."
  • "I take full responsibility for every unanswered question."
  • "No one talks to me like that."
  • "Let's wait a while longer and then decide what to do."
  • "I went to have a cup of tea."
  • "How was your carpool ride?"
  • "Please make a cup of herbal tea for me."
  • "Why do you keep forwarding jokes?"

Section C: Topic Speaking

• Task: Speak on a given topic.
  • 30 seconds for preparation.
  • 45 seconds for speaking.
  • Topic example: "Describe your stay at a resort."
  • Notes can be taken during preparation.

Section D: Conversation and Questions

• Task: Listen to a conversation, then answer questions.
  • Each conversation played once.
  • Questions are multiple-choice.
• Example Conversation:
  • Discussion between Justin and Tina about a Christmas party.
  • Plans for party arrangements discussed.
  • Key individuals involved in planning are mentioned.
• Sample Questions:
  1. Details about the organizing committee.
  2. Inferences from the conversation.
  3. Individuals not responsible for caterer/menu selection.
  4. Game idea inspiration.
  5. Inferences about Justin.

Section E: Multiple Choice Questions

• Task: Choose the correct answer for each question.
• Questions:
  1. Correct sentence identification.
  2. Antonym for "settled."
  3. Synonym for "distant."

Section F: Grammar Questions

• Task: Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
• Questions:
  • Example sentence issues (e.g., "I opened the store on nine a.m. yesterday.")
  • Correct grammatical structures.