Test takers write an essay based on one of two topic choices.
1 task
Listening
35–40 minutes
Part 1(multiple
choice)
A short recorded question or statement is accompanied by three
printed responses. Test takers choose the statement that conveys a
reasonable answer or response.
18
Part 2(multiple
choice)
A recorded conversation is accompanied by three printed statements.
Test takers choose the statement that means about the same thing as
what is heard.
22
Part 3(multiple
choice)
Four recorded interviews, such as those that might be heard on the
radio, are each followed by recorded comprehension questions. The
questions and answer choices are printed in the test booklet. Test
takers choose the correct answer from the choices.
20
Grammar
Cloze
Vocabulary
Reading
80 minutes
Grammar(multiple
choice)
An incomplete sentence is followed by a choice of four words or
phrases to complete it. Only one choice is grammatically correct.
32
Cloze(multiple
choice)
Two passages with deletions are followed by choices of words and
phrases to complete the text. Test takers must choose the word or
phrase that best fills the blank in terms of grammar and meaning.
24
Vocabulary(multiple
choice)
An incomplete sentence is followed by a choice of four words or
phrases to complete it. Test takers must choose the option that best
completes the sentence in terms of meaning.
31
Reading(multiple
choice)
Four reading passages are followed by comprehension questions. Test
takers choose the correct answer from the printed answer choices.
23
Speaking
15 minutes
Test takers engage in a conversation with an examiner.