Speaking   
     Section Directions   
 
  In this section of the test, you will be able to demonstrate your ability to speak about a variety of topics. You will answer three questions. Answer each of the questions as completely as possible.

In question 1, you will speak about a familiar topic. You need to demonstrate your ability to speak clearly and coherently about the topic.

In question 2, you will first read a short text. The text will go away and you will then listen to a talk on the same topic. You will then be asked a question about what you have read and heard. You will need to combine appropriate information from the text and the talk to provide a complete answer to the question. You need to demonstrate your ability to speak clearly and coherently and to accurately convey information about what you read and heard.

In question 3, you will first listen to part of a conversation or a lecture. You will then be asked a question about what you heard. You need to demonstrate your ability to speak clearly and coherently and on your ability to accurately convey information about what you heard.

You may take notes while you read and while you listen to the conversations and lectures. You may use your notes to help you prepare your response.

Listen carefully to the directions for each question. The directions will not be written on the screen.

For each question, you will be given a short time to prepare your response. A clock will show how much preparation time is remaining. When the preparation time is up, you will be told to begin your response. A clock will show how much time is remaining. A message will appear on the screen when the response time has ended.