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| Area | Difficulty band |
|---|---|
| Listening | 5.9 |
| Reading | 6.7 |
| Writing | 6.3 |
| Overall Test | 6.3 |
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Listening 1
Band 4.5
Daily conversation about festival events with clear signposting. Simple fill-in-the-blank questions (secondary, flute, cinema) are explicitly stated. Drag-drop play matching is straightforward with minimal distraction.
Listening 2
Band 5.5
Museum tour monologue with clear structure. Drag-drop collection matching requires basic categorization. Map diagram questions (Q17, 4 answers) add moderate complexity but locations are clearly described.
Listening 3
Band 6.5
Academic discussion between supervisor and student about psychology research. Multiple-choice format with 'Choose TWO' questions demands distinguishing subtle differences. Subject-specific vocabulary (telephone interviews, research methodology) increases cognitive load.
Listening 4
Band 7
Academic lecture on climate science with complex technical concepts (carbon sequestration, soil erosion, agricultural practices). Fill-blank answers require precise listening to paraphrased information. Multiple acceptable answers (sugar/sugars, moist/damp/wet) test synonym recognition.
Reading 1
Band 5.5
Scientific topic presented with clear structure. TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN questions have mostly explicit answers. Drag-drop scientist matching (Galton, Bouchard) follows chronological narrative. Epigenetics section introduces moderate complexity.
Reading 2
Band 6.5
Film theory passage with abstract concepts (synchronous/asynchronous sound, mise-en-scène). Multiple-choice questions require understanding writer's purpose and implied meanings. Mix of question types (MCQ + TFN + matching) demands varied reading strategies.
Reading 3
Band 8
Highly abstract philosophical text on the nature of language. Heading matching requires synthesis across complex paragraphs with dense vocabulary. TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN questions involve nuanced reasoning (e.g., Port-Royal grammarians' contribution). References to historical sources (Port-Royal, Sumerians) add cultural knowledge requirement.
Writing 1
Band 6
Dual data visualization requiring comparison of visitor numbers (table) and satisfaction levels (pie charts) across two time periods. Moderate challenge in identifying key trends (post-refurbishment increase, satisfaction shift). Clear data structure aids organization.
Writing 2
Band 6.5
Abstract policy topic requiring balanced discussion of economic progress versus other development types (social, environmental, cultural). Demands clear argumentation structure and relevant examples. Open-ended nature allows for diverse perspectives but requires coherent reasoning.
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