Timing at a glance
| Audio | Played once; there is no replay |
|---|---|
| Our practice pace | About 30 seconds per question |
Timings are approximate and can vary slightly from question to question.
How it's scored
Scored on1 mark for the correct option
The correct option earns one mark; anything else earns nothing. There is no negative marking.
Worked example
A practice recording we wrote
"Prices for solar panels have fallen sharply over the last decade, and governments in many countries now offer grants for installation. For homeowners, the case for solar has never been … [beep]" A) weaker B) stronger C) older
A strong approach
B. Everything before the beep points the same way: falling prices and grants make solar more attractive, so "stronger" completes the idea.
Common mistakes
- Focusing only on the last sentence and missing the overall argument.
- Choosing a word that fits the grammar but not the meaning.
- Losing focus in the long middle of the recording, where the direction is set.
Tips
- Read the options before the audio so you know what kind of ending to expect.
- Track the speaker's direction: positive, negative, cause or result.
- Choose the option that completes the whole idea, not just the last phrase.
Select Missing Word FAQ
No. The correct option earns one mark and anything else earns nothing.
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