In , distractors are clever:
By the time he reached the Reading Comprehension section, his vision was blurring. He encountered a long passage about the history of aviation logistics. He took a deep breath, recalling the late nights spent huddled over grammar guides and vocabulary flashcards. He looked at the final question, a complex sentence completion that required a perfect grasp of the subjunctive mood.
“Had the alarm not sounded, the fire would have spread to the munitions storage.” Question: What does this mean? A) The alarm prevented a disaster. B) The fire spread to the storage. C) The alarm did not sound. Answer: A
"You may begin," the proctor announced, her voice as dry as the dusty chalkboard behind her.
This section assesses the candidate's ability to understand spoken American English. It is administered via audio recording.
