ACCUPLACER ESL Listening case studies
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The ACCUPLACER ESL Listening test is one component of the ACCUPLACER ESL suite of placement assessments published by College Board. It is intended for students whose first language is not English and who are entering, or preparing to enter, a college or university where English is the language of instruction. Results help an institution decide which English courses, developmental sequence, or support services match a student's current listening ability at the moment of testing. The test is delivered in a multiple-choice format and is organized around two skill areas: literal comprehension of spoken English and inference and interpretation of spoken English. Topics on this exam: Literal comprehension of spoken English and Inference and interpretation of spoken English. The ACCUPLACER ESL Listening case studies are 5 cases and about 1,518 words.
1Library Renewal and Recall
You hear a student, Maya, speaking with a library assistant. Maya: 'I checked out three books last Friday. Two are due this Friday, but the third-the history book-has a recall notice. I tried to renew all three online last night, and the system renewed only two.' Assistant: 'Recalled items can't be renewed.
374 words, about 2 min2Refrigerator Repair Voicemail
You hear a voicemail from a repair technician to a tenant. 'Hi, this is Dan from City Appliance. I got your message about the refrigerator. I ordered the compressor on Tuesday, and the supplier says it should arrive Thursday.
279 words, about 1 min3Campus Shuttle Detour Announcement
You hear a campus shuttle driver make an announcement. 'Attention passengers: because of construction on College Avenue, the Blue Route will not stop at the museum or at the athletic center today. We will stop at the library, then go directly to the north parking lot. The detour adds about eight minutes.
305 words, about 2 min4Late Paper and Professor's Exception
You hear a conversation between a student, Elena, and Professor Grant. Elena: 'I'm sorry-I know the paper was due at 5 p.m. My laptop crashed Thursday night, and I lost the file. I have the repair receipt and a screenshot of the error message.' Professor: 'I appreciate you telling me.
266 words, about 1 min5Café Trial Shift Voicemail
You hear a voicemail from a café manager. 'Hi, this is Rosa from the River Café. We'd like you to come in for a trial shift on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Training pay is 12 an hour; after training, it's 14.
294 words, about 1 min