In the Listening section, candidates might be required to:

The task involves listening to a recording and answering questions about its content. This format is common in listening assessments, as it tests the candidate's ability to comprehend spoken language and extract relevant information from what they have heard.

Listening sections typically focus on various skills, including understanding main ideas, recognizing details, identifying speakers' attitudes, and inferring meaning from context. By answering questions based on the recording, candidates demonstrate their proficiency in processing auditory information and their understanding of the nuances of spoken English, which is essential for effective communication.

In contrast, summarizing a text or writing an essay involves reading and writing skills rather than listening, which does not align with the specific objective of listening comprehension tests. Furthermore, participating in a role play focuses on speaking and interaction skills instead of listening comprehension. Thus, engaging with a recording and answering questions about it accurately reflects the core objectives of the listening component in language assessments.