What are candidate
This task type requires candidates to answer questions about details in thepassage. Questions usually relate to factual information. Candidates must writetheir answers in words or numbers on the Answer Sheet.
(2) How many words are candidates asked to write? 字数要求
Often the instructions will state ‘NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBERfrom the passage’, but sometimes ‘ONE word’, or ‘NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS’.Numbers can be written using figures or words.
(3) Are candidates penalised for writing more than the stated number ofwords字数限制
Yes. If candidates write more than the number of words asked for, they willlose the mark even if their answer includes the correct word(s).
(4) What about contractions or hyphenated words? 缩写和连字符号
Contracted words will not be tested. Hyphenated words count as singlewords.
(5) What skills are tested in this task type? 测试技能
This task type tests candidates’ ability to locate and understand preciseinformation in the passage.
(6) Are the questions in text order? 题目顺序
The questions are usually arranged so that the answers appear in order inthe passage.
(7) What text type is this task type used with? 文章类型
It is most likely to be used with a passage that contains a lot of factualinformation and detail.
