The audio is slow (approx. 100 words per minute vs. natural 150-160). Speakers articulate every /t/ and /d/ with unnatural precision. In real life, "going to" becomes "gonna," "want to" becomes "wanna." Form 117 actively penalizes students who understand natural connected speech because the test uses hyper-articulated citation forms.

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Your total score determines your English language proficiency level and is used to place you in the appropriate American Language Course level. 3. Preparation Resources

Scenarios involving giving directions, making requests, or clarifying information. Administration & Scoring Time Limit: You typically have 60 to 75 minutes to complete the exam. Score Interpretation:

Because Part A (listening) is fixed-pace, some students race through Part B. Use the process of elimination. Remove two obviously wrong answers first, then choose between the remaining two.

: Determining the appropriate level of the American Language Course (ALC) curriculum for a student.