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Comprehending concrete and abstract information 

Practice for the communicative skill of listening, subskill comprehending concrete and abstract information.

The PTE Academic item types where this subskill is tested are
  • Speaking: Re-tell lecture
  • Listening: Summarize spoken text
  • Listening: Multiple choice, choose multiple answers
  • Listening: Highlight correct summary
  • Listening: Multiple choice, choose single answer
  • Listening: Select missing word
Click on the link below for more information on the resource Summary of how this subskill is practiced in each resource

Contemporary Topics 1,

Contemporary Topics 2,

Contemporary Topics 3

listening for details

NorthStar Listening and Speaking 4

differentiating between literal and figurative language, analyzing figurative meanings of words
NorthStar Listening and Speaking 5

investigating multiple sides to an ethical issue, clarifying values, understanding metaphorical language, analyzing figurative language
 
 
 
 
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