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The test can be used as evidence of English language ability for the majority of the undergraduate or postgraduate courses at Birmingham City University.  \nThere is no single pass mark for everyone; different courses will require you to achieve a different level in the test.  \nThe following sections give you an overview of the test and information about each section of the test in the same order that it is administered. Please note, the Speaking section will take place on a different day to the Listening, Reading and Writing sections.  \nBCU English Proficiency Test Online Test Overview  \n\n|  | Listening (page 5) | Reading (page 7) | Writing (page 10) | Speaking (page 13) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Timing | Approximately 30-35 minutes | 60 minutes (1 hour) | 45 minutes | 11 – 13 minutes |\n| Task(s) | 4 sections (progressively increasing in difficulty)\u003Cbr>40 questions (10 questions in each section) | 3 reading passages of approximately equal length and difficulty\u003Cbr>40 questions (with 13-14 questions on each passage) | 1 question which requires an essay answer of 250+ words. | A one-to-one video conversation\u003Cbr>with the examiner in 3 sections:\u003Cbr>1) Questions on common topics\u003Cbr>2) Speak about a given topic\u003Cbr>3) Follow-on questions on the section 2 topic |\n| Additional information | You will hear each section once only. |  | You should spend sometime planning and checking your work. | The examiners enjoy meeting potential students and hearing what they have to say. Try to relax.\u003Cbr>The test may be recorded. |\n\nLISTENING TEST GUIDELINES  \nFormat  \nThe listening test consists of four sections, each with ten questions. The questions are designed so that the answers appear in order in the listening. You will hear each section once only. Please note that the test becomes more difficult as you progress through it.  \nThe recording for the first three sections deals with various situations set in an educational or an everyday social context. 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