Reading and Speaking In this part of the test, you will read one passages. You will be given 1.5 minutes to read the passage, and then you will be given 1 minute to sort out the messages conveyed in the passage. You will be provided with a piece of paper to jot down whatever notes you may have for the messages. Then you will be given 30 seconds to read the passage again to refresh your memory about the messages. After the second reading, you will be given 2 minutes to say (make a speech of) what you have read about the passage. Your speech will be recorded.

Reading Passage Time: 1 minute 30 seconds (Do not take any notes at this time)

Jason Wu Takes the Fashion World by Storm At the US presidential inaugural ball, First Lady Michelle Obama danced under the ballroom lights in the arms of her husband. The beautiful dress she wore was created by Taiwan-born designer Jason Wu. As the cameras flashed that night, Jason Wu became the fashion world’s darling. Jason Wu was born in Taipei, but he has lived and studied around the world, including Vancouver, Tokyo, Paris, and now Manhattan. By the age of five, he knew he wanted to be a designer. He turned this dream into a career at sixteen by designing doll clothes, and he launched his own line of human clothes in His career success was sealed when Michelle Obama danced the night away in his one-shoulder white dress. Jason Wu travels to Asia every summer for inspiration. His designs combines modern life with high fashion and are known for their fine details and beautiful fabrics. Although Jason Wu is only twenty-six years old, he has already designed his way to success.

STOP Reading Now sort out the messages in your mind. Write down any notes you may have. You have 1 minute.

Now get ready for the second reading. You have 30 seconds to refresh your memory of what you have read. (You can take notes at this time)

Jason Wu Takes the Fashion World by Storm At the US presidential inaugural ball, First Lady Michelle Obama danced under the ballroom lights in the arms of her husband. The beautiful dress she wore was created by Taiwan-born designer Jason Wu. As the cameras flashed that night, Jason Wu became the fashion world’s darling. Jason Wu was born in Taipei, but he has lived and studied around the world, including Vancouver, Tokyo, Paris, and now Manhattan. By the age of five, he knew he wanted to be a designer. He turned this dream into a career at sixteen by designing doll clothes, and he launched his own line of human clothes in His career success was sealed when Michelle Obama danced the night away in his one-shoulder white dress. Jason Wu travels to Asia every summer for inspiration. His designs combines modern life with high fashion and are known for their fine details and beautiful fabrics. Although Jason Wu is only twenty-six years old, he has already designed his way to success.

STOP Reading Now get ready for your speech. Please speak into the microphone the messages you have just read. Your speech will be recorded. You have 2 minutes.

RECORDING...

STOP This is the end of this part of the test.