Part I Listening Comprehension Section D Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. 16. What did the speaker talk about last time? The of on oral presentation. 17. What does the speaker want to talk about today? The of a presentation. 18. What does a typical presentation consist of? The beginning, . 19. Why is the beginning of a presentation the most important part, according to the speaker? Because it is the to your listeners. 20. What is the role an effective beginning can play in your presentation? It can draw and set the proper tone.