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. Now listen to
the passage.
Why is the beginning of a presentation the most important part, according to the speaker
Because it is the ______ to your listeners.