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MET Listening practice questions

Practise MET Listening with original sample questions, realistic part types and one-play listening strategies across Parts 1–3.

35 minutes · 3 parts or tasks · 50 questions

Original sample question

Preview a MET listening practice item

This sample is written for METmock to illustrate the task format. It is not taken from an official test or preparation resource.

A community pool will open at 11 a.m. today because of a storm. All swimming lessons will begin two hours later than usual.

What time will the pool open today?

Sample answer: 11 a.m. The notice changes the opening time from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

In the real MET Listening section, recordings play once. Practise identifying names, times, changes and the speaker’s final decision.

Short conversations between two people, one question each

Four longer conversations, 3–5 questions each

Four talks by one speaker, 4–5 questions each

Test forms may vary slightly. Review the MET format and score guide for more information.

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