There are also other sources which do not necessarily relate directly to the Topic areas, but provide further opportunities for you to hear spoken German. Although these resources do provide additional exposure to spoken German, it is important to keep in mind that the majority of these resources are aimed at native speakers. During this reading you should focus on the relevant aspects of the questions. You may find it useful to underline the key words in the English question while they are being read to you. By now you will be familiar with your own way of answering.
Some students prefer to listen to the first reading without writing anything down.
You should keep to your own method of answering - the one you have developed through practice. Do not worry if you don't understand everything, unfamiliar vocabulary may appear in English in a question, or sections of unfamiliar text may not be required in your answer. If the question requires an overall understanding of the entire text, this may often still be achieved without having understood every word. During the second reading Make note of any relevant details you may have missed. If you haven't understood a key word, write it down in the Candidate's Notes column in German.