MET Listening Practice Test

50 Questions • 35 Minutes • Follow the official MET format

Listening Section

This test contains 3 parts with 50 multiple-choice questions. You will hear each conversation or talk once. Select the best answer for each question.

Test Format

  • Part 1: Short conversations (19 questions)
  • Part 2: Long conversations (4 sets, 14 questions)
  • Part 3: Short talks (4 sets, 17 questions)

Note: In the official MET, audio plays once only. For this practice, you can replay audio. For best results, try to answer after one listen.

How MET Scores Listening

The MET Listening section contains 50 multiple-choice questions. Each correct answer carries equal weight, with no penalty for incorrect answers — always answer every question. Questions test your ability to understand main ideas, specific details, and implied meaning across personal, public, occupational, and educational contexts. Key skills include identifying a speaker's purpose, extracting factual information, and recognizing attitude or opinion.

Common mistake: Getting distracted by unfamiliar vocabulary and missing the overall meaning. Tip: Preview the questions before each audio starts so you know what to listen for. In real MET, audio plays only once — our practice tests allow replay so you can learn from mistakes, but try to answer in a single listen for authentic preparation.