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Language Testing

Language Testing. Instructor: Sally Lai Members: Shelly(A9817002) Sasha(A9817010) Casey(A9817020) Phoebe(A9817022). Outline. IELTS What is IELTS? Who Accepts IELTS? IELTS Band Scores

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Language Testing

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  1. Language Testing Instructor: Sally Lai Members: Shelly(A9817002) Sasha(A9817010) Casey(A9817020) Phoebe(A9817022)

  2. Outline • IELTS • What is IELTS? • Who Accepts IELTS? • IELTSBandScores • Descriptions of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking • IELTS Online Practice • TOEFL • What is TOEFL? • Who Accpets TOEFL? • TOEFL Scores • Contents of Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking Sections • TOEFL Online Practice

  3. Outline • GRE • What is GRE? • Who Accepts GRE? • GRE Scores • Descriptions of CBT (computer-based general test), PBT (paper-based general test ) • The GRE Revised General Test • GRE Onlince Practice • Conclusion

  4. What is IELTS? International English Language Testing System Held in over 500 centers with tests up to four times a month British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL)

  5. What is IELTS? • Two Types: Academic or General Training • Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes • Test Fee: NT$5,100

  6. Who Accepts IELTS? Universities, schools, training colleges Government departments and agencies Professional and industry bodies Multinational companies and employers USA says yes to IELTS: 3,000 institutions and programs in the USA

  7. IELTS Band Scores Band 9: Expert user Band 8: Very good user Band 7: Good user Band 6: Competent user Band 5: Modest user Band 4: Limited user Band 3: Extremely limited user Band 2: Intermittent user Band 1: Non-user

  8. The Flow Chart of IELTS

  9. IELTS Listening Description Section 1 & 2: situations set in everyday social contexts Section 3: discussion, perhaps guided by a tutor Section 4: a monologue on an academic subject

  10. IELTS Listening Description Timing: approximately 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes' transfer time). Task Types: multiple choice, matching, plan labelling, form completion, sentence completion

  11. IELTS Academic Reading Description Timing: 60 minutes No of Questions: 40 Task Types: multiple choice, identifying information, identifying writer’s views/claims, matching information...etc. Sources: books, journals, magazines and newspapers...etc.

  12. IELTS Academic Writing Description Paper Format: two writing tasks Timing: 60 minutes Task 1 (150 words): describe some visual information Task 2 (250 words): show point of view or argument or present problems

  13. IELTS Speaking Description Timing:11-14 minutes Part 1 - Introduction and interview Part 2 - Long turn Part 3 - Discussion

  14. Free Online IELTS PracticeTests • Exam English http://www.examenglish.com/IELTS/index.php http://www.testpreppractice.net/IELTS/Free-Online-IELTS-Practice-Tests.aspx

  15. Free Online IELTS PracticeTests http://www.ielts-exam.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=15&id=39&Itemid=64 • CANADAVISA.COM http://www.canadavisa.com/ielts/free-practice-tests.html

  16. What is TOEFL? • The Test of English as a Foreign Language • 4,500 test centers in 165 countries • ETS: Educational Testing Service

  17. What is TOEFL? • Formats: • TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) • TOEFL Paper-based Test (PBT) • Test Sections: reading, listening, speaking and writing • Duration: 4 hours • Test Fee: US$160

  18. Who Accepts TOEFL? More than 8,000 colleges, agencies and other institutions in over 130 countries Immigration departments Medical and licensing agencies Individuals

  19. TOEFL Scores

  20. Reading Section • Content: • 3 to 5 reading passages (60-100 minutes) • passages are excerpts from university-level textbooks

  21. Listening Section • Content: • 4 to 6 academic lectures (60~90 minutes) • 2 to 3 conversation (60~90 minutes) • Taking notes is acceptable.

  22. Speaking Section • Content: (20 minutes) • independent speaking tasks • integrated speaking tasks • Tips: • no need to be perfect • effectiveness of communication

  23. Writing Section • Content: (50 minutes) • integrated writing task (150~225 words) • independent writing task (300↑ words) • Tip: • no need to produce a comprehensive essay

  24. TOEFL Online Practice • Sample Questions • free-ENGLISH.com

  25. What is GRE? • Graduate Record Examination • Held in Taipei and Kaohsiung: -CBT: morning and afternoon of weekdays -PBT: twice a year • ETS: Educational Testing Service

  26. What is GRE? • Two Types: CBT and PBT (ST, Subject Test, if necessary) • Duration: CBT: 2 hours PBT: 2.5 hours • Test Fee: US$205

  27. Who Accepts GRE? • Graduate schools in the U.S. and Canada (except the business and law major)

  28. GRE Scores • CBT: 6 (The average) - Issue: 6 - Argument: 6 • PBT: 1600 - Verbal: 800 - Quantitative: 800 • Total Score Presented: CBT+PBT • CBT and PBT completed in one testing semester • Validity: 5 years

  29. The Average GRE Score • Here are the average GRE scores from 2006 - 2009 for each section of the GRE: Verbal: 456 Quantitative: 590 Writing: 3.8

  30. The Average Scores of the “Best”

  31. Descriptions of CBT • Analytical Writing: - Issue: True or false analysis 600+ words - Argument Logical analysis 450+ words

  32. Descriptions of PBT • Quantitative Reasoning - Two sections - Math - Geometry, charts, etc. - 60 multiple choices • Verbal Reasoning - Two sections - Biochemistry, astronomy, literature, geography, history, etc. - Completing sentences, analogy, reading, and antonym - 76 multiple choices

  33. The GRE Revised General Test 200~800 130~170 • August 1, 2001 • Analytical writing unchanged • Verbal and quantitative reasoning changed

  34. The GRE Revised General Test • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MikQmUfC_yQ&feature=player_embedded

  35. GRE Online Practice • 4 Tests • GRE Practice Test

  36. Conclusion

  37. Thanks for Your Attention

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