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Overview of Language Skills Assessment

Oct 8, 2024

Lecture Transcript Notes

Section A: Sentence Reading Task

  • Task: Speak the sentence displayed on the screen.
  • Test progresses automatically after sentence is spoken.
  • Option to manually submit answer to proceed.
  • Sentences 1 to 13 were displayed and needed to be read out.

Section B: Listening and Repeating Task

  • Task: Listen to a sentence and repeat it.
  • Each sentence is played once.
  • Test progresses automatically after sentence is repeated.
  • Example Sentences:
    • "I haven't received an email itinerary yet."
    • "Please hurry and get someone to help me before I fall down."
    • "Were you able to explain the situation to your colleague?"

Section C: Speaking about a Topic

  • Task: Describe your stay at a resort.
  • 30 seconds preparation time.
  • 45 seconds to speak on the topic.
  • Option to take notes during preparation.

Section D: Listening Comprehension with Questions

  • Task: Listen to a conversation and answer questions.
  • Example conversation between Ria (GTB Fly Airways) and Peter about flight arrangements for his father.
    • Assistance required for an elderly passenger.
    • Importance of carrying doctor's prescription for medication.
    • Need for email confirmation of arrangements.
  • Questions included:
    • Purpose of customer's call.
    • Importance of carrying doctor's prescription.
    • Reason for email confirmation.
    • Flight destination.
    • Customer's attitude towards the agent.

Section E: Multiple Choice Questions

  • Task: Choose the correct answer among options.
  • Questions involved identifying correct sentences and synonyms/antonyms.
    • Example: Antonym for "eminent."
    • Example: Synonym for "latest."

Section F: Grammar Questions

  • Task: Identify grammatically correct sentences from options.
  • Questions 1 to 5 focus on grammar correctness.
    • Example: "Going for a walk every evening keeps you fit."
    • Example: "No child disliked the ice cream that I make."

These sections collectively form the structure of the described test or assessment, emphasizing language skills such as reading, listening, speaking, and grammar comprehension.

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