MUET/2021/JESSIE SMK KIDURONG, BINTULU, SARAWAK

DESCRIPTION OF AGGREGATED SCORES FOR MUET /THE LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR MUET

DESCRIPTORS
BAND LISTENING SPEAKING READING WRITING
PRODUCTION INTERACTION
Can recognize familiar Can understand Can write simple
words and very basic familiar names, isolated phrases and
1 (A1) phrases concerning No descriptors available – Refer to Band 2 words and very sentences. Longer
themselves, their family, simple sentences, texts may contain
and immediate concrete for example on expressions and
surroundings when people notices and posters problems of coherence
speak slowly and clearly. or in catalogue. which make the text
(Part 1) (Part 1) very difficult or
impossible to
understand.
Can understand phrases Can use a series of Can communicate in
and high frequency phrases and simple and routine Can read very short, Can write sequences
2 (A2) vocabulary related to areas sentences to describe tasks requiring simple simple texts. of simple phrases and
of most immediate personal in simple terms and direct exchange Can find specific, sentences, linked by
relevance. everyday activities of information on predictable means of simple
Can catch the main point in and experiences. familiar topics and information in connectors.
short, clear, simple activities. simple everyday Longer written texts
messages and Can handle very short materials such as may contain
announcement. social exchanges, advertisements, expressions and
even though they prospectuses, problems of coherence
(Part 2) cannot usually menus and which make the text
understand enough to timetables, and can difficult to understand.
keep the conversation understand short
going. simple personal
letters.
(Part 1)
Can understand the main Can connect phrases Can deal with most Can understand Can write
3(B1) points of clear standard in a simple way in situations likely to texts consisting straightforward
speech on familiar matters order to describe arise while travelling mainly of high responses on familiar
regularly encountered in experiences and in an area where the frequency every day topics.
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school, leisure, and work.
Can understand the main
point of many radio or
television programmes on
current affairs or topics of
personal or professional
interest when the delivery is
relatively slow and clear.
(Part 3)
4 (B2) Can understand extended
speech and lecturers and
follow even complex lines
of argument, provided the
topic is reasonably familiar.
Can understand most
television news and
programmes on current
affairs and most films in the
standard form of English.
(Part 4)
5 (C1) Can understand extended
speech even when it is not
clearly structured, and
when relationships are only
implied and not signaled
explicitly.
Can understand television
programmes and films
without too much efforts.
(Part 5)
events, dreams, language is spoken. or job-related
hopes and ambitions. Can enter unprepared language. The written texts are
Can briefly give into conversation on understandable but
reasons and topics that are Can understand occasional unclear
explanations for familiar, or of descriptions of expressions or
opinions and plans, personal interests or events, feelings and inconsistencies may
and describe relevant to everyday wishes in personal cause difficulties for
reactions. life. letters. the reader.
(Part 2)
(Part 1)
Can present clear, Can interact with a Can read texts Can write clear,
detailed descriptions degree of fluency and concerned with detailed formal or
on a wide range of spontaneity that contemporary informal texts on a
subjects related to makes regular problems in which range of subjects.
their field of interest. interaction with native the writer adopt
Can explain viewpoint speakers quite particular stances or Can make a distinction
on a topical issues possible. viewpoint. between formal and
giving the advantages Can take an active Can understand informal language with
and disadvantages of part in discussion in contemporary occasional less
different options. familiar contexts, literary prose. appropriate
(Part 1) accounting for and expressions.
sustaining their views. (Part 3 & Part 4) (Task 1 Letter/Email)
Can present clear, Can express Can understand Can write clear, well-
detailed descriptions themselves fluently long and complex structured and mostly
of complex subjects, and spontaneously factual and literary accurate texts on
integrating sub without much obvious texts, appreciating complex subjects.
themes, developing searching for distinctions of style.
particular points and expressions. (Part 3 : Extract) Can highlight the
rounding off with an Can use language relevant salient issues,
appropriate flexibly and effectively Can understand expand and support
conclusions. for social and specialized articles points of view at some
professional and longer technical length with subsidiary
(Part 1 and Part 2) purposes. instructions, even points, reasons and
when they do not relevant examples,
Can formulate ideas relate to the field. and complete the text
and opinions with with an appropriate
precision and relate (Part 5, 6&7) conclusion.
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their contribution
skilfully to those of
others.
5 (C2) No descriptors available – Can present a clear, Can take part
See Band 5 (C1) smoothly-flowing effortlessly in any No descriptors
(Part 5) description or conversation or available –See
argument in a style discussion and
appropriate to the demonstrate good
context and with an familiarity with
effective logical idiomatic expressions
structure which helps and colloquialism.
the recipient to notice Can express
and remember themselves fluently
significant points. and convey finer
shades of meaning
(Part 2) precisely.
When faced with a
problem can
backtrack and
restructure around the
difficulty so smoothly
that other people are
hardly aware of it.
(Task 2 : Extended
Essay)
Can write complex
texts clearly and
Band 5 smoothly with a high
accuracy and in an
appropriate and
effective style.
Can use structure in a
logical and orderly
manner which helps
the reader to find
significant points.
Can highlight the
relevant salient issues,
expland and support
points of view at length
with relevant points,
reasons and
examples, and
complete the text with
appropriate
conclusions.
(Task 2: Extended
Essat)