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Exam Format

The document outlines the format for a preliminary exam, detailing the structure and components of the reading, writing, listening, and speaking sections. Each section includes specific tasks, time limits, and percentage weight towards the overall score. The exam consists of multiple choice questions, matching, gap fills, and open-ended responses across various skills.

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Exam Format

The document outlines the format for a preliminary exam, detailing the structure and components of the reading, writing, listening, and speaking sections. Each section includes specific tasks, time limits, and percentage weight towards the overall score. The exam consists of multiple choice questions, matching, gap fills, and open-ended responses across various skills.

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PRELIMINARY EXAM FORMAT

SKILL TIME PART MARK EXERCISES

PA RT 1 : M U LT I P L E C H O I C E ( 5 Q S )
→ R EA D S H O RT N OT I C ES / M ES SAG ES. F I N D T H E M A I N M ES SAG E .
READING 45 min 6 parts / 32 Qs 25% PA RT 2 : M ATC H I N G ( 5 Q S ) MARK
→ M ATC H D ES C R I PT I O N S O F P EO P L E W I T H T EX TS.
PA RT 3 : M U LT I P L E C H O I C E ( 5 Q S )
→ R EA D A LO N G E R T EX T FO R G I ST, D ETA I L , I N F E R E N C E , O P I N I O N .
PA RT 4 : G A P P E D T EX T ( 5 Q S )
→ P U T BAC K M I S S I N G S E N T E N C ES TO CO M P L ET E T H E T EX T.
PA RT 5 : M U LT I P L E C H O I C E C LOZ E ( 6 Q S )
→ F I L L G A P S W I T H CO R R ECT VO CA B U LA RY.
PA RT 6 : O P E N C LOZ E ( 6 Q S )
→ CO M P L ET E G A P S W I T H O N E WO R D EAC H .

PART 1: WRITE AN EMAIL (ABOUT 100 WORDS) ANSWERING THE


WRITING 45 min 2 parts / 2 Qs 25% EMAIL AND NOTES PROVIDED. →
1 QUESTION, MAX. 20 MARKS.
PART 2: CHOOSE BETWEEN AN ARTICLE OR A STORY (ABOUT 100
WORDS). →
1 QUESTION (CHOICE OF 2), MAX. 20 MARKS.

PART 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE →


IDENTIFY KEY INFORMATION IN SEVEN SHORT
LISTENING 30 min 4 parts 25% MONOLOGUES OR DIALOGUES AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT VISUAL. (7
QUESTIONS)
PART 2: MULTIPLE CHOICE →
LISTEN TO SIX SHORT DIALOGUES AND
UNDERSTAND THE GIST OF EACH. (6 QUESTIONS, 1 MARK EACH)
PART 3: GAP FILL →
LISTEN TO A MONOLOGUE AND COMPLETE SIX GAPS. (6
QUESTIONS)
PART 4: MULTIPLE CHOICE →
LISTEN TO AN INTERVIEW TO UNDERSTAND
MEANING, ATTITUDES AND OPINIONS. (6 QUESTIONS)

PART 1: INTERVIEW →
RESPOND TO QUESTIONS, GIVING FACTUAL OR
PERSONAL INFORMATION. (2 MINUTES)
SPEAKING 12 min 4 parts 25% PART 2: EXTENDED TURN →
DESCRIBE ONE COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH, TALKING
FOR ABOUT 1 MINUTE. (3 MINUTES)
PART 3: DISCUSSION →
MAKE AND RESPOND TO SUGGESTIONS, DISCUSS
ALTERNATIVES AND NEGOTIATE AGREEMENT. (4 MINUTES)
PART 4: GENERAL CONVERSATION →
DISCUSS LIKES, DISLIKES, EXPERIENCES,
OPINIONS, HABITS, ETC. (3 MINUTES)

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