MUET

Malaysian University English

Test
 MUET TEST SPECIFICATION
Paper Code Paper Duration Weighting

800/1 Listening 30 minutes 15%

800/2 Speaking 30 minutes 15%

800/3 Reading 90 minutes 40%

800/4 Writing 90 minutes 30%

 PAPER 1
LISTENING
Test New Test Specifications Possible Genres
Listening (800/1) 45 marks Lecture, briefing, talk,
Duration: discussion, interview,
Weighting: 30 minutes telephone conversation,
Number of texts: 15% announcement,
Number of 5 instructions,
questions: advertisement, news,
Question type: 20 meeting, documentary

- Information transfer
- Short answer
- Four-option multiple-choice
- Three-option multiple choice
 PAPER 2
SPEAKING
New Test
Test Possible Genres
Specifications

Speaking (800/2) 45 marks Contemporary

Duration: issues
Weighting: 30 minutes
Number of tasks: 15%
Task format: 2

A: Individual
presentation
B: Group interaction
Task A (Individual)
• 2 minutes preparation
• 2 Minutes discussion

Task B (Group interaction)

• 2 minutes preparation
• 10 minutes discussion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEaO1Inlthw
Task A- Individual presentation

 Study the scenario or topic given carefully

 Double check which candidate you are (A, B, C, D) to make sure you don’t
prepare another candidate’s speech
 Make sure you don’t run out of topic
 Prepare 2 to 3 points to present on
 You MUST agree with the point that is given to you.
 Make full use of the 2 minutes that you have. Don’t go less than 1 minute 45
seconds / more than 2 minutes.
 If you don’t have as many points to speak about, talk slower.
 Don’t relax after your turn! Keep an attentive ear to what the other candidates
are talking about.
 Write down the other students’ answers as they present their 2-minute speech
(to prepare yourself for Task B)
Task B – Group discussion

You are given:

 2 minutes to prepare your points to either support or oppose the other
candidates’ views
 Decide on which of the 4 points you think is the best (Note: it is
perfectly fine to agree with another candidate’s points just as long as
you explain “why” and “how it is the best point”)
Example: “I think that parents play a big part in influencing their child’s
character, but after listening to Candidate D I would have to agree that
famous personalities have more influence in a person’s character. The
reason is because (add on one point to Candidate D’s answers).”
· The entire group is given 10 minutes for this discussion
 TIPS
 NEVER keep silent
 It is a plus point when you initiate the discussion. (Example: “To kick start the discussion,
after listening to all of the other candidates’ answers I still stand by my own point that
parents can influence a person’s character the most.”)
 Ask other candidates questions to keep the discussion alive (Example: “How about you,
Candidate B? What do you think?” “What do you mean by that, Candidate C? Could you
elaborate more on that point?”)
 If you want to interrupt when someone is speaking, do it politely. (Example: “I’m sorry,
may I interrupt?”)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtdC_MLBqMM
Example of MUET speaking questions;

Set 1
Task A:
Discuss ways to ensure the success of a group project.
Candidate A: Choose the right team
Candidate B: Distribute the work equally
Candidate C: Set a realistic plan
Candidate D: Have good teamwork among members.
Task B:
Discuss which of the ways can best ensure the success of a group
project.
Set 2

Task A:
Discuss effective resolutions for water
shortages.
Candidate A: Water rationing
Candidate B: Other sources
Candidate C: Water bill tariff
Candidate D: Educate people

Task B:
Discuss which of the resolutions for water
shortages is the most effective.
Set 3

Task A:
Discuss sectors or industries that have the best
job scope.
Candidate A: Agriculture sector
Candidate B: Business sector
Candidate C: Manufacturing industry
Candidate D: Entertainment industry

Task B: 
Discuss which of the sectors or industries above
has the best job scope.