PT3 READING & LISTENING TEST 2015

PT3 'READING ALOUD' and 'SPOKEN INTERACTION' tests will be held from 4-28 August 2015, whereas, your 'LISTENING TEST' will be held on 11 August 2015. It's just around the corner. I'm sure most of you out there would like to know the 'MARKING SCHEME' for these tests.

Keep reading and you will find the answer below....

ALL THE BEST IN YOUR 2015 

SPEAKING & LISTENING TEST..!

(A) Objective

• To encourage student to read the given text aloud using correct pronunciation, intonation and stress plus show an awareness of audience (teachers / examiners), purpose and context.

(B) Assessment For Reading Aloud-[ 10 marks ]

1. Students will be assessed on their accurate pronunciation and intonation.
2. Students will be assessed on the fluency of their text deliverance and their reading rhythm (stress).
3. Students will be assessed on their excellent awareness of audience, purpose and context.

(C)  Assessment For Spoken Interaction - [20 marks ]

1. Students will be assessed on their ability to take part in social interaction to express ideas, opinions and thoughts.
2. Students will be assessed on their well developed personal responses.
3. Students will be assessed on their fluent and excellent ability to sustain the conversation.
4. Students will be assessed on their usage of a wide range of vocabulary with a variety of sentence structures.
5. Students will be assessed on their usage of accurate grammar and accurate pronunciation.

(D) Marking Scheme

READING ALOUD	A EXCELLENT (9-10)	B GOOD (7-8)	C AVERAGE (5-6)	D WEAK (3-4)	E VERY WEAK (1-2)

*'0' mark will be given to student who is unable to read even a single word from the given text.

SPEAKING INTERACTION	A EXCELLENT (17-20)	B GOOD (13-16)	C AVERAGE (9-12)	D WEAK (5-8)	E VERY WEAK (1-4)

*'1' mark will be given to student who uses any other language predominantly.

*'0' mark will be given to student who is unable to give any response in English.

Kopitiam Tips For Reading Aloud

1. Sit with an upright body position (don't slouch or sit like an unta) - read the given text loud and clear (don't shout nor scream) as if your teacher is deaf or something.
2. Keep reading confidently even if you make grammar or pronunciation mistakes (which might occur).
3. Don't read too fast or too slow. Read accordingly with a proper tempo and timing. ( imagine your self as a graceful ballet dancer)
4. Make sure you use the proper stress and intonation when reading your text.

Kopitiam Tips For Spoken Interaction

1. Take a deep breath - relax and stay cool and calm even if you are sweating like crazy. 
2. Keep your English simple and nice - use proper tenses when you speak.
3. Make sure you speak or interact loud enough for your teacher to hear you - don't murmur or speak with a low pitch.
4. Don't worry too much about your grammar or your English - just talk and keep talking until your teacher asks you to stop.
5. Remember the more you talk the better chance you have to get better scores.
6. If you just keep quiet or talk less - the less mark you'll be awarded. 

*I hope my sharing will be of help to all the students who will be taking their oral and listening test this August.Finally, please get the latest info from your respective school teachers....ALL THE BEST!

(A) LISTENING TEXT - [ 20 MARKS ]

1.SECTION A - 10 Multiple Choice Questions (OBJECTIVE)

• Total of 10 marks

Students are given 4 choices of answers to choose from
eg:-
           Question 1
             
             How much does a plate of noodles cost?
              A   RM1.00
              B   RM2.00
              C   RM3.00
              D   RM3.50


    * Circle the correct answer.

2.SECTION B - 10 Limited Response Questions ( SUBJECTIVE)

• Total of 10 marks
• Students are not given any answers to choose from
• Students have to listen to the recording carefully and write down the answer in the space provided.
• The recording will be played twice (2 times )

      * Write down the correct answer.
Each student is given 30 minutes to answer the questions - 15 minutes for each section.