T3 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 ofvocabulary with a variety of sentence
structures.
5. Students will be assessed on their usage
of accurate grammar and accurate pronunciation.

(D) Marking Scheme

A B C D E
EXCELLENT GOOD AVERAGE WEAK VERY
READING (9-10) (7-8) (5-6) (3-4) WEAK
ALOUD (1-2)
*'0' mark will be given to student who is unable to read even a
single word from the given text.

A B C D E
EXCELLENT GOOD AVERAGE WEAK VERY
SPEAKING (17-20) (13-16) (9-12) (5-8) WEAK
INTERACTION (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.
ITEM DESCRIPTION ASSESSMENT

Type of A. Speaking Test

Instrument
Number of i.Sect.A: Reading Aloud Read 1 text.
Questions
Assessment Pronunciation Language comprehension (understanding of text)
Articulation Decoding (ability to read words out of context)
Intonation Background Knowledge (Relevant knowledge related
Fluency & Rhythm to text)
Linguistic knowledge (basic English phonology,
English semantics and English syntax)

TIPS 1) Read passage as clearly and correctly as possible.

2) Read with
correct intonation, fluency and rhythm.

Number of ii.Sect B : Spoken 1 theme

Questions Interaction
Assessment Personal Response Verbal communication skills.
Fluency & Coherence Elaboration of given theme.
Language Accuracy
Pronunciation

TIPS 1) Think fast.

2) Focus on keywords – expand
3) Speak with confidence – convincing & elaborated

ITEM DESCRIPTIONS ASSESSMENTS

Type of B :Listening Test Sect A:Short Recorded Text

Instrument (10 Multiple-choice questions)
Sect B: Extended Recorded Text
(10 limited response questions)

Assessment Listening Language skills & information processing Skills

Comprehension

TIPS 1) Read Questions carefully-focus on keywords.

2) Check answers the second time extract played.