Philippine Normal UniversityNational Center for Teacher Education

College of Languages, Linguistics and LiteratureDepartment of English

Types of Language Test: According to Language Skills

S-English 25 : Introduction to Language TestingMrs. Sonia R. Manzano

M/Th 8:30-10am

20 MADRIGAL, Angelie T.UG2008119634

IV-13 BSE English

July 14, 2011

Types of Language Test: According to Language Skills

This type of language test can also be called as skills testing as the four language macro skills of listening, reading, writing, speaking were in various degrees tested (in strict isolation from one another) as a supplement to discrete point test (separate testing of individual points of knowledge).

Focuses on the four macro skills:

Listening- deals with aural discrimination and listening comprehension

Speaking- focuses on oral production

Writing- routes for use of language conventions, manipulation of sentences, efficiency of language use, and ability to write sentences

Reading-centers on decoding, comprehension, vocabulary and reading skills

LISTENING TEST

Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

SPCA Application for Dog Adoption

Example: Answer:

Applicant details Name: Helen Morgan

Date of Interview: (1)__________ September

Address: 12 Towley Avenue

Meadowlea

Tel: 443 5421

Lifestyle Details

Work schedule: At home apart from Wed/Fri between 10 am and (2)_____

Reason for Adopting a dog: As a (3)_______________

Number of people permanently living in household: (4) ________________

Ages of children who visit regularly: (5)______________

Allergies to dogs: None

Main carer: Applicant and (6)______________

Property details

Home owned or rented: rented

Landlord’s contact number: 0795 (7)________________

Fenced yard/garden: Yes

Height of fence: (8)________________

Previous Ownership

Breed Time Owned What happened?

(9)________________ (10)________________ died from old age

True-False Items

Vowel contrast between sheep and ship:

A sheep is an animal. True____ False_____

SPEAKING TEST

Part I, Picture Series. Twenty pictures representing simple actions to elicit single sentences. Two sample pictures with expected response printed below them.

Part II, Sustained Speech. The student talks for two to three minutes on an assigned topic presented to him at the time of the test. Separate topics assigned to lower level and upper level. Sample topics:

Lower Level:

You are talking with a Spanish-speaking person who has never been to United States. Describe him the town or city in which you live in. (If further stimulus is necessary before time is up:) This person is also interested in what a North American home looks like. Describe him the home in which you (or your parents live).

Upper Level:

You have met a young German in Europe who seems to you to have the makings of an outstanding American citizen. You resolve to try to convince him that he should migrate to United States. Talk to him about the United States so you may help him decide whether he would like to come. (If further stimulus is necessary:) Your young German friend is interested in American schools. Describe to him life at the school you attend.

Part III, Conversation. Fifteen exchanged utterances between student and a native speaker whose voice is recorded on a phonograph disc. The student is asked to imagine that he is speaking with a friend who is a native speaker of the language he is learning. The friend speaks to him, and immediately afterward another voice on the record tells the student in his native language to reply. For example, the friend may say:”Como esta usted?” and the English voice said: “Tell him you’re fine and ask how he is.” Pauses are provided in the record while the student makes his response. At the end of each paus, a buzzer warns him to stop speaking and prepare for the next interchange.

WRITING TEST

This test should take you one hour to complete.

Task I

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.Write at least 150 words.You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear………………………

A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening.

Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:

explain arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house

tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that

evening

READING TEST

CHARITY FUN RUN

 

Dear Supporter,

I am writing to invite you to join us for our Annual Fun Run which will be held this year on Sunday 18th August. The run starts from the school grounds and participants are able to choose to take part in a 2, 5 or 10 kilometre run.

Last year we raised a total of $15,450 which was donated to the children’s hospital and this year we expect to raise over $16,000. This year, we are raising money which will be used to develop the village recreational centre.

To confirm your registration, emailfunrunsuccess@edu.com or telephone 01784 5337841.  As soon as you are registered you simply start collecting your sponsors

and come along on the day!

Further instructions are found below, please read them carefully.

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday 18th August,

D. Jackson

Fun Run Co-ordinator

Thanks in advance for your support!

Moorfields School Fun Run

START TIMES

10 Kilometre Run – 8am5 Kilometre Run – 8.30am2 Kilometre Run – 9am

ROUTE MAPSDetails are available on our websitewww.moorfieldsschool.comand will also be available on the day from school reception. All routes will be signposted and there will be marshals stationed along the routes providing cold drinks for runners. If you feel ill or need assistance at any time during the run, please let one of the marshals know and they will be able to help you.

WHAT TO WEARShorts and tee-shirts should be fine; however, we recommend you bring a light raincoat in case of bad weather. Comfortable running shoes are a must!  Please avoid wearing new trainers on the day to avoid foot problems.

PARKINGThe school car park behind C-block (the language department) will be open on the day. Drive in through the main gates then turn right.  Westhill Leisure Centre (across the road from the school) will also allow runners to park their cars there on the day.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE RUN?There will be a number of entertainers including face-painting and the school band. Food and drink stalls will be available. There will also be a prize-giving event for runners who finish 1st and 2nd in each of the runs and two cinema tickets are available for the best fancy dress if you are interested in running in a special costume! 

We expect the whole day to finish at around 4pm.

Questions 1-7

Answer the questions below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBERfrom the text for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 1-7 on your answer sheet.

1. How many different lengths of route are there?2. To whom was the money raised in last year's event given to?3. How much money do the organisers expect to raise this year?4. What refreshment will be available from the officials stationed along the route?5. What do all runners have to wear on the day?6. Where can participants leave their cars if they do not park at the school?7. What prize can the runner wearing the best costume win?

References:

Lado, Robert. (1961). Languge Testing. USA: McGraw-Hill Book Company

McNamara, Tim. (2000). Language Testing. Oxford: Oxford University Press

Unknown Author. Free IELTS Practice Tests.http://www.canadavisa.com/ielts/free-practice-tests.html Retrieved on July10,2011

Unknown Author. The Speaking Test.http://www.bulats.org/Bulats/The-Speaking-test.htmlRetrieved on July 13,2011

Types of Language Test:

According to Language Skills

Macro Skills

Listening- aural discrimination and listening comprehension

Speaking- oral production

Writing- use of language conventions, manipulation of sentences, efficiency of language use, and ability to write sentences

Reading- decoding, comprehension vocabulary and reading skills

LISTENING TEST

Complete the form below.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

SPCA Application for Dog Adoption

Example: Answer:

Applicant details Name: Helen Morgan

Date of Interview: (1)__________ September

Address: 12 Towley Avenue

Meadowlea

Tel: 443 5421

Lifestyle Details

Work schedule: At home apart from Wed/Fri between 10 am and (2)_____

Reason for Adopting a dog: As a (3)_______________

Number of people permanently living in household: (4) ________________

Ages of children who visit regularly: (5)______________

Allergies to dogs: None

Main carer: Applicant and (6)______________

Property details

Home owned or rented: rented

Landlord’s contact number: 0795 (7)________________

Fenced yard/garden: Yes

Height of fence: (8)________________

Previous Ownership

Breed Time Owned What happened?

(9)________________ (10)________________ died from old age

True-False Items

Vowel contrast between sheep and ship:

A sheep is an animal. True____ False_____

SPEAKING TEST

Part I, Picture Series. Twenty pictures representing simple actions to elicit single sentences. Two sample pictures with expected response printed below them.

Part II, Sustained Speech. The student talks for two to three minutes on an assigned topic presented to him at the time of the test. Separate topics assigned to lower level and upper level. Sample topics:

Lower Level:

You are talking with a Spanish-speaking person who has never been to United States. Describe him the town or city in which you live in. (If further stimulus is necessary before time is up:) This person is also interested in what a North American home looks like. Describe him the home in which you (or your parents live).

Upper Level:

You have met a young German in Europe who seems to you to have the makings of an outstanding American citizen. You resolve to try to convince him that he should migrate to United States. Talk to him about the United States so you may help him decide whether he would like to come. (If further stimulus is necessary:) Your young German friend is interested in American schools. Describe to him life at the school you attend.

Part III, Conversation.

Fifteen exchanged utterances between student and a native speaker whose voice is recorded on a phonograph disc. The student is asked to imagine that he is speaking with a friend who is a native speaker of the language he is learning. The friend speaks to him, and immediately afterward another voice on the record tells the student in his native language to reply. For example, the friend may say:”Como esta usted?” and the English voice said: “Tell him you’re fine and ask how he is.” Pauses are provided in the record while the student makes his response. At the end of each paus, a buzzer warns him to stop speaking and prepare for the next interchange.

WRITING TEST

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear………………………

A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening.

Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:

explain arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house

tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house

say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening

READING TEST

CHARITY FUN RUN

 

Dear Supporter,

I am writing to invite you to join us for our Annual Fun Run which will be held this year on Sunday 18th August. The run starts from the school grounds and participants are able to choose to take part in a 2, 5 or 10 kilometre run.

Last year we raised a total of $15,450 which was donated to the children’s hospital and this year we expect to raise over $16,000. This year, we are raising money which will be used to develop the village recreational centre.

To confirm your registration, emailfunrunsuccess@edu.com or telephone 01784 5337841.  As soon as you are registered you simply start collecting your sponsors and come along on the day!

Further instructions are found below, please read them carefully.

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday 18th August,

D. Jackson

Fun Run Co-ordinator

Thanks in advance for your support!

10 Kilometre Run – 8am5 Kilometre Run – 8.30am

2 Kilometre Run – 9am

ROUTE MAPSDetails are available on our websitewww.moorfieldsschool.comand will also be available on the day from school reception. All routes will be signposted and there will be marshals stationed along the routes providing cold drinks for runners. If you feel ill or need assistance at any time during the run, please let one of the marshals know and they will be able to help you.

WHAT TO WEARShorts and tee-shirts should be fine; however, we recommend you bring a light raincoat in case of bad weather. Comfortable running shoes are a must!  Please avoid wearing new trainers on the day to avoid foot problems.

PARKINGThe school car park behind C-block (the language department) will be open on the day. Drive in through the main gates then turn right.  Westhill Leisure Centre (across the road from the school) will also allow runners to park their cars there on the day.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE RUN?There will be a number of entertainers including face-painting and the school band. Food and drink stalls will be available. There will also be a prize-giving event for runners who finish 1st and 2nd in each of the runs and two cinema tickets are available for the best fancy dress if you are interested in running in a special costume! 

We expect the whole day to finish at around 4pm.

Questions 1-7

Answer the questions below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the text for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 1-7 on your answer sheet.

1. How many different lengths of route are there?2. To whom was the money raised in last year's event given to?3. How much money do the organisers expect to raise this year?4. What refreshment will be available from the officials stationed along the route?5. What do all runners have to wear on the day?6. Where can participants leave their cars if they do not park at the school?7. What prize can the runner wearing the best costume win?

maReferences:

Free IELTS Practice Tests.http://www.canadavisa.com/ielts/free-practice-tests.html Retrieved on July10,2011

Lado, Robert. (1961). Languge Testing. USA: McGraw-Hill Book Company