Decipher Language Tests

1. Decipher Language Tests Presenter: Quincy & Ivan Instructor: Sally Lai 04/23/ 2009

2. Overview • Academic Competence Tests  TOEFL iBT (Focus on Speaking & Writing)  GRE • Language Competence Test  TOEIC

3. The purpose & Fee in Three test

4. What is the new TOEIC test Test of English for International Communication Held by ETS (Educational Testing Service) Covers in Business, Commerce, Industry, and Diplomacy 4 Sections: Listening Comprehension 45 Mins Reading 75 Mins Writing (Option) Oral (Option)

5. Four Part of Listening Comprehension section =100

6. A • Photo 1 • The chef is displaying his food. • The grocer is selling his produce. • The waiter is serving the guests. • The farmer is growing vegetables.

7. Question-Response Statement • Q: I haven’t felt well all week. • You should see a doctor. • Yes, he’s doing very well. • I don’t feel it either. • A doctor is my neighbor. A

8. Three Parts of the Reading Section =100

9. Reading: • Incomplete Sentence 40 questions • Example1 (Vocabulary) • We are living in the information ______ • Place B. System C. Year D. Age • Example2 (Grammar) • We are planning to step ______ production of the 416 model. • A. On B. Up C. Out D. in D B

10. Text Completion Sid's Stationery2 Smythe St, Toronto, Canada M1B 5T6Tel: (416) 295-1725 December 1st, 20-- Kerry Michaels1 Stevens Rd.Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1E 4H7 Dear Ms. Michaels: Holiday Sale Seasons Greetings. As a _______ customer, we wanted you to be among the first to know about our upcoming holiday sale. All craft paper, specialty printer paper, and decorative envelopes will be reduced by 50% for the month of December. 1.(A) value(B) valued(C) valid(D) validatedAs per tradition at Sid's Stationery, we will be having a Christmas raffle. This year the grand prize is a 2-night stay for two at the Meridian Inn _______ Toronto Island. The winner will receive a free double occupancy stay in the penthouse suite as well as a free dinner on the moonlit patio. 2.(A) through(B) on(C) over(D) atMoney from ticket sales will be _______ to The Family Foundation, a local organization that provides food and clothing to those who need it most this Christmas. 3.(A) purchased(B) donated(C) funded(D) collectedWe look forward to seeing you this Christmas season. Yours truly, Sid and Sandy Chester Letter

11. Memo DISCOUNT SHOE EMPORIUMMEMORANDUM TO: Sales StaffFROM: Management B.K.DATE: OCTOBER 9th, 20--SUBJECT: FLYER MISPRINT Please be aware that there was a misprint in an advertisement for our store in this week's local free press. The ad states that on Saturday all men's formal footwear is on for 55% percent off rather _______ 15% off. 4.(A) that(B) than(C) then(D) they'reIf customers come in and ask about this sale, please _______ and explain the printing error. Offer them an additional 5% off coupon to thank them for coming into our store. The coupon can be given out even if the customer decides not to purchase any shoes. 5.(A) apologize(B) compromise(C) categorize(D) analyzePlease call a manager to the sales floor _______ you encounter any customers who have the ad with them and demand to receive the 55% discount. These cases will be handled on an individual basis. 6.(A) because(B) whether(C) if(D) before Thank you. B.K.

12. Reading Comprehension

13. Score Certificate of Achievement

14. Useful Online Resources • CNN Student News • 2. BBC Radio

15. What’s TOEFL iBT? • Test of English as a Foreign Language ( Internet Based) • Held by ETS (Educational Testing Service) • Taken by Non-English Speakers • 4 Sections: Listening, Speaking, Reading, & Writing

16. The purpose & Fee in Three test

17. Listening Section • TOEFL iBT (1) 2 longer conversations 5 questions each (2) 4 lectures/ discussions 6 questions each • Mostly Multiple Choices

18. Speaking Section • An all-new section • 6 Tasks: 2 Independent: based on own opinion/experience 2 Integrated: based on readings and lectures 2 Independent tasks

19. Reading Section • Also Mostly Multiple Choices • Same Type of Items Focus on Author’s Purpose, Attitude, & Motives

20. Writing Section • 1 Integrated Task (20 min about 200 words) Based on Reading & Related Lecture • 1 Independent Task (30 min about 300 words) Same as CBT • Must type on Computer

21. Writing Section • Integrated Task 1Short Reading: a Passage Having (usually) 3 positive points 1Short Lecture: a Passage Having (usually) 3 opposing points • Skills Measured: Summarizing, Paraphrasing, Citing, & Synthesizing

22. TOEFL Scores • TOEFL iBT  Overall Score: 0-120  Each Section 0-30 • M

23. What’s GRE? • Graduate Record Examination • Held Also by ETS • Adopted by Many of Grad Schools in the U.S. (all but Business & Management School) • 3 Sections: Verbal, Quantitative, & AWA

24. The purpose & Fee in Three test

25. What’s GRE? • Graduate Record Examination • Held Also by ETS • Adopted by Many of Grad Schools in the U.S. (all but Business & Management School) • 3 Sections: Verbal, Quantitative, & AWA

26. What’s GRE? • Graduate Record Examination • Adopted by Many of Grad Schools in the U.S. (all but Business & Management School) • 3 Sections: Verbal, Quantitative, & AWA

27. What does the GRE measure? • AWA (Analytical Writing Assessment) • Issue Essay(Present Your Perspective on an Issue) • Argument Essay(Critique a Perspective) • Topics Pools: Issues Arguments

28. What does the GRE measure? • Verbal Reasoning • 4 Types of Questions: (a) Analogy (b) Antonym (c) Sentence Completion (d) Reading Comprehension

29. What does the GRE measure? • Quantitative Reasoning • 3 Types of Questions: (a) Sample Quantitative Comparison (b) Sample Problem Solving (c) Sample Date Interpretation

30. GRE Scores • V: 200-800 score scale, in 10 point increments • Q: 200-800 score scale, in 10 point increments • AWA: 0 to 6 score scale, in half-point increments. • Average of two raters for each essay • Two essay ratings then averaged and rounded up

31. Useful Online Resources • 太傻網 • ETS Official Website