Below are simplified guides and tips (produced by our experienced English papers examiner) for candidates who will sit for PT3 English Oral Test scheduled in August. These guides are self-explanatory covering both parts of the Test; i.e. Speaking and Listening.
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ITEM
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DESCRIPTION
|
ASSESSMENT
|
Type
of Instrument
|
A. Speaking Test
|
|
Number
of Questions
|
i.Sect.A: Reading
Aloud
|
Read
1 text.
|
Assessment
|
Pronunciation
Articulation
Intonation
Fluency
& Rhythm
|
Language
comprehension (understanding of text)
Decoding
(ability to read words out of context)
Background
Knowledge (Relevant knowledge related 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 Questions
|
ii.Sect
B
: Spoken Interaction
|
1
theme
|
Assessment
|
Personal
Response
Fluency
& Coherence
Language
Accuracy
Pronunciation
|
Verbal
communication skills.
Elaboration
of given theme.
|
TIPS
|
1) Think fast.
2) Focus on keywords – expand
3) Speak with confidence – convincing
& elaborated
|
ITEM
|
DESCRIPTIONS
|
ASSESSMENTS
|
Type
of Instrument
|
B :Listening Test
|
Sect
A:Short
Recorded Text
(10
Multiple-choice questions)
Sect
B:
Extended Recorded Text
(10
limited response questions)
|
Assessment
|
Listening
Comprehension
|
Language
skills & information processing Skills
|
TIPS
|
1) Read Questions carefully-focus on
keywords.
2) Check answers the second time
extract played.
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