Testing - AMT - Chapter 12

Question 1

Testing Listening

(facts to keep in mind)

Answer 1

• Oral=Listening+Speak. (but) Testing Listening ≠ Speaking
• Listeners can’t go backward like Readers (exc. TAPES)

Question 2

Testing Listening

• Define Macro Skills

Answer 2

Directly related to:

• candidates’ needs
• course objectives

Question 3

Testing Reading

(e.g. of Macro-Skills)

Answer 3

• listening for specific information
• obtaining gist of what is being said
• following directions
• following instructions

Question 4

Testing Reading

• MICRO-Skills

Answer 4

• interpretation of intonation patterns (sarcasm, etc.)
• recognition of function of structure (interrogative, request)

Question 5

Type of texts

• Testing Listening

Answer 5

• 1: Monologue, dialogue
• 2: Lecture, instructions, directions

Question 6

Setting criterial levels of performance

• If test set at appropriate level

Answer 6

“Near perfect set of responses may be required for a ““Pass”””

Question 7

Listening

• Informational

Answer 7

• Obtain factual information
• follow instruclion
• understand request
• understand excuses

Question 8

Listening

• interactional

Answer 8

Understand:
- greetings

• agreement disagreement
• purpose
• request

Question 9

Why use Authentic speech?

Answer 9

To check how candidates can cope with language intended for native speakers

Question 10

Possible Techniques

• LISTENING

Answer 10

• Multiple choice
• Short answer
• Gap filling
• Information transfer
• Note Taking
• Partial dictation
• Transcription