Test Basics
Which test measures overall English ability?
A. Placement test
B. Proficiency test
C. Achievement test
B. Proficiency test
Which test is often used for studying at university?
A. Linguaskill
B. Pearson Test of English (PTE)
C. IELTS general training
B. Pearson Test of English (PTE)
This type of test checks what students have learned in a course or program.
A. Achievement test
B. Proficiency test
C. Placement test
A. Achievement test
Which test is often used for work or business English?
A. TYSS
B. Cambridge English
C. Oxford Test of English
C. Oxford Test of English
This test helps decide which class level is most suitable for a student.
A. Placement test
B. Achievement
C. Progress test
A. Placement test
Which are two receptive skills in English?
A. Listening & Speaking
B. Speaking & Writing
C. Listening & Reading
C. Listening & Reading
Which statement best describes a proficiency test?
A. It measures what students studied in the prep course.
B. It measures general language ability.
C. It measures only grammar knowledge.
B. It measures general language ability.
Which skills are "integrated" skills?
A. Read a text then write about what is written.
B. Read a text then answer questions.
C. Read a text then decide on the topic of the text.
A. Read a text then write about what is written.
English proficiency tests …
A. have only pass or fail results
B. show test takers' English level or score
C. give marks based on school's curriculum
B. show test takers' English level or score
What does “communicative ability” mean?
A. Copying words only
B. Using English in real life
C. Memorizing one grammar rule
B. Using English in real life