DOS Test Contest

Speaking Part I

100

Which of the following may be covered in Part 1? 

a) Biographical information and academic achievements 

b) Professional background, current events, more complex topics 

c) Department of State rules and regulations 

✅ b) Professional background, current events, more complex topics   

200

_{What is "casual conversation" in the context of the test?} 

_{a) An interaction based on slangs and colloquial language} 

_{b) An exchange about food, transportation, cultural activities, etc.} 

_{c) A conversation about each other's family and personal lives}

 _{b) An exchange about food, transportation, cultural activities, etc.} 

300

 _{What is the main purpose of Part 1 in the test structure?
A. To evaluate the Examinee’s ability to interpret maps and agendas
B. To test the Examinee’s ability to report information in English
C. To assess the Examinee’s ability to engage in a social conversation}
 

✅  _{Answer: C. To assess the Examinee’s ability to engage in professional conversation.}

Speaking Part II

100

What materials are provided to the Examinee during Part 2?
A. A transcript of the conversation
B. A list of vocabulary words
C. A map and an agenda

 

 ✅  Answer: C. A map and an agenda.

200

What is the Examinee’s first task after selecting three topics from the agenda?
A. Write a summary of the topics in English
B. Translate the agenda into the test language
C. Answer logistical questions from the Tester
 

✅  Answer: C. Answer logistical questions from the Tester. 

300

What happens after the Q&A (logistical questions)? 

a) A conversation about 2 to 3 topics chosen by the Examinee. 

b) The Examinee delivers a monologue on a chosen topic 

C) The Tester quizzes the Examinee on 3 topics 

ANSWER  A 

 

✅  

Speaking Part III

100

 

What is the purpose of the Examinee’s interview with the Tester during Part 3?

A. To test the Examinee’s ability to provide word-by-word reporting of the Tester’s responses in English during the conversation.
B. To gather detailed information about the selected topic in the test language from the Tester and report it
C. To evaluate the Tester’s knowledge of the agenda topics

✅  Answer: B. To gather detailed information about the selected topic in the test language from the Tester and report it. 

200

What is the Examinee required to do after asking the Tester three questions during Part 3?
A. Summarize the Tester’s responses in the test language for the Examiner
B. Write a formal report about the Tester’s responses for submission
C. Report the Tester’s responses in English to their English-speaking colleague (the Examiner)

✅  Answer: C. Report the Tester’s responses in English to their English-speaking colleague (the Examiner).  

300

Why is the Examinee encouraged to take notes during Part 3?
A. To prepare a written report for submission to the Examiner
B. To memorize the Tester’s responses for future reference
C. To ensure providing the most detailed and accurate account of the Tester’s responses

✅  Answer: C. To ensure providing the most detailed and accurate account of the Tester’s responses.