Introduction to MUET 13 May 2013 by Rosyn T- Maktab Sabah Kota KInabalu
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Malaysian University English Test
MUET
Why Would I Want To Take MUET?
One of the requirements for university
Preparing for the course will teach me important skills I will need in university!
MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST
MUET – 800 800/1 - Listening 800/2 - Speaking 800/3 - Reading 800/4 - Writing
MUET 800/1 – LISTENING
Duration : 30 minutes
- Candidates are required to listen to 5
recorded texts twice
- answer 20 Questions (3 parts)
MUET FORMAT
- The questions come in the form of
- - information transfer
- short answers questions
- 3-option multiple choice questions
- 4-option multiple choice questions
- Listening texts are taken from different genres
lectures, talk, discussions, interviews, telephone conversations, instructions, advertisements, news, meetings and documentaries
- designed to determine student’s level of proficiency and abilities in listening skills
such as
- Understanding information- Breaking down information - Identifying specific information- Analyzing information
In other words student must be able to form opinions, draw conclusions, make inferences, predict outcomes and generally evaluate information that they listen to
THE PURPOSE OF LISTENING TEST
MUET 800/2 - SPEAKINGDuration : 30 minutes
The aim of MUET speaking test is to assess the candidates’ ability to make individual presentations and to take part in group discussions
on a wide range of academic & current issues.
MUET SPEAKING : FORMAT
This paper comprises of 2 tasks :
Task A - Individual presentationTask B - Group interaction Task A - 2 minutes to prepare points 2 minutes to present
Task B - 2 minutes to prepare points 10 minutes to carry out the discussion
MUET READING : FORMAT
MUET 800/3 READINGDuration : 90 minutes
The purpose of Reading test is to test your understanding of the implications, meanings, and structures presented in the passages
The component consists of 45 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 90 minutes.
Questions may be drawn from journals, newspapers, magazines, websites, academic texts, extract from novels or short stories.
Question 1 – 7 – Interpreting non-linear text & linear text - bar charts, map, pie charts, tables, flow charts, line graphs, etc
Questions 8 – 45 – Reading comprehension- 5 passages
Types of Reading Text
MUET 800 / 4 WRITINGDuration : 90 minutes
The purpose of writing paper is to assess students’ ability to write various types of text
2 writing tasksQuestion 1 - 40 minutesQuestion 2 - 50 minutes
MUET WRITING : FORMAT
Question 1 - Interpreting information based on set of non-linear sources – 150 - 200 words
This task requires you to understand and describe graphic information or data clearly and accurately.
ArticleReportThe text of a speech or talk
TYPES OF WRITING
Question 2 – Extended Writing - Not less than 350 words
You are given an opinion, a problem or issue which you must discuss.
Question 2 – Extended Writing
You are asked to - present a solution to a problem, - present and justify an opinion, - compare & contrast evidence or opinions, or - evaluate & challenge an argument or idea.
◦ Essay◦ Report◦ Article◦ Letter
Test Component Max. Score
Listening 45Speaking 45Reading 120Writing 90 -------Aggregated Score 300
Band 6
MUET SCORING SYSTEM
Description of Aggregated Score
Aggregated Score Band User---------------------------------------------------
260 – 300 6 Highly proficient
user
220 - 259 5 Proficient user
180 – 219 4 Satisfactory user
140 – 179 3 Modest user
100 - 139 2 Limited user
Below 100 1 Very limited user
WHY MUET IS IMPORTANT
A compulsory university
entrance English test for all
STPM candidates seeking to
enter local universities at
undergraduate level.
Exam Schedule
MUET examination is administered thrice a year
March July November
RM100+1
MUET on www.mpm.edu.my
MUET Test Calendar 2013
OUTPUTSpeakingWriting
INPUTListeningReading
G I G O
Common Problems In MUET
Insufficient vocabularyInsufficient knowledgeLack of maturityLow proficiency
Insufficient Vocabulary
Magazines To Read…
Magazines To Read…
These will not help!
These will not help!
Lack of Maturity
Read about current issuesDiscuss issuesTake part in school activities /
volunteerism
Low Proficiency
Learn the grammar rulesGrammar practiceRead good booksSpeak good English
Internalise!
SELF PREPARATION
Read widely in English especially non-fiction material – to acquire more ideas and vocabulary
No OUTPUT without INPUT!
To speak fluently and express thoughts more clearly - make it a point to speak in ENGLISH
THANK YOU
SEE YOU ALL IN MUET CLASS SOON