Testing and test development !!!

[naumantm]

Introduction


I have developed a proficiency test for Ielts students. It aims at testing students speaking skills and their knowledge and vocabulary of English language.

Specifications

Addressees

Ielts students aiming for a degree abroad.

TopicTOPIC

The topic is motivating and encourages students to speak, caters to their interest.
SPECIFICATIONS
The objectives is testing students speaking skills.

Time: 40 minutes
Marks: 50 marks



Speaking test:

Part one: 4-5 minutes. 10 marks


The examiner asks the candidate her/his name, where they come from, what they do and other familiar topics.

Vacations


Questions asked.

• Do you have any hobbies or interests? What are they?
• What’s your idea of having a good time?
• Do you enjoy traveling during your holidays?
• What is it about traveling that you enjoy the most?

Part two: 3-4 (including 1 minute preparation time) 10 marks

Instructions:

• You will have to talk about the topic for 1-2 minutes.
• You have one minute to think about what you are going to say.
• You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe your favourite hill resort.

You should,

• Name the place
• Where it is
• Explain what is the place like
• What is it about that place, you particularly enjoy.

Part 3: 4-5 minutes. 20 marks

Discussion topics:

• Imagine that you are a guide on a short coach tour for tourists to your favourite holiday destination in Pakistan.

Prepare a short presentation explaining to passenger,

• 
  
  • What they are going to see.
  • Recommending what they should visit on their own
  • Give reasons for your recommendations..

Part 4: 20 minutes. 10 marks
Writing.
Present an argument of about 200-250 words on the following topic.
How does tourism contribute in strengthening your country’s economy? What measures can be taken to improve the facilities provided to the tourists?

[jomo27]

Not bad.