EmSAT Achieve English Test Overview
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EmSAT Achieve English Test Overview

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What type of vocabulary content is used in the assessment?

  • Words culturally appropriate and useful in an academic context (correct)
  • Slang and colloquial expressions
  • Words from popular novels
  • Technical jargon only

    • What is the primary task for test-takers in Cloze reading passages?

  • Summarize the entire passage
  • Identify the author's bias
  • Fill in the blanks with appropriate words (correct)
  • Answer multiple-choice questions

    • In the Extended Reading section, what reading skills are predominantly tested?

  • Translating texts into another language
  • Identifying the main idea and sequencing events (correct)
  • Writing argumentative essays
  • Understanding poetic devices

    • What is the length of texts included in the Extended Reading section?

    <p>450 to 550 words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Paragraph and Dialog Construction tasks require test-takers to do?

    <p>Drag and reorder sentences into correct sequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes the Writing component of the assessment?

    <p>A word-processor mediated task of 200-250 words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of texts are included in the Single-Question Readings?

    <p>Short descriptive, narrative, or expository texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Writing task assessed?

    <p>By at least two professional markers with a holistic banding scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one primary reason icebergs are important for wildlife?

    <p>They form an essential habitat despite their short lifespan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the doctor's recommendation to the patient?

    <p>Try a different medicine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the CEFR descriptors, what is a characteristic of a C2 level English speaker?

    <p>Can summarize varied spoken and written sources succinctly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated about the patient's previous experience with the medicine?

    <p>The patient found it to be ineffective based on past use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following describes the effectiveness of a C1 level English speaker?

    <p>Can express themselves fluently without searching for words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the doctor believe about the medicine prescribed?

    <p>It has been effective for many of their other patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of texts can a C1 level English speaker understand?

    <p>A wide range of demanding, longer texts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the patient's reaction when the doctor mentioned most patients liked the medicine?

    <p>The patient expressed skepticism about its effectiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the overall score is attributed to writing in the EmSAT English Achieve test?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total time allotted for the EmSAT English Achieve test?

    <p>135 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a test-taker has used all the allotted time for a section?

    <p>Their responses are saved and they are moved to the next section.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which ocean are icebergs commonly found?

    <p>North Atlantic Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do icebergs provide for fish that come to feed around them?

    <p>Shelter from predators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ice makes up the icebergs found in the ocean?

    <p>Freshwater from glaciers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is not included in the Overall score calculation for the EmSAT English Achieve test?

    <p>Speaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the nutrients in iceberg freshwater provide?

    <p>Food for fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    EmSAT Achieve English Test

    • The EmSAT Achieve English test is designed to assess English proficiency in a variety of academic and professional contexts.
    • It focuses on understanding the main idea, finding simple factual details, determining pronoun reference, finding the meaning of an unfamiliar word, understanding inference (what is implied), and sequencing (understanding the order of events).

    Vocabulary Component

    • Primarily based on the English Vocabulary Project (www.englishprofile.org).
    • List has been screened for cultural appropriateness and usefulness in an academic context.

    Question Types

    • Multiple-choice
    • Drag and drop
    • Reordering words to form a sentence

    Cloze Reading Passages

    • Test-takers see blanks in short (90 to 120-word) or longer (170-200 word) readings.
    • Level-appropriate words have been removed.
    • Removed words are presented above the text and test-takers drag the words to fill the blanks.

    Extended Reading

    • Includes descriptive, narrative, or expository texts ranging from 450 words to 550 words.
    • Reading skills tested include identifying the main idea, finding simple factual details, determining pronoun reference, finding the meaning of an unfamiliar word, understanding inference (what is implied), and sequencing (understanding the order of events).
    • Questions on reading passages are multiple-choice.

    Single-Question Readings

    • Short descriptive, narrative, or expository texts, ranging from 90 words to 150 words, with a single multiple-choice question.
    • Reading skills tested include identifying the main idea, finding simple factual details, determining pronoun reference, finding the meaning of an unfamiliar word, understanding inference (what is implied), and sequencing (understanding the order of events).

    Paragraph and Dialog Construction

    • Students drag and reorder 4-7 sentences to form a single paragraph or a dialogue.
    • There are no extra sentences.
    • Some sentences (e.g., the first one) may be presented to help the student.
    • In a dialogue, the speakers’ names will be presented.

    Writing

    • Single writing task.
    • Response is word-processor mediated.
    • Test-takers are expected to write 200-250 words.
    • The prompt is given in English only.
    • Assessed by at least two professional markers using a holistic banding scale.
    • Test-taker is awarded a band on the CEFR scale between A1 and C2.
    • Writing is included in the Overall score and accounts for 25% of the overall score.

    Timing

    • The EmSAT Achieve English test is divided into multiple sections.
    • Each section is timed individually.
    • When a test-taker has used all the allotted time for a section, their responses are saved and they are moved automatically to the next section.
    • The total time allotted for the test is about 135 minutes, but candidates can finish as soon as they have answered all questions in all sections.

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    The EmSAT Achieve English Test evaluates English proficiency across academic and professional contexts. It includes various question types like multiple-choice and cloze reading passages, focusing on key skills such as vocabulary and comprehension. Ideal for learners aiming to enhance their English language capabilities.

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