Shall sit for a comprehensive exit exam prepared by GFP.
Exit exam for Level 3 would be ITP TOEFL or IELTS
Shall have a passing grade in the coursework of the semester (min. 60%)
Shall be promoted to the next level (or year one) if the aggregate average of coursework and exit exam is 60% and above (70% coursework + 30% exit exam (or ITP TOEFL/IELTS)
The target aim is 50% coursework and 50% external test.
ITP TOEFL vs IELTS
Institution Testing Program Test of English as a Foreign Language
Idiomatic language
Culturally biased
No speaking component
Does not differentiate in the lower registers
No writing component
International English Language Testing System
4 skills are rated
based on practical skills which are used for academic study
provides a variety of contexts and range of situations and speakers
in line with OAS
Coursework Assessment
Skill
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Final
Value
Reading
20%
20%
20%
40%
40%
Writing
*20%
*20%
*20%
*40%
40%
Speaking
25%
25%
40%
Continuous assessment 10%
10%
Listening
25%
25%
50%
10%
Total Grade of the course
100%
All tests and other assessed assignments are kept in students’
portfolios with instructor for evidence of progress.
All writing papers are marked by two teachers to ensure fair grading.
Journals are collected on a weekly basis for teachers to identify
Activate schema with visual or textural clues to predict content.
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Listen to a conversation between two or more speakers and be able to answer questions in relation to context, relationship between speakers, register (e.g. formal or informal)
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Listen for main ideas.
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Listen for specific information.
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E
Take slow simple dictation.
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Recognize signpost phrases.
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Distinguish between statements and questions.
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Identify important information by word stress.
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Transfer specific information from a listening passage to a table / diagram.
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Paraphrase information from a monologue/lecture.
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Use contextual clues to make inferences.
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Identify the opinions of speakers.
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Distinguish fact from opinion
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Take notes and respond to questions about the topic, main idea, details and opinions or arguments from an extended listening (e.g. lecture, news broadcast).
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Follow spoken instructions in order to carry out a task with a number of stages.
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DHOFAR UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAM
FALL SEMESTER 2009-`10
FINAL EXAM- LISTENING
Name: ID No: Class: L3/ S TOTAL MARKS:50
SECTION 1:Listen to the conversation and circle the correct answers. (2.5 marks each)
The caller can book a car by pressing button number
(a)One (b)Two (c)Three
Who is the caller?
(a)Maxine (b)Melanie (c)Moris
The booking reference is
(a)ASFY15AG (b)ACFY15AG (c)ACFY50AJ
The caller wants to…………
(a)make changes to his car reservation ( b)complain about a car (c) make a car reservation
Mr Maxine will have to pay a total of …………..
(a) ₤ 165 (b) ₤ 65 (c) ₤ 15
SECTION 2: Listen to the lecture and answer the questions.
How much money was given by Alfred Nobel to establish the Nobel Prize?
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Which are the two Nobel prizes given by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences?
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How many members are there in the committee for Nobel Peace prize?
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Which was the sixth Nobel prize established in 1969?
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What is the last date for receiving names of candidates for the Nobel Prize?
Choose one of the following and write 120 – 150 words. (10 marks)
In a well organized paragraph, compare and contrast two friends
you know well. OR
In a well organized paragraph, compare and contrast two cities,
(for example: Dubai and Muscat or Muscat and Salalah).
SAMPLE OF WRITING TEST
SAMPLE OF WRITING TEST
Essay Writing: (about 250 words for each essay)
Directions: Choose ONE topic from Part I and One topic from Part II: A or B
Part I: Agree/disagree topics( 20 marks)
1. Some people feel that it is better to have separate classes at university for male students and female students. Do you agree or disagree with these people? Give three reasons.
2. Mobile phones are helpful in many ways, but they also cause problems.
We should limit our use of mobile phones. Do you agree or disagree
with this statement? Give three reasons.
Part II: Cause/effect
1. What are the effects of using public transportation? Give three effects and explain each.
What are the reasons some students get bad grades at university?
Give three causes and explain each.
Sample rubric – Compare and Contrast Essay
LEVEL THREE WRITING RUBRIC – COMPARE AND CONTRAST ESSAY – TEST 2
Organization & Organization
Shows a good introductory paragraph including a thesis statement. 3
Shows a reasonableattempt at an introductory paragraph including 2
a thesis statement.
Shows a limited attempt at an introductory paragraph including a 1 thesis statement.
Mechanics
Demonstrates a good command of spelling, grammar, punctuation 3
and effective word choice.
Demonstrates a reasonable command of spelling, grammar, 2
punctuation and effective word choice.
Demonstrates a limited command of spelling, grammar, punctuation 1
and effective word choice.
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