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Upper-Intermediate Placement Test
Learning Styles
Introduction
This placement test aims to assess upper-intermediate level English language proficiency through a video-recorded performance task. The test focuses on speaking fluency, accuracy, coherence, and the ability to use language effectively in different contexts. The topic of learning styles provides a familiar and engaging framework for candidates to demonstrate their language skills.
Part A: Deliver a Talk (5 minutes)
Task: Describe your preferred learning style and how it influences your approach to learning.
Explain the characteristics of your learning style in detail.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of your learning style.
Provide specific examples of how your learning style impacts your study habits and preferences.
Reflect on how understanding your learning style has helped you become a more effective learner.
Assessment Criteria
Fluency and coherence: Ability to speak smoothly and logically.
Vocabulary: Range and appropriate use of vocabulary related to learning styles and academic language.
Grammar: Accuracy in grammar structures at the upper-intermediate level.
Pronunciation: Clear articulation and intelligibility.
Content: Depth and development of ideas related to learning styles.
Part B: Personal Preference (5 minutes)
Task: Compare and contrast two different learning styles.
Provide clear definitions of the two learning styles.
Identify the key similarities and differences between the styles.
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses associated with each style.
Express a personal preference for one learning style and justify your choice.
Consider how different learning styles might impact group work or classroom dynamics.
Assessment Criteria
Fluency and coherence: Ability to compare and contrast effectively.
Vocabulary: Range of vocabulary related to learning styles and academic discourse.
Grammar: Accurate use of comparative and superlative structures.
Pronunciation: Clear articulation and intelligibility.
Content: Depth of analysis and critical thinking about learning styles.
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Part C: Personal Choice (5 minutes)
Task: Analyze the impact of technology on different learning styles.
Discuss how technology has influenced traditional learning methods.
Explore the advantages and disadvantages of using technology for different learning styles.
Provide specific examples of how technology can enhance or hinder learning.
Offer suggestions for effective integration of technology into the learning process.
Assessment Criteria
Fluency and coherence: Ability to discuss complex issues and present a clear argument.
Vocabulary: Range of vocabulary related to technology, education, and learning styles.
Grammar: Accurate use of conditional and speculative language.
Pronunciation: Clear articulation and intelligibility.
Content: Critical analysis of the relationship between technology and learning.
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