İngilizce Muafiyet Sınavı örnek Sınav 2
Yazan 10. Oca, 2010 by Haluk Hoca in İngilizce Muafiyet Sınavı
İngilizce Muafiyet Sınavı Örnek Soru Tipleri
GRAMMAR
1) As soon as the signal_____, the whole force will charge in the direction of the enemy trenches.
a) has given b) was given c) is given d) will be given
2) Recently the government_____the Agricultural Bank to postpone the debts of the farmers in the earthquake area.
a) had instructed b) is instructing c) will instruc d) has instructed
3) If the artist had finished the painting, it would have been magnificent,_____?
a) wouldn’t it b) hadn’t he c) hadn’t it d) isn’t it
4) A: At this hour of the night it_____my mother phoning, it_____anybody-else.
B: You are exaggerating.
a) may be/ isn’t b) must have been/ wasn’t c) must be/ can’t d) has to be/ wouldn’t have been
5) At this time tomorrow some of the tourists_____for the rest of the group at the airport if they_____there earlier.
a) will wait/ will get b) will be waiting/ get c) is waiting/ will get d) will have waited/ get
6) The glass outside proves that in order to break into, the burglar_____a brick through the window of the jewelry store.
a) should have thrown b) could have thrown C) has to throw d) must have thrown
7) When the little boy_____on the ground in the school garden, a fight_____among the two groups of boys.
a) was falling/ started b) had fallen/ was starting c) fell/ started d) fell/ had started
Tim_____from the financial problems for a long time when he finally_____a loan by one of the private banks in the country.
a) had been suffering/ was given b) was suffering/ had been given c) had suffered/ d) had been suffering/ gave
9) After that incident, their hope_____because the army_____its most trusted leaders.
a) has lessened/ lost b) lessened/ had lost c) is lessening/ loses d) was lessening/ has lost
10) Of course you can use my summer house in the country. But when you_____there next month, remember that it ____for five months.
a) are getting/ isn’t going to be cleaned b) get/ will not have been cleaned c) will get/ hasn’t been cleaned d) are going to get/ will not be cleaned
11) We_____here to watch the sunset. This is what we_____at the weekends.
a) have gathered/ do b) gather/ have done c) gather/has done d) gathered/ have done
12) Don’t worry, anyone_____the same mistake, but you should be more careful next time.
a) had to do b) should have done c) might have done d) must do
13) I have never seen Jack talking like that. He_____stupid on this matter.
a) was b) is going to be c) is d) is being
14) Due to the evidence, Tom’s family_____hope that he will be found innocent.
a) little b) too much c) a few d) too many
15) A:_____.
B: What did you say? But, it is impossible. There must be some flour left.
a) Any b) A few e) None d) A lot of
16) I don’t remember_____you permission to borrow my necklace! You’d better_____ it off immediately.
a) giving/ taking b) to give/ taken c) to give/ to take d) giving/ take
17) I don’t think that it is difficult to get used to_____with chopsticks like Chinese people.
a) eat b) being eaten c) to eat d) eating
18) The stopped_____because they hadn’t had anything for a long time.
a) eating b) to eat c) eat d) to eating
19) A: Where is Joe? I haven’t seen ham lately.
B: He’s had_____flue and ____ doctor told him to stay in_____.
a) a/ the/ – b) a/the/the c) the/ the/ d) the/-/-
20) The scientific experiment and expedition’s in_____Asia aroused a lot of interest in_____area and also_____ great deal of concern over its future.
a)-/the/a b) -/ a/ a c) the/the/a d) an/ the/ an
21)I wish you_____the trouble to me before so I could help you.
a) explained b) didn’t explain c) had explained d) hadn’t explained
22)_____she to call you immediately, what would you do?
a) If b) Were c) Unless d) Providing
23)_____they offer me a high salary, I’ll give up this job.
a) If b) Unless c) As long as d) Suppose
24) Sindy: Why didn’t you get this present? Rose: If only_____.
a) I got b)I had got c) I hadn’t got d) I didn’t get
25) We_____more on outings and souvenirs if we_____a cheaper hotel.
a) will be spending / chose b) were to spend / might choose c) have spent / have chosen d) could have spent / had chosen
26) I don’t believe the white stone of Pamukkale will be spoilt _____the number of new hotels is restricted.
a)as long as b) as if c) incase d) unless
27) A man must have physical and mental power_____ be considered a brave man.
a) in order to b) for c) though d) since
28) The recreation plan _____they disagreed would require the construction of two new dams
a) that b) on whom c) about which d) why
29) August 23rd is the last day _______you may transfer to another course.
a) which b) on which c) why d) what
30)_____he only attended about sixty percent of the course contributed to his poor examination results.
a) The fact that b) Why c) How much d) Whether
31) Do you know_____?
a) how much sugar does he take b) where is Patricia going on holiday c) is Freddie coming to dinner tonight d) how Julia likes her coffee
32) in spite of the large sum of money she______from her family, she still______about suffering from a lack of money,
a) receives / complains b) received / complains c) receives / complained d) has received / is complaining
33) My father asked me if I_____an increase in salary the following month.
a) was getting b) am getting c) am going to get d) will get
34) I’d rather_____you a salad.
a) make b) am getting c) making d) to make
35) My landlady made me_____the contract.
a) to sign b) sign c) signing d)signed
36) I really hate______waiting at the dentist.
a) being kept b) keeping c) to have kept d) having kept
37) Are you sure you_____an umbrella? it looks as if it_____?
a) didn’t need / has rained b) haven’t needed / has been raining c) don’t need / had been raining d) won’t need / is going to rain
38)_______the number of members is growing.
a) Despite the sport club’s very high prices b) Owing to the inadequate publicity made by the management c) If the joining fee were reduced dramatically
d) Due to the lack of new people joining
39) Because she is worried_____walking home in the dark, she doesn’t like working late.
a) of b) about c) from d) with
40) ______, whereas drinking hot milk can help you to sleep.
a) You shouldn’t drive when you’re tired b) While tea and coffee contain caffeine c) Milk should be kept cool in the fridge d) Coffee may keep you awake at night
VOCABULARY
41) Mother Teresa_____her life to helping people, particularly ill people and the poor.
a) devoted c) involved
b) blessed d) excited
42) The book ‘The Lost Continent’ Bill Bryson is based_____the author’s own experience in America.
a) from /at c) with / from
b) of/ with d) by / on
43) On the third day of the shipwreck they gave up all hope of finding any_____.
a) deserters c) conclusions
b) survivors d) suppliers
44) Asthma is a common _____ in which the airways lining the lung become inflamed.
a) diagnosis c) patient
b) disease d) recovery
45)In this paper I would like to report some of the results of an_______ study of two hundred London families.
a) extreme c) intensive
b) intrinsic d) emphatic
46) His children were expecting to inherit a fortune but he_________all his money to charity.
a) gave out c) gave away
b) gave up d) gave off
47) My four year-old brother is good at taking off his clothes but he has some problems with _______them _____especially while _________the buttons.
a) putting on/ doing up c) putting up/ doing on
b) getting in/ giving in d) giving on/ doing in
48) I strongly believe that his book is a masterpiece and it should be________ a film.
a) made by c) make out
b) made on d) made into
49) I couldn’t participate in the________since the competition was for adults.
a) scene c)course
b) schedule d) contest
50) Reporters were not allowed to enter the military zone as it was_____.
a) excuse c) prohibit
b) forbidden d) neglect
51) it was nearly impossible to________ the recent economical crisis but the new president managed to deal with it.
a) cope with b)take up c) come along d)take with
52) his story about UFOs was______. We hardly believed him.
a) logic c) incredible
b) confused d) astonished
53)________civilizations of Anatolia reflect their culture with ruins as old as the history.
a) recently c) future
b) anciently d) ancient
54) The captain left the sinking ship after all passengers and the________evacuated the ship
a) suburbans c) inhabitants
b) citizens d) crew
55) The Minister of Finance declared their plan to stop and_______the increasing unemployment ratio.
a) rehearsal c) renew
b) refer d) reduce
56) He was accused of robbing the bank but the jury found him_____.
a) manipulative c) guilty
b) innocent d) impulsive
57) Even if he was famous for being a_________person we couldn’t make out how he took such a great risk.
a) cautious c) caution
b) catchy d) intelligence
58) After 9/11 the________were glad for themselves while mourning for their friends who died due to the terrorist
attacks.
a) behaviors c)survivals
b) surveyors d) survivors
59) it is really difficult to______a child for mothers who are starving in the endless desserts of Africa.
a) increase c) rise
b) decline d) raise
60) Due to_______fog, it was really difficult to see 10 meters ahead.
a) strong c) slim
b) weak d) thick
61)1 don’t have the__________to study all night, so I will sleep after two or three hours.
a) patient c) impatiently
b) impatient d) patience
62) I was so__________in the exam that I got a bad result.
a) careless c) carelessly
b) careful d) carefully
63) I am_________that I have got such understanding parents.
a) unfortunate c) fortunate
b) unfortunately d) fortunately
64) Missing the flight was really_________. We had been planning to go on holiday for a long time.
a) disappointing c) disappoints
b) disappointed d) to disappoint
65) A: I will be__________in two years.
B: Oh, I hope you enjoy a long and happy_________.
READING
Tropical forests seem to have perfect conditions for producing life. The number and variety of plants give the illusion of endless fertility. in most cases, however, this fertility is dependent on a very delicate natural balance, an ecosystem. Most -of the soil nutrients that are necessary to support plant life come from decaying plants and animals. Keeping the soil rich and productive is the first reason for saving the world’s tropical forests. Soil fertility is quickly exhausted when the cycle of death and decay is interfered with. This is a lesson that has been learned through experience in many parts of the world. in Brazil, for example, an area of the Amazon forest was cleared for agricultural use around 1900. By the 1940′s the soil in this area, called Bragantina, had been exhausted. Without enrichment from decaying plant and animal matter, the soil lost its fertility; without the protective covering of trees, it was baked into a hard, unproductive surface. Furthermore, the cost of adding nutrients to the soil in order to make it productive again was prohibitively high. Therefore, Bragantina was officially abandoned; İts settlers were moved to another place. Bragantina could have served the world as a valuable source of forest products, which in turn could have provided Brazil with a source of income. As it is, Bragantina is a wasteland, a reminder of the fragile balance within the tropical forest,
66) Man thinks the fertility of tropical rainforests will last forever because__________.
a) the soil is rich and productive.
b) they have perfect conditions for producing life.
c) the soil hardly needs enrichment.
d) they bear a large number and variety of plants.
67) “it” in line 10 refers to the__________.
a) protective covering c)fertility
b) soil d) surface
68) “it” in line 15 refers to__________,
a) Brazil c) Bragantina
b) a source of income d) the tropical forest
Carbohydrates, which are sugars, are an essential part of a healthy diet. They provide the main source of energy for the body, and they also function to flavor and sweeten foods. Carbohydrates range from simple sugars like glucose to complex sugars such as amylase and amylopectin. Nutritionists estimate that carbohydrates should make up about one-fourth to one-fifth of a person’s diet. This translates to about 75-100 grams of carbohydrates per day. A diet that is deficient in carbohydrates can have an adverse effect on a person’s health. When the body lacks a sufficient amount of carbohydrates, it must then use its protein supplies for energy, a process called gluconeogenesis. However, these results in a lack of necessary protein, and further health difficulties may occur. A lack of carbohydrates can also lead to ketosis, a build-up of ketones in the body that causes fatigue, lethargy, and bad breath.
69) What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a) Carbohydrates are needed for good health.
b) Carbohydrates prevent a build-up of proteins.
c) Carbohydrates can lead to ketosis.
d) Carbohydrates are and expendable part of a good diet.
70) The word “range” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
a) prevent c) use
b) indicate d) extend
71) According to the passage, what do most nutritionists suggest?
a) Sufficient Carbohydrates will prevent gluconeogenesis.
b) Carbohydrates are simple sugars called glucose.
c) Carbohydrates should make up about a quarter of a person’s daily diet.
d) Carbohydrates should be eaten in very small quantities.
Surrealism was a movement in graphic art and literature that was founded in Paris, in 1924, by Andre Breton. Inspired by another movement in art called Dadaism, the Surrealist movement has been one of the most influential art movements in the twentieth century. it eventually had a worldwide audience, flourishing notably in the United States during World War II. Surrealism focused on the role of the unconscious in creative process. in a nihilistic protest, it rejected all aspects of Western culture. Surrealist writers, such as Aragon and Soupalt, believed in directly transcribing onto paper anything their unconscious mind wished them to. They never altered or revised what they wrote because that would have interfered with the purity of their creation. Surrealist painters, a group that included such famous names as Miro, Dali, and Ernst, displayed a wide variety of style and content. Though Breton was the founder of this movement, his strong leadership style brought about dissent, which resulted in several of the painters officially breaking away from the movement.
72) With what topic is this passage primarily concerned?
a) influential painters such as Miro, Dali, and Ernst
b) The Surrealist movement in graphic art and literature
c) Nihilism as an aspect of the Surrealist movement
d) Andre Breton’s leadership style
73) The word “altered” means:
a) changed c) believed
b) forgot d) allowed
74) According to the passage, all of the following are true of Surrealism EXCEPT:
a) Surrealism was influenced by Dadaism
b) Surrealists believed that the unconscious played an important role in the creative process.
c) Some Surrealist painters quit the official movement because of Andre Breton.
d) Surrealism embraced Western culture.
The government of China has announced that consumers may soon purchase television sets and other expensive items on the installment plan. No interest will be charged when the plan is started. However, if it is needed, interest payments may be added later. If the price of the item increases, consumers will pay the original prize. If the price decreases, they will pay the cheaper rate.
75) According to the information in this passage, you can conclude that….
a) The Chinese buy most of their products on the installment plan
b) The installment plan is managed by the government
c) The installment plan will be something new in China
d) The installment plan will decrease prices in China
76) installment payments will be interest free….
a) forever
b) for the moment
c) for the next year
d) for the original prize
77) A television set which was bought on the installment plan at a specific price may…
a) increase, so the cost would increase
b) be more expensive
c) need necessary repairs
d) cost less by the time the payments are concluded
Economic growth continued in May. Government budget reports showed gains in industrial production, personal income, and housing starts. However, housing construction remained slow, mainly because the cost of new homes has risen much faster than average incomes, but housing starts did show a small increase in April.
78) The author’s claims about economic growth are based on…
a) government data in three years
b) government’s budget reports
c) the author’s own research
d) the author’s personal vision
79) According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about housing starts?
a) They were the same as in previous months.
b) They were lower in May than the other months
c) They were slightly higher in May than in April.
d) They were much higher in May than in April.
80) According to the passage, housing construction is getting better slowly because
a) the cost of a new home is higher than the government’s price guidelines.
b) new homes are being built at a faster rate than needed.
c) prices of new homes have been going up faster than increases in people’s incomes.
d) new homes are selling faster than anticipated.
Besides feeling the soil and sniffing the air, farmers can now point gun-shaped infrared meters at their crops to find out when the plants need watering. These portable meters give digital readouts that show the difference between a plant’s temperature and that of the surrounding air. When it is short of wafer, a pant, which normally uses evaporation as a means of cooling, cannot rid itself of the heat it absorbs from sunlight or the heat that may build up from its own metabolism. Therefore if the meter shows that a plant is warmer than air it may mean that it is time to water.
81) Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage?
a) A New Aid for Farmers
b) Plant Temperatures and Evaporation
c) Checking Crop Yields
d) The Metabolism of Plants
82) According to the passage, farmers feel the soil in order to….
a) check its ability to absorb heat
b) check the moisture content of the air
c) determine its mineral content
d) determine the time to water crops
83) According to the passage, what do meters measure?
a) The quality of crops being grown
b) The temperatures of plants and air
c) The water content of plants
d) The rate of evaporation
84) Which of the following plays the most important role in a plant’s cooling?
a) Evaporation c) Sunlight
b) infrared rays d) Absorption of water
85) According to the passage, a plant can no longer cool itself if….
a) outside temperatures are high c) it absorbs infrared rays
b) the soil becomes too warm d) it needs water
Find the Irrelevant Sentence.
86)
1. The increasing number of cars is a serious problem.
2. Traffic jam has reached dangerous levels because of a rapid increase in number of new cars.
3. The number of accidents last year increased 10% over the year before.
4. Moreover, ownership of cars involves a lot of expense.
a)l b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
87)
1. There are many medicines for a cold, but few of them are effective.
2. People often catch cold in the winter or spring, and a person with a cold feels very uncomfortable.
3. If you have a cold, your friends will suggest medicines that they say are good.
4. Pharmacies have dozens of cures for colds.
a)l b)2 c)3 d) 4
88)
1. Diamonds, which were first discovered in India -probably around 500 B.C., are the most valuable of the precious Stones.
2. For a long time India was the only source of diamonds.
3. Later, large diamond fields were discovered in Africa.
4. Many rubies and other precious stones come from Burma.
a)l b)2 c)3 d)4
89)
1. A good weather report tells three things.
2. It predicts what the temperature will be.
3. It tells whether the sky will be cloudy or clear and whether there will be any rain or snow.
4. Most people like clear, sunny weather.
a)l b)2 c)3 d)4
Choose the one closest in meaning to the given sentence
90) The mineral deposits in this area are so deep that it is not economical to mine them.
a) The only worthwhile minerals in these parts are too deep to be mined.
b) The Minerals in this region are close enough to the surface to be economically mined.
c) in these parts, the mineral deposits are too deep to mine to be worthwhile.
d) The mining of minerals, however deep, is a profitable business in this area.
91) The dealer told us that the car was in perfect condition but we don’t know how reliable he is.
a) If you go to a reliable dealer he will be sure to advise you properly on the condition of a car.
b) You should only buy a used car when you are sure the dealer is absolutely reliable.
c) Following the warnings of the dealer, we can’t be sure that the car is in the perfect condition.
d) According to the dealer, the car was as good as new, but we can’t be sure that he was telling us the truth.
92) The manager is unwilling to say anything as he has not yet had a chance to consult his legal adviser.
a) The manager doesn’t want there to be a law case so he is saying nothing.
b) The manager’s lawyer has advised him to keep absolutely quiet.
c) Until he is instructed in the legal aspect of the matter the manager is keeping quiet.
d) The manager is referring all questions to his lawyer and answering none himself.
Complete the Dialogues
93) A: Hey, where are you going?
B: To the Shops.
A:___________________________a loaf of bread for me?
B: No, of course not. You will have your bread in half an hour.
a) Will you buy b) Would you mind buying
c) Could you please buy d) Why don’t you buy
94) A: Why aren’t you studying?
B: Because I have done my homework.
A:___________________________________.
B: I don’t have an exam soon.
a) Ok then, you can go on watching TV.
b) Really? Why didn’t I see you doing your homework?
c) Then you can start preparing for your exam.
d) it must have taken a long time.
95) A: What is the problem?
B:_________________________________________.
A: I thought you loved her. What are you waiting for?
B: I have got a new girlfriend now.
A: Oh, that’s a real problem!
a) My ex-girlfriend called me last night and said she wanted to see me again.
b) My best friend bought me a really nice present.
c) Alice and Tony have just got married.
d) My girlfriend wants to break up because she loves someone else.
WRITING
96) Life expectancy in the third world is relatively short,_____in the western world it has increased significantly.
a)whereas c)unlike
b) therefore d) because
97) Which sentence can be the thesis statement of an essay?
a) A Mitsubishi is a Japanese.
b) Is the Internet the greatest invention of all times?
c) The world’s changing climate.
d) University education in Turkey needs to be improved in several ways.
98) Put the sentences in correct order to make a logical paragraph
OVERCOMING A DIFFICULT SITUATION
The day after I finished my first year at college, I had one of these life-changing experiences. (I) Difficult life-changing experiences become the memories that stay forever in our minds.(II) Going on a job interview at an international bank taught me an important lesson. (III) We have to learn to balance the positive and negative effects that these situations have on us. (IV)
a) II-IV-I-III c) I-III-IV-II
b) IV-I-III-II d) III-II-IV-I
99) Find the correct sentence which concludes the paragraph best
There are times when I find almost impossible to read for pleasure. Of course, I read for a living; as an editor for a publishing firm, I spend much of my working day with manuscripts, proofs, newspapers and magazines. Also, many evenings and weekends are consumed by books I have to read in order to keep up. Some of this reading gives me pleasure;_____
a) therefore, anyone interested in literature as such had to devote much time to the great classics of the world.
b) yet, it is not the kind of pleasure I once regularly got from literature.
c) obviously, some people seem not have much of a taste for detective and mystery novels.
d) admittedly, editing new books for publication is a job that is really to be done leisurely.
100) He was terribly disappointed with the decision of the committee,_____he gave in his resignation.
a) so c) since
b) yet d) however
Grammer
1. C
2. D
3. D
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. C
9. A
10. B
11. B
12. A
13. C
14. D
15. A
16. C
17. D
18. D
19. B
20. C
21. A
22. C
23. B
24. B
25. B
26. D
27. A
28. A
29. C
30. B
31. A
32. D
33. A
34. A
35. B
36. B
37. A
38. D
39. A
40. B
Vocabulary
41.A
42.D
43.B
44.B
45.C
46.C
47.A
48.D
49.D
50.B
51.A
52.C
53.D
54.D
55.D
56.B
57.A
58.D
59.D
60.D
61.D
62.A
63.C
64 A
65.A
Reading
66.D
67.B
68.C
69.A
70.D
71.C
72.B
73. A
74.D
75.C
76.D
77.D
78.B
79.C
80.C
81.B
82.D
83.B
84.A
85.D
Find The Irrelevant Sentence
86.D
87.C
88.D
89.D
Choose the one closest meaning
90.C
91.D
92.C
Complate the Dialogue
93.B
94.C
95.A
Writing
96A
97.D
98.A
99. B
100. A
İngilizce Muafiyet Sınavı Örnek Sorular 1
Yazan 10. Oca, 2010 by Haluk Hoca in İngilizce Muafiyet Sınavı
İngilizce Muafiyet Sınavı Örnek Soru Tipleri
Grammar
1. Have you decided in which sector you ____for a job when you____?
a) looked / graduated b) will look / have graduated
c) have been looking / graduate c) look / are graduating
2. After the accident, the taxi driver ____ the bicyclist of not looking where he___.
a) accused / was going b) had accused / went
c) was accusing / has gone d) would accuse / has been going
3. They____something so intently that they ____ me.
a) are discussing / hadn’t heard b) discussed / haven’t heard
c) have discussed / wouldn’t hear d) were discussing / didn’t hear
4. it was the first time they___ in five years of marriage.
a) quarrelled b) have quarrelled c) were quarrelled d) had quarrelled
5. By the end of November, the television company____ this soap opera for twelve years.
a) has been broadcasting b) is broadcasting
c) will have been broadcasting d) will be broadcasting
6. Only a small number of survivors____ by the emergency services since the building____.
a) were rescued / had collapsed b) rescued / was collapsed
c) have been rescued / collapsed d) had rescued / was collapsed
7. As the letter____only yesterday, I doubt that it____by tomorrow evening
a) was posted / will have arrived b) has been posted / is arriving
c) had posted / would have arrived d) had been posting / has arrived
8. The manager has just told me that he____ to be interrupted today for anything unless it____absolutely necessary.
a) didn’t want / were b) hasn’t wanted / was
b) wouldn’t want / had been d) doesn’t want / is
9. Before they considered giving me the job they asked how many foreign languages ____.
a) you know b) I knew c) I had known d) you knew
10.1 told them____any noise as I feared that they____the baby up.
a) not to make / would wake b) not make / woke
c)don’t make / will wake d) didn’t make / would wake
14, The hotel_______was built only last year collapsed down yesterday.
a) that b) where c) whose d) which
12. The Empire State Building, ____ by many tourists every year, is the second tallest building in the United States.
a) that is visited b) which visits
c) which is visited d) which visited
13. it was obvious that the response_____I gave to his question was not______he’d expected to hear.
a) which / how b) whom / that c) that / which d) that / what
14. This wooden box,____I keep all my old letters in, once belonged to my grandmother.
a) which b)where c)that d)whose
15. You____so many clothes on holiday. You only wore half of them.
a) must have taken b) had better not take
c) shouldn’t have taken d) might not have taken
16. it____a disaster, but fortunately, he____fast at the time.
a) might be / didn’t drive b) must have been / won’t be driving
c) could have been / wasn’t driving d) should have been / didn’t drive
17. A: Have you decided where to go on holiday this year?
B: Not yet, but we____to the same place as we did last year.
a) might go b) would go c) will go d) should have gone
18.1 haven’t worked for ages and I’m finding it hard to_____getting up early every day.
a) used to b) be used to c) use to d) get used to
19. You should keep water in your car when you drive through the desert____your car breaks down.
a) in case b) instead of c) so that d) however
20. The land lady left the couple on their own____they could decide privately whether to rent the flat or not.
a) so as to b) due to c) so that d) in order to
21. Kevin drove through the rough mountain path____he was driving on a motorway.
a) whereas b) although c) as though d) in case
22. Have you ever wished you _____ this car? It’s obviously causing you a lot of trouble.
a) wouldn’t buy b) hadn’t bought c) haven’t bought d) didn’t buy
23. If the old bridge over the river____last spring, we____the 200th anniversary of its construction next week.
a) didn’t collapse / will have celebrated b) wouldn’t collapse / were celebrating
c) hadn’t collapsed / would celebrate d) won’t have collapsed / will celebrate
24. Isn’t it good luck?____the plane that evening, I____alive now.
a) Had I caught/ wouldn’t be b) I had caught / wasn’t
b) Should I catch / wouldn’t be d) Did I catch / wouldn’t be
25. I’m afraid I won’t be able to say____as I’ve got____opinion on the matter.
a) nothing/some b)anything / no c) anything / any d) nothing / few
26. There were a lot of people on____sides of the road waiting to welcome the Prime Minister.
a)both b) all c) none d)neither
27. We spent hours Iooking for____ hotel that wasn’t fully booked, and finally ended up at____
Royal.
a) the / – b) any / the c) the / the d) a / the
28. Josephine soon realized that starting one’s own business was not____easy___it might seem.
a) so/that b) as/as c) too/so d) the most/in
29. If we finish this job soon, we can get home____to catch the beginning of the match.
a) so early b) early enough c) the earliest d) too early
30. As I didn’t want____to him, I avoided _____him at the conference.
a) speaking / meet b) to speak / to meet c) to speak / meeting d) speaking / meeting
31. ‘Stop____your sister and apologize to her for____her notebook,’ shouted the mother at her son.
a) to tease / tearing b) teasing / tearing c) to tease/to tear d) tease / to tear
32. We went to the reception without____an invitation, so they didn’t even let us____the hail.
a) having / enter b) to have / enter c) having / to enter d) have / entering
33. The meal we had at that restaurant was not so expensive,____?
a) hadn’t we b) did we c) was it d) wasn’t it
34. A woman jogging____the river bank fell_____the water when she tripped over a stone.
a) around / out b) across / off c) under / down d) along / into
35. Their house is____the end of the road______the Ieft-hand side.
a) from/at b)to/in c) at/on d) by/near
VOCABULARY
36) Those of you who would like to answer the question _________their hands.
a) rise b) lift c) arise d) raise
37) We couldn’t_________to buy the house because the price exceeded our savings.
a) think b) afford c) succeed d) achieve
38) Ahmet finally got the__________he was expecting and became the manager of the firm.
a) promoted b) promotion c) price d) proposal
39)The ill man received__________for the health problems he suffered due to poor working conditions.
a) consumer b) compensation c) guarantee d) salary
40)The essay was difficult to read because the handwriting was so_____.
a) intelligible b) frustrated c) illegible d) periodical
41) People in prehistoric times often _____ caves
a)hid b) inhabited c) unified d)invented
42)This young girl has good manners because she has been________well.
a)brought up b)looked after c)brought about d)looked up
43)”War and Peace” _____ Dostoyevsky has been translated________ali major languages.
a)from/to b)by/into c)from/into d)by/from
44)The students were________when they learned the________results of the final exam.
a) disappointing/worried b)disappointed/worrying
c)disappointing/worrying d)disappointed/worried
45)I listened to her______________and gave up smoking.
a)advice b)agreement c)offer d)telling
46)1 sometimes__________quite valuable things in antique shops.
a) come back b) come across c) come to d) come into
47) in spite of his________, he feels alone.
a)popular b)popularity c)population d)popularize
48)The bank will_______you the money if you are prepared to pay eight percent interest.
a) borrow b) receipt c) loan d) profit
49) Suzan was alone in the house when the fire_________.
a) broke out b) broke off c) broke in d) broke up.
50)Hospital doctors work too hard and cannot really enjoy their lives because they can not________a hobby.
a) take away b) take on c) take after d) take up
51)I can’t________people’s complaints at work anymore . I’ll have to resign one day.
a) catch up with b) go with c) keep up with d) put up with
52)Watch_______! You are going to fail!
a) out b) off c) up d) in
53)Jane has been suffering from_______for three months. Lack of sleep has affected her health badly.
a) insane b) insincere c) injustice d) insomnia
54) it was important for the spy not to_________his true identity.
a) recognize b) reveal c) resent d) release
Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word
55) His parents did not realize the severity of the situation and therefore refused to help him.
a)location b)victim c)purpose d) seriousness
56)The suspect was interrogated for hours by two police officers .
a) questioned b) asked c) informed d) followed
57) One symptom of the disease is high fever.
a)symbol b) sign c) cause d) pain
58) ‘Give me a hand with these shopping bags’ shouted my mother from the front door.
a) take b)throw c)help d) fill
59) The car stolen by the robbers was found deserted near a village.
a)lonely b) damaged c) broken down d) left
60) The extras for the cast of the film were chosen randomly from the crowd.
a) carefully b) in a planned way c) intentionally d) carelessly
DIALOGUE COMPLETION
61)Pat: Are these your gloves ?
Mary : No, mine are in my pocket.
Pat:______________.
Mary : It’s possible. She has a pair of blue ones.
a) Tell Jill I’ve found a pair of gloves.
b) Jill thought they were yours.
c) Whose are they then ?
d) Could they be Jill’s ?
62)Jack: Do you think the film “Lord of the Rings” is suitable for children?
Tim: Not for very small children.
Jack:_________.
Tim: About twelve, I would say.
a)Do you know whether it is showing at our local cinema or not?
b) We won’t take our daughters then.
c) Is it showing at ten o’clock next week?
d) At what age would it be best?
63)Interviewer: Why did you decide to go into acting?
Actor : I’ve always enjoyed the theatre, and my teachers at school had noticed I had a talent and told my parents
Interviewer:________
Actor : Not at first. But when they realized I was serious about it, they did.
a)Is anyone else in your family talented?
b)Did they give you any encouragement?
c)How did your parents react to that?
d) Was it after that you went to theatre school?
FIND THE SENTENCE WITH THE SAME MEANING
64)Tom’s brother broke the window, not Tom.
a) Tom didn’t break the window, his brother did.
b) The window was broken by Tom, not his brother.
c) The window wasn’t broken by Tom or his brother.
d) Neither Tom nor his brother broke the window.
65)I can come any day this week except Tuesday.
a) I like to come once a week, on a Tuesday.
b) I have only one free day each week and that’s Tuesday.
c) This week, the only day that doesn’t suit me is Tuesday.
d) The only day I can manage this week is Tuesday.
66) George Bums is likely to turn up late for the meeting.
a) George Burns is always late for the meeting.
b) George Burns does not like to arrive late when he has a meeting.
c) George Burns wants to come late to the meeting.
d) George Burns will probably arrive late for the meeting.
67)We arrived late so we missed the first act of the play.
a) If the play had begun on time we should have missed the first act
b) The first act of the play had just started when we arrived
c) We weren’t able to see the first act of the play as we got there late.
d) We were late but the first act didn’t begin on time.
68) in my opinion, the explanation he gave for the explosion was not very convincing.
a) I’m convinced that he won’t be able to give a credible explanation of the explosion.
b) The way he explained the explosion didn’t seem very credible
c) I don’t think that his explanation for the explosion will convince everyone.
d) I can’t accept the way he explains the explosion
WRITING
69)Which of the following sentences cannot be a thesis statement?
a) There are many advantages of staying at a dormitory for students.
b) Famine is caused by many factors .
c) Kars is situated in the East of Turkey.
d) Learning a foreign language can be made easier in many ways.
70) Which of the following sentences cannot be a thesis statement?
a) There are many different types of irrigation methods used for different crops and earth types.
b) Many animals are rapidly becoming extinct.
c) Environmental pollution affects people in numerous ways.
d) Games have a big role in the development of children.
Which sentence is not a supporting idea to the given topic sentences?
71) Ozone is very damaging at ground level, but in the atmosphere it is very necessary for the continuation of life.
a) However , in 50 years time, many species will have become extinct.
b) The Ozone layer encircles the world and protects us from the sun.
c) The ultra- violet light is filtered by this way.
d) If it weren’t filtered it would cause eye troubles and skin cancers.
72)The first year of marriage İs surely to be a difficult one.
a) Suddenly two people realize that they are responsible not only for themselves; but also have to consider the feelings and needs of another person.
b)No one should mistakenly rush into a marriage.
c) in the first year both partners have to learn to accept the annoying little habits that both of them will surely have.
d) in the first year a couple has to learn how to get along with their in-laws. Mark the best choice.
73) Air pollution in Ankara is a serious problem._____________
a) However, fumes from cars and factories pollute the air.
b) Therefore, something must be done immediately.
c) As a result the air is polluted.
d) For example, there is air pollution in big cities.
74) Farming is an unpopular way of life in developing countries-Although young people know many new mechanized farming methods, they__________________
a) try to make farming popular.
b) try to find jobs in cities.
c) prefer to stay in their villages.
d) prefer to use old methods of farming.
75)There are over one million words in the English language today. However,_______________.
a) English is the language that has the largest vocabulary in the world
b) the average educated speaker knows only about 10.000 words.
c) few of the words in Shakespeare’s Works were of foreign origin.
d) the English vocabulary is much larger than the vocabulary of Italian.
76)Jet planes can go very fast; in fact______________
a)some of them can go faster than the speed of sound.
b) navigation systems have been improved so that planes can fly at night
c) supersonic jets are very expensive.
d) many improvements have been made in airplanes to provide more comfort
77)___________because they help to prepare the student for the final examination.
a) A dictionary is usually a reliable guide to pronunciation
b) Examinations are given during the term
c) None of them was adequately prepared
d) Surely you understood the importance of being able to speak and write effectively
READING
The piranha, in spite of its tiny size, is one of the most feared fish in the world. Piranhas live in the Aaron River, have very sharp teeth, and are capable of eating four times their body weight daily. This would not be so bad, if it were not for the way they attack in numbers. Even the smallest movement, like splashing your hand in the water, is enough to attract 300 piranhas in an instant A piranha attack can transform a live cow into a skeleton in a matter of minutes. When there is nothing else to eat, they will even eat each other.
78) According to the passage, the piranha________.
a) is the world’s smallest fish
b)would not be so bad if it was better understood
c)has sharp teeth and a large appetite
d)lives largely on a diet of its own species
79) The passage tells us that________.
a)piranhas are dangerous because so many of them gather to attack their prey
b)a single piranha can eat a cow in a matter of minutes
c)the average piranha eats four other piranhas every day
d) piranhas are useless because they are not edible
80) it is stated in the passage that in the absence of food, piranhas________.
a) feed on each other
b)migrate to other rivers
c)get smaller in size
d)face a decline in their numbers
World population is increasing at an alarming rate, despite birth control and family planning. it is estimated that by the year 2060, the Earth will have 10 billion people. Governments, and particularly governments of developing countries, will face major challenges to provide for their growing populations. The first and the most obvious challenge is to provide an adequate food supply. Next is to build adequate housing. Severe unemployment will also be a problem if new jobs are not created in accordance with the increasing population. The last, and the possibly most important, is the challenge of providing education for everyone.
81)The author believes that_______.
a) the effects of growing populations will be felt worse in developing countries
b) there will be few developing countries by the year 2060
c) unemployment is more important than shortage of housing
d) everyone has a right to a free education
82)According to the passage, governments________.
a) of developed countries should help those of poorer countries
b) will face four important problems because of growing populations
c) are generally too bureaucratic to deal with their problems
d) will need to house 10 billion extra people by the year 2060
83)It is implied in the passage that_______.
a) governments will have to be strong enough to meet the challenges of over-population
b) some of the current jobs will become outdated in the future as new ones are created
c) education is the best way to stop the world population growth
d) there won’t be a major world famine during the next century
84)word ‘adequate’ is closest in meaning to __________________________.
a)more b) enough c) excessive d) limited
POPULAR vs. QUALITY NEWSPAPERS
Students of English as a foreign language often ask teachers which newspapers to read. They naturally suppose that reading an English newspaper will be a good way of improving their knowledge of the language. But they are frequently disappointed because they cannot understand popular newspapers and think the ‘quality ‘ newspapers will be even more difficult. In fact the opposite is usually the case. Popular newspapers are written for people who haven’t got much time for reading and who, perhaps do not read as fast or enjoy reading as much as people who buy ‘quality’ newspapers. So, the editors try to attract the readers’ attention with sensational headlines in big black type. The headlines do not explain the content of the news item underneath. On the contrary they are often designed to puzzle the reader so that he will be persuaded to read the item to find out the meaning of the headline! Apart from that, they use double meanings, so a foreign reader is usually confused by them. Editors are also afraid that the readers will not be patient enough to read a long paragraph. Therefore .almost every sentence becomes a paragraph in itself, which is also a disadvantage for the student of English as a foreign language.
Mark the best choice.
85)Students of English as a foreign language want to read English newspapers because________.
a) they are disappointed in the difficulty of newspapers
b) they don’t have much time to read
c) they think they will learn the language better this way
d) None of the above is correct
86) Line 5, ‘in fact, the opposite is usually the case’ means___________
a) quality newspapers are less difficult to read than popular newspapers
b) students can read popular newspapers easily
c) people who read popular newspapers have a lot of time for reading
d) popular newspapers aren’t written for people who do not have time for reading
87)Editors think that people who read popular newspapers_____________.
a) do not have much time to read
b) do not enjoy reading very much
c) cannot read very fast
d) Ali of the above are correct
88) Line 7 ‘sensational’ means _____.
a) beautiful b) interesting c)serious d)huge
89)Line 9 ” they” refers to_______.
a)the readers b) the editors c) the headlines d) the news items
90) Line 10 ‘they ‘ refers to_______
a) the readers b) the editors c) the headlines d) the news items
91)Which of the following is not a disadvantage of a popular newspaper?
a) The sentences are long
b) The headlines do not explain the content of the news item underneath.
c) foreign readers are confused by the headlines.
d) The headlines are big and black.
The oldest specimens of glass we know of are Egyptian, and it is quite probable that the land of the Pharaohs was the original home of glass. The glass of early Egypt, usually opaque and colored, was made in small pieces for purposes of decoration, or in the form of vases, tiny vessel, or omamentel figures. Many of these glass articles have been found in tombs six thousand years old.
The ancient Egyptians knew not only how to make glass, but how to make exquisite art glass pieces. They also used glass to imitate precious stones. From its earliest years glass has led a double life – one of great usefulness and beauty, and one of glittering pretense.
92)The words ” six thousand years old” (line 4) refer to
a) glass articles b) tombs c) Pharaohs d) ancient Egypt
93)It is most probable that glass was originally used by .
a) modem Egyptians b) Indians to adorn themselves
c) ancient Egyptians d) American manufacturers of glassware
94) Which statement is correct? in its early days glass was____________.
a) never made in colors b) never useful!
c) used to imitate precious stones d) always made in large pieces
95. The word ” imitate” means
a) take b) copy c) use d) make
96) We may infer that the Egyptian glass articles
a) could last a long time b) lasted a few years only
c) have never been found d) were not beautiful
97) Glass has always led a double life because of its
a) age and art b) opaqueness and transparency
c) colorlessness and colorfulness d) usefulness and glittering pretense.
98) Glass was originally used for
a) drinking glasses b) mirrors c) tombs of the Pharaohs d) decoration
99) The paragraphs suggest that glass always was
a) useful b) scarce c) opaque d) expensive
100)The paragraphs indicate that the Pharaohs were
a) in Egypt b) glass manufacturers
c) manufacturers of precious stones d) dealers in ornamental figures
KEY
Grammer
1.D
2.B
3.A
4.A
5.A
6.D
7.C
8.C
9.A
10.C
11.C
12.B
13.A
14.A
15.D
16.C
17.C
18.C
19.D
20.D
21.B
22.C
23.A
24.D
25.B
26.C
27.A
28.B
29.D
30.A
31.D
32.D
33.B
34.D
35D
Vocabulary
36.D
37.B
38.B
39.B
40.C
41. B
42.A
43.B
44.B
45.A
46.B
47.B
48.C
49.A
50.D
51.D
52.A
53.B
54.B
Find Same Meaning
55.D
56.A
57.B
58.C
59.D
60.D
Dialogue Completion
61.D
62.D
63 .B
Find Same Meaning ( Sentence )
64.A
65 .C
66.D
67.C
68.B
Writing
69.C
70.B
71.A
72.B
73.B
74.D
75.B
76.A
77.B
Reading
78.C
79.A
80 A
81.A
82.B
83.A
84.B
85.C
86.A
87.D
88.B
89.C
90.C
91.D
92.B
93.C
94.C
95.A
96.D
97.D
98.A
99.A
100. A
IELTS | IELTS Sınavı
Yazan 07. Oca, 2010 by Haluk Hoca in IELTS, IELTS Sınavı
ELTS İngiltere, Avusturalya , Kanada, İrlanda, Yeni Zelanda ve Amerika Birleşik Devletleri yüksek öğretim kurumları ve Türkiye´de bazı üniversitelerin hazırlık sınıfından muaf olmak için gerekli olan İngilizce bilgisi yeterlik sınavıdır. Akademik ve Genel IELTS sınavı vardır, ancak yüksek öğrenim için geçerli olan Akademik IELTS sınav dır. Yüksek öğrenim kurumlarına kabul edilebilmeniz için genelde kabul edilen not 6.0 ve yukarısıdır. Ancak başvurulan ülke ve yüksek öğrenim kurumunun beklentilerine göre bu baraj değişmektedir. IELTS sınavı geçerlik süresi 2 yıldır; ancak bazı üniversiteler 5 yıla kadar kabul etmektedir.
IELTS dört dil yeteneğini (dinleme, okuma, yazma ve konuşma) ölçen bir sınavdır. Akademik ve Genel İngilizce olmak üzere iki farklı sınav halinde uygulanır. Dinleme ve konuşma modülleri her iki düzeyde aynı şekilde uygulanırken okuma ve yazma modülleri iki düzeyde farklı formatlarda uygulanır.
Test toplam 2 saat 45 dk’dır.
Dinleme (4 bölüm/ 40 soru/ 30 dk.)
Genel İngilizce Okuma (3 bölüm/ 40 soru/ 60dk.) – Akademik İngilizce Okuma (3 bölüm/ 40 soru/ 60 dk.)
Genel İngilizce Yazma (2 konu/ 150-250 kelime/ 30 dk.) – Akademik İngilizce Yazma (2 konu/ 150-250 kelime/ 60 dk.)
Konuşma (11-14 dk.)
Her bölüm için ayrıca tüm test puanınızdan ayrı bir puan alırsınız. Bunlar size Test Rapor Formu şeklinde verilir (TRF). Sınavdan alınan Genel Not, Dinleme veya Okuma bölümlerinden alınan notlar buçuklu rakamlar ile de ifade edilebilir (örn 4,5 veya 6,5 gibi). Ancak, Yazma ve Konuşma bölümleri sadece tam rakamlar ile belirtilir. (örn 4,0 veya 6,0 gibi).
IELTS Sınav Sonucları Ne İfade Eder ?
Adaylar 1’den 9’a kadar olan puanlamaya göre bir sonuç elde ederler.
Geçme veya kalma puanı yoktur.
9 – Expert User
Dil üzerinde tam bir hakimiyeti vardır: uygun, doğru ve akıcı konuşma ve tam anlama becerisine sahiptir.
8 – Very Good User
Dil üzerinde sadece sistematik olmayan hatalar ve uygunsuzluklar dışında tam bir hakimiyeti vardır. Bilgisi dahilinde olmayan konularda anlaşmazlıklar olabilir. Zor ve detaylı tartışmalarda başarılıdır.
7 – Good User
Dil üzerinde bazı durumlarda olabilecek rastlantısal hatalar, uygunsuz kullanım ve yanlış anlamalar dışında eylemsel hakimiyeti vardır. Genellikle zor ve karmaşık dili iyi kullanır ve detaylı muhakemesini yapar.
6 – Competent User
Bazı hatalar, uygunsuz kullanımlar ve yanlış anlamalar olmasına rağmen genellikle dili efektif kullanır. Yabancısı olmadığı konularda oldukça zor seviyedeki İngilizceyi kullanabilir
5 – Modest User
Hata yapmaya müsait olmasına rağmen birçok durumda genel anlamı çıkarabilir ve dil üzerinde kısmi bir hakimiyeti vardır. Bildiği bir konuda basit bir iletişim kurabilir.
4 – Limited User
Bilgisi dahilinde olan durumlarda bile İngilizce becerisi limitlidir. Anlama ve ifade etmede sık sık problem yaşar. Karmaşık ve zor bir dili kullanamaz.
3 – Extremely Limited User
Sadece çok iyi bildiği konuları anlayıp ifade edebilir. İletişimde sık sık zorluk yaşar.
2 – Intermittent User
En basit bilgileri belirli kelimelerle ifade etmek bildigi konularda kısa formüller kullanmak ve acil ihtiyaçlarını belirtmek dışında gerçek iletişim kurmak mümkün değildir. Yazı ve konuşma İngilizcesini anlamakta zorluk çeker
1 – Non User
Birkaç kelime dışında dili kullanma yeteneği yoktur.
Toefl Sınavı | IELTS Sınavı Stratejileri
Yazan 07. Oca, 2010 by Haluk Hoca in IELTS Sınavı, Toefl Sınavı
Toefl Sınavı ve IELTS Sınavı Puanınızı yükseltmek için stratejiler:
Selecting ınformation :
Bu bölümü tamamlayabilmek için önemli olan size verilen grafik bilgilerini tam olarak tarif edebilmelisinizdir. fakat her detayı en ince ayrıntısına kadar yazın demek değildir bu, çünkü bazı durumlar da çok bilgiyi verebilmek için bir çok sayı kullanılmıştır. Bu yüzden grafikleri anlamlı bir şekilde açıklamalısınız yani yazacağınız raporda önemli trendlre görünmeli.
Raporu nasıl hazırlamalısınız: Çizgi halindeki grafikler gibi, raporunuz da yalın olmalıdır, giriş, gelişme ve sonuç bölümlerini , zamanları ve imla kurallarını düzgün kullanmalısınız. Raporunuzu hazırlarken 2 standart açılış cümleniz olmalıparagrafları ve raporunuzu anlatabilmek için. Bu açılış cümleleri ilk paragrafı oluşturmalı, bir cümle paragrafın ne hakkında olduğunu, tarihini, bulunduğu yeri, grafik te neyin anlatıldığını anlatmalıdır; Örneğin, The graphs compare the number of deaths caused by six diseases in Someland in 1990 with the amount of research funding allocated to each of those diseases.
Eğer çizgi grafik ise göreviniz; ” The graphs show………” diye başlayabiliriz, fakat 2 paragrafın karşılaştırması yapılıyor ise: ” The graphs compare…….” diye başlayabiliriz.
Kullanacağımız zaman ise grafikler geçmiş zaman ile ilgili ise de cümlelerimizi Simple present tense de kurarız. Dikkat etmeniz gereken açılış cümlelerinin, grafikteki bilgilerin aynen kopyası olmadığıdır. Kopya cümleler examiner tarafından kabul edilmez boşa zaman harcamayın.
2 veya 3 cümle ile her şeyi özetleyebilirsiniz. Örneğin:It can be clearly seen that the amount of research funding in many cases did not correlate with the seriousness of the disease in terms of numbers of deaths.
Raporunuzun gelişme kısmında grafikleri detaylı bir şekilde anlatabilirsiniz.Burada önemli olan, en net ve mantıklı sıralama ile sunum yapabilmektir. En çok beğenilen ise raporunuzu bir veya iki cümle ile ilgi çekecek bir şekilde sonlandırmanızdır.
Gramer ve kelime : En yüksek notu sınırlı sayıda kelime kullanmak yerine daha içerikli kelimeler kullanarak elde edebilirsiniz.
Bar grafikleri bazen çizgi grafikler gibi anlatabilirsiniz. Anlatımlarınız da zaman çizelgesi de kullanılabilir.Bu çizelge de olayları ilk olaydan itibaren sıralayabilirsiniz.
IELTS Sınavı Listening
Yazan 07. Oca, 2010 by Haluk Hoca in IELTS Sınavı
Tapescript
Good morning everyone. Welcome to the second year of your teaching
degree. My name is Simon Taylor. I’m a second year lecturer in the
education faculty. Today I’ll be giving you an overview of the field trip to
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, that you all registered for at the end of last
year.
As many of you will be aware, the field trip is offered to student teachers in
the second year of the teaching degree. The trip replaces the three week
practical teaching placement in the second semester. But please don’t get
the impression that the trip will be a holiday. In fact you will do the same
amount of work in Vietnam as your peers do in Australia. You will still
complete 3 weeks practice teaching, but in a Vietnamese school rather
than an Australian one. Each week you will need to teach 10 hours and
observe at least 10 hours. Your class supervisor will be the student’s
normal teacher and so will most probably be Vietnamese. You will need to
fit in with what the class supervisor asks you to teach and follow any
instructions they may give you in terms of teaching methodology. You
might find this difficult at first, especially if what the class supervisor asks
you to do contradicts the methodology we have taught you here. But
remember that whatever happens, it will be a learning experience.
Actually in past field trips the Vietnamese supervisors have not interfered
at all and our student teachers have found them very supportive.
You will be placed in classes at the University of Education, Ho Chi Minh
City. This is the largest teacher training institution for secondary teachers
in the south of Vietnam. It has a very good reputation within the country
and with foreign universities. Cambridge University and Melbourne
University and a number of others have developed good ties with the
University of Education. Many of the staff have received their training in
England, the US, Australia and New Zealand.
The section of the university that you’ll be working in is the Centre for
Foreign Languages. This is the largest English language centre in the
country and enrolls up to 40,000 students across 12 campuses at any one
time. The students in this section of the university are in fact not trainee
teachers but members of the public who pay fees to study English.
The language centre runs in three shifts of four hours each day. They are
from 7am to 11am, 1pm to 5pm and 5pm to 9pm. So each student will be
in class for four hours in the morning, afternoon or evening. But they
don’t study every day. Classes run three times a week on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, which the Vietnamese call the even days, or on
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday – the odd days. You will teach two hours
of the morning shift each day except Saturday. You’ll have two groups of
students. One group on the even days and the other on the odd days. If
you would like to get out your blank timetables I’ll tell you your teaching
commitments.
On Monday you’ll observe your first group (which we’ll call group A) for the
first two hours then teach from 9am-11am. Apart from Wednesday you’ll
be free during the afternoon shift to prepare your lessons. In the evening
on Monday there’ll be an official welcoming dinner put on by the university.
On Tuesday, you’ll observe your second group (group B) from 7am till 9am
and then teach the rest of the lesson. In the evening we will go out to
dinner together on a floating restaurant.
On Wednesday you’ll teach group A from 7am to 9am and then observe
until 11am. A few of the students are planning to take you on a tour of the
city in the afternoon. And we will take them out for dinner in the evening.
On Thursday it will be group B again. You’ll teach them from 7am till 9am
and observe from 9am to 11am. As yet we haven’t made any plans for the
evening meal on Thursday.
Friday, you’ll teach from 7am to 9am and observe from 9am to 11am. And
that will be group A again. In the evening we will travel by bus to Vung Tau
which is a sea side city a couple of hours out of Ho Chi Minh City. We’ll be
staying in Vung Tau over the weekend. So Saturday and Sunday will of
course be free.
In the classes you’ll be teaching, there could be up to 70 students and the
furniture which consists of long benches cannot be moved. So setting
students into small discussion groups is quite difficult but not impossible.
We’ll talk more about some strategies for teaching large classes in our
tutorials before the field trip.
Well, I think that’s all I have to say at present about the field trip. Cathy
Jones is here now to talk about the non-teaching arrangements such as
your accommodation, sight seeing and so on.
Sample question one: selecting topicsSample task
Tick the three items which are discussed in the talk.
A. Teaching schedule for student teachers
B. Safety issues for student teachers on the field trip
C. Accommodation
D. How the field trip fits into the teaching degree
E. Vietnamese students’ level of proficiency in English
F. How the work requirements for the field trip compare with the work
requirements for student teachers who remain in Australia
G. Quality of English language teaching in Vietnamese universities
H. Textbooks commonly used in Vietnamese English classes
Sample question two: summary completion
Sample task
Complete the notes below by writing no more than three words in the
spaces provided.
Simon Taylor, a … (1) … from the education faculty, gave some
information about the … (2) … to … (3) … which will be held in the … (4)
… . The student teachers will complete three weeks in a Vietnamese
language centre involving ten hours of … (5) … and ten hours of … (6) …
Sample question three: multiple choice
Sample task
Circle the appropriate letters A – D.
1. Participants on the field trip will be:
A. Vietnamese teachers
B. students of English
C. Australian teachers
D. trainee teachers
2. How long will the field trip run for?
A. 1 week
B. 3 weeks
C. one month
D. one semester
3. The Foreign Language Centre runs classes:
A. 7 days a week
B. 6 days a week
C. 5 days a week
D. 3 days a week
Sample question four: form completion
Sample task
Complete the form. Write no more than three words for each answer.
Sample question five: sentence completion
Sample task
Complete the notes using no more than three words.
1. In the mornings the student teachers will … … … … … … … … … ..
2. student teachers could be teaching large classes with up to
… … … … … … ..
3. Discussion groups are quite difficult to arrange in Vietnamese
classes but not … … … … … … ..
Sample question six: short answer questionsSample task
Answer the questions using no more than three words
1. How many campuses does the Centre for Foreign Languages
have?
2. How many hours does each lesson run for?
3. What will Cathy Jones talk about?
IELTS Sınavı | Writing
Yazan 07. Oca, 2010 by Haluk Hoca in IELTS Sınavı
Writing task one: single line graph
Sample task
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write a report for a
university lecturer describing the information in the graph below. You
should write at least 150 words.
Sample answer
The graph shows the number of cases of X disease in
Someland between the years 1960 and 1995. As an overall
trend, it is clear that the number of cases of the disease
increased fairly rapidly until the mid seventies, remained
constant for around a decade at 500 cases before dropping to
zero in the late 80s.
In 1960, the number of cases stood at approximately 100. That
number rose steadily to 200 by 1969 and then more sharply to
500 in 1977. At this point the number of cases remained stable
until 1984 before plummeting to zero by 1988. From 1988 to
1995 Someland was free of the disease.
In conclusion, the graph shows that the disease was
increasingly prevalent until the 1980s when it was eradicated
from Someland.
Grammar and vocabulary
Writing task one: double line graph
Sample task
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the
graph below.
You should write at least 150 words.
Sample answer one
The graph shows the rate of smoking in Someland.
In 1960, 600 men in every 1,000 was smoking. This number
decreased gradually to 500 by 1974 and continued to
decrease but more steeply to 300 in 1995. In contrast the
rate of women smokers in 1960 was very low at only 80 in
every 1,000. This number increased to 170 by 1968 and
increased again but more steeply to 320 in 1977. The rate
of female smokers then remained stable at 320 until 1984 at
which point the figures began to decline and had dropped to
250 by 1995.
Writing task one: bar graphs
Sample task
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the
graphs below.
You should write at least 150 words.
Sample answer one
The graphs compare the number of deaths caused by six
diseases in Someland in 1990 with the amount of research
funding allocated to each of those diseases. It can be clearly
seen that the amount of research funding in many cases did not
correlate with the seriousness of the disease in terms of
numbers of deaths.
In 1990 there were around 0.2 million deaths from AIDS, 0.1
million deaths from leprosy, 0.3 million deaths from tropical
diseases, 0.5 million deaths from diarrhoea, 0.4 million deaths
from malaria and 1.8 million deaths from TB. These figures can
be contrasted with the amount of funding allocated for each
disease. In 1990 AIDS received 180 million dollars in research
funding, leprosy 80 million dollars in research funding, tropical
diseases 79 million dollars in research funding, diarrhoea 60
million dollars in research funding, malaria 50 million dollars and
TB 20 million dollars in research funding.
In conclusion it is clear that funding allocation for disease
research in Someland is not wholly determined by the number
of deaths for which each disease is responsible in a given year.
Writing task one: pie charts
Sample task
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write a report for a
university lecturer describing the information in the two graphs below.
You should write at least 150 words.
Sample answer
The pie charts compare the highest level of education
achieved by women in Someland across two years, 1945 and
1995. It can be clearly seen that women received a much
higher level of education in Someland in 1995 than they did in
1945.
In 1945 only 30% of women completed their secondary
education and 1% went on to a first degree. No women had
completed post-graduate studies. This situation had changed
radically by 1995. In 1995, 90% of women in Someland had
completed secondary education and of those, half had
graduated from an initial degree and 20% had gone on to postgraduate
studies. At the other end of the scale we can see that
by 1995 all girls were completing lower secondary, although
10% ended their schooling at this point. This is in stark
contrast with 1945 when only 30% of girls completed primary
school, 35% had no schooling at all and 35% only completed
the third grade.
In conclusion, we can see that in the 50 years from 1945 to
1995 there have been huge positive developments to the
education levels of women in Someland.
Writing task one: tables
Sample task
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write a report for a
university lecturer describing the information in the table below. You
should write at least 150 words.
Hours of leisure time per
Sample answer one
The table shows how people in different age groups spent
their leisure time in Someland. It can be clearly seen that the
amount of leisure time available varied considerably across
the age groups.
Teenagers in Someland spent 1,200 hours a year watching
TV and those in the over 70s group spent 100 hours less at
1,100. They spent 150 hours on socialising with 4 or less
people compared with 200 hours at the other end of the
scale. They spent 350 hours socialising with 4 or more
people compared with 25 hours. The teenagers spent 450
hours on group exercise but retired people didn’t do any.
In conclusion, we can see that in Someland the teenagers
and retired people prefer to spend their free time in different
ways.
Writing task one: processesSample task
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The flow chart below shows how national examination papers are marked
in Someland.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
You should write at least 150 words.
Sample answer
The sample task given is simplified for the sake of explaining this kind of
report task clearly. In a genuine test you can expect the process to be
more complex.
The flow chart shows the marking procedures for national
exam papers in Someland.
After the papers are collected, the Reading and Listening
papers are marked by an administrator and then collated.
The writing papers are treated differently. After collection,
the writing papers are marked by an examiner. The marks
are then sent to an administrator for collation while the
exam papers are sent to an examination board. The board
either stores the papers or reassesses them.
IELTS Sınavı Reading
Yazan 07. Oca, 2010 by Haluk Hoca in IELTS Sınavı
Aşağıda Ielts sınavı reading bölümleri
Sample reading text
Lessons from the Titanic
A From the comfort of our modern lives we tend to look back at the
turn of the twentieth century as a dangerous time for sea travellers. With
limited communication facilities, and shipping technology still in its infancy
in the early nineteen hundreds, we consider ocean travel to have been a
risky business. But to the people of the time it was one of the safest forms
of transport. At the time of the Titanic’s maiden voyage in 1912, there had
only been four lives lost in the previous forty years on passenger ships on
the North Atlantic crossing. And the Titanic was confidently proclaimed to
be unsinkable. She represented the pinnacle of technological advance at
the time. Her builders, crew and passengers had no doubt that she was
the finest ship ever built. But still she did sink on April 14, 1912, taking
1,517 of her passengers and crew with her.
B The RMS Titanic left Southampton for New York on April 10, 1912.
On board were some of the richest and most famous people of the time
who had paid large sums of money to sail on the first voyage of the most
luxurious ship in the world. Imagine her placed on her end: she was larger
at 269 metres than many of the tallest buildings of the day. And with nine
decks, she was as high as an eleven storey building. The Titanic carried
329 first class, 285 second class and 710 third class passengers with 899
crew members, under the care of the very experienced Captain Edward J.
Smith. She also carried enough food to feed a small town, including
40,000 fresh eggs, 36,000 apples, 111,000 lbs of fresh meat and 2,200 lbs
of coffee for the five day journey.
C RMS Titanic was believed to be unsinkable because the hull was
divided into sixteen watertight compartments. Even if two of these
compartments flooded, the ship could still float. The ship’s owners could
not imagine that, in the case of an accident, the Titanic would not be able
to float until she was rescued. It was largely as a result of this confidence
in the ship and in the safety of ocean travel that the disaster could claim
such a great loss of life.
D In the ten hours prior to the Titanic’s fatal collision with an iceberg at
11.40pm, six warnings of icebergs in her path were received by the
Titanic’s wireless operators. Only one of these messages was formally
posted on the bridge; the others were in various locations across the ship.
If the combined information in these messages of iceberg positions had
been plotted, the ice field which lay across the Titanic’s path would have
been apparent. Instead, the lack of formal procedures for dealing with
information from a relatively new piece of technology, the wireless, meant
that the danger was not known until too late. This was not the fault of the
Titanic crew. Procedures for dealing with warnings received through the
wireless had not been formalised across the shipping industry at the time.
The fact that the wireless operators were not even Titanic crew, but rather
contracted workers from a wireless company, made their role in the ship’s
operation quite unclear.
E Captain Smith’s seemingly casual attitude in increasing the speed
on this day to a dangerous 22 knots or 41 kilometres per hour, can then be
partly explained by his ignorance of what lay ahead. But this only partly
accounts for his actions, since the spring weather in Greenland was known
to cause huge chunks of ice to break off from the glaciers. Captain Smith
knew that these icebergs would float southward and had already
acknowledged this danger by taking a more southerly route than at other
times of the year. So why was the Titanic travelling at high speed when he
knew, if not of the specific risk, at least of the general risk of icebergs in
her path? As with the lack of coordination of the wireless messages, it
was simply standard operating procedure at the time. Captain Smith was
following the practices accepted on the North Atlantic, practices which had
coincided with forty years of safe travel. He believed, wrongly as we now
know, that the ship could turn or stop in time if an iceberg was sighted by
the lookouts.
F There were around two and a half hours between the time the
Titanic rammed into the iceberg and its final submersion. In this time 705
people were loaded into the twenty lifeboats. There were 473 empty seats
available on lifeboats while over 1,500 people drowned. These figures
raise two important issues. Firstly, why there were not enough lifeboats to
seat every passenger and crew member on board. And secondly, why the
lifeboats were not full.
G The Titanic had sixteen lifeboats and four collapsible boats which
could carry just over half the number of people on board her maiden
voyage and only a third of the Titanic’s total capacity. Regulations for the
number of lifeboats required were based on outdated British Board of
Trade regulations written in 1894 for ships a quarter of the Titanic’s size,
and had never been revised. Under these requirements, the Titanic was
only obliged to carry enough lifeboats to seat 962 people. At design
meetings in 1910, the shipyard’s managing director, Alexander Carlisle,
had proposed that forty eight lifeboats be installed on the Titanic, but the
idea had been quickly rejected as too expensive. Discussion then turned
to the ship’s décor, and as Carlisle later described the incident … ’we
spent two hours discussing carpet for the first class cabins and fifteen
minutes discussing lifeboats’.
H The belief that the Titanic was unsinkable was so strong that
passengers and crew alike clung to the belief even as she was actually
sinking. This attitude was not helped by Captain Smith, who had not
acquainted his senior officers with the full situation. For the first hour after
the collision, the majority of people aboard the Titanic, including senior
crew, were not aware that she would sink, that there were insufficient
lifeboats or that the nearest ship responding to the Titanic’s distress calls
would arrive two hours after she was on the bottom of the ocean. As a
result, the officers in charge of loading the boats received a very halfhearted
response to their early calls for women and children to board the
lifeboats. People felt that they would be safer, and certainly warmer,
aboard the Titanic than perched in a little boat in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Not realising the magnitude of the impending disaster themselves, the
officers allowed several boats to be lowered only half full.
I Procedures again were at fault, as an additional reason for the
officers’ reluctance to lower the lifeboats at full capacity was that they
feared the lifeboats would buckle under the weight of 65 people. They had
not been informed that the lifeboats had been fully tested prior to
departure. Such procedures as assigning passengers and crew to
lifeboats and lifeboat loading drills were simply not part of the standard
operation of ships nor were they included in crew training at this time.
J As the Titanic sank, another ship, believed to have been the
Californian, was seen motionless less than twenty miles away. The ship
failed to respond to the Titanic’s eight distress rockets. Although the
officers of the Californian tried to signal the Titanic with their flashing
Morse lamp, they did not wake up their radio operator to listen for a
distress call. At this time, communication at sea through wireless was new
and the benefits not well appreciated, so the wireless on ships was often
not operated around the clock. In the case of the Californian, the wireless
operator slept unaware while 1,500 Titanic passengers and crew drowned
only a few miles away.
K After the Titanic sank, investigations were held in both Washington
and London. In the end, both inquiries decided that no one could be
blamed for the sinking. However, they did address the fundamental safety
issues which had contributed to the enormous loss of life. As a result,
international agreements were drawn up to improve safety procedures at
sea. The new regulations covered 24 hour wireless operation, crew
training, proper lifeboat drills, lifeboat capacity for all on board and the
creation of an international ice patrol.
Reading task type one: summary completion
Sample task
Complete the summary below. Choose your answers from the box at the
bottom of the page and write them in boxes 1-8 on your answer sheet.
NB There are more words than spaces so you will not use them all.
You may use any of the words more than once.
List of Words
passengers happy float advanced
lifeboats confident dangers ocean
worried inadequate enormous excitement
fast handbook water afloat
record fast procedures orders
drown size sink safety
The Finest Ship Ever Built
The North Atlantic Ocean crossing on the Titanic was expected to set a
new standard for …(1)… travel in terms of comfort and …(2)… The
shipping industry had an excellent safety …(3)… on the North Atlantic
Crossing over the previous forty years and the Titanic was the finest and
safest liner ever built. The Titanic combined the greatest technology of the
day with sheer …(4)…, luxury and new safety features. The Titanic’s
owners were …(5)… that even if the Titanic were letting in …(6)… she
would …(7) … indefinitely until help arrived. In hindsight we know that the
Titanic was not unsinkable and that technology alone could not save lives
when facilities were …(8)… and humans did not follow safe …(9)…
whether because of arrogance or ignorance.
Reading task type two: matching headings to paragraphs
Sample task
Choose the heading which best sums up the primary cause of the problem
described in paragraphs D, E, G, H and I of the text. Write the appropriate
numbers (i – x) in the boxes on your answer sheet.
List of Headings
i Ignorance of the impending disaster
ii Captain’s orders ignored
iii Captain’s over-confidence
iv Rough sea conditions
v Faulty design
vi Iceberg locations not plotted
vii Low priority placed on safety
viii Number of lifeboats adequate
ix Inadequate training
x Ice warnings ignored
Reading task type three: identifying the writer’s views
Sample task
Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer in the
reading passage? In boxes 1-7 on your answer sheet write:
Yes If the statement agrees with the writer
No If the statement contradicts the writer
Not Given If it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about
this
1. The enormous loss of life on the Titanic was primarily caused by
inadequate equipment, training and procedures.
2. Nobody had thought of installing enough lifeboats to accommodate
all the passengers and crew in the event of an emergency.
3. Captain Smith didn’t inform his officers of the true situation because
he didn’t want to cause a panic.
4. The lifeboats would have buckled if they had been fully loaded.
5. After the Titanic sank the lifeboats which were not full should have
returned to rescue as many people from the water as they could.
6. The Captain of the Californian could have brought his ship to the
rescue if he had realised that the Titanic was sinking.
7. The sinking of the Titanic prompted an overhaul of standard
operating procedures which made ocean travel much safer.
Reading task type four: multiple choice
Sample task
Choose the appropriate letters A-D and write your answers in boxes 1-3
on your answer sheet.
1. Which is most at fault for the magnitude of the Titanic disaster?
A. The ship
B. The Titanic’s owners and builders
C. Standard operating procedure
D. The captain and crew
2. The number of lifeboats on the Titanic …
A. would have been sufficient if all boats had been filled to
capacity
B. met the regulations for much smaller ships but not the Titanic
C. had been designed in 1894 by the British Board of Trade
D. could carry more people than required under the regulations
3. The Titanic was …
A. higher than the tallest buildings of her day
B. divided into 16 watertight compartments
C. unsinkable
D. the most technologically advanced liner of her time
Reading task type five: selecting factors
Sample task
The writer mentions a number of factors related to poor communication
which contributed to the disaster. Which 3 of the following factors are
mentioned? Write your answers (A-H) in boxes 1-3 on your answer sheet.
A. The Titanic was travelling too fast.
B. Ships were not required to operate their wireless continually.
C. There were insufficient lifeboats on the ship.
D. The Titanic’s wireless was not operating around the clock.
E. Ice warnings were not dealt with systematically.
F. The Californian’s wireless had broken down.
G. The Titanic’s wireless had broken down.
H. Captain Smith did not give his officers enough information.
Reading task type six: table completion
Sample task
Complete the table below using information from the reading passage.
Write no more than three words for each answer. Write your answers in
boxes 1-8 on your answer sheet.
Reading task type seven: matching causes and effects
Sample task
The reading passage describes a number of cause and effect
relationships. Match each cause (1-4) in List A with its effect (A-H) in List
B. Write your answers (A-H) in boxes 1-4 on your answer sheet.
NB There are more effects in List B than you will need, so you will not
use all of them. You may use any effect more than once if you wish.
Reading task type eight: sentence completion
Sample task
Complete the sentences below using words taken from the reading
passage. Use no more than three words for each answer. Write your
answers in boxes 1-3 on your answer sheet.
1. One positive outcome was that the inquiries into the Titanic disaster
sought to improve safety procedures by initiating …(1)…
2. The Titanic’s safety feature, which convinced most people that she
wouldn’t sink, was her …(2)…
3. Passenger ships across the North Atlantic Ocean had had an
excellent safety record in the …(3)…
Reading task type nine: short answer questions
Sample task
Using no more than three words, answer the following questions. Write
your answers in boxes 1-3 on your answer sheet.
1. Alexander Carlisle implied that the Titanic’s owners were more
concerned about the ship’s appearance than what?
2. The laws of which government regulated the lifeboat requirements
that the Titanic conformed to in 1912?
3. What term used in the passage tells the reader that this was the
Titanic’s first journey?
TOEFL Speaking Teknikleri | Toefl Sınavı
Yazan 07. Oca, 2010 by Haluk Hoca in Toefl, Toefl Sınavı
Toefl, Toefl Sınavı konuşma teknikleri aşağıdaki gibidir.
1- Bağımsız konuşma
Bildiğin konulardan bir liste yapıp kendi kendine onlarla konuşma pratikleri yap. Tanıdığın bir yeri ya da kişisel bir deneyimini anlat. daha sonra ortaya bir fikir koy ve onu açık bir şekilde detaylarıyla anlat. Fikrin konusunda tavsiyeler de ve açıklamalar da bulun. Ortalama konuşma süren 1 dakika olsun.
2- Birleşik konuşma
İnternette Yazılı ve sözlü olarak bulabileceğiniz TOEFL Speaking çalışmaları vardır, bu çalışmaları yazılı ve okuma materyallerini konuşarak özetleyin. Dilbilgisi ve kelime yapılarını değiştirerek (paraphrase yaparak) kullanın.
Okuma ve dinleme materyallerinin birbirleriyle nasıl ilintili olduğunu konuşarak sentez yapın.
Okuma ve dinleme materyalleri ile ilgili fikirleri ve bilgilerin birbirlerine nasıl bağlı olduğunu belirtin.
Eğer okuma veya dinleme materyalleri bir problem ortaya koyuyorsa bunun çözümlerinin ne olabileceğini belirten öneriler de bulunun.
Konuşmacıların fikir ve duyguları, seçtikleri kelimeler ve seslerindeki yükselme alçalma ile belli olur, bu da size uygun cevabı verebilmeniz için yardımcı olabilecek bir yaklaşımdır.
Konuşma bölümlerin de başarılı olabilmek için kelimeleri ve deyimleri uygun kullanabilmelisiniz. Telaffuzunuzun düzgün olması , vurgulamalarınızın yerinde olması gerekmektedir.
Konuşmalarınız da fikirlerinizi birbirine bağlarken, “on the other hand”, ”what that means is”, ”the first reason is…”, ” another difference is….” gibi ifadeleri kullanın.
TOEFL Speaking | Toefl Sınavı
Yazan 07. Oca, 2010 by Haluk Hoca in Toefl, Toefl Sınavı
TOEFL IBT Konuşma Bölümü | Toefl Sınavı
Akademik Konuşma yetenekleri:
Amaç öğrencilerin sınıf içinde ve dışında başarılı bir şekilde konuşabilmeleridir. Bu bölüm adayların, akademik ortamlar da etkin bir şekilde konuşup konuşamadıklarını sınar.Öğrencilerin sınıf içinde soruları yanıtlayabilmeleri, öt
eki öğrenciler ile akademik tartışmalara katılabilmeleri, kitapları özetleyip, sentez edebilmeleri, ve sınıfta işlenen konular hakkında konuşabilmeleri amaçlanır. Sınıf dışında ise günlük konuşmalar da yer alabilmeleri, fikirlerini açıklayabilmeleri, insanlar ile kitapçılarda , kütüphanelerde ve yurt ofislerinde konuşabi,lmeleri amaçlanır.
Tanım;
Konuşma bölümü yaklaşık 20 dakika uzunluğun da ve 6 bölümden oluşur. İlk 2 bölüm kendilerine verilen bağımsız konuşma bölümleridir. Sorular da adayın kendi fikirlerini ortaya koyması, düşünceleri, cevaplarken deneyimlerinden bahs etmesi beklenir. Diğer 4 bölüm ise birleşik bölümlerdir. Bu bölümler de adaylar cevaplarken birden fazla yeteneği kullanırlar. Adaylar cevaplarken notlar alıp bu notları kullanabilirler. En azından bir bölümde adaylara okuma veya dinleme bölümleri ile ilgili sorular sorulur. Bütün bölümler gibi bu bölümde bilgisayar ile yapılır. Adaylar mikrofon kullanırlar, adayların mikrofana yaptıkları konuşmalar digital olarak kaydedilir.
1-Kişisel tercihler: Bu bölümde adaydan verilen bir konu hakkında kendi fikrini savunması ve açıklanması istenir. Örneğin: Adayın beğendiği Önemli kişiler, yerler, olaylar ya da aktiviteler gibi. 15 saniye hazırlanma süresi, 45 saniye de yanıtlama süresi vardır.
2-Seçim soruları :Bu bölümde adayların verilen iki zıt konu hakkında ya da devam eden bir olay hakkın da kişisel tercihleri sorulur. Hazırlanma süresi 15 saniye , yanıtlama süresi de 45 saniyedir.
3- Kampüs ortamı: Kampüs ortamı ile ilgili bir okuma parçası (75-100 kelime arası), (60-80 saniyelik, okuma parçası ile bağlantılı yaklaşık 150-180 kelime arası bir dinleme bölümü. Sorular, konuşmacının okuma parçası hakkında ki düşüncelerini özetleyecek şekilde sorulur.30 saniye hazırlık, 60 saniye de cevaplama süresi vardır.
4-Akademik bölüm:genel ya da özel bir konu hakkında dır.(75-100) kelime arası bir akademik konudan alınmış bir fikri veya terimi genişce açıklayan bir okuma parçasıdır. İkinci bölüm de ise, (60-90 saniyelik 150-200 kelimelik ) okuma parçası ile bağlantılı örnek ve açıklamalar ile verilen bir dersdir. Sorular da adaydan okuma parçası ile ders arasında ki bilgileri ilişkilendirmesi istenir.
5-Dinleme ve konuşma: Kampüs ortamı; Konu: Problem çözümü Dinleme bölümü (60-90 saniyelik, 180-220 kelimelik) öğrenclerle alakalı bir konuşmadır, problemin 2 çözüm yolu vardır. Soruda adaya sorunu anladığını göstermesi istenir ve problemi nasıl çözeceğini anlatması nı açıklaması istenir. 20 saniyelik hazırlık 60 saniyelik cevaplama süresi vardır.
6-Akademik bölüm:Konu: Özet çıkarmadır, Dinleme bölümü bir dersden alınır, 890-120 saniyelik, 230-289 kelimelik) Sorular adaya konu ile verilen örnekler arasındaki ilişkiyi anlayıp anlamadığını öğrenmek için sorulur. 20 saniye hazırlanma 60 saniye cevaplama süresi vardır.
TOPLAM SINAV: 20 dakikadır.
Bağımsız Bölüm:
Tek bir soru ekranda görülür, yüksek sesle size okunur, aday 15 saniyede hazırlanır, 45 saniyede cevap verir. Zamanınızı ekrandaki saatten kontrol edebilirsiniz.
Birleşik bölüm:-Oku-Dinle-Konuş
Adaylar verilen konuda bir pasaj okurlar ve aynı konuda konuşan konuşmacıyı dinlerler. Ekranda bir soru belirir ve yüksek sesle o soruyu dinlerler. cevabı hazırlamak için 30 saniyeniz vardır, ve 60 saniyede de verilen konunun sentezini ve özetini yapıp cevaplamanız beklenilir.
Adaylardan açıkca dinleme ve okuma bölümünde kendilerine verilenleri özetlemeleri istenir.
Birleşik bölüm: Adaylar bir konuşmanın veya bir dersin bir bölümünü dinlerler.Kendilerinden bu bölümü açıkca özetlemeleri istenir, bazı görevlerde de kendi fikirlerini eklemeleri istenilebilir.
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Yazan 06. Oca, 2010 by Haluk Hoca in Toefl, Toefl Sınavı
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