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    The document outlines the test specifications for the four components of the Malaysian University English Test (MUET): Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. It describes the skills and abilities assessed in each component, including comprehending oral texts, individual presentations, group discussions, comprehending various written texts, and producing different types of writing. It also provides details on the format of each paper, such as the timing, number and types of questions, and tasks involved.

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    The document outlines the test specifications for the four components of the Malaysian University English Test (MUET): Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. It describes the skills and abilities assessed in each component, including comprehending oral texts, individual presentations, group discussions, comprehending various written texts, and producing different types of writing. It also provides details on the format of each paper, such as the timing, number and types of questions, and tasks involved.

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    The document outlines the test specifications for the four components of the Malaysian University English Test (MUET): Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. It describes the skills and abilities assessed in each component, including comprehending oral texts, individual presentations, group discussions, comprehending various written texts, and producing different types of writing. It also provides details on the format of each paper, such as the timing, number and types of questions, and tasks involved.

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    The key takeaways are the test specifications and components assessed for the Listening, Speaking and Writing papers of the MUET exam.

    The MUET Listening paper assesses candidates' ability to comprehend various types of oral texts through knowledge recall, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

    The MUET Speaking paper assesses candidates' accuracy, fluency, appropriacy, coherence and cohesion, use of language functions and managing discussions through individual presentations and group interactions.

    The Complete MUET Syllabus

    The Test Specifications for the Listening Paper:

    1 Listening
    Candidates are assessed on their ability to comprehend various types of oral texts of
    varying length and level of complexity (content and language).
    Assessment will cover the following:
    (i) knowledge

    (ii) comprehension

    (iii) application

    (iv) analysis

    (v) synthesis
    (vi) evaluation

    recalling information
    recognising main ideas
    recognising supporting details
    deriving meaning of words, phrases, sentences from context

    paraphrasing
    predicting outcomes
    applying a concept to a new situation

    understanding language functions


    distinguishing the relevant from the irrelevant
    distinguishing fact from opinion
    drawing inferences
    identifying roles and relationships
    following the development of a point or an argument
    summarising information
    appraising information
    making judgments
    drawing conclusions
    recognising and interpreting speakers views, attitudes or
    intentions

    Possible genres:
    Lecture, briefing, talk, discussion, interview, telephone conversation, announcement,
    instructions, advertisement, news, meeting, documentary

    2 The Speaking Syllabus - The Test Specifications

    Candidates are assessed on their ability to make individual presentations and to take
    part in group discussions on a wide range of contemporary issues.
    Assessment will cover the following:
    (i) accuracy
    (ii) fluency
    (iii) appropriacy

    (iv) coherence and


    cohesion

    (v) use of
    language
    functions

    (vi) managing a
    discussion

    (vii) task fulfilment

    using grammatically correct language


    using correct pronunciation, stress and intonation
    speaking with confidence and fluency
    using language appropriate for the intended purpose and
    audience
    using varied vocabulary and expressions
    using varied sentence structures
    observing conventions appropriate to a specific situation
    developing and organising ideas
    using appropriate markers and linking device
    using anaphora appropriately together with other cohesive
    devices
    defining, describing, explaining
    comparing and contrasting
    Classifying
    giving reasons
    giving opinions
    expressing relationships
    making suggestions and recommendations
    expressing agreement and disagreement
    seeking clarification
    asking for and giving information
    persuading
    drawing conclusion
    stating and justifying points of view
    presenting an argument
    initiating
    turn-taking
    interrupting
    prompting
    negotiating
    closing
    presenting relevant ideas
    providing adequate content

    showing a mature treatment of topic


    Possible issues:
    Socio-cultural, economic, science and technology, sports, environment, education,
    health
    _____________________________________________________

    Reading Test Specifications are as the following:


    Candidates are assessed on their ability to comprehend various types of text of varying
    length and level of complexity (content and language).
    Assessment will cover the following:
    (i) comprehension

    (ii) application

    (iii) analysis

    (iv) synthesis

    (v) evaluation

    skimming and scanning


    extracting specific information
    identifying main ideas
    identifying supporting details
    deriving the meaning of words
    phrases, sentences, from context
    understanding linear and non-linear texts
    understanding relationships within a sentence between
    sentences

    recognising a paraphrase
    predicting outcomes

    applying a concept to a new situation


    understanding language functions
    interpreting linear and non-linear texts
    distinguishing the relevant from the irrelevant
    distinguishing fact from opinion

    making inferences

    relating ideas and concept within a paragraph between


    paragraphs
    following the development of a point or an argument
    summarising information
    appraising information
    making judgements
    drawing conclusions
    recognising and interpreting writers views, attitudes or
    intentions
    Possible genres:

    Articles from journals, newspapers and magazines, academic texts, electronic texts.
    Specifications For Writing, The Test Components:
    Candidates are assessed on their ability to write various types of text covering a range of
    rhetorical styles.Assessment will cover the following:

    (i) accuracy

    (ii) appropriacy

    (iii) coherence and


    cohesion

    (iv) use of language


    functions

    (v) task fulfillment

    using correct spelling and mechanics


    using correct grammar
    using correct sentence structures
    using varied vocabulary and expressions
    using clear varied sentences
    using language appropriate for the intended purpose and
    audience
    observing conventions appropriate to a specific situation or
    text type
    developing and organising ideas
    using appropriate markers and linking devices
    using anaphora appropriately together with other cohesive
    devices
    defining, describing, explaining
    comparing and contrasting
    Classifying
    giving reasons
    giving opinions
    expressing relationships
    making suggestions and recommendations
    expressing agreement and disagreement
    Persuading
    interpreting information from non-linear texts
    drawing conclusions
    stating and justifying points of view
    presenting an argument
    presenting relevant ideas
    providing adequate content

    showing a mature treatment of topic


    Possible genres:
    Report, article, letter, essay

    This page is filled with the items that are generically about Writing such as the contents
    of the syllabus for the Reading skills.
    MUET FORMAT

    MUET Paper 1: Listening (30 minutes)


    Candidates will be required to listen to recorded texts twice and answer questions on
    them.

    There is a total of 20 questions consisting of information transfer, short-answer questions,


    3-option multiple-choice questions and 4-option multiple-choice questions.
    MUET Paper 2: Speaking (30 minutes)
    Candidates will be required to perform two tasks: individual presentation and group
    interaction.
    For the individual presentation, candidates will be given 2 minutes to prepare for the
    given task and 2 minutes to present. Candidates will also listen to the other candidates
    while they are making their presentations and take down notes for the group interaction.
    For the group interaction (4 to a group), candidates will be given 2 minutes to prepare
    points to support or oppose the other candidates views. After listening to everyone in the
    group, candidates will try to come to a consensus. The group will be given 10 minutes for
    the group interaction.
    MUET Paper 3: Reading (90 minutes)
    This paper comprises 45 multiple-choice questions based on passages from texts which
    may be taken from journals, newspapers, magazines, and academic and electronic
    sources. Questions are in the form of 3-option multiple-choice and 4-option multiplechoice questions.
    MUET Paper 4: Writing (90 minutes)
    This paper comprises two writing tasks: transferring information from a non-linear source
    to a linear text and a piece of extended writing. The stimulus may take the form of linear
    and/or non-linear texts.

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