University Entrance Exam for English

1. University Entrance
Exam: ENGLISH
Montse Irun

2. PARTS OF THE EXAM
Reading Comprehension
4 punts
Writing
4 punts
Listening Comprehension
2 punts

3. Reading comprehension
• 40% of the final mark.
• 550-650 word text.
• 8 multiple choice questions (0.50 punts)
• 4 options (A-B-C-D)
• Wrong Answers (- 0.16)
• Not answered questions , no deduction
TOTAL: 4 points

4. Writing
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40% of the final mark
Two options
Minimum: 100 words
Correction Criteria
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Text/paragraph building
• Maturity / Content
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1 point.
1 point.
1 point.
1 point.
TOTAL: 4 points

5. Writing
• Grammar correctness and range of
structures
• Spelling, range and appropriate use of
vocabulary
• Text / Paragraph building. punctuation and
text markers.
• The skilful handling of the topic and
adequate register

6. Deductions Writing
• 1. insufficient length: up to 1 point
– Copying form the text
• 2. wrong topic: 0 point
• 3. wrong format: up to 1 point

7. Listening Comprehension
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20% of the final mark
Introduction + 4’ - 5’ text
4’ pause
8 multiple choice questions (0.25 punts)
4 options (A-B-C-D)
Deductions: wrong answers (- 0.08)
Not answered questions , no deduction
TOTAL:
2 points

8. DATES OF THE ENGLISH EXAM 2014
June and September
Second day, second period
• Wednesday, 12 June 2014
• Wednesday, 9 September 2014
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9. The University Entrance Exam
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