MUET

Malaysian University English Test

One of the requirements for university Preparing for the course will teach me important skills I will need in university!

Why Would I Want To Take MUET?

MUET 800 800/1 800/2 800/3 800/4 Listening Speaking Reading Writing

MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST

MUET 800/1 LISTENING Duration : 30 minutes

- Candidates are required to listen to 5 recorded texts twice - answer 20 Questions (3 parts)

MUET FORMAT

The questions come in the form of - information transfer - short answers questions - 3-option multiple choice questions - 4-option multiple choice questions

- Listening texts are taken from different genres lectures, talk, discussions, interviews, telephone conversations, instructions, advertisements, news, meetings and documentaries

- designed to determine students level of proficiency and abilities in listening skills such as
- Understanding information - Breaking down information - Identifying specific information - Analyzing information

In other words student must be able to form opinions, draw conclusions, make inferences, predict outcomes and generally evaluate information that they listen to

THE PURPOSE OF LISTENING TEST

MUET 800/2 - SPEAKING Duration : 30 minutes The aim of MUET speaking test is to assess the candidates ability to make individual presentations and to take part in group discussions

on a wide range of academic & current issues.

MUET SPEAKING : FORMAT

This paper comprises of 2 tasks Task A Task B Task A -

Individual presentation Group interaction

- 2 minutes to prepare points 2 minutes to present

Task B

2 minutes to prepare points 10 minutes to carry out the discussion

MUET 800/3 READING Duration : 90 minutes

The purpose of Reading test is to test your understanding of the implications, meanings, and structures presented in the passages The component consists of 45 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 90 minutes. Questions may be drawn from journals, newspapers, magazines, websites, academic texts, extract from novels or short stories.

MUET READING : FORMAT

Question 1 7 Interpreting non-linear text & linear text - bar charts, map, pie charts, tables, flow charts, line graphs, etc Questions 8 45 Reading comprehension - 5 passages

Types of Reading Text

MUET 800 / 4 WRITING Duration : 90 minutes The purpose of writing paper is to assess students ability to write various types of text
2 writing tasks Question 1 - 40 minutes Question 2 - 50 minutes

MUET WRITING : FORMAT

Question 1 - Interpreting information based on set of non-linear sources 150 - 200 words
This task requires you to understand and describe graphic information or data clearly and accurately. Article Report The text of a speech or talk

TYPES OF WRITING

Question 2 Extended Writing Not less than 350 words

You are given an opinion, a problem or issue which you must discuss.

Question 2 Extended Writing

You are asked to - present a solution to a problem, - present and justify an opinion, - compare & contrast evidence or opinions, or - evaluate & challenge an argument or idea.
Essay Report Article Letter

Test Component

Max. Score

Listening Speaking Reading Writing

Aggregated Score Band

45 45 120 90 ------300
6

MUET SCORING SYSTEM

Aggregated Score Band User ---------------------------------------------------

260 300
220 - 259 180 219 140 179 100 - 139

6
5 4 3 2

Highly proficient user

Proficient user Satisfactory user Modest user Limited user

Below 100

Very limited user

Description of Aggregated Score

compulsory university

entrance English test for all STPM candidates seeking to enter local universities at undergraduate level.

WHY MUET IS IMPORTANT

MUET examination is administered thrice a year March July November

Exam Schedule

MUET on www.mpm.edu.my

MUET Test Calendar 2013

OUTPUT Speaking Writing

INPUT Listening Reading

 Insufficient

vocabulary Insufficient knowledge Lack of maturity Low proficiency

Common Problems In MUET

Insufficient Vocabulary

Magazines To Read

Magazines To Read

These will not help!

These will not help!

 Read

about current issues Discuss issues Take part in school activities / volunteerism

Lack of Maturity

 Learn

the grammar rules Grammar practice Read good books Speak good English

Low Proficiency

Read widely in English especially nonfiction material to acquire more ideas and vocabulary
No OUTPUT without INPUT!

To speak fluently and express thoughts more clearly - make it a point to speak in ENGLISH

SELF PREPARATION

THANK YOU SEE YOU ALL IN MUET CLASS SOON