English test in the Catalan University Entrance Exam

1. University
Entrance
Exam:
ENGLISH
Montse Irun

2. PARTS OF THE EXAM
Reading Comprehension 3 points
Writing 4 points
Listening Comprehension 3 points

3. Reading comprehension
• 550-650 word text.
• 8 multiple choice questions (0.375 punts)
• 4 options (A-B-C-D)
• Wrong Answers (- 0.25)
• Not answered questions , no deduction
TOTAL: 3 points

4. Writing
• 40% of the final mark
• Two options
• Minimum: 100 words
• Correction Criteria
• Grammar  1 point.
• Vocabulary  1 point.
• Text/paragraph building  1 point.
• Maturity / Content  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
• Introduction + 4’ - 5’ text
• 4’ pause
• 8 multiple choice questions (0.375 punts)
• 4 options (A-B-C-D)
• Deductions: wrong answers (- 0.125)
• Not answered questions , no deduction
TOTAL: 3 points

8. DATES OF THE
ENGLISH EXAM
Second day, second
period
• Wednesday, at 10:30
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