Introduction of 2019 English Entrance Exam CUC-NTU Master Program

Introduction of 2019 English Entrance Exam

CUC-NTU Master Program

TOEFL ITP

Applicants can find information about the test and do practice papers by following this link: https://www.ets.org/toefl_itp/content/sample_questions/. Please advise applicants to click on the Level 1 information (intermediate to advanced).

Writing test

Purpose of the test

The NTU Writing test is designed to assess a wide range of writing skills which are required for study on UK university degree programmes. The test will assess how well you

 write an appropriate response

 organise your ideas

 use a range of vocabulary and grammar accurately and appropriately

Timing

The NTU Writing test takes 50 minutes. You need to manage your own time. It is recommended that you divide your time as follows:

 reading the input text: 10 minutes

 planning your writing: 5 minutes

 writing: 30 minutes

 checking your writing: 5 minutes

The writing task

There is only one task in the NTU Writing test. you will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view or an issue which is contained in a short input text.

You will read this input text before you start to answer the essay question. The input reading text will be no longer than 400 words and will be on a topic of general interest (such as ‘the role of social media in society’ or ‘the best way to learn a foreign language’). You should find the input text interesting and easy to understand.

You will be asked to write at least 300 words. The task will allow you to respond to the ideas in the input text and also to write from your own experience.

You should write in a formal style.

What you should bring to the test

 Pen(s)

 Eraser

 Bottle of water (if required)

 Your ID document

What you should not bring to the test

 Any electronic devices (including telephones)

 Papers with notes

 Dictionaries

Marking

Your Writing test will be marked by experienced NTU English lecturers.

How to prepare for the NTU Writing test

 Practise looking at a variety of essay questions, and think about what each question is asking you to do and how you answer it.

 Practise writing paragraphs on a variety of topics under timed conditions. Exchange these paragraphs with other students, and ask them to give you feedback on your use of grammar, and vocabulary, and how you organise your ideas.

 Look back at any pieces of writing you have done recently, and reflect on your strengths, and weaknesses.

 Look at the sample NTU Writing test, and familiarise yourself with the format and instructions.

 Look carefully at the Assessment Criteria below, and familiarise yourself with them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Speaking test

Purpose of the test

The NTU Speaking test is designed to assess a wide range of speaking skills which are required for study on UK university degree programmes. The test will assess how well you:

 can organise your ideas in an extended talk.

 respond appropriately with a partner to complete a task.

 use a range of vocabulary, and grammar accurately and appropriately.

 speak with clear pronunciation, and intonation.

Timing

The NTU Speaking test takes around 15 minutes.

The speaking test

There are three parts to the Speaking Test. Details of each part are given below. You also have some ideas on how to prepare for the test.

Part 1 (Interview)

Part 2 (Long turn)

Part 3 (Extended discussion)

What you should bring to the test

 Bottle of water (if required)

 Your ID document

What you should not bring to the test

 Any electronic devices (including telephones)

 Papers with notes

 Dictionaries

Assessors

You will be assessed by an experienced NTU English lecturer.

How to prepare for the NTU Speaking test

 Think about the personal topics you could be asked to talk about in Part 1 of the test. Practise speaking about these everyday topics.

 To prepare for Part 2 of the test, think about what skills a successful student needs to have. Practise preparing a presentation on each topic in one minute. The practise speaking on the topic for about two minutes.

 You will be asked to comment on, and develop ideas related to the topic on the text from the writing test. To prepare for Part 3 of the test, read the text carefully and try to explore the topic in more depth. Discuss the topic with a friend.

 Review expressions you can use for giving and justifying opinions, turn-taking and speculating, agreeing and disagreeing, etc.

 Look carefully at the Assessment Criteria below and familiarise yourself with them.

Frequently Asked Questions