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44 Test Specifications Reading, Part 5 This task bridges the gap between understanding a text and actively engaging with it. The candidates are required to select lexical, grammatical and structural elements in order to complete a reading passage. The text is a formal or semi-formal letter or email with the typical characteristics of the genre. Structure Instructions Example Text Items Objective To assess the candidate’s understanding of text logic, grammatical structures and vocabulary in formal or semi-formal correspondence Intended operations Completing a letter or email (gap-filling) Type of task Multiple-choice items with three options Number of items Six (items 40–45) Channel Written Type of text Short letter or email in a general or work-related context Nature of information Letters / emails of complaint, requests, reminders, etc. Text length 70–100 words Test items The task is to choose the correct word or phrase for each gap. The items do not just test grammar and vocabulary, but also the candidate’s contextual understanding of the communicative situation as a whole. Topics See Inventory T – Topics Lexical range See Inventory V – Vocabulary Level The language for the text and items should be at level B1. Weighting 1 point per item (0 for incorrect response) Handbook telc English A2·B1
Test Specifications Sample Task Read the text. For gaps 40–45, decide which answer fits best: a, b or c. Mark your answers for items 40–45 on the answer sheet. Mr Smith Marine Blue 6, Industrial Estate Barry in Furness BA23 6IE 0 Marine Blue Dear Mr Smith Handbook telc English A2·B1 30 September 20__ As 40 in my contract of employment, I hereby give you four weeks’ 41 of my plan to stop working 42 a receptionist at Marine Blue. This was not an easy 43 as I have enjoyed working for you, but I have decided to study for a B.A. in Psychology. I will, receptionist before I go. 44 , gladly train the new I 45 you and the company all the best. Yours sincerely Adam O’Neill Example 0 a Finishing b Leaving c Stopping 40 a advertised b agreed c appeared Adam O’Neill, 22, The Moat, Barry-in-Furness, BA23 5MT a b c 45
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Inventories download You can easily
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