PT3 Exam Paper Format

PT3 Exam Format

Paper 1: Reading

Paper 1: Reading

• Short Texts (MCQ)

• Error Correction

• Information Transfer

• Short Answer

• Matching (Gapped Text)

Part 1: Short Texts (MCQ)

• Read the TEXT or STIMULUS given

• Study the information.

• Choose the best answer (A, B or C)

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Example 1

Read the dialogue and answer the question.

Answer: C

• 'Costs me an arm and a leg' is an idiom.

• It expresses something unreasonably expensive.

Example 2

Read the email and answer the question.

Answer: C

• Read between the lines for the meaning or purpose of the email.

• Separate the different information.

Example 3

Look at the pie chart and answer the question.

Answer: C

• Cross out the wrong information.

• Study everything in the chart: the label, the numbers, etc.

Multiple Choice

"MID YEAR SALE! Grab fantastic deals on imported forks, spoons, knives and more!" 

From this advertisement, we know that the sale is on...

• imported cutlery
  

• imported accessories

• all kinds of kitchenware 

Multiple Choice

"DEAR STRESS, Let's Break Up! Join our Yoga Classes 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. everyday RM30 per month."

The notice above is intended mainly for people who...

• wish to learn how to relax and unwind

• wish to become fit and healthy

• wish to learn yoga

Multiple Choice

"Dear Roy, keep in mind that you have sports practise today at 4 p.m. Your lunch is on the dining table as usual. - Mother"

Roy's mother reminds Roy to...

• have his lunch before going for practise

• go for sports practise

• have his lunch on the dining table

Multiple Choice

"Outstanding personality shares a personal view and be inspired! Watch him tonight on MEGA TV!"

The programme shown tonight on MEGA TV is meant to...

• entertain

• celebrate

• motivate

Multiple Choice

"Come for a free Health Check! It costs nothing. Only your time and effort to meet us. See you this Sunday!"

The phrase 'costs nothing' means that you...

• do not have to pay for health check on Sunday

• can get free medicine on Sunday

• need to pay by time and effort

Part 2: Error Correction

• Read the text thoroughly.

• The underlined words in each line contain the error.

• Replace the error with the correct answers.

• NOTE: The errors are always in the same grammatical form as the correct ones. (example: 'are' - wrong, 'is' - correct)

Part 3: Information Transfer

• Read the text.

• Study the graphic organiser. There are 10 blanks in the organiser.

• Find information from the text to put into the organiser.

• Write your answers NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS (it will be stated in the instructions).

Part 4: Short Answers

• Read the title and text.

• Read the questions. Complete the sentences OR answer the questions given.

• Your answers should be NO MORE THAN 5 WORDS (it will be stated in the instructions).

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Part 5: Matching (Gapped Text)

• Read the text thoroughly.

• Read the sentences A-H given below the text.

• Match the answers by writing the letters A-H in the blanks given.

• NOTE: Pay attention to the tenses!