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)

Fill in the Blank

Organic gardening is the best way (1) from home gardening.

Fill in the Blank

The organic food items are rich (2) on nutritional values.

Fill in the Blank

Furthermore, planting your own organic vegetable garden will (3) saving your money.

Fill in the Blank

Online shopping has become the most (1) favour way of shopping nowadays.

Fill in the Blank

Cheap deals (2) so better prices are available online, because products come to you direct from the manufacturer or seller.

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!