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The General English Proficiency Test

2012-2013 LTTC-GEPT Research Grants

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About GEPT

Recognition

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Level Descriptors

Superior

Advanced

High-Intermediate

Intermediate

Elementary

GEPT-CEFR Alignment

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The GEPT Advantage

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Test Schedule 2012

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Advanced (CEFR - C1)

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General Level Description
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An examinee who passes this level has English language abilities which enable him/her to communicate fluently with only occasional errors related to language accuracy and appropriateness, and to handle academic or professional requirements and situations.

  

  
Skill-Area Level Descriptions
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Listening
An examinee who passes this level can understand conversations on all sorts of topics as well as debates, lectures, news reports, and TV/radio programs. At work, when attending meetings or negotiations, he/she can understand reports and discussions.
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Reading
An examinee who passes this level can understand all sorts of written English from a wide variety of sources, including magazine and newspaper articles, literature, professional periodicals, and academic publications.
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Writing
An examinee who passes this level can use English appropriately in writing several text types, such as reports, essays, news items or summaries of general/professional topics. They can express their opinions on different topics and discuss them in depth.
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Speaking
An examinee who passes this level can participate in discussions on, and fluently express his/her opinions about all sorts of issues. He/she can give reports or express his/her opinions in general meetings or professional seminars.
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Test Format & Structure

Stage

Module

Part

Task Types

Number of Items

Time(mins.)

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Listening

1

Short Conversations & Talks

40

45(approx.)

2

Long Conversations

3

Long Talks

Reading

1

Careful Reading

40

50

2

Skimming & Scanning

20

Second

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Writing

1

Summarizing main ideas from verbal input and expressing opinions

60

2

Summarizing main ideas from non-verbal input and  providing solutions

45

 Speaking

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1

Warm-up interview

25 (approx.)

2

Discussion

3

Presentation

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