The General English Proficiency Test

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High-Intermediate (CEFR - B2)

General Level DescriptionSkill-Area Level DescriptionsTest Format & Structure

   
  
General Level Description
 

An examinee who passes this level has a generally effective command of English; he/she is able to handle a broader range of topics, and although he/she makes mistakes, these do not significantly hinder his/her ability to communicate. His/her English ability is roughly equivalent to that of a university graduate in Taiwan whose major was not English.

  

  
Skill-Area Level Descriptions
 
Listening
An examinee who passes this level can understand conversations in social settings and grasp the general meaning of lectures, news reports, and TV/radio programs. At work, he/she can understand brief reports, discussions, product introductions, and operating instructions.
 
Reading
An examinee who passes this level can read written messages, instruction manuals, newspapers, and magazines. At work, he/she can read general documents, abstracts, meeting minutes, and reports.
 
Writing
An examinee who passes this level can write general work-related reports and messages. In addition to topics related to daily life, he/she can write about current events and more complex or abstract subjects.
 
Speaking
An examinee who passes this level can fluently express his/her opinion about issues he/she is interested in. At work, he/she can socialize with native English speakers; explain the contents of a task or project; conduct business transactions and participate in discussions; give brief reports or express his/her opinions in a meeting.
 

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Test Format & Structure

Stage

Module

Part

Task Types

Number of Items

Time(mins.)

First

Listening

1

Answering Questions

45

35(approx.)

2

Conversations

3

Short Talks

Reading

1

Sentence Completion

45

50

2

Cloze

3

Reading Comprehension

Second

 

Writing

1

Chinese-English Translation

2

50

2

Guided Writing

Speaking

1

Answering Questions

10

20 (approx.)

 

2

Picture Description

3

Discussion

Sample test

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