Part I. Introduction of IBT Listening Comprehension
1. What is IBT Listening Comprehension?
Ø Standard and trend
Ø Cracking test ---- vocabulary 8000-10000
2. PBT V.S. IBT
TEST | FORM | PRE-READ | NOTE | QUESTION TYPES |
PBT | Paper | Yes | No | 1/4 multiple choice |
IBT | Internet | No | Yes | New types |
3. Quantity/ Time/ Score
TYPE | QUANTITY | QUESTION NUMBER | TIME |
CONVERSATION | 2-3 | 5 / conversation | 2-3 min / conversation |
LECTURE | 4-6 | 6 / lecture | 4-6 min / lecture |
TOTAL | 6-9 | 34 | 60-90 min |
SCALE SCORE: 30 OG185 | |||
4. Revolution of experience
Ø Environment: own computer desktop, earphone, pencil, notebook
Ø Software: picture, video, sound, blackboard
Ø Procedure: NEVER COME BACK
Ø Question types: multiple choices(1/4, 2/4), listen again, click on a table
5. Revolution of materials
Ø Organization: take PART A out/ intend to test listening capability
Ø Length and speed: longer and slower
Ø Time for answering questions: free and limited
Ø Roles in materials: dialogue, monologue and discussion
6. View of software
