TQ and TOS in Action

Submitted by: ROSAWITA GOYO ASIR

Date: March 31, 2020
A. Prepare a Table of Specifications for a 75-item test on English Language Proficiency.

B. Construct a 75-item test on English language proficiency based on the TOS you prepared. The test will be composed of the
following parts:

1. listening test ( 15 pts)

*listening comprehension test using the multiple choice type

2. speaking test (15 pts)

*speaking tasks such as interview, describing pictures, etc. (with rubrics)

3. reading test (15 pts)

*reading comprehension test including vocabulary items using the multiple choice type

4. writing test (15 pts)

*writing tasks such as letter writing, essay writing, picture description, etc. (with rubrics)

5. grammar (15 pts)

*test on the parts of speech, punctuation and capitalization, correct usage, etc. using the
multiple choice type, preferably ERROR IDENTIFICATION

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 A. TOS 1

BLOOM’S (AND ANDERSON AND KRATHWOHL’S) TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS

EASY AVERAGE DIFFICULT
LISTENING READING GRAMMAR READING SPEAKING WRITING

NUMBER NUMBER Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating

TOPIC OF OF
MONTHS ITEMS % 20% 20% 20% 13.33% 13.33% 13.33%
Grammar for 1 15 20 3 3 3 2 2 2
Beginner
Grammar for 1 15 20 3 3 3 2 2 2
Intermediate
Conversation 1 15 20 3 3 3 2 2 2
for Beginner
Conversation 1 15 20 3 3 3 2 2 2
for
Intermediate
Pronunciation 1 15 20 3 3 3 2 2 2
TOTAL 5 75 100% 15 15 `15 10 10 10

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 B. TOS 2

BLOOM’S (AND ANDERSON AND KRATHWOHL’S) TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS

EASY AVERAGE DIFFICULT
LISTENING READING GRAMMA READING SPEAKING WRITING
R
NUMB NUMB Rememberin Understandi Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating
TOPIC ER OF ER OF g ng
MONT ITEMS
HS % 20% 20% 20% 13.33% 13.33% 13.33%
Grammar 1 15 20 3 3 3 2 2 2
for Beginner Please write a one-
TENSES Please see Please see Please Please see Please see paragraph
illustration illustration make three Illustration C. Illustration D composition
A. B. sentences introducing
using the yourself.
verb ‘write’
In the Please write a one-
following paragraph
tenses: composition about
a.present your most exciting
tense experience.
b.present
perfect Note: Please see
tense illustration E -
c. present Rubrics
perfect
progressive
tense

Grammar 1 15 20 3 3 3 2 2 2
for Please
Intermediat Please see Please see Practice Please see compare work Please write an 150-

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 e Illustration Illustration F using the Illustration H versus jobs word essay about
PARTS OF G words (countable and your family using
SPEECH you’ve uncountable nouns and
learned in nouns) pronouns.
your own
sentences. Note: Rubrics Please write an 150-
1. Recruit- for Illustration word essay about
2. Degree- D the importance of a
3. healthy diet using
Experience adjectives and
adverbs.

Rubrics: Please see

Illustration N
Conversatio 1 15 20 3 3 3 2 2 2
n for What should Please Please see Please see Write a
Beginner Please see Ana bring? unjumble Illustration J Illustration I conversation script
TRAVEL Illustration the words on how to book a
CONVERS K Pick one item to fill in the flight.
ATION Ana should blanks.
bring on each Write a
trip. spastorp conversation script
Please keep on making a hotel
Swimsuit your reservation.
Camera ________
Jacket with you at Note: Rubrics for
all times. Scriptwriting –
Ana is going Illustration L
to a historical ndruo prit
site. I have
__________
Ana is going tickets to
to a ski resort. Bali.

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 Ana is going cchek-ni
to a beach. The
passengers
should
_______
early before
the flight.
Conversatio 1 15 20 3 3 3 2 2 2
n for What is the Please use Tables graphs Please see Write a composition
Intermediat Please see meaning of the maps Illustration M about healthy living
e Illustration the following Please see using 2 idiomatic
IDIOMATI P following: idiomatic Illustration O expressions related to
C expressions the topic
EXPRESSI My teacher in a
ONS gave us tons sentence. Write about an
of homework! experience in your
I’m not sure if 1.Back to life and associate it
I can finish the with at least one
everything drawing idiomatic expression.
tonight. board
Note: Rubrics at
Finals are 2.Keep an Illustration E
approaching. eye on
It‘s time to hit
the books. 3.Hit the
books
He passed
Math with
flying colors.
Pronunciati 1 15 20 3 3 3 2 2 2
on for Please see Read the Please What vowel Please compose a
Beginners Illustration words in each complete sounds are in tongue twister

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 THE R row aloud. the this tongue
VOWEL Then, choose following twisters? Please compose a
SOUNDS the word sentences rhyming poem
which has a using the Blue birds flew
different following around the roof Rubrics: Illustration
vowel sound. words: and pool. Lou in Q
a suit said, “boo”
Ball Burger Book and “shoo.”
Call Hall Boots
Food Butch is looking
Draw Girl Missing for his
Salt Small cookbook. He
found wood,
Fork Shirt My favorite wool, and a
Sport North ______ hook.
Is
______.
TOTAL 5 75 100% 15 15 `15 10 10 10

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ILLUSTRATION A

Listen to the following audio clip once then try to answer the exercises that follow.

LISTENING TRANSCRIPT – Radio Job Ad

Background music playing…

Announcer: Are you tired of your old and boring job? Now is the time to get a new one! Everset Corporation is looking for highly
motivated individuals who can be part of the fast-growing real estate company. With more than 10,000 dedicated sales agents, we are
still expanding our sales force. Because of the growing demand of the industry, we are now hiring new sales agents. They must be
passionate and they must have excellent communication skills. Both male and female applicants with at least 1 year experience in
selling real estate may apply. You may email your resume to [email protected]. You can also visit our website at
www.eversetco.com for more details. Don’t waste this wonderful opportunity, join us and make your way to the top. Because in
Everset, your wonderful careers are set.

Read the following questions about the audio clip then choose the best answer from the four choices.

1. Everset Corporation ________ for highly motivated individuals.

a. is hiring
b. is looking
c. is tiring
d. is boring

2. We _________ expanding our sales force.

a. are yet
b. are very
c. are still
d. are will

3. You can also ______ our website at www.eversetco.com for more details.
a. visiting

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b. visited
c. visits
d. visit

ILLUSTRATION B

What’s the word?

Read the following dialog and try to use context clues to fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word. You can find the missing
word from the pool of words at the bottom.

Mr. Redford is talking to his co-worker about a job advertisement.

Mr. Redford: Good morning Mr. Tenner! Have you seen the new advertisement?
Mr. Tenner: Good morning too! Oh, not yet. What ____b___ it about?
Mr. Redford: It’s about a new job assisting finance graduates like us.
Mr. Tenner: Really? Wow! I ___c___ try applying. I’m no longer satisfied with my job.
Mr. Redford: Yes, I feel the same way. We should really apply. They are looking for applicants with pleasing personality and
outstanding finance background.
Mr. Tenner: I see, I guess we are qualified for the job. ___a____ them right away.
Mr. Redford: Me too! Good luck to us. See you then. Mr. Tenner: See you too!

Choices: a. I’ll call b. is c. should d. are

ILLUSTRATION C

Please read and analyze the figure below. Make two sentences following any of the four categories.

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ILLUSTRATION D

Please study the picture below. In three minutes, you may recommend three places as the best destinations. Give short explanations for
your choices.

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Rubrics for Illustration D

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ILLUSTRATION E

Rubrics for a Self-Introduction and Experiences composition.

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ILLUSTRATION F

Complete the story by choosing the correct word.

Nick is a delivery man. He works hard to deliver people’s (packages / houses). Most packages are small. (All / Some) packages are big
and heavy. A few of them can break. Being a delivery man is (easy / difficult). Nick has to be (late/ on time). Sometimes, Nick gets
chased by (dogs / trucks). But Nick still loves his (job / mother). He likes to make people happy by giving them their packages.

ILLUSTRATION G

Listen to the following audio clip once then try to answer the exercises that follow.

LISTENING TRANSCRIPT– conversation between 2 persons

Mr. Randall: Good morning Mr. Colley.

Mr. Colley: Good morning Mr. Randall.
Mr. Randall: I received yesterday the final list of the new employees that we will hire. Do you have a copy of that?
Mr. Colley: Yes, the managers who did the final interview sent me a copy too.
Mr. Randall: I would like to make a few changes on the new employees’ requirements.
Mr. Colley: What changes would you like to make?
Mr. Randall: First, I would like them to complete all the requirements before they receive their first pay. This will mean that you have
to coordinate with the accounting department.
Mr. Colley: Okay, I will send information to Mr. Smith, the head of the accounting department.

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Mr. Randall: I would also like them to submit an original copy of their certificate of employment and diploma. The rest of their
requirements can be a carbon copy as long as they present the original copy.
Mr. Colley: Okay then. I will relay this information to my department as soon as possible. The HR personnel who will receive and
process their requirements needs to know this immediately.
Mr. Randall: That’s great. Thank you and let me know if there’s any problem.
Mr. Colley: I surely will.

Read the following sentences carefully. Try to supply the missing word or phrase based on the listening clip.

1. “I got the final list for the new ___ employees ____ that we will hire.”
2. “I would like to make a few changes on the new employees’_____ requirements ____.”
3. “The rest of their requirements can be a carbon copy as long as they present the __ original ___ copy.”

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ILLUSTRATION H

Please read the questions and refer to the Book Cover for your answers.

Please answer the following questions:

1. What is the title of the book?

2. Who is the author of the book?

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ILLUSTRATION I

Please describe the picture in one paragraph.

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Rubric: Illustration E
ILLUSTRATION J

Please answer the questions based on the ticket below.

1. Whose ticket is this?

2. What is his flight number?

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ILLUSTRATION K

Please listen to the audio clip and answer the questions that follow:

Audio clip transcription:

There are many ways to book a flight for your vacation. First, you can go to a travel agency or the airport ticketing office. There, you
can buy a ticket from the ticket counter.

Another way to book a flight is by calling your travel agent. Just give the flight details you want to the agent. He or she will book the
flight by entering the details in their system.

You can also use the Internet to book a flight. You can go to your airline’s website. Choose the time and date, and fill out the needed
information.

Questions:
1. How many ways can you book a ticket?
2. Who can you call to book a ticket?
3. At the airport, where can you buy a ticket?

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ILLUSTRATION L

Rubrics for Scriptwriting:

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ILLUSTRATION M

Please give a 2-minute spoken commentary about teachers and homework.

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 Please choose the correct answer and fill in the blanks.
Rubrics: See Rubrics for Illustration D

ILLUSTRATION N
Essay Writing Rubrics

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ILLUSTRATION O
Please look at the illustration and analyze the presentation of the idioms. Choose two idioms and explain their meanings.

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ILLUSTRATION P
Listen to the recording and choose the best answer:
1. At the drop of a hat = a. be late, be in a hurry b. quickly, without preparation time c. over a long period of time d. discard, no
longer have
2. As a matter of fact = a. pay for b. try to attract attention by unusual behavior c. in reality, actually d. provide missing
information
3. All of a sudden = a. watch, take care of, look after b. all at once, suddenly c. choose a cautious plan d. discard, no longer have

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ILLUSTRATION Q
Poetry and Tongue twister Rubric

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ILLUSTRATION R
Listen as your teacher reads three different words in each item. Choose if the word that the picture represents is the first, second, or
third word your tutor read.

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