Exemption+Test

Description
The exemption test is worth a total of 145 points and consists of four (4) parts:
 * Language Use (vocabulary and grammar)
 * Writing (ability to express your thoughts in writing)
 * Listening (ability to understand spoken language)
 * Fluency and Pronunciation (ability to read a text in a loud voice)

If you are able to pass the four parts of the test with 80% or more in each of the parts, you will be exempted from the first level of the "English for Architecture and Urban Planning" Program at USB.

=DAY 1:=

Part I: 40 minutes
Betty Rondon's "Diagnostic Test for Students of English". This test consists of 100 multiple choice questions and has been designed in www.classmarker.com. Your teacher will give you your **username** and **password** to enter the site.
 * Vocabulary and Grammar (100 pts)**

Part II: 15 minutes
In a separate sheet of paper, answer the following question in paragraph form (10-12 lines). Remember to write your full name and carnet number in the upper right corner of the paper.
 * Writing (5 pts)**


 * WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO STUDY ARCHITECTURE?** (If you study Architecture)
 * WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO STUDY URBAN PLANNING?** (If you study Urban Planning)

=DAY 2:=

Part III: 23 minutes
This part of the text has also been designed in www.classmarker.com. Listen to each section, and answer the questions on the basis of what is __stated__ or __implied__ by the speakers you hear. Possible answers (options) will be found within the test in Classmarker. Read the instructions carefully before you start to respond.
 * Listening Comprehension (35 pts)**

**Section A:** 8 minutes: questions 1-15
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 * ** NOTE: Skip questions 16 to 30 ** ||

**Section B:** 6 minutes: questions 31-40
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**Secion C:** 9 minutes: questions 41-50
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Part IV: 5 minutes
You will be requested to read the text "What is Architecture anyway?" in a loud voice. Your teacher will give you some minutes to practice the test before reading it out loud.
 * Fluency and Pronunciation (5 pts)**

The grading of Parts II and IV will be based on the following criteria: P = Poor = 1 pt. F = Fair = 2 pts G = Good = 3 pts VG = Very Good = 4 pts E = Excellent = 5 pts.
 * NOTE:**
 * In order to be exempted from English I, students MUST obtain a minimum of 80 pts in Test I, at least 4 pts in Tests II and IV, and 20 or more points in test II.
 * Students who obtain 116 points or more will be exempted with a final grade of five (5) points.
 * Students who obtain between 101 and 115 points will be exempted with a final grade of four (4) points.
 * Test results will be announced on the first day of Week 2 during class time.


 * IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE TEST, THIS IS THE RIGHT TIME TO ASK.**