Name: __________________________________ Class : _____________________________
SMK KIDURONG, BINTULU
Malaysian University English Test
Topic: MUET Format Reorientation for Semester 2 Students.
Instructions to students:
Read the questions carefully and circle the best answer.
Part A: General Format
1 MUET is an acronym/abbreviation for?
A Malaysian United Examiners Test
B Malaysian University Examiners Test
C Malaysian University English Test
2 What does MUET measure?
A The speaking skills of Malaysian students who are still enrolled at pre-u level.
B The writing skills of Malaysian students who are still enrolled at pre-u level.
C The English language skills of Malaysian students who are still enrolled at pre-u level.
3 Which agency supervises and administers MUET?
A British Council
B MEC (Malaysian Exam Council) or MPM (Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia)
C MEB (Malaysian Exam Board) or LPM (Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia).
4 Which countries accept MUET as a requirement for university entrance?
A UK and USA
B Malaysia and Singapore
C China and Taiwan
5 How often is MUET administered each year?
A Once (One Time Only)
B Twice (Two Times)
C Thrice (Three Times)
6 How much does it cost to register for MUET as a school candidate?
A RM150
B RM100
C RM350
7 How long is the validity period of MUET Certificate?
A 7 years
B 3 years
C 5 Years
8 What is the minimum MUET Band for furthering studies in local public universities?
A Band 1
B Band 4
C Depending on the courses pursued.
9 When was MUET first established?
A 1998
B 1999
C 2000
10 When was the latest MUET format changed?
A 2000
B 2021
C 2022
Part B: Test Structure
1 How long does the MUET Listening test take?
Name: __________________________________ Class : _____________________________
A 15 Minutes
B 20 Minutes
C 30 Minutes
D 1 and a Half Hour
2 How many parts are there in Paper 1 Listening?
A 2
B 3
C 4
D 5
3 How many recordings do you have to listen to for Paper 1 Listening?
A 3
B 4
C 5
D 7
4 How many tasks are there in MUET Paper 2 Speaking?
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
4 What is an ideal flow for an effective individual presentation?
A Question + Explanation+ Introduction + Examples + Closing
B Greeting + Introduction+ Examples+ Closing
C Greeting +Introduction+ Stating Opinion/Suggestion+ Explanation + Examples + Closing
D Greeting+ Stating Opinion+ Keep Quiet+ Closing
4 What are some of the most important things that examiners look for during individual presentation? Put
(/) next to any relevant answer.
Good posture
Clear and audible voice
Ability to state opinion and give reasons
Ability to use clear, grammatical, and varied expressions.
Eye contact
Native British or American accents
Understanding of the topic
Ability to use varied and suitable words to express ideas
Clear intonation and pronunciation
5 What should you do when you are friend is presenting during the Individual Presentation task?
A Jot down notes
B Stop writing and pay attention
C Listen, pay attention, and give non-verbal supports.
D Listen, interrupt, and respond.
6 There are two common Group Discussion types. Which pair are they?
A Suggestion and Opinion
B Problem and Solution
C Compare and Contrast
7 Who should start the group discussion?
A Anybody
B The strongest speaker
C The weakest speaker
Name: __________________________________ Class : _____________________________
8 Who should end the group discussion?
A Anybody
B The strongest speaker
C The weakest speaker
9 In a group discussion, while your group members are talking, you should….
A Just listen and jot down notes.
B Listen, understand their view points, support, and respond.
C Listen and try to find fault with their opinions so you can attack them later.
10 How can you give equal opportunities to all group members in a discussion?
A Let all the group members speak first before you speak.
B Speak first and then let the others speak.
C Take turn to ask for and give information within reasonable length of time.
11 If a group member does not say much in a discussion, what should you do?
A Just let her enjoy her silence.
B Ask her/him to suggest or share some ideas.
C Ask her/him to catch up.
12 If the discussion seems going out of topic or talking about petty issues, what should you do?
A Call for everyone’s attention and state that you need to refocus on the issue.
B Just go with the flow.
C Call the group to end the discussion.
13 How many parts are there in MUET Reading Comprehension paper?
A 4
B 5
C 7
13 A fiction text is a text that…
A Is based on facts.
B Is based on imagined events and are therefore not based on real facts.
C Is based on research.
14 A non-fiction text is a text that…
A Is based on facts and real events.
B Is based on personal feelings and observation.
C Is based on adventure experience.
15 Main ideas of a text are commonly found in…
A The first line of each paragraph.
B The last line of each paragraph.
C The middle of a paragraph.
16 How many tasks are there in MUET Paper 4 Writing?
A 3
B 2
C 1
17 What is required by the email/letter writing task?
A To write an email/letter based on any given topic.
B To reply to an email/letter.
C To analyse an email/letter.
18 What are the three most common extended essay types in MUET?
A Biography, Narrative and Expository
B Argumentative, Discursive and Problem Solution
Name: __________________________________ Class : _____________________________
C Compare and Contrast, Cause and Effect and Exemplification
19 During a recent forum in school, one of the guest speakers claimed that today’s young adults lead a
protected and pampered life. The following comment was made at the end of the forum: “Young adults
today lack survival skills” Write an essay expressing your opinion on the comment. Write at least 250
words
Which category does this essay topic fall under?
A Argumentative
B Discursive
C Problem Solution
20 During a recent meeting in school, a parent mentioned that “Young people nowadays spend too much
time glued to their phones which causes a lot of problems”. Write an essay on the problems caused by
spending too much time on the phone in at least 250 words.
A Argumentative
B Discursive
C Problem Solution
Part C: Student’s Reflection
In your own word, write down a short reflection on your learning today (what have you learned, what did you
feel, what did you answer wrongly, what did you answer correctly and what has this lesson helped you with if
any)
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