The document provides information about the Achieve English test, including the four scores test-takers receive and details about the different sections. It discusses that test-takers receive an overall score, reading score, writing score, and CEFR band. It describes the writing section requires a 250-word essay based on a single prompt. The reading section includes questions on grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and inference skills. It provides practice resources and contact information for teachers to assist students.

1. 10-14 October
2021
Prepare… Revise
…ACHIEVE!
ENGLISH

2. TEST SPECIFICATION
TEST DATE: 16 OCTOBER 2021

3. ENS AL AIN TARGET!

4. The
Test-takers receive four scores in the Achieve English test:
• EmSAT Overall Score: a combined score for Reading and Writing, between
300 and 2000.
• Reading Score: a CEFR band is awarded for Reading, which includes
questions in Grammar and Vocabulary as well as different types of reading
texts. Question types can include
Multiple choice, drag and drop, fill-in-the-blanks, or sentence reordering.
• Writing Score: a CEFR band is awarded for Writing, based on a 30-minute,
250-word typed essay on a single topic.
• EmSAT Band: This is the overall CEFR level of the student between A1 and
C2 combining the

5. STARTER- what is your current level
log on to British.councilteens complete: My ENGLISH
LEVEL
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/
FORMATIVE TASK
Your TEACHER will
record your mark
as a formative task
on MANAGEBAC

6. Lesson 1/2- ACING THE WRITING
Writing:
The Writing component consists of a single writing task. The response is
word‐processor mediated,
and test-takers are expected to write 200‐250 words. The prompt is given in
English only. The task is
assessed by at least two professional markers using a holistic banding scale
(see Writing Scale in
Appendix 3), and the test-taker is awarded a band on the CEFR scale
between A1 and C2. The
Writing is included in the Overall score and accounts for 25% of the overall
score

7. THE RUBRIC

8. Strategies for writing
Don’t write too little you have to write 200- 250 words. Make sure you do
not write less than this amount or your band score may be reduced.
Begin to get an idea of how many words you normally write on one line. This
way you will know roughly how much you have written without having to
keep counting all the words – you probably won’t have time to do this!
Don’t write too much The examiner is looking for quality, not quantity! You
will not necessarily get more marks for writing more, so don’t write more for
no reason.This will really depend on your writing ability. Someone of a higher
level who needs to spend less time checking their grammar will have time to
write more.
But if this is not you, then make sure you write at least the minimum number
of words, then use the extra time to check your grammar.

9. • Organize clearly Don’t present the examiner with a wall of writing!
Make sure you make use of paragraphing to divide up the different
arguments or topics you are discussing.
• Don’t copy the question Never copy the question! You may want to
use the question (or rubric as it is called) in the introduction of both
tasks in order to introduce the topic, but make sure you put it in your
own words.
• Use a variety of sentence structures The examiner will be looking to
see what your grammatical range is so make sure you are not just
using a limited range of sentence types.
• To get a higher score you will need to show you can use simple,
compound and complex sentence

10. Plenary: Task Formative
VOCAB QUIZ
this will be recorded on Managebac
https://www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/english-level-test/vocabulary

11. EmSAT Writing Exam Practice
These are examples and not the actual exam
questions
1.Write 200-250 words on the following topic:
Some people like to go abroad to complete their education in foreign
colleges or universities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
studying in a foreign country?
2.Write 200-250 words on the following topic:
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of travelling abroad on holidays
rather than staying in the UAE. Do you think the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages?

12. More examples…
3.Write 200-250 words on the following topic:
Some people like to work in small companies or businesses while
others prefer working for large companies or government
organizations. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working
for a large company or organization?
4.Write 200-250 words on the following topic:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying in the Emirates
or studying abroad in another country?

13. 5. Write 250 words on the following topic:
Speeding can be a big problem on our motorways. What are some causes of
speeding and what can we do to reduce this problem? Include reasons and
examples in your essay.
6.Write 250 words on the following topic:
College students have different ideas of the best way to study and learn new
information. In your opinion, what are the characteristics of a good language
course? Give reasons and examples in your essay.
7. Write 200-250 words on the following topic:
Is social media harmful or useful for young people? Explain your opinion. Use
reasons and examples.

14. Formative Task
https://www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/english-level-test/grammar

15. LESSON 3 –Reading …Grammar … Vocab
Grammar
In the Grammar sections in the test, test-takers are assessed on their ability to select the
correct word or words to complete a sentence. Grammar content is primarily based on the
English Grammar Profile Project (www.englishprofile.org). Questions can include multiplechoice,
drag and drop, and re-ordering words to form a sentence.
Vocabulary
The Vocabulary sections consist of short multiple-choice vocabulary questions which assess
the extent to which students know the high‐frequency words needed to function effectively
in an English‐medium environment. Vocabulary content is primarily based on the English
Vocabulary Project (www.englishprofile.org). The list has been screened to ensure that the
words are culturally appropriate and useful in an academic context. Questions can be
multiple-choice, drag and drop, or re-ordering words to form a sentence.
.

16. Cloze Reading Passages
In Cloze reading passage sections, test-takers see blanks in short (90 to 120-word) or
longer
(170-200 word) readings where level‐appropriate words have been removed. The
removed
words are presented above the text and test-takers drag the words to fill the blanks.
Extended Reading
This Reading section includes reading texts, including descriptive, narrative, or expository
texts, ranging from 450 words to 550 words. Reading skills tested include identifying the
main idea, finding simple factual details, determining pronoun reference, finding the
meaning of an unfamiliar word, understanding inference (what is implied), and sequencing
(understanding the order of events). Questions on reading passages are multiple-choice
https://www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/english-level-test/reading

17. Single-Question Readings
• This Reading section includes short descriptive, narrative, or expository texts,
ranging from
• 90 words to 150 words, with a single multiple-choice question. Reading skills tested
include
• identifying the main idea, finding simple factual details, determining pronoun
reference,
• finding the meaning of an unfamiliar word, understanding inference (what is
implied), and
• sequencing (understanding the order of events).
Paragraph Builder
• With this item type, students drag and reorder 4-7 sentences to form a single
paragraph or a
• dialogue. There are no extra sentences. Some sentences (e.g., the first one) may be
• presented to help the student. In a dialogue, the speakers’ names will be presented

19. Reading Practice
http://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/vocabulary-multiple-
choice-cloze/who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire.htm.
http://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/vocabulary-multiple-
choice-cloze/top-cities.htm
https://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/vocabulary-missing-
word-cloze/mwc008-whats-wrong-with-british-food.htm
https://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/vocabulary-missing-
word-cloze/treating-a-virus.htm
https://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/119.html (word order)
https://www.esl-lounge.com/student/grammar/2g100-pre-intermediate-
present-perfect-past-simple-re-ordering.php

20. More practice…
http://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/vocabulary-missing-
word-cloze/mwc011-chinese-as-a-world-language.htm
http://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/vocabulary-multiple-
choice-cloze/mcc023-family-helpline.htm
http://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/general-
vocabulary/gv015-commercial-space-flight.htm

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