2nd grade students) understand the relationship between the individuals in
the given dialogue. The test taker needs to choose the best answer among
the five choices given.
Figure 8: An Example of Listening Test Items in NAEA
Listen to the dialogue and choose the relationship between two people.- policeman – driver
- bodyguard – actress
- librarian – student
- porter – visitor
- guide – spectator
Source: NAEA website, http://www.kice.re.kr
Figure 9 illustrates an example of a NAEA test question that seeks to measure
students’ listening and writing skills.
Figure 9: A listening and writing test question in NAEA
Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blanks (1) and (2) with the expression
starting with the letter given.Source: NAEA website, http://www.kice.re.kr
CSAT, the national college entrance examination, is considered a high-
stakes test. The results of this test have a significant impact on the rest of
the candidates’ lives because the results affect what colleges the candidates
can go to, and entering a prestigious college is highly valued in the Korean
society. Figure 10 provides an example of a question from an English test,
which aims to measure the students’ listening, comprehension and response
abilities. The student must complete the dialogue by choosing the most
suitable expression out of five choices.