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2.2 Skill Test Specifications

2.2.1 Reading Skill

General Purposes: To determine if test takers have reached A2 level in

reading skill
(Sub)skill Focused: Reading comprehension

Specific Purpose: 1. Test takers can read, understand, and use the

sentences and phrases that are used according to the

surrounding such as general and family information,

shopping, local geography, and job offer.
2. Test takers can read, understand, and use the simple

topics according to the direct exchange information in

everyday life except from the familiar information.

Target Language Situation: Language for communication

Test Takers Description: Test takers can read, understand, and use the sentences

and phrases that are used according to the surrounding
such as general and family information, shopping, local

geography, and job offer. Moreover, the simple topics

according to the direct exchange information in everyday

life except from the familiar information.

Test Level (Standard): All test takers who want to assess their ability

Input: Characterization: short sentence
Sources: Ads, news, cartoons, real-world situation, etc.

Topics: work, school, library, on-campus, etc.

Length: 1 short sentence(s) per 1 question

Authenticity: Natural language, contextualized items, meaningful

topics, tasks represent, closely approximate, and real-
world tasks.

Input Types: Ads, news, cartoons, real-world situation, etc.

Discourse Type: Descriptive or narrative discourse

Nature of Content: Abstract