Chet tillarini o'qitishning integrallashgan kursi (III & IV) Qarshi- 2018 Module: Language Testing and Assessment Lesson Basic principles of language assessment

Lesson 8. How to test/assess writing
Writing is a medium of communication that represents language through the inscription or recording of signs and symbols.
Common tasks for writing tests include:
(1) gap filling;
(2) form completion;
(3) making corrections;
(4) letter writing;
(5) essay writing.
Any chosen task should be evaluated for its relevance to the student's eventual use of the language. When assessing students at intermediate and advanced levels, test makers must consider the instructions, the choice of topics, the choice of tasks, and the level of difficulty and time allowed. All of these considerations must go into making a test that is appropriate for the learner, and then the test maker must attempt to ensure that marking the test, which will always be at least somewhat subjective, is as objective as possible.
Activity 1. The Writing Process. Fill in the Blank
Directions: Fill in the blanks of the sentences below with vivid and precise words. If you wish, use a thesaurus to help you find more suitable words than the general ones provided in parentheses.
Sample: The wheels of the wagon made an annoying __________as I rounded the corner. (noise)
Answer: The wheels of the wagon made an annoying squeal as I rounded the corner. (noise)
1. The flowers near the lake _________ in the breeze. (moved)
2. The wind made a loud, terrifying moan as it blew through the _________ house. (old)
3. Because of the _____________ weather, we had to spend our entire beach vacation indoors. (bad)
4. The businessman was walking home with his groceries when the bag broke and _____________ spilled out onto the sidewalk. (food)
5. My brother and I worked all day, and when our parents came home, the entire house was _____________ . (clean)
6. Jason was appreciating the quiet drive home when all of a sudden, a truck stopped beside him __________ music. (playing)
7. The train _________ along the tracks, carrying an important shipment of construction equipment. (moved quickly)
8. I knew Jamie wanted to talk about something important when she walked into the living room solemnly and sat down on the _____________ across from me. (furniture)
9. The pedestrian's ______________ made it extremely difficult for her to be seen in the darkness. (clothing)
10. My mother is writing a _____________ about an American woman who went to France to help repair flood damage in Paris. (book)
11. The play was ____________, but I couldn't stay for the whole performance. (great)
12. The __________ of the stream as it flows over the rocks is extremely relaxing. (sound)
13. You look ____________ in your new glasses! (nice)
14. I felt _____________ after I splashed some cool water on my face. (good)
15. The girl's _______________ expression made me feel comfortable and welcome. (pleasant)
Answers: 1.waved, 2.decaying, 3.miserable, 4.grapes, 5,sparkling, 6.blasting, 7.raced, 8.sofa, 9.black, 10.biography, 11.exceptional, 12.gurgle, 13.charming,14.refreshed, 15.friendly