Year 6 English Language Placement Test
Year 6 English Language Placement Test
Date: _______________
Section 1: Reading
The ancient city of Atlantis has fascinated historians and explorers for
centuries. According to legend, Atlantis was a powerful and advanced civilization
that mysteriously disappeared beneath the ocean. Some believe it was located near
the Mediterranean Sea, while others argue it was in the Atlantic Ocean. The story
of Atlantis was first mentioned by the Greek philosopher Plato, who described it
as a utopian society with impressive architecture, advanced technology, and a
strong navy. Despite numerous expeditions and research, the exact location and
existence of Atlantis remain a mystery, sparking the imagination of people
worldwide.
Section 2: Writing
1. Creative Writing: Write a story about discovering a hidden treasure. Include details about where
you found it, what it looked like, and how it changed your life.
2. Sentence Correction: Correct the mistakes in the following sentences:
3. Writing Prompt: Explain why it is important to preserve historical sites. Provide at least three
reasons in your explanation.
Section 3: Listening
1. Story Listening: Listen to the teacher read the following story and draw a picture of it:
Sarah and her friends decided to build a robot for the science fair. They
gathered all the materials they needed, including wires, circuits, and a metal
frame. After weeks of hard work, their robot was finally ready. It could move,
talk, and even solve simple math problems. On the day of the science fair, their
robot won first prize, and Sarah's team was invited to present their project at a
national competition.
Section 4: Speaking
1. Picture Description: Look at the picture and describe what you see (Teacher shows a picture of a
bustling marketplace with vendors, shoppers, and various goods).
Example: I see vendors selling fruits, vegetables, and handmade crafts. Shoppers
are browsing the stalls, some are buying goods, and children are playing nearby.
The market is lively and colorful with a lot of different activities happening.
2. Personal Storytelling: Tell a short story about a time you faced a challenge and how you overcame
it. What was the challenge, and what did you learn from the experience?
1. Reading Section:
o Provide the student with the reading worksheet.
o Observe and assist the student as they answer comprehension questions and choose the
correct vocabulary meanings.
2. Writing Section:
o Provide the student with writing paper.
o Encourage the student to write creatively, correct the sentences accurately, and explain their
reasoning clearly.
3. Listening Section:
o Read the story clearly and observe the student's drawing.
o Give clear and simple instructions for the actions.
4. Speaking Section:
o Show the student a picture of a bustling marketplace.
o Encourage the student to describe the picture in detail.
o Listen to the student's short story about their experience.
Reading:
o 1 point for each correct comprehension answer (total 5 points).
o 1 point for each correct vocabulary meaning (total 2 points).
o Total: 7 points.
Writing:
o 1 point for each correctly identified treasure detail in the story (total 3 points).
o 1 point for each correctly corrected sentence (total 3 points).
o 1 point for each well-explained reason in the writing prompt (total 3 points).
o Total: 9 points.
Listening:
o 1 point for drawing a picture that matches the story (total 1 point).
o 1 point for each correctly followed action (total 3 points).
o Total: 4 points.
Speaking:
o 1 point for describing the picture (total 1 point).
o 1 point for telling a short story (total 1 point).
o Total: 2 points.
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