ECCE - LST Part I

ECCE - LST Part I*

The listening section is delivered via audio recording. In Part I of the listening section, examinees hear short conversations. After each conversation, a question is asked about what was heard. The answers in the test booklet are shown as pictures. Each conversation is heard only once; the conversations are not repeated. There are 30 listening questions in Part I.

Following are some sample Part I listening questions. On the actual test, the questions are not printed in the test booklet. Examinees see only the answers choices. Also, on the actual test, the answers are shown as pictures, not text.

Question 1. What can she pick up for him?

a) Cake and flowers.

b) Cake and balloons.

c) Flowers and balloons.

Question 2. What does he want to buy?
a) A mixer.
b) A mixing bowl.
c) A loaf of bread.






Questions 3. What does she say looks good?
a) His hat.
b) His glasses.
c) His glasses and jacket.






Question 4. What does he want?
a) Some paper towels.
b) An orange.
c) A sink.







Question 5. What time will she pick him up?
a) 1 o'clock.
b) 2 o'clock.
c) 3 o'clock.

* Adapted from the ECCE Information Bulletin(FREE COPY), provided by the Testing and Certification Division of the English Language Institute - University of Michigan. For more, visit www.lsa.umich.edu/eli.

ECCE - LST Part II

ECCE - LST Part II*

In Part II of the listening section, examinees hear someone from a radio station interviewing several people at an event. Examinees choose the best answer to the question from the three answer choices. In Part II, examinees are encouraged to take notes in the test booklet as they listen to the interviews. The test booklet provides space for examinees to take notes. There are 20 listening questions in Part II.

Following are some sample Part II questions. On the actual test, the questions are not printed in the test booklet. The video segments shown here are merely illustrative. Examinees see only the answers choices.

Questions 1 - 3



Question 1. Where is the interview taking place?
a) At the City Music Center.
b) In a radio studio.
c) In an area damaged by an earthquake.

Question 2. Who is the reporter interviewing?
a) A musician performing at the concert.
b) An organizer of the concert.
c) Someone attending the concert.

Question 3. Who does the WorldAid project benefit?
a) People around the world.
b) Musicians around the world.
c) People in New York.


Questions 4 - 7



Question 4. What can people find on the WorldAid Web site?
a) Clips from the concert.
b) Footage of the entire concert.
c) Dates of future concerts.

Question 5. How can people learn about becoming a volunteer?
a) By making a donation.
b) By attending the concert.
c) By visiting the Web site.

Question 6. How do corporations help WorldAid?
a) By making donations based on visits to the Web site.
b) By sponsoring the concert.
c) By advertising at the concert.

Question 7. Why are all three concerts being held on the same night?
a) To continue an annual tradition.
b) To increase media coverage.
c) To celebrate the start of the Web site.

* Adapted from the ECCE Information Bulletin(FREE COPY), provided by the Testing and Certification Division of the English Language Institute - University of Michigan. For more, visit www.lsa.umich.edu/eli.

ECCE - WRT

ECCE - WRT*

The writing section of the ECCE presents a topic in a short letter or article like one that might appear in a newspaper. Following the letter or article are two writing tasks. Examinees choose one task: write either a letter or an essay. The length of the letter or essay should be about one handwritten page long. A total time of 30 minutes is allotted to perform this section of the exam.

Following is a sample writing topic with accompanying tasks.

THE CITY TIMES

________________________________________


CITY TIMES NEWSPAPER TO SPONSOR EXCHANGE PROGRAM

The City Times is sponsoring a Millennium Exchange Program. The City Times will send a group of people to the United States for a three-week cultural exchange program. We need our readers' help to find the right person for this exchange program. They can be of any age. Send your nominations to the editor.

Task A: Letter
Write a letter to the editor of the City Times. Name one person you think should go on the Millennium Exchange Program. Describe the person and tell why you think this person should go. You may nominate yourself or someone else you know. Start your letter, "Dear Editor".

Task B: Essay
Many people enjoy traveling in a foreign country, but others do not. What kind of person would not enjoy or benefit from a foreign travel? Describe such a person. Be specific.

The Writing section is scored by trained raters at the University of Michigan English Language Institute. A passing score on the writing section is a rating of C or higher on an A to E scale.


* Adapted from the ECCE Information Bulletin(FREE COPY), provided by the Testing and Certification Division of the English Language Institute - University of Michigan. For more, visit www.lsa.umich.edu/eli.