MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST (MUET)

SCHEME OF WORK: PRE- U1 2015

Term 1 : May - June 2015 (3 weeks)
Week

Topics / Theme

Learning Skill

18
19

Activities

T. Aids

Reference

ORIENTATION
Ice breaking

Ice breaking / Familiarisation

Activities
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Grammar
Diagnostic test

20 - 21 Study Skills

Dictionary skills:
How to Use the Dictionary
Recognising:
Headword
Phonetic transcription
Definition
Example
Phrasal verbs
Note taking
Mind-mapping
How to design a mind-map
Tips for effective mind-mapping
Reading
Types of reading
Types of non-fiction text structures
Understanding reference words
Grammar
Ordinary & Proper nouns
Countable & Uncountable nouns
Pronouns

PreU1

Learning Outcomes
Learners will be able to:
recall information
relay information
ask for and give specific
information
speak confidently, fluently
and effectively to
communicate ideas
write about oneself
determine own proficiency in
grammar
Learners will be able to:
understand information given
in dictionary entries
understand symbols used in
dictionary
use dictionary effectivey
learn correct pronunciation of
words using phonetic
symbols
take notes using mind maps
design effective mind-maps
for essay writing

Interview - take down notes

Interview
Introduce oneself
Introduce a classmate
Write a paragraph about self
Answer MCQ

Find similarities and differences

List phrasal verbs for given verbs
and write their meanings
Find meaning of idioms
Practise pronunciation
Tongue Twisters

dictionary
worksheets
ICT

Progressive
English Book 1
(McGraw-Hill)

Design mind-maps using

information from linear texts

identify organisation of texts

skim and scan texts
understand the meaning of
reference words

Read a variety of short texts

Identify types of text structures
Identify reference words and
their meanings

write using correct grammar

write using varied vocabulary
and expressions

Identify the parts of speech in

sentences
Complete sentences

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Term 2: 21 Jun - 19 Nov. 2015 (21 weeks)

Week

Topics / Theme

22 - 25 News
Documentary
Conversations
Making Successful
Presentations

Learning Skill
Listening
Information transfer from text to
graphic representation
Speaking
Language for introduction
Language for linking parts of the
speech
Observing Social Convention
Reading
Skimming and scanning
Vocabulary
Deducing meaning of unfamiliar
words from context
Techniques:
synonyms an antonyms
definitions
explanation and examples
background knowledge and
experience
general clues / logical deduction
word formation - prefixes and
suffixes
Writing
Basic sentence patterns
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Expanding sentences
Grammar
Connectors
Conjuctions

Week

Topics / Theme

26 - 28 News
Lectures

PreU1

Making Successful
Presentations

Learning Skill
Listening
Listening for main ideas
Listening for specific information
Speaking
Language for introduction

Learning Outcomes

Activities

Learners should be able to:

transfer information into
non-linear form
interpret information based on
stimuli provided

Listen to complete charts, tables,

graphic organizers or sentences
Repeated listening to confirm
answers

speak confidently, fluently

and effectively to
communicate ideas and
opinions

Making sentences using

appropriate expressions
Complete dialogues
Practise dialogues with a partner

extract key ideas

select relevant details

Read a vareity of short texts

True / False statements
Answer MCQ

use various techniques to

determine meaning through
contextual clues
recognise word formation and
derivation

Identify clues and meanings

Identify meanings of words
Cloze exercise
State the meaning of words and
the techniques used
Answer MCQ
Explain meaning of words
Formation of words - nouns,
verbs, adjectives and adverbs
using prefixes and suffixes

write using correct language

write correct sentence
structures
write using varied vocabulary
and expressions

Identify parts of sentences

Classify sentence components
Text completion
Rewrite sentences
Sentence construction
Expand sentences

write using correct grammar

write using correct language
write cohesively and coherently

Complete a table
Fill in the blanks
Complete sentences

Learning Outcomes

Activities

Learners should be able to:

recall information from stimuli
select relevant detials
extract key ideas

Listen to a variety of short texts

Answer MCQ
Repeated listening to confirm
answers

speak confidently,
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View MUET Speaking VCD

T. Aids
audio CD
worksheets
e-text

Reference
Effective Text
for MUET
(Ilmu Bakti)

Progressive
English Book 1
(McGraw-Hill)

MUET Skills,
Preparation
and Practice
(Federal Marshall
Cavendish
Education)

T. Aids
audio CD
worksheets
e-text

Reference
Effective Text
for MUET
(Ilmu Bakti)

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Charts, graphs and

tables

Revenue of Shoe
Conpanies

29

PreU1

Language for linking parts of the

speech
Observing Social Convention
Task fulfilment
presenting relevant ideas
providing adequate content
showing mature treatment of topic
Reading
Understanding linear and non-linear
texts
Interpreting linear and non-linear
texts
Writing
Interpreting information from linear
and non-linear texts
Using correct sentence structures
Using appropriate markers and
linking devices
Comparing and contrasting
Writing an article
Grammar
Articles
Determiners
Prepositions

effectively to communicate
ideas and opinions
observe appropriate social
conventions

Complete dialogues
Practise dialogues with a partner
Individual presentation

Interpreting information from

non-linear texts

Read a variety of short texts

True / False statements
Answer MCQ

write correct spelling and

mechanics
write using correct language
write for a specific purpose by
drawing information from
non-linear stimuli

Describe given data in sentences

Write appropriate overviews
Write analyses and syntheses
based on data
Write appropriate conclusions
Write an article

write using correct grammar

write correct sentence
structures

Fill in the blanks

Complete texts

UJIAN SELARAS BERFOKUS 2

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Week

Topics / Theme

30 - 32 Talks
Lectures

Managing a
Discussion

Tips for University

Freshies
Influenza

Snow Leopard
Forensic Science

Learning Skill
Listening
Listening for specific information
Note-taking techniques
Speaking
Initiating
Turn-taking
Interrupting
Concluding
Asking for and giving opinion
Expressing agreement and
disagreement
Responding appropriately
Reading
Identifying main ideas and
supporting details
Identifying topic sentences
Understanding relationships:
within a sentence (reference words)
between sentences (text cohesion)
Writing skills
Interpreting information from linear
and non-linear texts
Writing a report
Using correct sentence structures
Using appropriate markers and
linking devices
Writing topic sentences
Writing thesis statements
Writing introductions
Writing conclusions
Grammar
Tenses
Subject-verb agreement
Modals

PreU1

Learning Outcomes

Activities

Learners should be able to:

select relevant detials
extract key ideas
identify language function

Listen to a variety of short texts

Listen to complete diagrams and
sentences
Repeated listening to confirm
answers

speak using appropriate and

Rearrange statements in logical

correct language

order

speak confidently, fluently and

effectively to communicate
ideas and opinions

Complete dialogues
Practise dialogues with a partner
MUET practice

Identify main ideas and

supporting details
identify topic sentences
identify relationships within
and between texts

Read a vareity of short texts

Identify topic sentence and
supporting details
Rearrange sentences to form
cohesive texts
Idenity reference words and state
their meanings

write for a specific purpose by

drawing information from
non-linear stimuli
write cohesively and coherently
write language appropriate for
intended purpose and audience

Complete texts
Write a report using information
from non-linear and linear texts
Identify topic sentence
Construct appropriate thesis
statements
Write appropriate introductions
for given topics
Writing appropriate conclusions

write using correct grammar

write correct sentence
structures

Fill in the blanks

Complete sentences
Construct sentences

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T. Aids
audio CD
worksheets
e-text

Reference
Effective Text
for MUET
(Ilmu Bakti)

MUET Skills,
Preparation
and Practice
(Federal Marshall
Cavendish
Education)

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Week
33 - 35

Learning Skill

Learning Outcomes

Talks
Interviews

Topics / Theme

Listening
Recognising main ideas and
supporting details
Paraphrasing Techniques
Summarising Techniques
Making inferences

Learners should be able to:

select relevant detials
extract key ideas
restate infromation given

Listen to a variety of short texts

Paraphrase and summarise texts
without changing the meaning
Answer MCQ
Repeated listening to confirm
answers

Tuition Centres
Massage
Equipment

Speaking
Making suggestions and
recommendations
Stating and justifying points of view
Giving reasons for action taken
Seeking clarification
Task fulfilment
Managing a discussion

speak using appropriate and

correct language
speak to fulfil task within
prescribed time

Practise dialogues with a partner

Complete dialogues
Give suitable suggestions and
recommendations
Ask for clarifications
MUET Practice

Cod Liver Oil

Miracle Vitamin C
Garlic

Reading
Deriving meaning of words, phrases,
sentences from context
Distinguishing facts from opinions
Distinguishing relevant from
irrelevant

extract key ideas

match information
derive meaning from context
evaluate information given

Read a vareity of short texts

Guess meaning of words
Complete sentences
Identify facts and opinions
Identify relevant sentences
Identify irrelevant sentences

Writing
Interpreting information from linear
and non-linear texts
Writing an article
Using appropriate markers and
linking devices
Writing sugesstions and
recommendations
Writing a formal letter

write for a specific purpose by

drawing information from
non-linear stimuli
write using correct language
write cohesivey and coherently
write language appropriate for
intended purpose and audience

Write an article using information

from non-linear and linear texts
Write suitable recommendations
Complete texts
Expand given notes to write a
formal letter

write using correct grammar

write using varied vocabulary
and expressions

Rewrite sentences
Fill in the blanks
Complete sentences

Fit for Life

Grammar
Adjectives
Adverbs

PreU1

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Activities

T. Aids
audio CD
worksheets
e-text

Reference
Effective Text
for MUET
(Ilmu Bakti)

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Week
36 - 37

Topics / Theme
Conversations
Documentaries

Learning Skill
Listening
Making inferences
Identifying speaker's attitude, roles
and relationships
Predicting
Speaking
Persuading
Presenting an argument
Cause-effect relationship
Managing a discussion
Task fulfilment

Education Fair
Air Quality
News report

Earth's Most
Precious Resource

Globalisation
Recycling of Glass

Reading
Predicting outcomes
Summarising information
Writing
Interpreting information from linear
and non-linear texts
Writing a report
Using appropriate markers and
linking devices
Developing and organising ideas
Defining, describing, explaining
Writing descriptions of processes
Grammar
Active Voice and Passive Voice
Gerunds & Infinitives

PreU1

Learning Outcomes

Activities

Learners should be able to:

select relevant detials
identify speakers' roles and
relationships
infer speakers' intention and
attitude

Listen to a variety of short texts

Listen to complete a worksheet
Repeated listening to confirm
answers

speak using appropriate and

correct language
speak to fulfil task within
prescribed time

Practise dialogues with a partner

Complete dialogues
Give suitable suggestions and
recommendations
Give reasons for action taken
MUET practice

extract key ideas

identify language functions
make predictions based on
information provided

Read a vareity of short texts

True / False statements
Answer MCQ
Complete sentences

write for a specific purpose by

drawing information from
non-linear stimuli
write using correct language
write cohesivey and coherently
write a personal response
based on a given stimulus

Write a report using information

from non-linear and linear texts
Complete texts
Brainstorm for ideas using mind
maps
Expand given notes to write
short paragraphs
Write a description of a process

write using correct grammar

write using clear varied
sentences

Complete sentences
Rewrite sentences
Fill in the blanks

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T. Aids

Reference

audio CD
worksheets
e-text

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Week

Topics / Theme

Learning Skill

38 - 39
40 - 42

Learning Outcomes

T. Aids

Reference

End-of Year Examination

Discussion of examination papers
Instructions
Interviews

Listening
Drawing conclusions
Evaluating Information
Understanding language functions
Speaking
Expressing cause-effect relationship
Observing appropriate convention
Responding appropriately
Managing a discussion
Reading
Understanding language functions
Summarising information
Drawing conclusions

Development of
Literacy
Programmes
Pollution

Writing
Interpreting information from linear
and non-linear texts
Writing an article
Expressing relationships
Writing cause-effects relationship
Grammar
Direct and Reported Speech
Interrogative pronouns

Learners should be able to:

select relevant detials
extract key ideas
draw conclusion
rank or prioritise infromation

Listen to a variety of short texts

Listen to complete a worksheet
Repeated listening to confirm
answers

observing appropriate social

conventions
speak to fulfil task within
prescribed time

Complete dialogues
Practise dialogues with a partner
MUET practice

extract key ideas

identify language functions
make predictions based on
information provided

Read a vareity of short texts

Answer MCQ
True / False statements
Summarise information

write for a specific purpose by

drawing information from
non-linear stimuli
write a personal response
based on a given stimulus

Write an article using information

from non-linear and linear texts
Complete texts
Write an essay on Causes and
Effects of Pollution

write using clear varied

sentences
form questions correctly

Complete sentences
Rewrite sentences
Fill in the blanks

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PreU1

Activities

Puan Mahani Binti Latif

Penolong Kanan Tingkatan 6

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