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July 29th Grammar : Zero, First and Second Conditionals

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July 29th Grammar : Zero, First and Second Conditionals

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Look at these examples to see how zero, first and second conditionals are used.

If you freeze water, it becomes solid.
If it rains tomorrow, I'll take the car.
If I lived closer to the cinema, I would go more often.

Try this exercise to test your grammar.

Read the explanation to learn more.

Grammar explanation

Conditionals describe the result of a certain condition. The if clause tells you the condition ( If you study hard) and the main clause tells you the result ( you will pass your exams). The order of the clauses does not change the meaning.

If you study hard, you will pass your exams.
You will pass your exams if you study hard.

Conditional sentences are often divided into different types.

Zero conditional

We use the zero conditional to talk about things that are generally true, especially for laws and rules.

If I drink too much coffee, I can't sleep at night.
Ice melts if you heat it.
When the sun goes down, it gets dark.

The structure is: if/w hen + present simple >> present simple.

First conditional

We use the first conditional when we talk about future situations we believe are real or possible.

If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we'll go to the beach.
Arsenal will be top of the league if they win.
When I finish work, I'll call you.

In first conditional sentences, the structure is usually: if/ when + present simple >> will + infinitive.

It is also common to use this structure with unless, as long as, as soon as or in case instead of if.

I'll leave as soon as the babysitter arrives.
I don't want to stay in London unless I get a well-paid job.
I'll give you a key in case I'm not at home.
You can go to the party, as long as you're back by midnight.

Second conditional

The second conditional is used to imagine present or future situations that are impossible or unlikely in reality.

If we had a garden, we could have a cat.
If I won a lot of money, I'd buy a big house in the country.
I wouldn't worry if I were you.

The structure is usually: if + past simple >> + would + infinitive.

When if is followed by the verb be, it is grammatically correct to say if I were, if he were, if she were and if it were. However, it is also common to hear these structures with was, especially in the he/ she form.

If I were you, I wouldn't mention it.
If she was prime minister, she would invest more money in schools.
He would travel more if he was younger.

Do this exercise to test your grammar again.

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Look at these examples to see how zero, first and second conditionals are used. If you freeze water, it becomes solid. If it rains tomorrow, I'll take the car. If I lived closer to the cinema, I would go more often. Try this exercise to test your grammar.

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2. Tr recaps previous lesson (onenote)
2. Analysis Writing (Ss are given worksheets of Practice 1-5)
3. Pair work (Ss discuss and snap their answers & upload onto padlet)
4. Discussion (go through Ss worksheets together) (Xodo)
5. Synthesis Writing (Ss fill in the blanks wt synthesis)
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If you are planning to pursue your studies at local public universities in Malaysia, you may have heard the requirement to take an English proficiency test called MUET. And if you are currently a Matrikulasi, Asasi or STPM student, you would have definitely heard of this acronym being thrown around.

But what exactly is MUET? How is it different from other proficiency tests like IELTS and TOEFL, and do you really have to sit for it?

This guide will tell you everything you need to know about MUET in Malaysia so that you have a clear understanding of this locally-administered English proficiency test.

What is MUET?

What It Is

MUET Malaysiais an English proficiency test administered by the Malaysian Examination Council (MEC). Otherwise known as the Malaysian University English Test, it is usually taken by students who aim to further their degree studies in Malaysian public universities.

The main objective of the MUET proficiency test is to measure the level of English proficiency of pre-university students (e.g. STPM, Matrikulasi, Asasi) for their entry into local public institutions. Certain private universities may also have English language requirements for certain courses, and you can use MUET to prove your level of English proficiency.

MUET is generally accepted by universities in Malaysia and Singapore only.

The MUET examination is held 3 times every year - March, July and November.

Remember: The MUET examination will not affect your grades in your pre-university programme. However, it will play a significant role in determining whether you are successful in obtaining a place at public universities. There are minimum MUET requirements that vary depending on the course and institution that you choose, so do take it seriously!

How Is MUET Structured

Like most English proficiency tests, the assessment for MUET primarily focuses on Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking components.

There will be four different tests for each of the component tests, and you will be allocated scores for each component. The entire duration for all 4 tests is approximately 4 hours.

Here are further details about the 4 language skills that you will be tested.

Listening

Approximately 30 minutes allocated

20 questions

5 texts with genres ranging from lectures, briefing, interviews, announcements and meetings

Each recorded monologue / conversation will be heard twice (make sure you pay your fullest attention!)

Questions may be in the forms of information transfer, short-answer questions or multiple choice questions

Reading

90 minutes allocated

45 questions, all multiple choice questions

6 texts that ranges from 200 - 700 words which could be articles from journals, newspapers / magazines, or academic texts

Writing

90 minutes allocated

2 questions which may come in the form of report, article, letter or essay formats

Question 1
Summary writing with no less than 150 words. You will be asked to describe, summarise, explain, and interpret information, in your own words, based on information displayed in a graph, table, chart or diagram

Question 2
Essay writing with no less than 350 words. You will be given a specific topic or issue which you will have to write about

Speaking

Approximately 30 minutes allocated

2 tasks involved which are based on contemporary issues

Task 1
Individual presentation. You will be asked to speak and elaborate more on a certain point about a specific topic. You will be given two minutes to prepare and another two minutes to speak

Task 2

Group interaction. In most cases, groups will consist of four candidates. Again, a group will be given two minutes to prepare

Each individual candidate will be given a key point about a certain topic to further support or oppose during the group interaction. Each group will be given 10 minutes to discuss about a particular given issue

How Will You Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated on the 4 language skills, which are Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

Each component has a different maximum score, and contributes a different percentage to the overall score. Your level of proficiency is measured using a scoring system with a maximum score of 300.

Your total score across the 4 components will determine your MUET Band, which is from Band 1 (lowest proficiency) to Band 6 (highest proficiency). The maximum score you can get is a MUET Band 6.

Here is a summary of your MUET Band scores and what they mean.

Very fluent with hardly any grammatical errors. Very good ability in understanding the language and context. Very high ability to work in the language.

Depending on which course you are planning to apply in public universities, the MUET Band requirements may differ. Generally, we would recommmend to get Band 3 and above for Engineering courses, or Band 4 and above for Medicine courses.

If you are planning to apply for admission to foreign universities (Singapore, for example), the Band requirements are Band 5 and above.

Pro Tip: In order to get a favourable total score in your MUET, the general rule is to focus more of your efforts on your and components as they carry the bulk of your scores.

Why Do You Need To Take MUET Malaysia

You will need to take the MUET test if...

You are planning to pursue your university degree in local public universities (MUET is compulsory in this case)

You require proof of your English language proficiency by universities that accept MUET

Remember to check what the English requirements are at your desired university, as different universities may have different conditions.

How Can You Register for MUET Malaysia

You can register for MUET via two ways:

Register through your school / institution

Register online through MEC's website as a private candidate

As the MUET exam is only held 3 times a year (March, July and November), you will need to submit your registration for MUET before the appropriate deadlines. MEC will announce the dates for MUET registration through their website, on their examination calendars and also in local newspapers.

How Much Is the Fee

The MUET registration fee is RM100 only.

You can make your fee payment through online banking or by buying the PIN MEC from the counter or a kiosk of the nearest branch of Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN). There will be an extra charge of RM1 from BSN on top of your purchase of a PIN MEC.
On Your MUET Test Day...
You will sit for the Listening, Reading and Writing components of the MUET test consecutively on the same test day.The MUET Speaking test, on the other hand, will normally be conducted in a separate day over a duration of 2 weeks.

You will have to prepare and bring along your own stationery during the test day. Remember to bring along sufficient usable pens in black or blue for your Writing and Listening tests.

For your Reading test where there will be multiple choice questions involved, you are advised to use BB or 2B pencils for your answers. Also, be reminded to bring along erasers and other stationery you deem necessary.

Getting Your MUET Result

Your MUET result will usually be available 10 weeks after you complete your MUET test.

You will receive a result slip indicating the scores for all four component tests respectively, your overall score and which MUET Band you achieved.

You can also check your result online from MEC's website or by SMS. Just type MUET <space> RESULT <space> I/C Number <space> and send to 15888.

An example would be: MUET RESULT 981111223333

Note that your MUET result is only valid for 5 years from the date stated in your MUET results slip.

What Can You Do If You Are Unhappy With Your MUET Results

#1 Retake your MUET examination

You can choose to resit the MUET tests. Just look out for the next opening for MUET registration and register as a candidate again. Make sure you make significant effort to practice and improve your proficiency in English if you choose to retake.

#2 Remark your test(s)

You can submit an appeal for your MUET examination within one week after your results were released with a fee of RM70. You can check the result of your appeal 18 working days after your submission of appeal was received on MEC's portal.

A new result slip will only be issued to you in the event where there are changes to your overall scores after your appeal.

Thinking of applying for universities abroad? Perhaps you'll need IELTS instead. Find out more about IELTS here.

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