MUET BRIEFING 2021

WELCOME NEWBIES
SESSION 2021/2022

MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST BRIEFING
PRESENTED BY,

MR MARZIN OMAR
TMS MUET TEACHER





INTRODUCTION TO MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY
ENGLISH TEST (MUET)

• MUET is administered three times a year namely Session 1,

Session 2 & Session 3 (March, July & November)

• Consists of 4 Papers based on FOUR skills
 Listening
 Speaking
 Reading
 Writing



WHY MUET?

• An entry and graduate requirement
• To prepare students for the English language used in the

tertiary level.

• To ensure students are able to pursue professional

courses in the university based on the results achieved.

• To boost students confidence to communicate in English

both in verbal and written language.

MUET COMPONENTS

Paper Code Paper Duration Maximum Weighting
800/1 Listening Score

50 minutes 90 25%

800/2 Speaking 30 minutes 90 25%

800/3 Reading 75 minutes 90 25%

800/4 Writing 75 minutes 90 25%

PAPER 1 : LISTENING 800/1

Description

Number of texts 7

Number of questions 30
Question types
• 3 options MCQs
Time • Multiple Matching

50 minutes

Maximum Score 90 marks

Weighting 25%

LISTENING TEST FOCUS

NO TEST FOCUS
1 Understanding simple phrases and expressions
2 Identifying general and specific information
3 Understanding main ideas made in clear standard speech on familiar matters
4 Understanding main ideas in linguistically complex speech
5 Understanding familiar and unfamiliar topics
6 Following extended speech and complex lines of argument on reasonably familiar topics
7 Following extended speech on abstract and complex topics outside field of study and confirming
occasional details

8 Following less structured implied messages in extended speech

9 Understanding idiomatic expressions, colloquialism and variations in language use.

PAPER 2: SPEAKING 800/2

Description

Number of tasks 2
Task format
• Individual presentation
Topic • Group discussion

Contemporary issues

Time 30 minutes

Maximum Score 90 marks

Weighting 25%

LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS IN SPEAKING

Part 1 : Individual Presentation Part 2 : Group Discussion

• Expressing opinions • Expressing opinions
• Giving reasons • Giving reasons
• Elaborating • Elaborating
• Justifying • Justifying
• Summarising • Inferring
• Concluding • Evaluating
• Initiating
• Prompting
• Negotiating
• Turn-taking
• Interrupting
• Summarising
• Concluding

PAPER 3: READING 800/3

Number of texts Description
Length
Possible genres 8

Number of questions 100 – 900 words
Question types
Short texts such as advertisements, notices, menus and timetables, factual and
Time literary texts such as emails, letters, reviews, short stories, articles, research
Maximum Score bulletin and literary writing
Weighting 40

• Multiple matching
• 3-option MCQs
• Gapped text
• 4-option MCQs
30 minutes

90 marks

25%

READING TEST FOCUS

NO TEST FOCUS
1 Reading multiple texts for specific factual information
2 Reading for main ideas and supporting details
3 Inferencing
4 Identifying details and examples to support an argument
5 Predicting outcomes
6 Following extended speech and complex lines of argument on reasonably familiar topics
7 Understanding text organization features
8 Deducing meaning from context

READING TEST FOCUS (cont)

NO TEST FOCUS
9 Distinguishing facts and opinions
10 Interpreting text for author’s intention, attitudes and style
11 Comparing and evaluating information in different texts
12 Identifying the purpose of a paragraph and text
13 Recognising the text structure of the whole text
14 Identifying cause and effect relationships in a text
15 Recognising text content features (detail, opinion, emotion, attitudes, writer’s purpose, main idea and

implication
16 Recognising text organization features (exemplication, comparison and reference)

PAPER 4: WRITING 800/4

Description

Number of tasks 2

Possible text types Letters or emails based on a text
stimulus, discursive,
Word count
Time argumentative or problem-
solution essay

Task 1: 100 – 135 words
Task 2: At least 250 words

30 minutes

Maximum Score 90 marks

Weighting 25%

LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS IN SPEAKING

Task 1 : Guided Writing Task 2 : Extended Writing

• Expressing thanks, apologies, • Discussing ideas and evaluating

reactions and preferences arguments or solutions to problems
• Accepting/declining/rejecting • Providing advice, reasons, opinions

invitations or offers and justifications

• Making requests • Giving examples and supporting

• Giving precise information information

• Describing experiences, feeling and

events
• Providing advice, reasons, opinions

and justifications

TEST SCORES

TEXT COMPONENT Maximum Score
New format
Listening 90
Speaking 90
Reading 90
Writing 90
Aggregated Score 360

AGGREGATED SCORE

Aggregated Score Band User
331 – 360 5+ Proficient
294 – 330 5.0 Independent
258 – 293 4.5
211 – 257 4.0 Basic
164 – 210 3.5
123 – 163 3.0
82 – 122 2.5
36 – 81 2.0
1 – 35 1.0

MUET TEXTBOOK





INTRODUCTION TO MUET
FOR LOWER 6

ORIENTATION WEEK

MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST BRIEFING
PRESENTED BY,

TEACHER HALIZA BT MOHD RAZALI
TMS MUET TEACHER

• What is MUET?

1. A placement test for any Malaysian students intending to

further studies to local IPTAs and IPTS.

•2. Pre-U Preparatory English Test
• 3. There is no passing or failing marks only bands , Band

1.0 until Band 5 +.

•5. Most universities still accept Band 1&2 for entrance into

universities but the students are required to score Band 3-

Band 4 to graduate.

• What will I learn in MUET?
• 4 Main Language Skills

1. Listening
•2. Speaking
•3. Reading Comprehension
•4. Writing
•- All contemporary global and local issues. - Higher level

thinking skills - Social skills - Self-management skills -

Study skills - Coaching and motivation - leadership

•

•Weighting Percentage
•Paper 1 Listening (800/1) 25%
•Paper 2 Speaking (800/2) 25%
•Paper 3 Reading (800/3) 25%
•Paper 4 Writing (800/4) 25%

• Listening (800/1)

• Duration: 50 minutes
• Number of texts: 7 (5 parts)
• Text types: Dialogue and monologue
• No of questions: 30
• Possible genres: Conversations, talks, interviews , etc
• Possible question types:

1) 3 options MCQs

2)5 option multiple-matching questions

• Duration: 30 mins speaking (800/2)

• No of tasks: 2 Paper 2

• 1)Individual Presentation
• Preparation : 2mins
• Presentation: 2 mins

• 2) Group Discussion

• (two or four candidates in a group)
• Preparation : 3 mins
• Presentation: 8 to 12 mins

Paper 3 Reading (800/3)

• Duration: 75 minutes
• Number of texts:10 (7 parts)
• Number of questions: 40
• Possible question types:
• -3 option multiple- matching questions
• -3 and 4 option MCQs
• A gapped text with six missing sentences and seven answer options

Paper 4 Writing (800/4)

• Duration: 75 minutes
• Number of tasks: 2
• Possible genres: Letter/Email, Essay
• Task Format:
• Task 1 : Guided Writing (at least 100 words)
• Task 2: Extended Writing (at least 250 words)

Aggregated Score Muet test scores User
331 -360 BAND
294 -33- (Aggre5+gated Scores) Proficient
258 - 293
211 - 257 (CEFR

164 - 210 5.0 Level C1 and C2)
123 - 163
82 - 122 4.5
36 - 81 Independent
1 - 35
4.0 CEFR
Level B1 and B2

3.5

3.0

2.5 Basic

CEFR
2.0 Level A1 and A2

1.0

• How will MUET benefit me?

• 1. It will improve your listening skills.You will be able to

understand various social and formal English communication
better.

• 2. It will improve your confidence and fluency in speaking.You

will be able to express yourself more confidently.

• 3.You will know about more global, national and local issues.You will have a broader

views and understanding of the world around you.You will read more and understand
more.Your vocabulary will be expanded.

• 4.You will know how to write technical/statistical reports.You will know how to

compare and contrast (analyse) information in an accurate manner using accurate
language.

• 5.You will learn to write argumentative essays/thought provoking essays using the

right techniques.You will be able to move beyond just narrating or describing to a
more persuasive levels. All these skills will be helpful when you go to university

How should I prepare for MUET?

1. Practice a positive and open mind.

2. Open your heart to the possibilities of learning something new every day.

3. Read widely outside the classroom.

4. Be curious about global, national and local issues.

5. Know how to express your opinions. Practice your freedom to speak on issues.
6. Listen to more English channels on tv and radios.
7. Expand your vocabulary by reading, talking, playing scrabbles, crossword puzzles
and etc.

8. Follow MUET related blogs or pages on social media.

Characteristics of Students who Get Band 3
and Band 4 for MUET:

• 1. They pay attention in class
• 2. They complete their tasks
• 3. They work closely with their teachers
• 4. They read widely at home
• 5. They discuss issues with friends and families

6. They work hard to improve their basics
7. They practice writing
8. They never give up.
9. They enjoy writing.
10. They love reading.





Teachers/Lecturers

• Tchr Haliza Mohd Razali

(Head of MUET Panel)

• Tchr Marzin Omar
• Tchr Siyamala