CJV_AJA2 Entrance Test A2 - English

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Šárka Dohnalová (lecturer)
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (lecturer)
Mgr. Radka Mlýnková (lecturer)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Kollárová
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Prerequisites
A2 level knowledge of English (usually requires two years of previous study).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
There are no regular classes in this subject. Its aim is to test whether students have achieved A2 level knowledge of English (as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and are able to complete compulsorily-optional courses SP4BK_CJAJ or SC4BK_CJAJ requiring B1 knowledge. Entrance tests are organised in Januray (students are obliged to register for one of the dates announced by means of IS.MUNI) and comprises three parts: listening, reading and grammar/vocabulary. Pass mark: 70%. A pass in CJV_AJA2k serves as a prerequisite for SP4BK_CJAJ, SC4BK_CJAJ. Students are enrolled on these courses only after passing CJV_AJA2k.
Syllabus
  • Entrance test structure: listening (approx. 10 marks); reading comprehension (approx. 10 marks); vocabulary and grammar (approx. 20 marks). Pass mark: 70%, duration 30 – 40 min. Materials for self-study and practice are availabble on: http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1565 Grammar survey (A2): to be; articles; this/that/these/those; have got; the Possessive; Present simple; like/hate…sth. /doing sth.; adverbs of frequency; can/can’t; There is/are…;some, any, no; how much, how many; was/were; Past simple(regular/irregular verbs); Comparative and superlative adjectives; Present continuous; Future intentions: Going to/would like to and want to; Infinitive of purpose; will, might; Present perfect; Time phrases with present perfect and past simple; Prepositions of place, movement and time; must, have to, don’t have to. Vocabulary survey (A2): Countries, nationalities; Jobs; Everyday objects; Family vocabulary; Common verbs; Daily routines; Transport; Food (countable and uncountable nouns); Dates, years, decades and centuries; Shops and shopping; Clothes; Animals and natural features; Weather; City and countryside; Education and careers; Communication; Describing things, people and events.
Literature
  • Materials for self-study and practice: http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1565
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in Use : a self-study reference and practice book for elementary students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007, xi, 319. ISBN 9780521675802. info
  • SOARS, Liz and John SOARS. New Headway English course. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000, 143 s. ISBN 0194366774. info
  • SOARS, Liz and John SOARS. New Headway English course. [s anglicko-českým slovníčkem]. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000, 96 s. ISBN 0194375722. info
  • CUNNINGHAM, Sarah, Peter MOOR and Frances EALES. Cutting edge. [with mini-dictionary]. Harlow: Longman, 2001, 159 s. ISBN 0582403944. info
  • CUNNINGHAM, Sarah and Peter MOOR. Cutting edge : elementary : workbook : [with key]. Harlow: Longman, 2001, 110 s. ISBN 0582403936. info
  • VINCE, Michael and Kevin MCNICHOLAS. Elementary language practice with key : English grammar and vocabulary. Oxford: Macmillan, 2003, 288 s. ISBN 9781405007641. info
  • SWAN, Michael and Catherine WALTER. The good grammar book : a grammar practice book for elementary to lower-intermediate students of English : with answers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001, xii, 324. ISBN 0194315193. info
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. English vocabulary in use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, 168 s. ISBN 0521599571. info
Teaching methods
There are no regular lessons.To pass the test successfully requires at least two years of previous study).
Assessment methods
No regular classes. Credit test (see details described in the course abstract and outline).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Vstupní test pro prezenční bakalářské studium. Nutno úspěšně absolvovat v předstihu (obvykle v lednu) před zápisem předmětu Angličtina – A v jarním semestru.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Vstupní test nutno úspěšně absolvovat před zapsáním předmětu Cizí jazyk A - anglický
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2009, recent)
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