MET Go! Format and Content

MET Go! tests listening, reading with grammar and vocabulary, writing, and speaking. The test is divided into three mandatory separate sections (listening, reading, and writing) and one optional section (speaking). The following table presents the format and content of MET Go!:

Section	Time	Description	# of items
Listening	30 minutes	Five parts with multiple-choice questions; the recorded information and questions are played twice.	30
Reading	30 minutes	Part 1: Grammar and vocabulary questions.	30
Reading	30 minutes	Part 2: Four short texts with multiple-choice questions per text. The first two texts are brochures, emails, advertisements, announcements, or other similar materials. The second two texts are short narrative stories.	30
Writing	30 minutes	Part 1: Test taker is asked to write sentences describing a series of illustrations.	3 parts
		Part 2: Test taker is asked to describe an experience.
		Part 3: Test taker is asked to express a preference.
Optional: Speaking	7-10 minutes	Part 1: Warm up; the examiner and test taker engage in a short conversation.	4 parts
		Part 2: The examiner asks the test taker to compare pictures.
		Part 3: The examiner asks the test taker to describe a picture.
		Part 4: The examiner asks the test taker questions about their experiences and preferences.

The first three parts (Listening, Reading, and Writing) comprise the written section of the examination and they are all administered on the same day. The third part, the Speaking Test (optional), is administered before, after, or even at the same day of the written examinations.
Listening recordings and reading passages reflect everyday interactions in a North American English-speaking environment.

Last Update At: 2018/11/02 - 10:36:03