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| It is a highly useful test in that |
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It closely approximates a measure of communicative competence in writing because it simulates real-world situations. |
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It is a measure of general English language writing proficiency, rather than being specifically geared to academic or business contexts (e.g., for academic study in institutions of higher education in North America). |
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It is designed for in-country use, in environments where English is not the primary language. |
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Its criteria are derived from experience regarding the acquisition of English language writing skills by nonnative speakers, regardless of any particular cultural context or specific testing purpose. |
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| The responses of the examinees to the tasks of the test will be recorded and rated according to specific, pre-determined criteria. The results will be used as a basis to determine the examinee's ability to perform the functions of a cabin crew member as the test replicates both routine, and emergency, job-related situations which have either happened in the past or could conceivably occur in the future. |
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a. the current English language proficiency level of the examinee
b. whether the examinee qualifies for duty on international flights
c. the extent of the examinee's knowledge of standard procedures |
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