Assessing English Proficiency for Educators with the EPT Test

Teachers or lecturers who wish to teach abroad must pass the English Proficiency Test (EPT). The EPT indicates whether an educator has the necessary level of English proficiency. Some countries require a score of at least 80 percent on the EPT.

Here is an example of an EPT test:

1. The event organizer apologized to Mrs. Husada for not including her name on the guest list, saying that the mistake was not… (A) help (B) helpful C. helpfully (D) helper

2. All representative officers must have certain qualifications and at least three years of classroom experience.

(A) higher (B) more highly most highly (D) highest

3. The failure to gain government approval for a new retail outlet in the city center caused the developers to search for other suitable locations. (A) Failure (B) To have failed © Fails (D) By failing

4. Mr. Lee’s staff is encouraged to use email and schedule business trade so that paper can be conserved. (A) not only (B) on behalf of (C )while (D) so that

5. Mr. Adam attributed his business success to the advice he received from a mentor 20 years ago. (A) Help (B) helpful (C)Helpfully (D) Helper.

There are explanations based on the above questions.

1. The event organizer apologized to Mrs. Husada for not including her name on the guest list, saying that the mistake was not (B) helpful: The correct word here is “helpful” because it fits grammatically and contextually. The sentence implies that the mistake did not provide any benefit or assistance, hence “helpful” is the appropriate choice.
2. All representative officers must have certain qualifications and at least three years of classroom experience. (A) higher: The word “higher” is correct because it refers to the level of qualifications required. Higher qualifications mean more advanced or superior qualifications.
3. The failure to gain approval from governments for a new retail outlet in the city center caused the developers to search for other suitable locations. (A) Failure: “Failure” is the correct choice because it is a noun that fits the context of the sentence. It refers to the lack of success in gaining approval.