VET Readiness English Test

Welcome. Before you begin, please read these instructions carefully.

What this test includes:

1. Personal Details – Your name, contact information, and campus.
2. Speaking Task – You will record a video response to spoken questions.
3. Listening Task – You will listen to a short audio passage and answer comprehension questions.
4. Writing Task – You will write an opinion essay of at least 200 words.

Important information:

• The test is timed. You have 60 minutes to complete it.
• The timer starts after you enter your personal details and click Next on the following page.
• Copy and paste is disabled for the writing task. You must type your response directly.
• Make sure you are in a quiet place with a working camera and microphone before you begin.
• Do not close or refresh your browser during the test.

When you are ready, scroll down and enter your personal details below.

SPEAKING TEST INSTRUCTIONS

1. Click the Record button to start your video recording.
2. Answer ALL of the speaking questions below in your recording.
3. Speak naturally and in full sentences — do not read from notes.
4. When you have finished answering all questions, click the button again to stop recording, then click Next.

SPEAKING QUESTIONS

1. Why is practical training important for your future job?
2. Describe a time you worked well in a team. What made it successful?
3. What qualities help you work well with people from different countries?

Listening Task

• Listen to the audio passage below.
• You may listen twice.
• Then answer the questions that follow.
• Do not use a dictionary.

Writing Task

• You should spend about 30 minutes on this task.
• Write at least 200 words.
• Write your response in the box below.
• Note: Copy and paste is disabled. You must type your answer directly.

Opinion Essay

Many employers in industries such as hospitality, business, aged care, and project management say that ‘soft skills’ — such as communication, teamwork, and adaptability — are just as important as formal qualifications.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and support it with reasons and examples from your own experience or knowledge.