3. To plant the potatoes, how deeply do you need to dig the holes? 4 inches
6 inches 9 inches
12 inches
[Answer: ①]
Total number of correct answers: 3
4.3.1.4 Test of comprehension and critical thinking skills in prose text for L3
The test component of critical thinking tests the ability of Eastern Tamang adult learners to analyze and synthesize a prose text. Test items for this component assess their
ability to understand, analyze, and summarize the content of a newspaper article. Sample items are presented below.
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reading the story, read the questions and answer them. Please circle the best answer to each question.
Mothers‘ bid for model village
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HIMALAYAN NEWS SERVICE Added At: 2011-04-06 11:32 PM DIKTEL: It seems that women of Martim Village Development
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This news article is excerpted from the Himalayan Times which is retrieved [April 6, 2011] from http:www.thehimalayantimes.comfullNews.php?headline=Mothers26acute3B+bid+for+model++vi
llageNewsID=282964.
Committee, Khotang are all braced to make their village a model village. After realizing the need for drastic overhaul in their way of life, the women
here formed Sayapatri Mothers‘ Group two years ago. [59] In the first phase, they launched a toilet construction campaign.
According to Chandrakala Dhakal, chairperson of the group, the toilets are being built with funds from locals. [86]
―As the villagers are frequently afflicted by diarrhoea and in need of toilets in their houses, we chose this as our
first move,‖ she said. [111] The group has also declared the village an alcohol and gambling-free
zone. The group has also added four beds at the local sub-health post. It also initiated production of incense sticks to generate income. [147]
At the beginning of every month, the group holds discussions on sanitation and different issues of the village and on the basis of this, they
make plans. [174]
According to Shiva Dhakal, a local, the group‘s campaigns have successfully effected huge changes in the village. ―Now people trust them
more than us men,‖ he said. [201] [Total number of words: 201]
1. What is this article about?
[Answer: ]
A feminist movement A community development initiative
A health campaign An income generation program
2. Which of the following is NOT one of the issues of Martim village?
[Answer: ]
Sanitation Drinking alcohol
Lack of trust of men Gambling
3. Which of the following statement is NOT true in this account?
[Answer: ]
Toilets are being built with external funds. Villagers began to make incense sticks to sell.
There were a lot of positive changes in the village. Villagers discuss on and make plans together for various issues.
Total number of correct answers: 3
4.3.1.5 Test of comprehension skills in a document for L3
