Test Of English For Higher Degree Admissions Sample Questions With Answer Key - University Of Ibadan, Abel Olorunnisola, 2013 Page 3
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34FOREWORD
Test of English for Higher Degree Admissions: Sample Questions is a
text specially prepared for applicants to the different Master degree
programmes of the University of Ibadan. It is meant to intimate
them with the level of English to be considered in examining them
for qualification for admission or interactive sessions/entrance
examinations leading to final admission. Thus, the text represents
the nature of the questions to be asked in the examination.
The test, as shown in the samples in this publication, will
cover aspects of English grammar, vocabulary choices (for general
and professional purposes) and acceptable style of writing. This
design has been informed by the extremely low level of English
language competence observed among our graduate students, a
number of whom could not construct the simplest intelligible
sentence of English after completing their programmes. If this
happens at the University of Ibadan in spite of the rigorous and
intensive programmes that we run, then it should be worse in most
other universities. Given that all universities source students from
the same public pool, it is not exaggerative to say that the Nigerian
university system may fail to achieve its goals if this situation is not
remedied.
Against the above background, the University of Ibadan has
decided to sort out the issue of linguistic expressivity right from the
entry point into the university’s higher degree programmes. In other
words, it is only those who could communicate effectively in English
at the level required of a graduate student that WILL be considered
for admission processing.
It should be understood that the test is not with the intention
to deliberately and uncritically weed off candidates. Rather, it is
designed to improve the quality of our graduates and brighten their
chances in society. Hence, the sample questions, with their answers,
in this text, are to assist them to understand what is expected of
them in the examination. The syllabus is provided for them to be
informed about the extent of the preparation they have to make.
Applicants may consult the recommended texts and other standard
books that adequately treat the topics listed in the syllabus.
As you will be instructed presently in this publication, you
could practise the questions as many times as possible, scoring and
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